Men's Soccer | 12/11/2025 10:50:00 AM

Danbury, Conn. — Two members of the Rutgers–Newark men's soccer program earned major regional recognition as the ECAC announced its 2025 Division III All-ECAC teams, with forwards Erick Cortes and Ian Brown both securing postseason honors for their standout campaigns.

Cortes capped off an exceptional junior season by being named to the All-ECAC First Team, adding to an already impressive list of accolades that included First Team All-NJAC, Second Team All-Region IV, and a spot on the CSC Academic All-District Team. He led the Scarlet Raiders with 16 goals and 5 assists, finishing with 37 points on the year. His scoring output placed him 15th in the NCAA in total goals, while he also ranked second in the NJAC in shots (80), shots on goal (42), goals (16), and game-winning goals (5). Cortes' dynamic scoring ability and consistent production solidified him as one of the premier forwards in the country.

Sophomore forward Ian Brown joined him in the postseason spotlight as he earned a place on the All-ECAC Second Team following a breakout season. Brown totaled 12 goals and 4 assists for 28 points, emerging as a reliable scoring threat next to Cortes. Within the NJAC, he ranked fourth in shots (58), third in shots on goal (36), and ninth in total points (28), while also being named Second Team All-NJAC. His growth and offensive consistency made him a key component of Rutgers–Newark's attacking identity.

Together, Cortes and Brown formed one of the most productive forward duos in the conference. 

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