North Carolina State University Athletics
Wolfpack Picked First in Preseason Poll; Caton Named to ACC Preseason Watch List
8/12/2026 3:05:00 PM | Men's Soccer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - NC State men's soccer midfielder Tyler Caton was named to the ACC Preseason Watch List while the Wolfpack was picked to finish first in the ACC Preseason Coaches Poll, the league announced Wednesday afternoon.
Caton, a senior from Surrey, England, enters his second season as a member of the Wolfpack.
In 2025, Caton started 20 of NC State's 23 matches in the midfield while averaging 80 minutes per appearance. He recorded his first goal in the red-and-white in the second match of the season against Wofford, adding an assist in the contest.
Caton finished the season with eight points on one goal and six assists. He also recorded 13 shots, including two on goal.
NC State received 183 points from the ACC Preseason Coaches Poll, including eight first-place votes.
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