Mid-Atlantic Region

[SierraFD3soccer]

I disagree as this conference is subpar in both men's lax and soccer and it never preps them for what comes in the tournament.  They could make 20+ years and it would not be a significant accomplishment.

I beg to differ. Probably right as not great prep for the soccer tourn, but, though only a part of this league since 2017 they have showed up and not been blown out. In the last two years lost to Amherst both times (one in pks and the other in OT) in second round (Amherst winner and finalist these years). In 2022, lost in OT to U of Chi in the NCAA Finals. Had to beat a lot of good teams to get there. In 2021, lost in second round to Tufts in pks (11-10). In 2019, was upset in conf. tourn. In 2018, lost to 2nd ranked Tufts in the second round 1-0 (Tufts won the NCAAs this year). In 2017, lost in sweet 16 to Messiah 3-2 (NCAA Championship winner).

I am also not particularly impressed by the conf. teams, but, imo, that is a pretty impressive run for Stevens so far. There goal every year is to win their conf and go to the NCAAs. On top they have done pretty well in NCAAs which 95% of D3 teams would probably want to trade places.

 

[paclassic89]

Are any of the other schools in the conference good at any sport?  Why does Stevens stay?

Misericordia women's soccer is very good. Del Val football is pretty good. Not sure about other sports.  Stevens used to be in the Empire 8 conference and prior to that the Skyline conference, both worse than the MAC Freedom.  Maybe they should join the NESCAC 

[SimpleCoach]

Are any of the other schools in the conference good at any sport?  Why does Stevens stay?

Misericordia women's soccer is very good. Del Val football is pretty good. Not sure about other sports.  Stevens used to be in the Empire 8 conference and prior to that the Skyline conference, both worse than the MAC Freedom.  Maybe they should join the NESCAC 

With Trinity being relegated to Division IV, there is an opening ...

SC.

[Kuiper]

MAC Commonwealth releases Men's Soccer Preseason Coaches Poll.  No surprise, Messiah picked to win

2025 MAC Commonwealth Men's Soccer Coaches' Preseason Poll
Rank    Team    Points    (1st Place Votes)
1    Messiah    49    (7)
2    York    43   
3    Widener    34   
4    Alvernia    32   
5    Eastern    23   
6    Stevenson    22   
7    Hood    12   
8    Albright    9