
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.

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.

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.

Til Kauschke and Mikkel Lejbowicz receive preseason honors, marking historic achievements for the Pirates ahead of the new season.

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.

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.

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.