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Top 10 NCAA Division 1 Men’s Soccer Colleges

Top 10 NCAA Division 1 Men’s Soccer Colleges

When it comes to college soccer, the NCAA Division 1 men’s soccer level is considered the highest level of competition in the United States. With over 200 universities competing in the Division I level, there are many schools with impressive men’s soccer programs. In this blog post, we will be highlighting the top 10 NCAA Division I men’s soccer colleges based on their performance in recent years.

1. Wake Forest University

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Wake Forest has consistently been a powerhouse in men’s soccer, winning the NCAA National Championship in 2007 and 2016. They have also reached the College Cup (the Final Four of college soccer) seven times in the past 11 years.

2. University of Maryland

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Maryland is another school that has had great success in recent years, winning the NCAA National Championship in 2018 and reaching the College Cup five times since 2012.

3. Indiana University

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Indiana has a storied history in men’s soccer, having won eight NCAA National Championships, the most of any school. While they haven’t won a championship since 2012, they have still been a strong program in recent years, reaching the College Cup three times since then.

4. University of North Carolina

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North Carolina has been a consistent contender in men’s soccer, having won three NCAA National Championships and reaching the College Cup 13 times in program history

5. Georgetown University

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Georgetown won their first NCAA National Championship in 2019 and has been a strong program in recent years, reaching the College Cup three times since 2012.

6. Stanford University

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Stanford won three consecutive NCAA National Championships from 2015-2017, and have reached the College Cup six times since 2014.

7. University of Virginia

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Virginia has won seven NCAA National Championships in program history, the most recent coming in 2019. They have also reached the College Cup 14 times.

8. University of Akron

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Akron has been a consistently strong program in recent years, winning the MAC conference tournament eight times in the past 10 years and reaching the College Cup three times since 2009.

9. University of Denver

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Photo: Burgundy Wave

Denver may not be as well-known as some of the other schools on this list, but they have been a consistently strong program in recent years, winning the Summit League conference tournament four times in the past five years and reaching the NCAA Tournament six times since 2013.

10. University of Notre Dame

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Photo: Notre Dame Athletics

Notre Dame won the NCAA National Championship in 2013 and has reached the College Cup five times since 2013.

In conclusion, these schools have demonstrated excellence in their men’s soccer programs, with multiple NCAA National Championships, frequent appearances in the College Cup, and consistent success in conference play. While there are many other schools with strong men’s soccer programs at the Division I level, these 10 stand out as the top programs in recent years.

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