Sophomore forward Nick Haney of Chesapeake Beach earned his second United East Conference men’s soccer Offensive Player of the Week honor on October 27, 2025, after delivering key contributions in St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s 2-0 week that clinched a second straight conference title. The 5-foot-11 biology major from Northern High School scored the game-winner in a 4-3 comeback against Regent University on October 22 and added a goal plus an assist in a 4-0 blanking of Lancaster Bible College on October 25.
Haney’s efforts propelled the Seahawks to their eighth straight victory before the Lancaster Bible result locked in the regular-season crown, setting up a home quarterfinal in the United East tournament. The conference office highlighted his impact in nonconference and league play, where he leads the circuit with four game-winning goals and ties for second with 22 points on nine goals and four assists. His 45 shots rank third league-wide, with 21 on goal tying for fifth, underscoring a relentless approach that has defined St. Mary’s offensive surge this fall.
The Regent matchup tested the team’s resolve early, as the Royals built a 3-1 halftime lead at Jamie L. Roberts Stadium. Haney equalized in the 58th minute off a cross from teammate Jack Nelson, igniting a three-goal flurry that included strikes from Diego Reyes and Ben Willis for the final margin. Three days later on the road, Haney opened the scoring in the 12th minute against Lancaster Bible, assisting Nelson’s tally before halftime and setting up another in a controlled second half where goalkeeper Jordon Eckman preserved the shutout. These results lifted St. Mary’s to 12-5-1 overall and 9-1 in conference, their best mark since a 14-4-2 campaign in 2019 that reached the NCAA Division III second round.
Haney, who debuted for the Seahawks last season with appearances in 18 games, first claimed the weekly award on September 1 after a two-goal outing against Penn State Harrisburg that paired with Eckman’s defensive nod for a sweep. A product of Calvert County’s Northern High School, where he honed skills in the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference, Haney represents a growing pipeline of local talent to the Division III program in St. Mary’s City. Seven of the 10 field players in the Regent starting lineup hail from Southern Maryland high schools, including Calvert, Northern and Chopticon, reflecting coach Steve Nicodemus’ emphasis on regional recruiting within a 90-minute drive radius.
The upcoming quarterfinal on November 1 pits the top-seeded Seahawks against the winner of a play-in between No. 8 University of Valley Forge (4-10-3) and No. 9 Penn State Berks (3-14-1), with kickoff at 3 p.m. at Roberts Stadium. Valley Forge, based near Philadelphia, leans on midfield counters, while Berks employs a compact defense that yielded just 1.8 goals per game in losses. St. Mary’s enters with momentum from a six-game conference winning streak, but Nicodemus stresses preparation against underdogs who thrive in knockouts. Live stats and video stream via the Seahawks’ portal, accessible for fans tracking from Leonardtown cafes or Chesapeake Beach docks.
This honor caps a season of milestones for Haney, whose four game-winners match the program’s single-season record set by Alex Crofton in 2017. As the Seahawks chase a third straight 10-win year, his consistency bolsters a attack averaging 2.4 goals per match, up from 1.8 in 2024.
2025 United East Men’s Soccer Offensive Players of the Week
- Sept. 1 – Nick Haney, St. Mary’s College, So., F
- Sept. 8 – Emanuel Lazor, Cairn, So., M
- Sept. 15 – Franco Reyes, St. Mary’s College, Jr., F
- Sept. 22 – Alijah Miller, Cairn, Jr., F
- Sept. 29 – Matteo Giansanti, Gallaudet, Sr., M
- Oct. 6 – Callan Stuck, Penn State Berks, Fy.
- Oct. 13 – Mohamed Konneh, Penn State Abington, So.
- Oct. 20 – Jace Williams, Wilson, Jr., M
- Oct. 27 – Nick Haney, St. Mary’s College, So., F
