Among the top goalkeepers in Bridgewater State men's soccer history, Nelson Almada appeared in 66 games between the pipes for the Bears from 1993 to 1996 and posted a 1.12 goals against average with 393 saves and an .845 save percentage. He finished with an impressive 42 wins (42-16-8) and a .697 winning percentage (highest of any BSU goalie with at least 30 games started). The men's soccer team averaged 13 wins a season during his career and made three ECAC Tournament appearances. When Nelson wrapped up his brilliant career at Bridgewater State, he held the program goaltending records for games played, games started (60), minutes played (5763:55), goals against average, saves, wins and shutouts (20.5). As of today, Nelson is still the Bears' all-time leader in goals against average and wins, ranks second in saves, and third in shutouts, minutes played, games played and games started. A four-time All-MASCAC selection (first team in 1993 and 1994), Nelson was named the MASCAC Player of the Year in 1994 and earned All-Region accolades during his freshman (2nd Team) and sophomore (3rd Team) seasons. A 1998 graduate of Bridgewater State with a degree in physical education, Nelson has worked in sales in the packaging industry for 27. He has two children, Juliana and Carina, and lives in Taunton, Massachusetts with his girlfriend, Cindy. Nelson formerly played in the Luso American Soccer Association (LASA) and New England Luso American Soccer Association (NELASA) for the Taunton Eagles Soccer Club and Taunton Sports Club. He is currently the part owner as well as former coach of the club soccer team New England Navigators. Nelson still plays soccer for the Over 48 Taunton Eagles.