2025 ACAC Men's Soccer Players of the Year
Lethbridge, AB (October 23, 2025) –
North Male Player of the Year | NOAH BILODEAU | The Kings University Eagles:
The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is pleased to announce Noah Bilodeau of The King’s University ‘Eagles’ (TKU) has been selected as the 2025-26 ACAC North Men’s Soccer Player of the Year.
Noah Bilodeau had a great season scoring a league high 13 total season goals, and led the league in overall points at 27. In 10 games, Noah finished his ACAC Career with a 1.30 goals per game season. Noah also scored in all games but one this season, showing that even under fierce competition he can be a dangerous offensive player. The 5th year athlete also provided his program a league high 5 total game winning goals. Noah has not only been a critical goal scorer for the Eagles, but also showed amazing team spirit. Noah is extremely fast, able to slip in behind opponent defenses, and his quick pace also allows him to press opponents well, and transition quickly from defense to offense.
“Noah is a joy to coach. His hard work and dedication to his game these past couple of years came to fruition this year, and I am so excited that he had the performance that he did—he is more than deserving of this recognition. Beyond his personal skills and talents, Noah is an amazing leader who genuinely loves his teammates, trains with a smile on his face, and demonstrates that he cares more about team success than personal success. He is excited to be surrounded by a great group of guys, and understands more than many that his success is also dependent on the hard work of his fellow Eagles. We are excited to have Noah receive this prestigious award.” – Head Coach Todd Van Driel
Noah Bilodeau is a 5th year player from Edmonton, and is completing his Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences. This is Noah’s first recognition as ACAC Player of the Year, but has received an ACAC North All-Conference award in the 2023-24 season. Noah’s Player of the Year award also marks the first Player of the Year Award for Men’s Soccer at The King’s University.
This prestigious award will be recognized at the 2025 ACAC Men’s Soccer Championship hosted by Lethbridge Polytechnic in Lethbridge, Alberta.
The Player of the Year award is proudly sponsored by Alberta Soccer.
South Male Player of the Year | ALEKSA BIJELIC | Medicine Hat Rattlers:
The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is pleased to announce Aleksa Bijelic of the Medicine Hat College Rattlers (MHC) has been selected as the 2025 ACAC South Male Soccer Player of the Year.
As a true number nine player, Aleksa was dominant on the soccer pitch since the start of the season. His style of play matched perfectly with the Rattlers midfielders and defenders, where long drive balls were constantly sent his direction resulting in fast attack opportunities.
In his second game ever in the ACAC, Aleksa accomplished a hat trick playing in front of the home fans, making his name appear on the league leaderboard since the first weekend. Finishing second on the league in goals scored, with 11 goals in 10 games. Aleksa dominated the attacking side of the field for the Rattlers, creating runs and passing lines for himself and his wingers. With excellent positioning at the final third of the field, he capitalized with powerful shots from both outside and inside the box.
Terry Ballard, Medicine Hat College Rattlers Manager of Athletics and Recreation, shared that “Aleksa was recruited to come to Medicine Hat College and Rattlers men’s soccer from Regina and has been outstanding for the team all season. Aleksa is a difference maker on the men’s soccer team, as the excitement level rises as soon as the ball comes close to him – with expectations high that something great will happen. Aleksa works extremely hard to create offence, finishing second in the league with 11 goals and helping the Rattlers to a 9 win, 1 lose record for second place and a berth in the ACAC Men’s Soccer Championships. Aleksa has made a huge impact on the Rattlers men’s soccer program as a first-year student-athlete, and we all look forward to watching Aleksa develop and get even better.”
Hailing from Moose Jaw, SK, Aleksa is in his first year of the Business Administration Diploma program. As the ACAC Male Soccer Rookie of the Year and ACAC Male Soccer Player of the Year, his aspirations for the ACAC Soccer Championships are tremendous.
This prestigious award will be recognized at the 2025 ACAC Male Championship hosted by Lethbridge Polytechnic in Lethbridge, AB.
The Player of the Year award is proudly sponsored by Alberta Soccer.
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About the ACAC: The ACAC is the governing body for intercollegiate athletics in Alberta. Its mission is to provide competitive collegiate sport experiences, promote academic achievement and be a leader of sport development in Canada.
For more information on the ACAC, please visit our website: www.acac.ab.ca
For additional information, contact:
Mark Kosak, Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference
Chief Executive Officer
403-875-7329
markk@acac.ab.ca
Emily Peterson, Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
emilyp@acac.ab.ca