Sam Ilin Award NEC Rookie of the Week Week Of 9/18/2018 Sport Men's Soccer School LIU Year Freshman Position Goalkeeper Hometown Brooklyn, N.Y. High School Midwood (New York Red Bulls) Ilin recorded his first career shutout on Saturday, making six saves in a 3-0 Blackbirds’ win over Rider. The freshman preserved the shutout late in the contest, making two point blank saves as LIU improved to 2-0-1 at home this season.