
Navy Men’s Soccer Opens Hackworth Era with Convincing 3‑0 Win
The Navy squad posted a 3‑0 victory over Presbyterian in the first match under head coach John Hackworth, showcasing depth and a clean sheet.
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The Navy squad posted a 3‑0 victory over Presbyterian in the first match under head coach John Hackworth, showcasing depth and a clean sheet.

The Navy men's soccer team begins its home schedule with two early games, featuring a historic first meeting with Presbyterian and a broadcast on ESPN+.

The Patriot League recognized standout performances by Archie Hatcher, Nick Gallucci, Kelly Cooper, Harrison Wolfrom and Gunnar Guest, highlighting a season of balanced competition and academic excellence.

Nick Gallucci’s standout display against San Diego State earned him the Patriot League Midfielder of the Week award, highlighting a career‑high two‑assist game and setting the stage for an upcoming home clash with George Washington.

A late equalizer by freshman Jack Illig salvages a 2-2 tie for Navy against San Diego State, highlighting debut goals from Illig and Cohen Nance and a standout performance by Nick Gallucci.

The Navy Men's Soccer team opened its 2026 campaign with a pair of matches in San Diego, marking the first time the squad has traveled to California for season‑opening games since 2006. Under new head coach John Hackworth, who brings three decades of experience from Major League Soccer and the U.S. Men’s National Team, the Midshipmen are looking to translate preseason optimism into results on the field. The roster features a blend of veteran leadership and fresh talent, with senior captain Nate Stewart anchoring the defense alongside returning midfielders Duncan Sullivan and Nick Gallucci, while forwards Gavin McBride and Liam Plum aim to add depth in attack. The team will miss the contributions of four departed starters, including leading scorer Andrew Schug and goalkeeper Robert Eaton, but the coaching staff believes the remaining players are ready to step up. Four current Midshipmen hail from California — Ben Leisegang, Will Boyd, Sam Clark and Yul Hong — giving the squad a familiar connection to the West Coast environment they will encounter in their upcoming fixtures. In addition to the California opponents, Navy will later face George Washington on August 28 at 7:05 p.m., a match that will test the team’s early‑season chemistry. The Midshipmen finished ninth in the Patriot League preseason poll, a respectable position that reflects both the program’s tradition and the challenges ahead. With a historic 70‑20‑15 record in season openers over 105 years, the team hopes to extend its winning streak as it begins the new campaign.