Preseason Poll Overview
The ASUN Conference released its 2026 preseason coaches poll on Tuesday, revealing a tightly contested landscape for men’s soccer.
Florida Gulf Coast University’s Eagles collected 51 points, positioning them third behind the league’s projected leaders.
North Florida, known as the Ospreys, secured the top spot with eight of nine first‑place votes, underscoring their status as favorites.
Stetson followed closely, earning the sole remaining first‑place vote and finishing second in the poll.
The Eagles sit among a quartet of teams separated by a seven‑point spread, reflecting the depth of competition.
Bellarmine, Lipscomb and Jacksonville round out the top six, each garnering 50, 47 and 44 points respectively.
All‑ASUN Selections
The University of North Florida dominated the preseason All‑ASUN team selections, placing seven of the twelve honorees.
Stetson also contributed multiple players to the all‑conference squad, highlighting the league’s balanced talent pool.
The Eagles will open their regular season on August 20 at 7 p.m., hosting Georgia Southern in a match that could set the tone for their campaign.
With the preseason accolades still fresh, FGCU’s coaching staff emphasizes focus and preparation as they transition from poll predictions to on‑field action.