ANNVILLE, Pa. – All-Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom honorees Logan Hicks and Nathan Kimball headline a group of 20 returning players for the Lebanon Valley College men's soccer team. Sixteen new student-athletes join the squad for the 2026 season.
 
LVC, which is ranked second in the MAC Freedom Men's Soccer Coaches' Preseason Poll, is looking toward a fourth consecutive appearance in the MAC postseason after reaching the MAC Freedom Championship final in 2025. The Flying Dutchmen finished with a 10-4-6 overall record and a 3-1-3 mark in conference action.
 
"We love our team," Head Coach Charlie Grimes said. "We believe we can compete. Our guys came in fit, sharp, and with positive attitudes. We're really excited about the fall season." 
 
Hicks, a graduate student and two-time United Soccer Coaches All-Region IV honoree at center back, and Kimball, a senior midfielder, join senior forward Will Burton and sophomore forward Gavin Rapp as some of the key LVC returnees. Hicks anchored a defense that posted five shutout wins last year. Burton (two goals, five assists) and Rapp (four goals, one assist) are the leading returning scorers after the graduation of two-time All-American forward Nathan Prex '26 in the spring. Graduate student forward Aidan Smith, a 2023 All-MAC Freedom honoree, senior midfielder Ben Ammon, junior midfielder Ollie Lynch, and senior midfielder Charlie Kramer also bring leadership and experience to the squad. 
 
Junior goalkeeper Ryan Simonette is returning after starting 17 games and posting 53 saves with a 1.68 goals against average in 2025. Junior defender Dom Beddia will also patrol the defensive zone for Lebanon Valley this year. Additionally, LVC expects sophomore outside back Jack Bowman, senior outside back Tyler Wescott, and senior defender Eli Colantoni to make an impact defensively.  
 
The Dutchmen will play nine home games at Herbert Field this season, including the season opener on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 4 p.m., against Alvernia University. Lebanon Valley will host Misericordia University to kick off MAC Freedom competition on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 4 p.m.  
 
LVC will welcome Stevens Institute of Technology for Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 4 p.m. and celebrate Senior Day on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 3 p.m. against Arcadia University. Lebanon Valley's full 2026 schedule can be found here. 
 
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