Saint Joseph's College has announced its 2026 men's soccer schedule, featuring 16 games with a focus on conference competition. The Monks will kick off the season at home against the University of Maine at Farmington on September 1 and wrap up on October 24 against Mitchell College. Head Coach Will Pike begins his seventh season, leading the team through 11 GNAC matches and five non-conference games, primarily hosted in Standish, Maine. After last year's performance where they finished 8-9-1, the Monks aim for improvement, particularly in crucial matchups against rivals like Saint Joseph (CT).

By the Numbers
  • 9 home games, 7 away games in the 2026 schedule.
  • Last year's opponents had a combined record of 119-126-51, translating to a .488 winning percentage.
State of Play
  • The GNAC Tournament starts on October 31, culminating in the championship match on November 7.
  • Saint Joseph's aims to extend its 17-game winning streak against Rivier University in their opening conference match on September 12.
What's Next

The Monks need to perform well against ranked opponents, starting with No. 23 UMass Boston on September 6, to establish momentum going into conference play. Success in early matches will be crucial for their confidence heading into GNAC competition.

Bottom Line

As the new season approaches, Saint Joseph's College must leverage home-field advantage and improve upon last year's results to secure a stronger position in both the GNAC and NCAA tournaments. Key matchups against rivals will dictate their season trajectory.