FRANKLIN SPRINGS, GA - Conference Carolinas released their 2026 Men's Soccer Preseason Coaches' Poll this morning and the Emmanuel Lions are tabbed to finish 10
th out of 15 teams.
In 2025, the Lions finished 7-8-3 overall, with a 6-4-3 record in conference action.
A few highlight from the 2025 season were a 3-2 playoff victory over Converse University which marked the Lions first win over the Valkyries in program history and a 1-0 home victory over #20 North Greenville.
Emmanuel brings back 9 returners from the 2025 squad with 22 newcomers added to the roster.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
- Dylan Persinger, Sr., Def, Loganville, GA
- Alex Walker, Sr., Mid, Lawrenceville, GA
- Pau Nel-lo Recasens, Sr., Def, La Riera De Gaià, Tarragona
The Lions open the 2026 season at home with a non-conference match up against Lee University on Thursday, August 27 at 7PM. It is
SCHOLAR ATHLETE NIGHT – all Emmanuel student-athletes who were named to the Dean's or President's List in the Spring 2026 semester will be recognized at halftime
GO LIONS!
