The Mountain Valley All-Conference soccer team was announced on Wednesday. Soccer goalie Joeseph Perez was named to the all conference team and Head Coach Cory Leggiero was tabbed conference coach of the year.  

Photo: Head Coach Cory Leggiero and Joseph Perez.

Perez took on the role as keeper for the Raiders and didn't start until the third game of the season. He was solid in the net with 79 saves overall.  He was ranked 2nd in saves with 43 in conference play.  "I am proud of Joe, he stepped up huge for this years team. Many times this season we asked Joe to make a major save for us this year. A lot of times we focus on people who score goals, I am so proud of Joe and I'm glad he is recognized for his hard work," said Leggiero.  

Cory Leggiero was named Conference Coach of the Year for the vast improvement to the program in just two years of coaching.  In his first season as head coach, FM went 1-13 overall.  In just one off season of recruitment, he led the Raiders to a 6-7-1 overall record and a 3-3 conference record.  His dedication to the program has truly shown this season and FM looks forward to the future of men's soccer. 

The 2016 Mountain Valley All-Conference Team

Player of the Year:  Eddy Speed, Herkimer College

All-Conference Team:

Dajhal Kelly, Herkimer College

Zachery Gleasman, Herkimer College

Richard Morris, SUNY Adirondack

Luke Murphy, Herkimer College

Eddy Speed, Herkimer College

Jorda Saling, Herkimer College

Miachael Wray, Mohawk Valley CC

Ben Douglas, SUNY Adirondack

Maans Sorensen, Herkimer College

Mike Pope, Herkimer College

Luke Fane, Hudson Valley CC

Kadeem Joseph, Herkimer CC

Joseph Perez, Fulton Montgomery CC

Coach of the Year:  Cory Leggiero, Fulton Montgomery CC