The Misericordia University men's soccer team is picked to finish fourth in the conference, according to the MAC Freedom Coaches' Preseason Poll.
 
The Cougars garnered 30 points in the poll. Stevens tops the MAC Freedom with 49 points and all seven first place votes. DeSales checks in at number two with 41 points. Lebanon Valley rounds out the top-three with 37 points.
 
Misericordia finished the 2024 season - the first under head coach Alistair Moore - with a 5-7-6 overall record. MU went 3-1-3 in conference play and earned a trip to the MAC Freedom semifinals.
 
The Cougars return three All-MAC Freedom performers, including first-team selection Max Jamieson, second-team selection Santino Jannotte and honorable mention Nicholas Passaniti.
 
MU opens the 2025 campaign at Susquehanna, August 29.
 
2025 MAC Freedom Men's Soccer Coaches' Preseason Poll
Rank                        Team Points (1st Place Votes)
1. Stevens                               49 (7)
2. DeSales                               41       
3. Lebanon Valley                    37
4. Misericordia                       30
5. King's                                  22
6. Arcadia                                21
7. FDU-Florham                      17
8. Delaware Valley                   7