Ryan Carmichael, Hendrik Hebbeker, and Wessel Speel were named to the United Soccer Coaches Preseason Watch List
Hempstead, NY – The Hofstra University men’s soccer student-athletes – forward Ryan Carmichaelmidfielder Hendrik Hebbeckerand goalkeeper Wessel Speel – have been named preseason players to watch by United Soccer Coaches.
Carmichael, who was named to the Preseason All-Colonial Athletic Association team earlier this week, led the nation in scoring in 2021 with 39 points on 15 goals and nine assists. The junior was also a first-team all-region and All-CAA selection last season.
The 2022 CAA Preseason Player of the Year, Hebbeker is coming off a breakout 2021 season that saw him earn Second-Team All-America accolades and be named a semifinalist for the prestigious MAC Hermann Trophy. The fifth-year senior was a First-Team All-CAA and all-region selection in 2021, and tallied nine goals and 11 assists.
Speel, a junior, was a Preseason All-CAA pick, after recording 72 saves, a 0.90 goals against average, and eight solo shutouts last season. His play earned him First-Team All-CAA and all-region honors as well.
Hofstra, which is ranked 17th in the nation in the United Soccer Coaches Preseason Poll, was a unanimous selection to repeat as CAA Champions in 2022.
The Pride’s 2022 season gets underway August 25 at 7 pm versus Fordham.