Boston University Men's Soccer Team Grabs Top Slot in Preseason Poll

Strategic Insights -

The Boston University men's soccer team is poised for a successful 2025 campaign, having earned the top spot in the Patriot League preseason poll for the first time since joining the conference in 2013. Led by the return of seniors Quin DeLaMater and Diego Rived, who were both awarded year-end honors in the Patriot League, the Terriers are looking to capture their third straight regular season title under head coach Kevin Nylen. The team also boasts a strong returning group, including junior Andrea Di Blasio, who earned Preseason All-Patriot League Team honors.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Boston University men's soccer team has been selected as the preseason favorite in the Patriot League for the first time since joining the conference in 2013.
  • Seniors Quin DeLaMater and Diego Rived, along with junior Andrea Di Blasio, were named to the Preseason All-Patriot League Team.
  • DeLaMater, Rived, and Di Blasio were all honored with All-PL awards last November, with DeLaMater earning Defensive Player of the Year and Rived earning Midfielder of the Year.
  • The Terriers received 75 total points and four first-place votes to finish ahead of Bucknell's 70 points and four first-place votes.
  • The team will open the season at New Hampshire on Thursday, Aug. 21, and will start the home slate against Brown on Friday, Sept. 5.
  • The Terriers have a strong returning group, with DeLaMater starting 15 games last fall and finishing with 1,261 minutes played, while Rived started 17 of the 18 games and played 1,268 total minutes.
  • Di Blasio had a strong season, scoring four goals and finishing tied-for-first on the team with nine points.

Statistics:

  • 75: The total points received by Boston University in the preseason poll.
  • 4: The number of first-place votes received by Boston University in the preseason poll.
  • 70: The total points received by Bucknell in the preseason poll.
  • 4: The number of first-place votes received by Bucknell in the preseason poll.
  • 67: The total points received by American in the preseason poll.
  • 2: The number of first-place votes received by American in the preseason poll.

Sources:

  • Boston University Athletics Massachusetts
  • Patriot League Men's Soccer Preseason Poll