CORBIN, Ky. | NSBNsports.com | August 11, 2026 — Union Commonwealth received 10 first-place votes to lead the 2026 Appalachian Athletic Conference men’s soccer preseason coaches poll released Tuesday.
The Bulldogs earned 158 voting points after winning the AAC regular-season and tournament championships last season. Union Commonwealth will seek its third consecutive regular-season title in 2026.
Milligan received one first-place vote and 136 points to place second. Truett McConnell followed with 130 points, Tennessee Wesleyan with 127 and Pikeville with 113. Pikeville and Columbia International each received one first-place vote.
The complete preseason poll:
1. Union Commonwealth (10 first-place votes), 158 points
2. Milligan (1), 136
3. Truett McConnell, 130
4. Tennessee Wesleyan, 127
5. Pikeville (1), 113
6. Reinhardt, 100
7. Columbia International (1), 93
8. Spartanburg Methodist, 76
9. Columbia, 70
10. Bryan, 60
T-11. Johnson, 45
T-11. Montreat, 45
13. Bluefield, 30
The top eight teams will advance to the AAC Tournament, which begins Nov. 3. The championship match is scheduled for Nov. 11.
This report includes information released by the Appalachian Athletic Conference.
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