Pitman, NJ - The Montclair State University Men's Soccer team was picked second in the 2026 New Jersey Athletic Conference Preseason Coaches Poll on Wednesday morning.

Montclair will look to defend its 2025 NJAC Regular Season Championship as it received three first place votes, behind Rowan's six to sit atop the league.

2026 NJAC Men's Soccer Preseason Coaches Poll:
1. Rowan (6)
2. Montclair (3)
3. The College of New Jersey
4. Stockton
5. New Paltz (Dark Horse)
6. Rutgers-Camden
7. Rutgers-Newark
8. William Paterson
9. Kean (1)
10. Ramapo

The Red Hawks will kick off their 2026 season on Tuesday, September 1 against Vassar. Kickoff from Poughkeepsie, NY is scheduled for 4:30 PM.