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Owls Picked Fifth in Preseason AAC Coaches’ Poll
8/15/2024 10:50:00 AM | Men's Soccer
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic men's soccer has been picked fifth in the American Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll. The Owls went 6-8-3 overall last season and reached the AAC semifinals in their second year in the league.
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In addition to the coaches' poll announcement, the AAC released its preseason all-conference teams on Thursday. Senior Noah Kvifte and sophomore Oliver Moller-Jensen were each included on the list of the top 14 players in the league.
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Kvifte led the Owls with seven goals in 2023, including a dramatic game-winner as time expired in the AAC Quarterfinal against FIU.
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Moller-Jensen burst onto the scene as a rookie, scoring in his first game. He would finish with six points and was named to the AAC All-Freshman team.
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FAU men's soccer starts its season on August 22 in Omaha, Neb., against Creighton. The home opener is scheduled for August 29 against Stetson. All home games at the FAU Soccer Stadium are free admission.Â
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In addition to the coaches' poll announcement, the AAC released its preseason all-conference teams on Thursday. Senior Noah Kvifte and sophomore Oliver Moller-Jensen were each included on the list of the top 14 players in the league.
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Kvifte led the Owls with seven goals in 2023, including a dramatic game-winner as time expired in the AAC Quarterfinal against FIU.
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— The American (@American_Conf) November 6, 2023
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Moller-Jensen burst onto the scene as a rookie, scoring in his first game. He would finish with six points and was named to the AAC All-Freshman team.
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FAU men's soccer starts its season on August 22 in Omaha, Neb., against Creighton. The home opener is scheduled for August 29 against Stetson. All home games at the FAU Soccer Stadium are free admission.Â
2024 American Men's Soccer Preseason Coaches' PollÂ
- Charlotte (6)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- FIU (2)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- Memphis             Â
- South Florida         Â
- Florida Atlantic       Â
- Tulsa                 Â
- Temple               Â
- UABÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
(#) denotes first place votesÂ
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Preseason Offensive Player of the YearÂ
Eduardo Mustre, Sr., F, FIU
Preseason Defensive Player of the YearÂ
Ian Pilcher, Sr., D, Charlotte*
Preseason Goalkeeper of the YearÂ
Alex Lopez, Sr. Tulsa*Â
Preseason All-ConferenceÂ
Brigham Larsen, Sr., F, Charlotte*
Ian Pilcher, Sr., D, Charlotte*
Jackson Kim, Gr., D, Memphis*
Giorgos Kondylis, So., M, Memphis
Noah Kvifte, Sr., F, Florida Atlantic
Oliver Moller-Jensen, So., M, Florida Atlantic
Joao Domingues, Jr., D, FIU
Bernardo Dos Santos Monteiro, Sr., F, FIU
Eduardo Mustre, Sr., F, FIU*
Owen Travis, Sr., D, FIU
Jalen Anderson, Gr., F, South Florida*
Pedro Faife, So., M, South Florida
Alex Lopez, Sr., GK, Tulsa*
Yuki Sekiguchi, Sr., M, Tulsa
* denotes unanimous selection
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