Five Francis Marion men’s soccer players earned 2026 Conference Carolinas All-Conference honors. David Guevara made the first team; Jose Coutinho, Volkan Celikkol and Esteban Quintero were second-team picks; and Lucas Vila earned third-team recognition. Their contributions have helped the Patriots post a 13-4-2 record and reach the conference tournament quarterfinals.

By the Numbers
  • Five Patriots earned All-Conference honors.
  • Francis Marion is 13-4-2 and has allowed 12 goals in 19 matches.
  • The defense’s 0.63 goals-against average ranks ninth in NCAA Division II.
  • The Patriots recorded 10 shutouts and were nationally ranked for four weeks, reaching No. 7.
Yes, But

The honors recognize a balanced team effort: Guevara and Quintero helped anchor the defense, while Coutinho, Celikkol and Vila supplied key scoring and playmaking. Individual accolades come as the Patriots turn their attention to a win-or-go-home tournament match.

State of Play
  • Guevara earned his third straight all-conference selection and a second consecutive first-team honor.
  • Coutinho has four game-winning goals; Celikkol leads FMU with seven assists; Vila leads the team with six goals.
  • Francis Marion travels to fourth-seeded Chowan for a quarterfinal Saturday at 7 p.m.
Bottom Line

Five all-conference selections reflect the depth behind Francis Marion’s strong season. The Patriots’ defensive strength and varied attacking contributions now face a direct test in the conference tournament.