Three area Men’s soccer squads made Soccer America’s Preseason Top 25, led by the defending national champion Maryland, at #8. The Terps lost a number of stars from last year’s title team (its second in four years), but return enough talent to merit the top ten ranking. They’re also one of three ACC teams in the first ten. George Mason is ranked #19, and actually claimed a solid 1-0 exhibition win on the road at Virginia last week. The Patriots are coming off their first Colonial Athletic Association title in 20 years and open the season by hosting the annual D.C. College Cup, featuring American, George Washington, and Howard. Loyola (Md.) also feature in the Top 25, coming in at #17. The Greyhounds are picked to take home the MAAC crown again this year, and return preseason player of the year Jamie Dervill.