Ohio State men's soccer team was defeated by Marshall 1-0 in the NCAA College Cup semifinals, ending their season two games short of a national championship. Despite outshooting Marshall 20-8, Ohio State couldn't score, with Marshall's Tarik Pannholzer netting the only goal early in the match. The Buckeyes played without senior defender Nathan Demian, who was injured in a shooting incident. Ohio State's season was still notable, with a 16-2-4 record, a Big Ten Tournament win, and a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Clemson's men's soccer team secured their fourth national championship title by defeating Notre Dame 2-1 in the 2023 Men's Soccer National Championship. The victory marked the first time in program history that Clemson won both the ACC championship and the national championship in the same year. Twitter was abuzz with celebratory reactions from fans, players, coaches, and university officials.
Clemson defeated Notre Dame 2-1 in the College Cup final, securing their second national championship in three seasons. This marks the fourth time in three years that these two teams have faced off in the NCAA tournament, with Clemson ending Notre Dame's season in the previous two matchups. Notre Dame's lone championship came in 2013.
Clemson's men's soccer team secured a 1-0 victory over West Virginia in the College Cup semifinals, advancing to the final where they will face Notre Dame. Shawn Smart's goal in the 37th minute proved to be the difference, as Clemson extended their unbeaten run to 13 games and maintained a perfect scoring record in the NCAA Tournament. The win sets up a chance for Clemson to win their second national title in three seasons.
The West Virginia University men's soccer team has made history by advancing to the NCAA College Cup for the first time ever after defeating Loyola Marymount 3-1. They will face the winner of the Stanford-Clemson quarterfinal matchup in the next round. West Virginia's victory extends their program record for wins in a season, while Loyola Marymount finishes their season with a 10-5-6 record.
The No. 5 West Virginia University men's soccer team secured a 1-0 victory over Louisville in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the Round of 16. Yutaro Tsukada scored the game-winning goal, his 10th of the season, while Jackson Lee made four saves to secure his ninth clean sheet. The Mountaineers will face the winner of the UCF-Vermont matchup in the next round.
The No. 5 West Virginia University men's soccer team defeated South Carolina 2-0 in the Sun Belt Championship semifinals, securing their spot in the final. The win marked head coach Dan Stratford's 100th career victory. Luke McCormick and Yutaro Tsukada scored for the Mountaineers, while goalkeeper Jackson Lee made crucial saves to secure the shutout. West Virginia will face No. 1 Marshall in the championship match.
The 2023 NCAA DIII men's soccer championship bracket and schedule have been released, with the selection show streaming live on NCAA.com on November 6. The tournament will feature a 64-team field, with automatic qualifiers and at-large candidates. The final rounds will be held at Kerr Stadium in Salem, Virginia, on December 1 and 3. The article also provides a detailed schedule of the matches and the championship history of previous years.
The No. 5 West Virginia University men's soccer team defeated No. 1 Marshall, 5-2, in the Mountain State Derby, handing Marshall their first loss of the season. West Virginia remains unbeaten and improves to 10-0-4, while Marshall falls to 12-1-0. Sophomore Marcus Caldeira scored a hat trick, becoming the first WVU player to do so since 2014. Senior Sergio Ors Navarro, freshman Constantinos Christou, and senior Luke McCormick also contributed goals in the victory. West Virginia outshot Marshall and had a strong defensive performance in the second half.
Bethel (Ind.) remains at the top of the NAIA Men's Soccer Coaches' Top 25 Rating, receiving all 18 first-place votes. The top seven teams in the rankings remain unchanged, with Grand View (Iowa) and Westcliff (Calif.) entering the rankings with perfect records. The ratings are determined by a points system based on the rankings provided by a panel of head coaches.
In the first regular-season edition of the Men's Soccer Coaches' Top 25 Rating, Bethel (Ind.) claims the top spot with 17 first-place votes, while St. Thomas (Fla.) receives one first-place vote and sits in sixth. Dalton State (Ga.) and Mid-America Christian (Okla.) tie for second, followed by Rio Grande (Ohio) in fourth and Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) in fifth. The rankings are determined by a points system based on how each coach ranks the teams.
ESPN has released its seventh annual ranking of the best men's players and coaches in world soccer, taking into account all 11 positions on the field. Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe lead the list, with seven new No. 1s in the 10 categories. Cristiano Ronaldo did not make the list for the first time, and there are no Americans or Mexican internationals included. The Premier League dominates with 45 players, followed by Barcelona and Real Madrid. The rankings were determined by a global panel of voters considering current form, performances, and injuries.
Syracuse University's men's soccer team celebrated their national championship at the White House, despite President Joe Biden's absence due to an unexpected root canal. The team and their coach, Ian McIntyre, were still able to enjoy the experience and take photos near the North Portico.
US Soccer's new Sporting Director has revealed that Gregg Berhalter is a candidate for the US Men's National Team (USMNT) head coach position. The Sporting Director also addressed the future of both the men's and women's programs under his leadership.
Mercer University is mourning the loss of men's soccer student-athlete Baba Agbaje, who passed away on April 10. Agbaje was a valued member of the Mercer student-athlete community and was named to the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons. The entire Mercer family is in mourning, and counseling services are available for students.
