Men's soccer preseason No. 4 pick in A-10

The Charlotte 49ers men's soccer team has been picked to finish fourth this season in preason voting conducted by the league's head coaches.

Dayton has been tabbed to defend its Atlantic 10 title. In 2008 the Flyers won a program-best 15 victories, scored a record-tying 46 goals and made their first appearance in the NCAA Tournament.

The six-team A-10 Men's Soccer Championship will be held Nov. 12-15 at Rhode Island.

2009 Predicted Order Of Finish, 2008 record
1. Dayton (15-4-3)
2. Saint Louis (12-5-5)
3. Massachusetts (10-8-3)
4. Charlotte (12-6-1)
5. Rhode Island (8-8-3)
6. Temple (10-5-4)
7. George Washington (8-6-4)
8. Fordham (9-8-2)
9. Duquesne (5-10-4)
10. La Salle (2-14-3)
11. Xavier (3-12-3)
12. Richmond (3-12-3)
13. St. Bonaventure (6-6-4)
14. Saint Joseph's (5-8-2)