D3Soccer.Fans Daily Roundup – Saturday, 22 August 2026

Preseason continues across Division III as teams fine-tune chemistry, announce classes, and eye September openers. Here’s the latest on men’s and women’s soccer, rankings, forums, school updates, and more—grouped for easy reading. No repeats from prior days.

United Soccer Coaches Preseason Top 10 Rankings (Released August 4, 2026)

These remain the most recent national NCAA DIII rankings available (final 2025 records shown).

Men’s Top 10

1. Tufts University (20-1-3)
2. Trinity University (Texas) (20-2-1)
3. St. Olaf College (20-3-3)
4. Emory University (17-2-3)
5. Bowdoin College (12-4-4)
6. Dickinson College (16-1-7)
7. Wheaton College (Mass.) (17-2-4)
8. Augsburg University (18-3-3)
9. Connecticut College (12-3-6)
10. Williams College (10-5-4)

Women’s Top 10

1. Washington University (Mo.) (21-0-3)
2. Emory University (21-2-1)
3. University of Chicago (16-2-4)
4. Tufts University (18-2-3)
5. Messiah University (22-3-0)
6. Pomona-Pitzer Colleges (16-1-5)
7. Washington & Lee University (18-2-3)
8. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (22-3-1)
9. Middlebury College (13-4-3)
10. Williams College (13-2-5)

Current-Day / Recent DIII Soccer Articles & News (Published ~Aug 21–22)

Activity remains light as most programs are still in preseason. Key items:

Men’s Focus / Player Commitments & Roster Builds

• Lewis & Clark (River Otters) men’s soccer head coach Fraser Morrison announced a nine-player incoming class (three goalkeepers, three backs, three attacking players). [Link via athletics site / X announcement].
• Husson University (Eagles) men’s soccer is prioritizing team chemistry ahead of its Sept. 1 home opener vs. Southern Maine. Senior GK Garret Jordan and head coach Carlos Bermudez emphasized connection on and off the field after last year’s NAC semifinal exit. [foxbangor.com article, Aug 21].

Schedule Announcements

• Augsburg University men’s soccer released its full 2026 schedule (opens Sept. 1 at Loras; includes MIAC slate and potential NCAA path). Rankings noted as United Soccer Coaches D-III. [athletics.augsburg.edu].
• Brevard College (Tornados) men’s soccer had weather-related updates on its Aug 22 scrimmage vs. Maryville (lightning delay, then ~6:40 p.m. start at Ives-Lemel Family Field). [#d3soccer posts].

Women’s Focus Limited brand-new articles on Aug 21–22; most programs remain in the preseason ranking and roster-finalization phase. SimpleCoachTV released its own 2026 DIII women’s preseason rankings video (Aug 21).

No major coaching changes reported in the last 24 hours tied to the provided school list.

Athletics Site Scan – Relevant News from Day Before (Aug 21) from Listed DIII Schools

Scanning the attached school list (Middlebury, St. Olaf, Trinity TX, Emory, Dickinson, Chicago, Lynchburg, and dozens more) yielded sparse fresh soccer-specific releases for Aug 21 specifically—typical for late-August preseason. Notable hits that aligned with the list or DIII programs:

• Husson men’s chemistry focus (detailed above).
• Lewis & Clark men’s incoming class (detailed above).
• Augsburg schedule confirmation. Broader preseason notes from ranked programs (e.g., Scranton men holding No. 17 in the United Soccer Coaches poll, opening Sept 1 vs. Messiah) date slightly earlier but remain relevant context. Full individual athletics-site crawls across 200+ schools were not exhaustive in real time; activity centers on roster posts and exhibition updates rather than game recaps.

d3boards.com Summary (Last ~24 Hours)

• Board 1522 (Men’s Soccer): Limited identifiable new threads or posts in the most recent window. Activity appears quiet overall.
• Board 1523 (Women’s Soccer): No threads or posts dated within the last 24–48 hours visible; older 2024 material still listed. Quiet period.

Preseason discussion may pick up as schedules firm and exhibitions increase.

X.com / Division III Soccer Themes

Recent posts (#D3Soccer, DIII soccer) highlight:

• Scrimmage logistics and weather delays (Brevard vs. Maryville).
• Incoming-class announcements (Lewis & Clark).
• Graphic appreciation and ranking talk (Stevens, SimpleCoach women’s preseason rankings).
• General preseason hype and schedule shares. Major themes: roster finalization, exhibition logistics, and early ranking chatter as September approaches.

One Non-D3 Soccer Story Worth Reading

Hull City stunned Manchester United 2-0 in the Premier League opener on Aug 22 (goals from Ajayi and Mendy). Newly promoted or returning sides delivering early shocks always makes for compelling viewing—defensive questions already swirling around the Red Devils under Michael Carrick. Classic early-season chaos.

Random SimpleCoachTV Video Find (Published >2 Months Ago)

While scrolling the channel I stumbled on this and thought it was a great watch: “SimpleCoach to Coach w/ Kyle Dezotell, Head Men’s Coach @Tufts Athletics” (approx. 3 months old). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuvnDhILg6M

Solid conversation with the coach of the defending national champs / current No. 1 preseason team. Worth the time if you’re into program-building insights.

That’s the roundup for August 22. Season tips off soon—keep following for more scores, commits, and coaching moves. #D3Soccer