
Princeton Tigers Aim to Defend Ivy League Crown in 2026
The Princeton men’s soccer team opens the 2026 campaign ranked eighth nationally, bolstered by a defense that set program records and a coaching staff that blends experience with fresh talent
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The Princeton men’s soccer team opens the 2026 campaign ranked eighth nationally, bolstered by a defense that set program records and a coaching staff that blends experience with fresh talent

The Princeton men’s soccer team, fresh off an Ivy League title and a deep NCAA run, enters the 2026 season ranked eighth in the preseason poll, eager to showcase its depth despite the loss of 11 seniors.

The defending Ivy League champions open their 2026 campaign at home against Villanova, looking to build on a record‑setting 2025 season that saw them finish unbeaten in conference play and earn a top‑10 preseason ranking.

Senior forward Liam Beckwith and senior defender Andrew Samuels will lead the Princeton men's soccer team in 2026, riding the momentum of a record‑breaking season that saw the Tigers go undefeated in Ivy League play and secure the program's highest NCAA tournament seed.