WASHINGTON – The Atlantic 10 Conference released the 2026 men's soccer preseason poll, the league announced Monday afternoon. Loyola Chicago was tabbed seventh with 69 points.
 
Saint Louis earned all 13 first-place votes as the preseason favorite, while Dayton, George Mason, and Fordham round out the top-four, respectively.
 
VCU and Davidson land fifth and sixth ahead of the Ramblers, while Rhode Island and Saint Joseph's tied for eight. Duquesne, La Salle, St. Bonaventure, and George Washington complete the last four of the standings.
 
Loyola kicks off 2026 action this week with a road match at Green Bay on Aug. 20. The Ramblers then return home for the annual Hustle to Hoyne event on Sunday, Aug. 23 to take on Northern Illinois at 1 p.m. at Loyola Soccer Park.
 

2026 Atlantic 10 Men's Soccer Preseason Poll
1. Saint Louis (13) - 169
2. Dayton – 146
3. George Mason – 136
4. Fordham – 132
5. VCU – 120
6. Davidson – 106
7. Loyola Chicago – 69
T-8. Rhode Island – 68
T-8. Saint Joseph's – 68
10. Duquesne – 58
11. La Salle – 50
12. St. Bonaventure – 32
13. George Washington - 29

2026 Atlantic 10 Men's Soccer Preseason All-Conference Team
Lucas Beltran (GK), Davidson
Miles Bonham, Dayton
Mikkel Madsen, Dayton
Braden Seel, Dayton
James Eliuda, George Mason
Kelly Janssen, George Mason
Martim Sereno, George Mason
Luke Adams, Saint Louis
JC Cortez, Saint Louis
Theo Franca, Saint Louis
Carlos Leatherman, Saint Louis