Penn State men’s soccer is making waves in the big leagues.

Former Penn State men’s standout Aaron Molloy has been named the USL Championship Player of the Month for July, the league announced on Thursday.

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Molloy, who plays for Lexington SC, recorded a league-high four assists in five appearances across all competitions and helped Lexington move into the top half of the Western Conference standings.

The Irish midfielder now leads his team in both goals (four) and assists (five) this regular season, while having notched seven assists across all competitions overall.

“I’m really grateful to be named Player of the Month,” Molloy said in a news release. “It’s a great individual honor, but I couldn’t have done it without my teammates, coaches, and everyone around the club who pushes me every day. 

“We’ve put together a really good month as a team, and I think that’s the most important thing. I’m proud to represent Lexington SC, and hopefully we can keep building on this and have a really strong second half of the season.”

Molloy was acquired by Lexington this offseason for a league-record transfer fee from the Charleston Battery.

“Aaron brings the highest level of mentality and work rate in every training session and every game,” Lexington Head Coach Masaki Hemmi said.

“He is a multiplier that makes everyone around him better. He is our captain and sets the standards for the team daily and leads by example. I’m happy for him to be receiving this recognition, and he is only getting started here in Lexington. He possesses the character that we look for in every Lexington player.”

Molloy played for the Nittany Lions from 2017 to 2020 and finished his career with 36 total points on 14 goals and eight assists. He was drafted 16th overall in the 2020 Major League Soccer SuperDraft by the Portland Timbers.