Akron City FC’s Sam Sarver Named the TopDrawerSoccer.com 2024 NPSL Young Player of the Season
Akron City FC forward Sam Sarver has been named the TopDrawerSoccer.com 2024 NPSL Young Player of the Season.
“I think it’s a great honor and a big accomplishment for myself,” Sarver said. “Especially because it is a country wide award and not just a regional award. To receive this award makes me feel proud of all the hard work I have put in and seeing it pay off is very gratifying. I think a big reason Akron City FC were so successful this season was because we all had a good relationship on and off of the field. People don’t realize how much that can really help a team. Obviously, playing together over the course of the summer you build chemistry but having a good relationship with your teammates is vital for success.”
Sarver has scored a total of 11 goals, including eight in league play and three in the USASA Amateur Cup. He also tallied six assists.
“Sam has been great for us and definitely one of the best I’ve ever coached,” Akron City FC head coach Andy Hoggarth said. “He is a complete player, not just soccer wise, but as a person who helps build the culture of the team and makes us all enjoy the game that little bit more both on and off the field.”
The Chesterland, Ohio native is heading into his senior year at Indiana University. In three seasons with the Hoosiers, Sarver has tallied 19 goals and 14 assists in 70 appearances (61 starts), and eight of those goals were game-winners.
“Sam Sarver has been one of the most consistent attackers in college soccer over the past three seasons,” TopDrawerSoccer.com Director of Content Travis Clark said. “His energy and dynamism in the final third is fun to watch, and his success in the NPSL this season should come as no surprise.”
In 2023, Sarver helped guide the Hoosiers to a Big Ten Tournament Championship and Big Ten regular season championship while recording a collegiate career-high 22 points, coming from eight goals and six assists. His breakout season earned him United Soccer Coaches third-team All-America, College Soccer News third-team All-America, First-team All-Big Ten, Big Ten Offensive Player of the Tournament, and Big Ten All-Tournament Team honors.
“It’s wonderful to see Sammy have a great summer with Akron City FC,” Indiana University head men’s soccer coach Todd Yeagley. “He is a relentless attacker who continues to develop, and we are excited to see his excellent form carry over into our fall season at IU!”
Sarver is widely regarded as one of the best attackers in the Big Ten heading into his final collegiate season. Sarver was a standout for Columbus Crew SC Academy prior to his time at IU, registering 44 goals in 55 matches (44 starts). He also competed with the U17 U.S. Youth National Team at the Nike Friendlies and 4 Nations Tournament in the Czech Republic.
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