Weston, Mass.—The New England Collegiate Conference announced the preseason poll for men's soccer on Monday morning. The Pride was selected to finish in sixth place in the NECC final standings.

Regis is led by three senior captains in Wade Thongsythavong (Salem, Mass.), Shawn McDonough (Darmstadt, Germany) and Ricky Guyette (Medway, Mass.). Offensively, the Pride look to continue their upward trend as they return leading goal scorer Josh Fidalgo (Dorchester, Mass.) who potted four goals last season.

On defense the Pride return senior goal keeper Andrew Lamacchia (Lynn, Mass.). Lamacchia was second in the nation in saves per game with an average of 15.1.

The Pride will open the season with a home match against Mount Ida College Thursday, September 1 at 7:00 p.m.

2011 NECC Men's Soccer Coaches Poll

1. Lesley - 75 (5)

2. Daniel Webster - 73 (3)

3. Southern Vermont - 57

4. Becker - 54

5. Mitchell - 42

6. Regis - 36

7. Elms - 29 (1)

8. Newbury - 29

9. Wheelock - 10