The University of Akron Athletics
2026 Men's Soccer Spring Roster

Matt Dreas
- Position:
- Midfielder
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 145
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Covington, Ky.
- High School:
- Holy Cross
2025: Started all 21 matches for Akron...tallied a goal and an assist on the strength of 10 shots with five on goal...netted goal against Saint Louis (Dec. 6) in the Quarterfinal Round of the NCAA Tournament...registered assist in Akron’s 2-0 win at Ohio State (Sept. 5).
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2025 ACCOLADES: Second Team United Soccer Coaches All-East Region recipient...Second Team All-BIG EAST selection...United Soccer Coaches Second Team Scholar All-America award winner...First Team United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-North/Central Region award recipient...CSC Academic All-District honoree...First Team All-Ohio selection.
2024: Started all 21 games for Akron...recorded a goal and an assist on the strength of 14 shots, including a pair on goal...registered goal in a 4-0 win over No. 13 VCU (Sept. 6)...netted assist in a 3-0 victory past Creighton (Oct. 23)...posted a season-high three shot versus Temple (Oct. 14).
2023: Appeared in 11 games for Akron...recorded three shots, including one on goal...made collegiate debut in win over Niagara (Aug. 24)...tallied shots versus Northern Kentucky (Oct. 3), Cleveland State (Oct. 10) and Marquette (Oct. 21).
PRIOR TO AKRON: Gained valuable playing experience with FC Cincinnati Academy...garnered 10 appearances, including five starts for FC Cincinnati 2 in the MLS Next Pro League...rated as No. 22 recruit in Great Lakes Region by TopDrawerSoccer.com.
PERSONAL: Majoring in financial management...son of Joe and Kelly Dreas.










