Koehl, Mack, and Ndrenika Named B1G Players To Watch
8/18/2026 12:00:00 PM | Men's Soccer
COLLEGE PARK, MD -- Leon Koehl, Laurin Mack, and Albi Ndrenika have been named to the B1G Players To Watch List ahead of the 2026 season.
A two-time All-Big Ten First Team selection (2024, 2025), Leon Koehl returns for his senior season after establishing himself as one of the conference's top midfielders. The German midfielder also earned United Soccer Coaches All-North Region Second Team honors in 2025 after totaling three goals and three assists. He was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week on Oct. 14 after recording a goal and an assist in Maryland's victory over Michigan, including the game-winning goal.
Reigning Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Year Laurin Mack anchors the Terps after an outstanding 2025 campaign. The Emmendingen, Germany, native recorded nine shutouts, tying for the Big Ten lead and ranking ninth nationally, while his 61 saves paced the conference. Mack earned Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Week honors three times, including twice during a stretch of four consecutive conference shutouts, and became just the second player in program history to earn Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Year honors. He also collected United Soccer Coaches All-North Region First Team recognition.
Albi Ndrenika earned All-Big Ten Second Team honors after emerging as one of the Terps' top playmakers in 2025. The Olney, Maryland, native led the team with eight assists while adding four goals and finishing third on the squad with 16 points. Three of his four goals were game-winners, including the decisive strike in a 1-0 victory over Washington that clinched the Big Ten Championship. His performance earned him Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week honors on Nov. 4.
The Maryland men's soccer team opens its 2026 campaign against Pitt at Ambrose Urbanic Field in Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday night. Kickoff is set for 7:00 pm and the match will air on ACCNX.
A two-time All-Big Ten First Team selection (2024, 2025), Leon Koehl returns for his senior season after establishing himself as one of the conference's top midfielders. The German midfielder also earned United Soccer Coaches All-North Region Second Team honors in 2025 after totaling three goals and three assists. He was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week on Oct. 14 after recording a goal and an assist in Maryland's victory over Michigan, including the game-winning goal.
Reigning Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Year Laurin Mack anchors the Terps after an outstanding 2025 campaign. The Emmendingen, Germany, native recorded nine shutouts, tying for the Big Ten lead and ranking ninth nationally, while his 61 saves paced the conference. Mack earned Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Week honors three times, including twice during a stretch of four consecutive conference shutouts, and became just the second player in program history to earn Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Year honors. He also collected United Soccer Coaches All-North Region First Team recognition.
Albi Ndrenika earned All-Big Ten Second Team honors after emerging as one of the Terps' top playmakers in 2025. The Olney, Maryland, native led the team with eight assists while adding four goals and finishing third on the squad with 16 points. Three of his four goals were game-winners, including the decisive strike in a 1-0 victory over Washington that clinched the Big Ten Championship. His performance earned him Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week honors on Nov. 4.
The Maryland men's soccer team opens its 2026 campaign against Pitt at Ambrose Urbanic Field in Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday night. Kickoff is set for 7:00 pm and the match will air on ACCNX.
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