MEN'S SOCCER
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MEN'S SOCCER PRESEASON COACHES' POLL
Norwich earned the top spot in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Preseason Men's Soccer Coaches Poll, the
conference office announced on Wednesday. The Cadets captured the 2008 GNAC championship after posting an 18-3-1
overall record and 8-0-1 GNAC record.
Lasell was second behind Norwich with 57 points and two first-place votes, followed by Saint Joseph's (Maine), Mount Ida
and Johnson and Wales to round out the top five. Emerson was sixth, while Suffolk and Albertus Magnus filled the final
two spots.
Coaches are not allowed to vote for their own teams.
2009 Men's Soccer Preseason Poll Total
Rank Team (1st place votes)
1. Norwich (6) 69 points
2. Lasell (2) 57
3. Saint Joseph's (Maine) (2) 55
4. Mount Ida 42
5. Johnson and Wales 33
6. Emerson 31
7. Suffolk 30
8. Albertus Magnus 28