Three Kentucky Wildcats have been named to the 2026 Preseason All-Sun Belt Team: midfielder Agustin Lopez and defenders Sinan Solmaz and Max Miller. Lopez, who was instrumental in the 2025 season, earned preseason honors for the second year, highlighted by his prior All-Sun Belt and All-Region accolades. Solmaz, a German international, starts his second season after transferring from CSU Bakersfield, while Miller returns as a seasoned captain and 2026 MLS SuperDraft pick. The Wildcats are projected to finish fourth in the upcoming season according to the preseason coaches鈥� poll.

By the Numbers
  • Agustin Lopez scored 4 goals and provided 2 assists in 2025.
  • Max Miller was the 50th overall pick in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft.
State of Play
  • The Wildcats are set to play UAB Blazers in their preseason finale on Aug. 14.
  • The official start of the 2026 season is on Aug. 20 against Western Michigan.
What's Next

As the season approaches, the Wildcats will aim to leverage the strengths of their preseason honorees to improve on their fourth-place projection. Lopez and Miller's experience will be pivotal as they face formidable opponents in their upcoming matches.

Bottom Line

The Wildcats are positioning themselves strongly for the 2026 season, relying on a combination of seasoned talent and emerging skills. Watch for how their preseason accolades translate into performance on the field.