
Georgetown and Akron Top 2026 Preseason Men’s Soccer Polls
The latest BIG EAST preseason poll places Georgetown and Akron at the summit of their divisions, while standout players are honored ahead of the August kickoff.
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The latest BIG EAST preseason poll places Georgetown and Akron at the summit of their divisions, while standout players are honored ahead of the August kickoff.

The BIG EAST Conference announced its 2026 preseason awards, naming Akron as the Midwest Division favorite and Georgetown as the East Division frontrunner. Both programs highlight standout players and historic achievements ahead of the August 20 season opener.

The United Soccer Coaches have placed Seton Hall junior Til Kauschke on its 2026 MAC Hermann Trophy Midfielders to Watch list, marking the first preseason acknowledgment of a Pirates player in program history.

Senior midfielder Matt Dreas from the University of Akron has been named to the 2026 Hermann Trophy Watch List, placing him among the leading candidates for the premier award in college soccer.

Predictions for the 2026 Big East men's soccer season spotlight award contenders from Georgetown and Connecticut, while the projected All‑Big East team spans multiple institutions.