NEWTOWN, PA (November 11, 2026) -- The Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) office released the 2026 All-MAC Men's Soccer Team on Wednesday morning. First-year
Joaquin Cedillo, sophomore
Parker Gordon, juniors
Ben Van Valkenburg and
Jackson Nuttall, and seniors
Cameron Jones and
Evan Corcoran all received All-MAC Freedom honors. Cedillo, Jones and Van Valkenburg were named to the All-MAC First Team, while Corcoran and Nuttall earned All-MAC Second Team honors, and Gordon received honorable mention.
Along with earning All-MAC honors,
Joaquin Cedillo was named MAC Freedom Rookie of the Year, while
Ben Van Valkenburg earned Defensive Player of the Year. Gavin Rapp of Lebanon Valley College earned Offensive Player of the Year after recording 34 points, 16 goals and two assists. Lebanon Valley's coaching staff also received Coaching Staff of the Year honors as well.
In his first year with the Monarchs, Cedillo led the team in points, goals, assists and shots. The forward finished the season with 13 points, four goals and five assists, including two game-winning goals. He helped lift the Monarchs to a late 1-0 victory over Delaware Valley and scored the lone goal in a 1-0 win over cross-town rival Wilkes University.
In his third season as a goalkeeper with the Monarchs,
Ben Van Valkenburg earned his second All-MAC Freedom honor after previously being named to the All-MAC Second Team in 2024. His defensive efforts throughout the season helped him earn Defensive Player of the Year honors. Van Valkenburg finished the season with 75 saves and five shutouts while posting a 7-7-4 Â goalkeeping record. He additionally led the conference in saves.
Senior captain
Cameron Jones finished his final season with the Monarchs with six points and three goals. His highlight of the season came when he scored a last-second penalty kick against Marywood University at home to help secure a 1-0 victory. After earning All-MAC honorable mention honors last season, Jones earned First Team All-MAC recognition this year. He concludes his collegiate career with nine goals, four assists and 22 points.
After missing nearly the entire 2025 season due to injury, senior
Evan Corcoran returned to the field and appeared in every game this season, logging nearly 90 minutes in most contests. Corcoran finished the season with 1,698 minutes played, leading the team in that category. His defensive efforts, including saves, blocks and playmaking abilities, helped him earn his first All-MAC Freedom honor. Corcoran finishes his career with four points, one goal and two assists.
Junior captain
Jackson Nuttall earned his first All-MAC honor after being selected to the All-MAC Second Team. Nuttall finished the season with seven points, three goals and one assist while serving as an important team leader in the Monarchs' success.
Sophomore defender
Parker Gordon also earned his first All-MAC honor, receiving honorable mention recognition. Gordon contributed key defensive plays and blocks throughout the season, particularly in important matchups. Additionally, he recorded his first collegiate assist in a 2-1 victory over Hartwick College.
These six players played a significant role in King's success this season, helping lead the Monarchs to their first MAC Freedom playoff appearance since 2021. King's finished the 2026 season with an 8-8-4 overall record and a 4-2-2 mark in conference play.
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