BOONE, N.C. — Senior forward Stephen Chapman (Greensboro, N.C./Northwest Guilford) was named to the 2016 Sun Belt Preseason All-Conference team, the league announced on Tuesday. Appalachian State men’s soccer also finished fifth in the Sun Belt Preseason Coaches Poll.
“We’re obviously thrilled that Stephen was recognized by the conference,” head coach Jason O’Keefe said. “Last season, he really showed the conference that he was one of its top offensive threats and we’re excited to see where he takes it again this season.”
Chapman was a main part of the attacking force and the most prolific goal-scorer for the Mountaineers last season, finishing the year leading the league in shots (63), shots per game (3.