
Akron Zips Open 2026 Men’s Soccer Season with Top‑10 Ranking
The University of Akron's men's soccer team begins its 2026 campaign against Dayton at FirstEnergy Stadium, entering the season ranked among the nation's elite.
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The University of Akron's men's soccer team begins its 2026 campaign against Dayton at FirstEnergy Stadium, entering the season ranked among the nation's elite.

Furman University’s men’s soccer team opens its 2026 season with a top‑ranked squad led by standout players Braden Dunham and Diego Hernandez, aiming to build on last year’s historic run.

Paco Fernandez, a Bryant University graduate student, has been selected for the 2026 United Soccer Coaches Hermann Trophy watch list, placing him among the top contenders for the nation’s most prestigious collegiate soccer award.

UC Santa Barbara center back Calle Mollerberg is featured on the 27‑player preseason watchlist for the 2026 Hermann Trophy, honoring his defensive excellence and leadership after a standout 2025 season.

Junior defender Noah Holmstrøm from SMU has been selected for the 2026 Hermann Trophy Watch List, highlighting his rise after a standout defensive season at Georgia Southern.
With 12 goals and 13 assists in his fourth season at Indiana University, Collins Oduro is one of 27 players vying for the 2026 MAC Hermann Trophy, awarded to the nation’s top collegiate soccer player.

Bellarmine University forward Johan Nissen-Lie has been recognized with multiple preseason accolades, including a spot on the Preseason All-ASUN Team and co-Player of the Year honors, as he prepares for a potential run at the 2026 Hermann Trophy.

The Florida State University women's soccer team begins its 2026 campaign with a high‑profile opener against Stetson, a match that will be streamed on ESPN+ and showcase a historic unbeaten run.

University of Texas midfielder Hannah Tate, a fifth‑year player from Omaha, adds another accolade to her résumé as she appears on the MAC Hermann Trophy watch list, underscoring her impact on collegiate soccer.

Sofia Bush, a senior midfielder, and Millie Greer, a senior defender, have been recognized on the MAC Herman Trophy Watch List, highlighting their preseason accolades and the team's upcoming match against Milwaukee.

Ryan Okerayi becomes the first HCU player ever named to the United Soccer Coaches’ NCAA Division I Men’s Players to Watch list for 2026, highlighting a career that already includes multiple OVC honors and a key role in the team’s recent tournament successes.

Goalkeeper Azul Alvarez’s remarkable statistics and contributions have secured her placement on the 2026 Hermann Trophy Players to Watch List, highlighting a season that helped Baylor reach the NCAA Tournament’s Round of 16.

The Rebels will open their 2026 schedule against Murray State in Oxford, marking the fourth meeting in a series Ole Miss leads 3‑0, while new coaching staff and a blend of returning stars and newcomers set the stage for a promising campaign.

Three Memphis women's soccer players receive preseason accolades on the United Soccer Coaches 2026 Players to Watch list, highlighting their 2025 achievements and upcoming season prospects.

Returning All‑Americans Ava Galligan and Allie Fryer have been named to the 2026 Hermann Trophy ‘Forwards to Watch’ list, highlighting LSU’s deep attacking talent ahead of its opener against Wake Forest.

Daniel Lugo, a senior forward at High Point University, has been selected for the 2026 Hermann Trophy Forward Watch List, highlighting his impressive 2025 season and upcoming MLS draft prospects.

The MAC Hermann Trophy’s watch list highlights 28 standout Division I players, and Bucknell’s Drew Roskos has secured a spot after a record‑breaking 2025 campaign.

Senior midfielder Anton Khelil of the University of North Florida has been selected for the 2026 Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy Positional Players to Watch List, recognizing his standout 2025 season and national impact.

Midfielders Ashlynn Kulha and defender Libby Holmes from Old Dominion have been recognized on the 2026 Hermann Trophy watch list, highlighting their impact on a defense that ranks among the nation’s best

Fernanda Dantas, a transfer from Marshall, was selected among 40 student‑athletes for the MAC Hermann Trophy Defenders to Watch List, highlighting her rise as a key defensive talent for Oklahoma Soccer.

Creighton University announced that senior defender Matthew Reed has been selected among the 20 Defenders to Watch for the 2026 collegiate season by United Soccer Coaches, highlighting his dual impact on both ends of the field.

Wake Forest goalkeeper Valentina Amaral is named to the 2026 United Soccer Coaches Goalkeepers to Watch List after a 2025 season that featured six shutouts, 81 saves and a .794 save percentage, placing her fourth in the ACC.

The Mountaineers' 30‑year anniversary in 2026 will honor a program defined by sustained success, professional player development, and a legacy of leadership.

West Virginia University’s women’s soccer program prepares to mark its 30‑year anniversary in 2026, highlighting three decades of achievement under Coach Nikki Izzo‑Brown and a series of alumni‑focused events.