VCU Men's Soccer Defender Moussa Ndiaye Receives Preseason Accolades

Moussa Ndiaye, a standout defender for Virginia Commonwealth University, has been named to the Atlantic 10 Preseason All-Conference team, marking the second consecutive season he has received recognition from the league. Ndiaye's impressive performance last season, which saw him earn the title of VaSID Defensive Player of the Year, has solidified his position as one of the top defenders in the conference. The Rams, led by Ndiaye, were also selected to finish in the league's top five in the Atlantic 10 coaches poll, trailing Fordham by just four points.

Key Takeaways:

Moussa Ndiaye, a junior defender for VCU, has been named to the Atlantic 10 Preseason All-Conference team, marking the second consecutive season he has received recognition from the league.
Ndiaye was a first-team A-10 All-Conference selection in the Rams' 2023 A-10 Regular Season Champion season and earned the title of VaSID Defensive Player of the Year.
The Rams were selected to finish in the league's top five in the Atlantic 10 coaches poll, trailing Fordham by just four points.
Jeremy Abonnel, Saint Louis' goalkeeper, was also named to the Preseason All-Conference Team.
Dayton was selected as the top team in the coaches poll, followed closely by George Mason and Saint Louis.
Moussa Ndiaye was tabbed USL League Two Defender of the Year in the summer of 2024.

Statistics:

159 points: the number of points Dayton received in the coaches poll.
153 points: the number of points George Mason received in the coaches poll.
122 points: the number of points Fordham received in the coaches poll.
118 points: the number of points the Rams (VCU) received in the coaches poll.
68 teams: the total number of teams in the Atlantic 10 conference.

Sources:

Richmond: Virginia Commonwealth University, The State of Virginia
2025 Atlantic 10 Men's Soccer Preseason All-Conference Team
2025 Atlantic 10 Men's Soccer Preseason Poll