Meet the Shreveport Times All-Metro boys soccer team for 2023-24
Here’s a look at the 2023-24 Shreveport Times All-Metro boys soccer team selected after consultation with area soccer coaches:
2023-24 Shreveport Times All-Metro Boys Soccer Team
Major awards
Overall MVP
Alex Baltov
Caddo Magnet, Sr.
Why selected: One of the best midfielders in the area and a Louisiana All-Star, Baltov finished the season as his district’s overall co-MVP tallying 17 goals and 23 assists.
Offensive MVP
David Rojas
Bossier, Sr.
Why selected: Another one of the best midfielders in Shreveport-Bossier and an All-Star, Rojas captained his team to its third straight appearance in the Division III semifinals finishing the season with 12 goals and 15 assists.
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Defensive MVP
Turner Hubbard
Benton, Sr.
Why selected: An All-State second-team player as a junior and this season’s Division 1-1 defensive MVP, Hubbard has been one of the most solid defenders in the state the last few years.
Coach of the Year
Michael Marston, Haughton
Why selected: Coach Marston and his team went undefeated in district this season on their way to Haughton’s first district championship.
FIRST TEAM
Garrett Gullet
Byrd, Sr.
Position: Forward
Why selected: The Yellow Jacket finished the year with 17 goals and six assists on his way to offensive MVP honors in District 1-1.
Jose Gomez
Captain Shreve, Jr.
Position: Forward
Why selected: A first-team district honoree, Gomez led the line for Captain Shreve’s district championship team finishing strong with 20 goals.
Abdal Zidan
Haughton, Sr.
Position: Forward
Why selected: The Division II, District 1 offensive MVP helped lead the Bucs to their first district title with a hat trick in the championship game against Magnet.
Andrew Bradford
Captain Shreve, Sr.
Position: Midfielder
Why selected: Arguably one of the best in the area, the District 1-1 overall MVP and All-Star led his team to its second consecutive district title with 22 goals this season.
Chase Clutter
Benton, Sr.
Position: Midfielder
Why selected: One of the most versatile attacking players in the area, Clutter earned District 1-1 first-team honors and an All-Star nod finishing the season with 15 goals and three assists.
Alexis Serrano
Bossier, Sr.
Position: Midfielder
Why selected: Serrano, a Division III, District 1 first-team selection, was an important part of Bossier’s midfield on the Bearkats’ way to the Division III semifinals.
Zian Toves
Benton, Jr.
Position: Midfielder
Why selected: Toves is a gifted set-piece taker who finished the season with three goals and 13 assists, the most assists in his district.
Carter Ebarb
Haughton, Sr.
Position: Midfielder
Why selected: Making his second consecutive appearance on All-Metro, Ebarb captained his team to its first district championship earning co-Overall MVP honors in Division II, District 1.
Matt Booras
Byrd, Sr.
Position: Defender
Why selected: Byrd’s captain earns his third straight appearance on the All-Metro first team.
JeanCarlos Contreras
Bossier, Sr.
Position: Defender
Why selected: The Bearkat defender anchored a strong Bossier defense and earned Division III, District 1 defensive MVP honors.
Daniel Lee
Parkway, Sr.
Position: Defender
Why selected: Arguably the best defender in the area and one of the best in the state, Parkway’s Division II, District 1 defensive MVP makes his third straight appearance on the All-Metro team.
Logan Bamburg
Bossier, Jr.
Position: Goalkeeper
Why selected: A leader at the back, the Bearkat shot stopper allowed seven goals in the regular season.
SECOND TEAM
Forwards: Brennan Nguyen, Byrd, Sr.; Tomi Kamberov, Caddo Magnet, Sr.; Brasen Teutsch, Parkway, Sr.
Midfielders: Christian Lopez, Evangel, Jr.; Lee Ballard, Caddo Magnet, Sr.; Wilson Alvarado, Bossier, So.; Zeke Savant, Loyola, So.; Reese Wren, Captain Shreve, Jr.
Defenders: Jackson Silmon, Loyola, Sr.; Osman Padilla-Hernandez, Bossier, Sr.; Xan Walker, Caddo Magnet, Sr.
Goalkeeper: Hudson Moore, Loyola, Jr.
Jimmy Watson covers Louisiana sports for the USA TODAY Network. Email him at jwatson@shreveporttimes.com and follow him on Twitter @JimmyWatson6.
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