SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The West Coast Conference officially announced their annual preseason poll and All-WCC Preseason team for men's soccer on Tuesday afternoon.
 
For San Francisco, Max Hamelink was selected to the 2023 All-WCC Men's Soccer Preseason Team after a stellar campaign in 2022.
 
Hitting the ground running upon his arrival on the Hilltop last fall, Hamelink was named to the All-WCC Second Team as he tied for second in the conference with seven goals while also tying for third with 16 points. Additionally, his two game-winning goals ranked tied for third in the WCC while his 30 total shots placed him thirteenth overall. For San Francisco, Hamelink's seven goals, 16 points and two game-winning goals all led the team while his 30 shots ranked second behind only Dominic Valdivia (39).
 
Looking ahead, San Francisco is set to begin their regular season this Thursday, Aug. 24 when they welcome Utah Tech to Negoesco Stadium for a 7:00 pm matchup.
 
Fans can catch WCC men's soccer action this season on ESPN+ as the conference announced its expanded relationship with the network last week. 
 
The full 2023 WCC Preseason Poll and All-WCC Men's Soccer Preseason Team can be viewed below:
 
2023 WCC Men's Soccer Preseason Poll 

Place	Team	First Place	Points
1.	No. 13 Portland	4	46
2.	San Diego	4	44
3.	LMU		33
4.	Saint Mary's		32
5.	Santa Clara		24
6.	Pacific		20
7.	San Francisco		18
8.	Gonzaga		7

 

2023 All-WCC Men's Soccer Preseason Team
Name	Institution	Yr.	Pos.
Jacob Babalai	Portland	Jr.	F
Kevin Bonilla	Portland	Jr.	D
Caden Buckley	Santa Clara	Jr.	M
Trevor Dillon	San Diego	Sr.	D
Nick Fernandez	Portland	So.	M
Max Hamelink	San Francisco	Jr.	M
Ross Johnstone	San Diego	Sr.	M
Riley Lynch	Saint Mary's	Jr.	F
Sebastian Nava	Portland	Jr.	M
Louis Sterobo	Saint Mary's	Sr.	D
Mason Tunbridge	San Diego	Sr.	M

 
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