La Salle Men's Soccer Unveils 2026 Schedule
Head coach Taylor Thames presented the full slate of matches that will shape the Explorers' upcoming campaign, emphasizing a blend of local rivalries and regional road tests.
Preseason action kicks off in August with three exhibition fixtures: a showdown against Saint Peter's on August 8, a meeting with Mount St. Mary's on August 11, and a clash with the Navy on August 15.
The regular season opens on August 21 with a trip to Lehigh University, after which the team returns home to host Fairleigh Dickinson on August 24 and Keystone on August 29.
September brings a series of away contests at Lafayette, Monmouth and Drexel, punctuated by a home encounter with Rider on September 12, before Atlantic 10 play begins on September 19 at George Washington.
The conference home opener arrives on September 26 against Dayton, and the following month the Explorers enjoy a stretch of home games against Saint Joseph's, Saint Louis, NJIT, George Mason and finally Duquesne on October 31, the season's last scheduled match.
October also includes road trips to Delaware, Rhode Island and St. Bonaventure, while the Atlantic 10 tournament runs from November 6 to 15, culminating in the championship game on November 15.
Overall, the schedule underscores a strong home presence and a diverse slate of opponents across multiple conferences, setting the stage for a competitive season.