MM 8.5: Maryland men’s soccer ranked No. 7 in preseason poll

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The hype surrounding Maryland men’s soccer remains after its deep postseason run in 2025. Despite losing 19 players from last season’s roster, the Terps were ranked No. 7 in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll.

Just the beginning pic.twitter.com/aLxD24aGm0

— Maryland Men’s Soccer (@MarylandMSoccer) August 4, 2026

With four ranked opponents on its 2026 schedule, Maryland will have ample opportunities to cement its status as a championship contender. The Terps will face No. 1 Washington, No. 5 Georgetown, No. 16 High Point and No. 22 Indiana during the regular season.

Maryland wasn’t ranked in last season’s preseason top-25, but a 15-match unbeaten streak propelled the Terps to the No. 1 slot entering the postseason. Still, their title pursuit ended in the quarterfinals.

Head coach Sasho Cirovski returns five starters from last season’s NCAA Tournament lineup while adding impact transfers and a talented freshman class to replace the departed contributors. Maryland opens its 2026 season on Aug. 20 at Pittsburgh.

In other news


Maryland football linebacker Daniel Wingate was selected to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List.

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Daniel Wingate was named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List.

https://t.co/RXTyk4JZ59pic.twitter.com/YjG2RuHtX2

— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) August 4, 2026

Former Maryland baseball infielder Nick Lorusso was promoted to the Syracuse Mets, the New York Mets’ Triple-A affiliate, and hit a two-run home run in his first at-bat.

Moving up ⬆️

Nick Lorusso has been called up to the Syracuse Mets (AAA)! #DirtyTerpspic.twitter.com/0dyK4NbexC

— Maryland Baseball (@TerpsBaseball) August 4, 2026
NICK LORUSSO HOMER IN HIS FIRST TRIPLE AAA AT BAT! pic.twitter.com/gLXXqyIZ4I

— Syracuse Mets (@SyracuseMets) August 4, 2026

Former Maryland women’s basketball forward Alyssa Thomas has the most career triple-doubles in the WNBA.

TRIPLE-DOUBLE QUEEN

With this bucket, Alyssa Thomas has recorded 21 career triple-doubles, the most in league history. She has 10 PTS, 13 REB & 12 AST

PHX-CHI | USA Network
Tap to watch: https://t.co/lHLFMYTd2wpic.twitter.com/H4y2TqjiSF

— WNBA (@WNBA) August 4, 2026

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