The two captains of Appalachian State men's soccer will headline a strong core of midfielders for the Mountaineers. Graduate student Alex McGrath and junior Juan Hernandez return experience and leadership this fall for the Apps.
McGrath earned second team All-Sun Belt last season for his role in the midfield, starting in 10 of the last 12 contests. He helped the Mountaineers earn their first winning season since the 2012 campaign and post a top-three finish in the Sun Belt.
Hernandez led the team in assists during his sophomore campaign, including the match-tying assist in the 2-1 upset over then-No.