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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University men’s soccer team was ranked No. 6 in the preseason soccer coaches’ rankings, the organization announced Tuesday.
It marks the Mountaineers’ highest preseason ranking in program history.
Defending national champion Clemson tops the list, while Georgetown and Washington sit in second and third, respectively. No. 4 Notre Dame and state no. Oregon’s 5 round out the top five, ahead of WVU.
Along with West Virginia, new Sun Belt Conference foe Kentucky was ranked No. 8, while Marshall was voted no. 14. In addition, the state of Georgia received votes.
The Highlanders finished No. 8 in last season’s final United Soccer Coaches poll, which was good for the highest mark to end a year in program history. Overall, the team went 12-3-6 and reached the NCAA quarterfinals for the first time since 1981.
WVU, which will return eight starters and 14 lettermen from the 2021 squad, opens the season Thursday, Aug. 25, against Robert Morris. Kickoff at Dick Dlesk Football Stadium is set for 7:00 PM ET.
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