Three CMU men's soccer players have been selected to 2011 the Heart of America Athletic Conference all-conference teams. Junior Thyago Catharino (Sao Paulo, Brazil) earned a spot on the second team. Freshman Rafael Sabadini (Espirito Santo, Brazil) was also selected to the second team and sophomore Ridcardo Valsien (Boca Raton, Fla.) was named to the third team.
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Catharino, 2011 CMU team captain, was a second team All-HAAC selection as a midfielder. After redshirting last season due to an injury, he came back in 2011 to play in 15 games. He recorded eight goals and six assists on the season. Catharino led the team in points with 22. This is his second appearance on the All-HAAC first team, the first being in 2009. Catharino was also named the 2009 HAAC Offensive MVP. �
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Sabadini, a forward, claimed a 2011 spot on the second team in his first year at CMU. Sabadini had six goals and two assists on the season. He also recorded 30 shots.
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Valsien, the second CMU forward to be named All-HAAC, was selected to the third team. He played in all 17 games. He tied for most goals on the team with eight and had three assists on the season. Valsien was named HAAC Offense Player-of-the-Week on Oct. 31.