
Georgetown Soccer Team Extends Undefeated Streak with 1‑0 Win Over Delaware
The Hoyas edged the University of Delaware 1‑0 on August 27, preserving their perfect start to the season and setting the stage for a dominant showing against Duke.
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The Hoyas edged the University of Delaware 1‑0 on August 27, preserving their perfect start to the season and setting the stage for a dominant showing against Duke.

The conference recognized top players from the latest slate of matches, highlighting record‑breaking contributions across offense, defense and goalkeeping.

The Hoyas opened their 2026 campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Atlantic Coast Conference rivals Duke, extending their perfect record and highlighting key contributions from junior forward Mitchell Baker and midfield anchor David Urrutia.

Georgetown's nationally ranked squad travels to Durham for a high‑stakes non‑conference match against Duke, broadcast live on the ACC Network.

The 2026 MAC Hermann Trophy watch lists spotlight standout performances by Georgetown’s Kaya Hanson and Mitchell Baker, alongside Creighton’s Matthew Reed, highlighting their historic contributions and the conference’s recent trophy pedigree.

Georgetown University’s men’s soccer squad earned its inaugural victory of the 2026 season, defeating Rutgers 2-1 on August 23. Goals from Matthew Van Horn and Zayan Ahmed, combined with strong early control and a praised mentality, set the stage for a upcoming clash with the University of Delaware.

The league recognized top performers across offense, defense, and goalkeeping, while several freshmen made immediate impacts.

The Hoyas rallied from a first‑half deficit, highlighted by a no‑look pass from Mateo Ponce Ocampo and a contentious penalty decision that kept the match level.

The Georgetown Hoyas, ranked fifth nationally, open their season against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Shaw Field on Sunday, with a live stream on ESPN+ and former players Dan Helfrich and Tom Greaser on the call.

The Tar Heels opened their campaign with a hard‑fought stalemate against fifth‑ranked Georgetown, highlighted by Schelb's first collegiate goal and Rutkowski's five‑save debut.

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.

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.

Creighton earns second place in the Midwest Division while Georgetown claims the East, with standout players honored and the campaign set to open on August 20.

Georgetown’s men’s soccer squad tops the BIG EAST East Division poll with 66 points, while junior defender Tate Lampman, senior forward Mitchell Baker and classmate Matthew Van Horn collect major preseason awards.

Preseason accolades and a strong returning core set the stage for UConn’s push toward another BIG EAST showdown.

Noeh Hernandez’s preseason accolades and collegiate achievements position him as a cornerstone for DePaul’s 2026 soccer season, opening against Bradley in Peoria.

The BIG EAST Conference released its 2026 preseason coaches' poll, with Georgetown and Akron securing unanimous first‑place votes in their divisions. Individual honors spotlight Mitchell Baker, Til Kauschke, Tate Lampman and Kyle Durham, while the upcoming season prepares for an August 20 kickoff.

The junior forward’s breakout performance last year has earned him a place among the nation’s top prospects.

A record number of 2026 MLS Super Draft selections are postponing professional contracts to pursue additional college eligibility, leveraging name, image and likeness deals and academic goals.

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.