BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Gulf South Conference announced its 2026 Men's Soccer All-Conference selections, with four members of the Auburn University at Montgomery men's soccer team earning recognition. Goalkeeper Jakob Buhrkuhl and defender Alan De Paula were named to the First Team, while defender Luke Butcher and forward Benjamin Hoffmann earned Second Team honors.

Jakob Buhrkuhl
First Team All-GSC

Buhrkuhl has been a key contributor to the Warhawks' success this season, starting 14 matches in goal and playing more than 1,200 minutes. He has posted a 10-2-2 record while allowing just 11 goals for a 0.79 goals-against average, ranking second in the Gulf South Conference and 25th nationally. Buhrkuhl has recorded 46 saves with an .807 save percentage, ranking third in the GSC and 20th nationally, while averaging 3.29 saves per game to rank seventh in the conference. His eight shutouts lead the GSC and are tied for eighth nationally, highlighting his consistency as one of the conference's top goalkeepers.

Alan De Paula
First Team All-GSC

De Paula has been a consistent presence for the Warhawks, serving as the only player on the team to start all 16 matches this season while contributing on both ends of the field. He has recorded three goals and one assist for seven points, converting three of his nine shots into goals for a .333 shot percentage while placing four shots on target. De Paula has scored two game-winning goals, tied for sixth in the Gulf South Conference, highlighting his ability to deliver in crucial moments.

De Paula has also helped anchor a back line that has been one of the strongest defensive units in the GSC, allowing just 13 goals for a 0.81 goals-against average, which ranks 23rd nationally. The Warhawks have recorded eight clean sheets, demonstrating their defensive consistency and ability to limit opponents' scoring opportunities throughout the season.




Luke Butcher
Second Team All-GSC

Butcher made a strong impact for the Warhawks, competing in 10 matches with nine starts before suffering a season-ending injury. He recorded one goal and one assist, converting his only shot of the season into a goal. Butcher helped anchor a back line that has been one of the strongest defensive units in the GSC, allowing just 13 goals for a 0.81 goals-against average, which ranks 23rd nationally. The Warhawks have recorded eight clean sheets, demonstrating their defensive consistency and ability to limit opponents' scoring opportunities throughout the season.




Benjamin Hoffmann
Second Team All-GSC

Hoffmann has been a key offensive presence for the Warhawks, competing in 16 matches with 15 starts. He has recorded a team-leading six goals and two assists for 14 points while consistently creating scoring opportunities, totaling 56 shots and 26 shots on goal, both ranking third in the Gulf South Conference. Hoffmann has placed 46.4% of his shots on target and delivered a game-winning goal against Delta State, demonstrating his ability to make a difference in critical moments.




Warhawks in 2026

The four All-Conference selections helped lead AUM to a share of the Gulf South Conference regular-season championship and the No. 2 seed in the conference tournament. The Warhawks finished the regular season with a 10-2-3 overall record and a 7-1-2 mark in GSC play.

AUM opened postseason play with a victory over seventh-seeded Christian Brothers in the GSC quarterfinals, advancing to the conference semifinals.


UP NEXT

The Warhawks head to Huntsville, Alabama for the semifinal round of the Gulf South Conference Championship to face six-seeded West Alabama on Thursday, November 5, at 6 p.m.

2026 Men's Soccer First Team All-GSC ‡ 
GK: Hunter Walker, Trevecca Nazarene 
GK: Jakob Buhrkuhl, AUM 
D: Alan De Paula, AUM*
D: Jesse Thompson, Lee
D: Oisin Griffin, West Alabama*
D: Gage Sorey, Mississippi Christian^
D: Haden Brown, Trevecca Nazarene    
M: Jack Franklin, Trevecca Nazarene
M: Alexander Mueller, Montevallo
M: Donovan Pruitte, UAH
M: Florian Laot, West Alabama
F: Chris Douglas, Trevecca Nazarene
F: Oli Orzechowski, UAH*#
F: David Nunez, West Alabama^
F: Joaquin Wladdimiro, Montevallo

2026 Men's Soccer Second Team All-GSC
GK: Charles Carriglitto, Lee
D: Luke Butcher, AUM
D: Oliver Rigby, UAH
D: Wesley Atoyebi, UAH
D: Lucas Atria, Montevallo
M: Jesper Bakli, West Alabama
M: Andreas Aspris, Lee
M: Hayden Mulrooney, Mississippi Christian
M: Dakota Hart, Montevallo
F: Benjamin Hoffmann, AUM
F: Daniel Shiel, Trevecca Nazarene
F: Max Rode, Lee
F: Judah Jones, Trevecca Nazarene

^ 2025 First Team All-GSC
* 2025 Second Team All-GSC
# 2024 Second Team All-GSC
‡ Voting resulted in expanded roster 

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