The Lake Erie College men's soccer team has been ranked fifth in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) Preseason Coaches Poll. With 69 points, the Storm finished sixth last season with a 5-5-8 record. Tiffin led the poll with 91 points, closely followed by Cedarville with 90 points. The Storm aims to improve this season, returning their top-10 point-scorers, including senior Dario Stadler, who logged 10 points last year. Head coach Louie Rolko expressed excitement for the team's potential heading into a competitive season.

By the Numbers
  • Lake Erie finished last season with a record of 5-5-8 overall and 5-5-4 in conference play.
  • The Storm has 69 points in the preseason poll, trailing Tiffin and Cedarville by 22 and 21 points, respectively.
State of Play
  • Lake Erie returns all top-10 point producers from the previous season.
  • The team will face a challenging schedule with four of their first five matches away from home.
What's Next

The Storm's season opener is on August 27 against Gannon, and their first home game will be on September 5 against Roosevelt. The conference schedule kicks off on September 10 at Kentucky Wesleyan.

Bottom Line

With a strong returning roster and a competitive conference, the Storm appears poised for growth this season. Their ability to leverage last year鈥檚 experience could be key in aiming for a deeper tournament run.