Furman Men’s Soccer Tabbed as Preseason Favorite in Southern Conference
Furman University's men's soccer team has been selected to finish first in the Southern Conference preseason poll for the 2026 season. Six players from the team also earned spots on the Preseason All-SoCon Team. The Paladins, who were the reigning…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 17, 2026 —
Furman University’s men’s soccer team has been chosen as the favorite to win the Southern Conference in the 2026 preseason poll. The Paladins, who are the reigning conference champions, also saw six of their players named to the Preseason All-SoCon Team.
In the poll, Furman secured the top spot with four first-place votes. The team is coming off a successful season in which they advanced to the NCAA College Cup.
The six Furman players selected for the Preseason All-SoCon Team represent a significant portion of the conference’s recognized talent. The specific names of these players were not provided in the summary.
Last season, the Paladins demonstrated their dominance by winning the conference championship and making a deep run in the NCAA Tournament, culminating in an appearance at the College Cup. The preseason ranking suggests that the team is expected to maintain a high level of performance heading into the 2026 season.
Further details regarding the full preseason poll results and the specific accolades of the six All-SoCon selections were not included in the provided summary.
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