CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa --- The American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) announced its men's soccer postseason awards and All-Conference team with Wartburg landing six on the All-Conference team along with two honorable mentions the conference announced today.
 
Jacob Chickering, Caleb Cross, Flori Gembo, Lwings Kabula, Alima Mmugna and Diego Sanchez all earned a spot on the 2026 All-Conference team. Wartburg's six selections is the second most among the A-R-C. Both Carson Kay and Blake Whitlow rounded out Wartburg's honorees with honorable mention selections. Wartburg has now produced at least six All-Conference honorees in four-straight seasons.
 
Chickering is a first-time All-Conference honoree, which is his first career postseason honor from the A-R-C. The sophomore defender/midfielder played in and started 16/17 matches for the Knights in 2026 and recorded two goals and one assist for five total points. The Indianola, Iowa native recorded his first goal of the season in a 1-1 draw against Macalester before scoring against Buena Vista later in the season in a 2-1 victory.
 
Cross's All-Conference selection marks the first A-R-C postseason honor of his career. The junior goalkeeper stepped in and started the final 11 matches of the season for Wartburg, finishing with a 9-2 record in starts. The Sioux City, Iowa native recorded 44 saves, five shutouts and a save percentage of 83%. Among A-R-C goalkeepers, Cross ranked second in save percentage and third in shutouts.
 
Gembo has been named an All-Conference honoree for a third-straight season in his first three years with the Knights. The junior midfielder produced a career-high six assists this season to go along with his third season of six or more goals. The Coralville, Iowa native is currently tied for the A-R-C lead in assists with six. Gembo's 18 total points this season is tied for the team lead and ranks tied for third among the A-R-C. Gembo had three performances this season where he logged at least one goal and one assist, including a one goal and two assist match in a 3-1 win over Bethel.
 
Kabula collected his second All-Conference honor after being named to the All-Conference team in 2024 and now again in 2026. The Cedar Rapids, Iowa native had a productive senior season as he set new personal bests in goals (four), assists (six) and total points (14). Kabula is tied for the conference lead in assists with an assist recorded in six different matches. The senior forward recorded both a goal and an assist in two matches this season in wins over Simpson and Central.
 
Mmunga has now earned a postseason honor in each of his four seasons with the Knights as he is now a three-time All-Conference honoree (2023, 2025, 2026). The senior midfielder set new career highs in goals (six), assists (six) and total points (18) during the 2026 season. The Iowa City, Iowa native is tied with teammates Gembo and Kabula for the A-R-C lead in assists and is also tied with Gembo for third in total points. Mmunga tied a career best with two goals in a 3-1 win over Bethel and also recorded a goal and an assist in a draw against MSOE.
 
Sanchez's All-Conference selection marks the first A-R-C postseason honor of his career. After tallying one goal and four assists as a freshman, the Mundelein, Ill. native reversed it in 2026 with four goals and one assist. Three of Sanchez's four goals were game-winners, which led the Knights and ranks tied for second among all A-R-C scorers. The sophomore forward recorded game-winners against both Loras and Simpson, including a one goal and one assist performance against Simpson.
 
Kay has now earned a postseason honor in each of his first three seasons at Wartburg with two All-Conference nods to go along with this season's honorable mention. The junior defender played in all 17 matches this season and helped lead the Knights defense to six shutouts this season. Kay logged a career-best three assists as well two goals for seven total points from his defender position. The Adel, Iowa native scored both of his goals in A-R-C play with a game-winner against BVU and a score against Coe.
 
Whitlow has earned a postseason honor in back-to-back seasons after earning a spot on the All-Conference team in 2025 and an honorable mention honor in 2026. The sophomore midfielder played in and started 16/17 matches and logged two goals this season for four total points. The Cedar Rapids native scored both his goals in nonconference play, including one game-winner against Cornell. Whitlow was one of five Knights to log 1,400+ minutes this season.
 
Full Awards & All-Conference Team

2026 All-American Rivers Conference Men's Soccer Team
Offensive MVP - Carl Jameson, University of Dubuque
Defensive MVP - Luka Tomic, University of Dubuque
Rookie of the Year - Jonah Lasselle, Coe College
Coaching Staff of the Year - University of Dubuque (Head Coach: Andrew Mathys)
All-Conference	School
Teddy Apostolopoulos	Central College
Nate Lampe	Central College
Jonah Lasselle	Coe College
Andre Elinoff	University of Dubuque
Carl Jameson	University of Dubuque
Elias Johansson	University of Dubuque
Riley Johnson	University of Dubuque
Jake Polacek	University of Dubuque
Brock Richardson	University of Dubuque
Ryder Syverson	University of Dubuque
Luka Tomic	University of Dubuque
Liam Bennett	Loras College
Lance Grandgeorge	Loras College
Joseph Sorce	Loras College
Max Matthies	Nebraska Wesleyan University
Tate Downs	Simpson College
Jacob Chickering	Wartburg College
Caleb Cross	Wartburg College
Flori Gembo	Wartburg College
Lwings Kabula	Wartburg College
Alima Mmunga	Wartburg College
Diego Sanchez	Wartburg College
Honorable Mention	School
Kenin Kapich	Buena Vista University
Cooper Collins	Central College
Mason Simmons	Central College
William Shaw	Coe College
Charlie Sieg	Loras College
Eddie Papis	University of Dubuque
Elliott Solberg	University of Dubuque
Owen Glogowski	Nebraska Wesleyan University
Reef Rohrs	Nebraska Wesleyan University
Nate Hersom	Simpson College
Allan Martinez Garcia	Simpson College
Carson Kay	Wartburg College
Blake Whitlow	Wartburg College