FRANKLIN SPRINGS, GA – Conference Carolinas announced their Preseason Coaches Poll for Men's Soccer this morning and the Emmanuel Lions came in at 5^th.

In 2024, the Lions finished 8-4-3 overall, 7-4-1 in conference play with quality wins against defending Conference Champion, Francis Marion and division rival, Young Harris. 

Senior, Tomas Pollacchi led the Lions with 6 goals, 5 assists and 16 points while graduate student, Natxo Faus ended the season with 5 shutouts in goal. The Lions finished the season as the #5 seed in the Conference Carolinas Tournament, hosting Mount Olive in a tightly contested matchup that ended in a loss in penalty kicks.

In 2025, the Lions return 15, with 13 newcomers. 

Defenders, Colin Wedderburn and Pau Nel-Lo Recasens, and forward, Rezhis Koxhaj were named Players to Watch in 2025 by Conference Carolinas.

The Lions will open their season on September 4^th as they travel to Lee University to take on the Flames at 7PM. 

 For more information on Emmanuel University Athletics, visit goeulions.com. 

Click the link below to listen to our Preseason Interview with Head Men's Soccer Coach, Tim Starr!