Mid-Atlantic Region

[SierraFD3soccer]

I know, I know, very few like F&M which is all good. Not at the Amhate level, but still something.

My personal prediction is that F&M might get a few more wins, but will most likely end up like last season. Just is what it is.

What is not discussed is that F&M just added its 16th freshman to its roster https://www.instagram.com/p/DbrcR6bNoGl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Really, really, really interesting. IMO, probably Dan Wagner's biggest coaching challenge in long time. With low expectations this year, he appears to be looking to make a difference. We will see from the roster, how many are left from last year's team.

FYI, Dan is doing what many colleges love, enrolling men into the college, esp. in one that has been shrinking. So he's doing his part concerning the administration.

[Kuiper]

I know, I know, very few like F&M which is all good. Not at the Amhate level, but still something.

My personal prediction is that F&M might get a few more wins, but will most likely end up like last season. Just is what it is.

What is not discussed is that F&M just added its 16th freshman to its roster https://www.instagram.com/p/DbrcR6bNoGl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Really, really, really interesting. IMO, probably Dan Wagner's biggest coaching challenge in long time. With low expectations this year, he appears to be looking to make a difference. We will see from the roster, how many are left from last year's team.

FYI, Dan is doing what many colleges love, enrolling men into the college, esp. in one that has been shrinking. So he's doing his part concerning the administration.

It will be interesting to see their final roster to see if they are replacing or enlarging. 

I did a quick check of Centennial schools who announce their recruits on Instagram to see the numbers. Some of these may include transfers, but F&M's number certainly stands out.

F&M 16
McDaniel 12
Muhlenberg 11
Dickinson 11
Haverford 9
Washington College 8
Ursinus 7
Hopkins (incomplete - just started announcing and have 4 so far)

Gettysburg and Swarthmore haven't announced on Instagram

[Kuiper]

Here is the MAC Freedom 2026 Preseason Poll.  Coaches are in agreement that Stevens is the favorite, with 8 out of 8 putting them first in the poll

1. Stevens (8)
2. Lebanon Valley
3. Misericordia
4. Arcadia
5. DeSales/FDU Florham (tied)
6. Delaware Valley
7. King's
8. Maywood

[Kuiper]

Here's the MAC Commonwealth 2026 Preseason Poll

1. Messiah (7)
2. York (1)
3. Stevenson (1)
4. Neumann
5. Hood
6. Widener
7. Alvernia
8. Eastern
9. Albright

[Ejay]

Who gave Stevenson a 1st place vote? I'm guessing York hates Messiah and refused to vote for them?

[Kuiper]

Who gave Stevenson a 1st place vote? I'm guessing York hates Messiah and refused to vote for them?

I just assumed that the MAC Commonwealth allows coaches to vote for their own team.