OMAHA, Neb. -- Creighton men's soccer senior midfielder Joel Rydstrand claimed a spot on the 2018 Preseason All-BIG EAST team, while the Bluejays tied for fourth in the BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' Poll.
Rydstrand is one of two returning players to start all 18 matches during Creighton's 2017 season. The Almunge, Sweden native, led the Bluejays with eight assists during 2017 and owns 18 career helpers during 64 matches played (63 starts) in three seasons at Creighton. The Bluejays went 5-2-1 during matches in which Rydstrand posted an assist last year. The senior also scored one goal last season and claims a total of seven during his career.