2026 Preseason All Americans

[Powellfan]

First Team: A Joey Spallina, M Michael Leo
Second Team: FO John Mullen
Honorable Mention: M Luke Rhoa, D Billy Dwan, G Jimmy McCool

 

[Powellfan]

Six Orange Earn Preseason All-America Nods - Syracuse University Athletics

SPARKS, Md. – Six Syracuse University men's lacrosse standouts earned recognition on the USA Lacrosse Division I Preseason All-America lists. USA Lacrosse an...

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[DoctahLexus]

Still beyond insane that Figueras does not get mentioned in any of these. I would take him over at least all of the third teamers and HM guys on this list. It's like they just look at CTs and points and call it a day.

Dwan I swear just gets included in these because of the goals he scored in 2024. He had 13 penalties and 14 turnovers last year, along with a decent but not amazing 18 CTs. There were a lot of matchups later in the season where he struggled and he also made mistakes off ball. He was often the guy messing up on our failed clears making lazy space cadet plays. If we are being honest, he really does not belong in these preseason lists based on his performance last year. If there is one starter who needs to have a bounce back year it is Dwan. I think he was dealing with an injury but that does not excuse everything.

 

[MD Cuse Fan]

Still beyond insane that Figueras does not get mentioned in any of these. I would take him over at least all of the third teamers and HM guys on this list. It's like they just look at CTs and points and call it a day.

Dwan I swear just gets included in these because of the goals he scored in 2024. He had 13 penalties and 14 turnovers last year, along with a decent but not amazing 18 CTs. There were a lot of matchups later in the season where he struggled and he also made mistakes off ball. He was often the guy messing up on our failed clears making lazy space cadet plays. If we are being honest, he really does not belong in these preseason lists based on his performance last year. If there is one starter who needs to have a bounce back year it is Dwan. I think he was dealing with an injury but that does not excuse everything.

Couldn't agree more. I like Dwan and really hope he bounces back this season, but based on my recollection from last year, Figueras was the best defenseman on the team. He certainly deserves some more love nationally!

 

[DMVCuseLax]

It's unreal. Hope he uses the snub as motivation.

His stats are better than most on that list and he usually covers the opponents top guy. Clearly they aren't comparing stats as a decision tool.

2024 - 27 GBS - 28 CTO - 5 TOS
2025 - 31 GBS - 26 CTO - 6 TOS

 

[Zack80]

It seems a little strange that Riley Figueiras isn't on the team.
I am also surprised that they don't have Leo Johnson on the team. ( Nice seeing Erksa, Dodge, and Stamos making it as honorable mention for the Terps.)
The USA lax guys point out another miss by IL's top 50 with Ryan Splaine for Rutgers as the 2nd team LSM.

 

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[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Powellfan]

First Team:
Joey Spallina
Michael Leo

Second Team:
John Mullen

Honorable Mention:
Billy Dwan
Riley Figuerias
Jimmy McCool
Luke Rhoa

 

[Hawknate144]

They gave Figeuras his credit

 

[Lax Mouse]

Joey not a unanimous choice at first team attack is a bit wild.

 

[Hawknate144]

Joey not a unanimous choice at first team attack is a bit wild.

Didn't you know he's secretly horrible and only scores because the entire sport is rigged to make him look good.

 

[OrangeXtreme]