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The Club Men’s Soccer team at �鶹��Ƶ saw one of the most successful seasons in their history, with a nationals appearance and a sixth-place ranking in Collegiate Club Soccer Post-Season. With all of the success it is clear that the club plans to push for more this next year.

In the Fall the team traveled to the 2025 NIRSA nationals tournament. They traveled all the way to Kansas City, Missouri to compete against other clubs from all across the country and represent �鶹��Ƶ. The appearance marked one of the highest achievements in the club’s history and highlighted the program’s continued growth.

Following an impressive Fall season they showed that they were there to make a statement as semifinalists in the Spring 2026 Collegiate Club Soccer tournament. The team finished second in the North Carolina West Division and secured a sixth-place postseason ranking within Collegiate Club Soccer.

Despite falling short of finals, the players were proud of what they accomplished and club Vice President Noah Vienne said “ Although we fell short, semi-finalists was the kind of statement performance we were aiming for. We know we are one of the smaller schools in the league, but we have a competitive group of guys, and we know we’re capable of competing with the bigger schools. It’s a testament to the program that’s been built on and off the field by guys in the past.”

There were many factors that led to the club having this memorable end to the Spring 2026 season. The team’s leadership believes that the strong culture within the program was a main contributor to  their success. Club President Logan Corriveau explained that “A big reason for the success is because we have created a great culture within the team. No matter what class year or major, we are always finding time together both on and off the field. Throughout the season, I have been able to speak to alumni which has provided a great perspective on how the team has continued to grow and become more competitive.”

With these recent successes the club has no plans to slow down. Looking ahead to next season Noah added that “ 6th is great, but we’re keeping a lot of players going into next year, and we plan to take the team to the next level. We are absolutely going to push to win it all this year.”

While the players are away for the summer taking a much-deserved break, it’s safe to say that Club Men’s Soccer has made its mark this last year. After representing the university on the national stage and making an impressive  postseason run, the team will return this fall looking to continue raising the standard for the program.

Club sports at �鶹��Ƶ have experienced significant growth in both participation and competitive success over the past few years. This year, teams including Men’s hockey, Men’s and Women’s volleyball, Swim, Men’s Soccer, and Men’s Ultimate Frisbee have advanced to national competitions, highlighting the increasing strength and visibility of club athletics on campus. These accomplishments reflect not only the dedication of student-athletes, but also the growing ability of club programs to compete at the highest levels.

Within that rise, �鶹��Ƶ Men’s Club Hockey has taken a major step forward. Reaching Nationals was not only a major accomplishment, but the result of an incredibly demanding and competitive season. As senior co-captain Wells Masterson emphasized, “this was not an opportunity handed to us; we earned it.” From battling through a highly competitive ACC schedule to pushing the eventual ACC champions to a one goal game in the semifinals, the team consistently proved it could compete with top programs. A rigorous season against opponents like St. Joes and South Carolina ultimately secured �鶹��Ƶ a national bid as the final seed.

The 2025–26 season marked one of the most successful runs in program history. The team made the playoffs for only the second time, won their division, and entered Nationals as the 12th seed before finishing 4th overall. On the national stage, �鶹��Ƶ didn’t just compete, they made
a statement, defeating higher-ranked teams and knocking out the #5, #6, and #7 seeds to secure a spot in the semifinals.

Beyond the ice, �鶹��Ƶ Club Hockey continues to build a culture that supports both athletic and personal growth. The program emphasizes a competitive environment while allowing players to balance academics, athletics, and campus involvement.

This run wasn’t just a milestone, it was a shift. �鶹��Ƶ Club Hockey didn’t just reach Nationals, they proved they belong there.