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Senior defender Jeff Willey (Medina, WA), senior midfielder Cale Rodriguez (Norwalk, CA) and sophomore midfielder Cody Carlson (Burbank, CA) of the University of Redlands men’s soccer team received National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-West Region Third-Team honors for their stellar play during the 2009 season, as announced today by the NSCAA.

Willey, the team’s lone repeat All-Region honoree, returned to defensive third after playing up in the midfield for the beginning of the season. His leadership and experience paid dividends as the Redlands defense allowed just 1.18 goals per game. He scored three goals and dished out three assists for a total of nine points on the year. Willey has gained First-Team All-SCIAC laurels in each of the past two seasons (2008, 2009). Following the 2008 campaign, Willey obtained NSCAA Second-Team All-Far West Region honors. He finishes his career as the program’s career record holder in games started (88).

Serving as a vocal leader in the midfield, Rodriguez helped the Bulldogs field a potent offense. This team captain posted one goal and four assists for a total of six points on the season. Against Caltech on Sept. 23, he scored in the third minute before assisting on the team’s sixth score of the match in the 80th minute. He received First-Team All-SCIAC honors this season as well and also picked up Second-Team All-SCIAC accolades in 2008. This marks Rodriguez’s inaugural All-Region nod.

Carlson enjoyed a breakout season for the Maroon and Gray, earning a starting role after aiding the team in reserve duty last year. He led the team in scoring with 10 goals and also produced three assists for a team-high 23 points. Carlson recorded the Bulldogs’ top game-winning-goal total (3), notching the difference-maker against Caltech on two occasions and against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges on Oct. 21. He snared First-Team All-SCIAC honors as well earlier this season. This marks Carlson’s first-ever All-Region selection.

Redlands (10-7-4, 8-3-3 SCIAC) finished the season ranked third in the SCIAC and reached the SCIAC Postseason Tournament final.

For a complete list of honorees, visit http://nscaa.com/subpages/200906240912591031.php.