ROME, Ga. - Methodist University men's soccer concluded their 2026 season with four more wins than the season prior paired with dominant performances on both sides of the ball, driving towards five Monarchs to earn all-conference honors, alongside freshman Hunter Talley collecting USA South Men's Soccer All-Sportsmanship Team recognition, as announced by the conference offices on Thursday afternoon.
 
A native of Lawrenceville, Georgia, senior Josh Mott would be rewarded with first-team all-conference honors for the second time in his collegiate career out of the midfield. This season, Mott led the Monarchs with 12 goals scored, paired with four assists, becoming MU's driving force to their red-hot scoring all year. Mott competed and started in all 18 contests, with 1287 minutes played, recording 28 total points off 44 shots, 20 being on goal, with three game winning goals. Mott was vital for the Monarchs on offense as he would establish four penalty kick chances throughout 2026 and was able to convert on all four of them.
 
Residing out of Virginia Beach, Virginia, senior Carson Stretz received first-team all-conference recognition as a forward for the first time in his college career. Stretz placed second best on his squad in goals scored with 11 and one assist in 17 games played and started. Stretz logged 1060 minutes on the field, tabulating 23 total points with 42 shots, 29 being on goal, with three game winning goals in 2026. Stretz was another important piece to Methodist's strong offensive performance this year, leading to him receiving four USA South Men's Soccer Player of the Week awards for his contributions to the Monarchs offense.
 
Also, a native of Virginia Beach, Virginia, junior Cameron Lambert lands first team all-conference for the first time in his collegiate career at the midfield position for the Monarchs. Another factor to the Monarchs offensive scheme, Lambert logged four goals during his junior season, alongside six assists placed perfectly for MU's scoring chances. Lambert competed in 17 games, starting in 15 of those contests with 1138 minutes played on the field, marking out with 14 total points while sending 40 shots, 13 being on goal with two game winning goals.
 
Residing from Swansboro, North Carolina, senior Garrett Panos scores second-team all-conference for the second time in his collegiate playing career after a game-controlling season at defender for Methodist. Panos has been able to outsmart his foes, scoring three goals and three assists while making his way across the field with ease. Panos played and started in 17 clashes this season for the Monarchs, recording 1461 minutes while at defender. Panos has collected nine total points off 16 shots with 10 of those being on goal.
 
From Virginia Beach, Virginia, senior goalkeeper Trey Gohr collected second team all-conference for the second time in his four years at MU, earning his third all-conference accolade all-time in his collegiate playing career. Gohr would conclude his college tenure in an elite group of talent within the record books, tying for third place all-time with 17 total shutouts while in net for the Monarchs. Throughout 2026, Gohr has played and started in all 18 games for the Monarchs, marking out with 1552 minutes while in net, only surrendering 14 goals for a goals-against-average (GAA) of 0.81. Gohr has scooped up 35 saves in his senior season, corralling a save percentage of 0.714 off 132 shots faced and snagging three shutouts for a 10-2-6 overall record in 2026 for the Monarchs.