Stanford men's soccer earned a strong start to the season, finishing second in the ACC preseason poll with 171 points and two first-place votes. NC State led the poll with eight first-place votes and a total of 183 points. Senior captain Dylan Groeneveld, a key player with a record of seven clean sheets last season, was named to the ACC Preseason Watch List. The team's upcoming schedule includes two exhibitions and their regular-season opener against #21 Grand Canyon on August 20.

By the Numbers
  • Stanford received 171 points in the ACC preseason poll.
  • Dylan Groeneveld has started in each of his last 35 appearances.
State of Play
  • Stanford will host exhibitions against Sacramento State (Aug. 12) and Cal Poly (Aug. 15).
  • The regular season kicks off at home against #21 Grand Canyon on Aug. 20.
What's Next

As preparations continue, Stanford aims to leverage its preseason recognition into a successful regular season, with the team focusing on maintaining a solid defense led by Groeneveld.

Bottom Line

Stanford's strong preseason ranking and the inclusion of Groeneveld on the watch list signify the team's potential for a competitive season in the ACC, underlining the importance of maintaining momentum early on.