The Misericordia University men's soccer team is picked third in the MAC Freedom Coaches' Preseason Poll.
 
The Cougars garnered 51 points in the poll to finish behind defending champion Stevens and Lebanon Valley.
 
Misericordia finished 8-7-4 a year ago and qualified for the postseason with a 3-2-2 mark in the MAC Freedom.

MU will host Susquehanna in the season opener, September 1.
 
 
2026 MAC Freedom Men's Soccer Coaches' Preseason Poll
Rank Team Points (1st Place Votes)
1 Stevens 64 (8)
2 Lebanon Valley 53
3 Misericordia 51
4 Arcadia 44
t5 DeSales 27
t5 FDU-Florham 27
7 Delaware Valley 26
8 King's 18
9 Marywood 14