BRONX – The Monroe University – Bronx men's soccer team will return to the pitch for the 2026 season with a pair of matches against nationally ranked teams in Upstate, N.Y. this weekend. On Saturday, Monroe will battle No. 10 Genessee Community College, at the GCC Turf Field in Upstate New York , beginning at noon. Then on Sunday, the Express will compete against No. 3 Finger Lakes Community College, at FLCC Turf Facility in Canandaigua, N.Y. at 12 p.m.

The live stats and live video links for both matches can be found at www.MonroeExpress.com/Coverage.

The Express will look to build on last year's productive season as they went 9-5-2 overall, 8-2-2 in Region 15 play, and picked up a victory in the Region 15 Quarterfinal matchup on the road against nationally ranked No. 10 Nassau Community College, 2-0. 

"Our expectation for this year is to make the National Tournament," Express Head Men's Soccer Coach Jose Hernandez said. "In order to do that, we have to definitely win the Region 15 Title. It's a difficult leap but I think we can do it. I think we have the players and the team to do it. We just have to work to get that chemistry."

The full preseason interview with Coach Hernandez can be accessed at this link. 

The Express will have seven returners and 20 newcomers to start the season. Second-year forward Abdoulaye Sarr will serve as team tri-captain in 2026 along with freshman players Amedeus Aventurin and Kadiff Wolfe. The three of them participated in preseason interviews which can be seen here. 

Hernandez will enter his fourth season as head coach. He will once again be assisted by Stiven Valencia, Juan Camilo Escudero, and Tom Kovoor. Joining the Express men's soccer coaching staff will be Conrado Torres and David Martinez, as well as former Express players Xcaret Gonzalez and Jesfry Franco Vasquez

The full 2026 Monroe - Bronx roster can be seen here.

Monroe will face a challenging schedule this year. There will be 17 matches during the regular season, and 13 of them are against Region 15 opponents. After starting the year against two nationally ranked teams, the Express will take on NJCAA Division II Essex County College on Wednesday, on the campus of Essex County, beginning at 2 p.m. Monroe will open regional play on Saturday, September 5, at Ulster County Community College beginning at 2 p.m. The home opener will be on September 8 against region opponent Orange County Community College, at Flowers Park, beginning at 3 p.m. The Blue and Gold will close out the regular season on October 15 at nationally ranked No. 6 and defending Region 15 Champion Suffolk County Community College at 4 p.m.

The full 2026 Monroe Express men's soccer schedule can be seen here.

For updates regarding the 2026 Monroe – Bronx men's soccer season, check out www.MonroeExpress.com as well as our social media channels. 
 
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