NCAA
Sep 02, 2026
NCAA Men’s Soccer 2026 Rankings: Seven new teams climb into Top 25 after Week 2
(Pictured Above: No. 16 South Carolina has entered the Top 25 for the first time since 2016, as they lead of group of seven new teams in this week’s rankings.)
United Soccer Coaches released the newest NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Rankings, featuring the nation’s Top 25 teams.
The Week 2 coaches’ poll features Stanford in the No. 1 spot. They’re followed by Maryland at No. 2, SMU at No. 3, Ohio State at No. 4 and Georgetown rounding out the Top 5.
See below for a full look at the Top 25 following Week 2 competition.
| Rank | School | Prev | 1st Votes | Total Points | W-L-T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford | 1 | 6 | 195 | 4-0-0 |
| 2 | Maryland | 4 | 1 | 193 | 3-0-0 |
| 3 | SMU | 5 | 0 | 182 | 3-0-0 |
| 4 | Ohio State | 22 | 0 | 176 | 3-0-0 |
| 5 | Georgetown | 6 | 1 | 174 | 3-0-1 |
| 6 | Indiana | 14 | 0 | 156 | 3-0-1 |
| 7 | San Diego | 2 | 0 | 149 | 2-1-0 |
| 8 | Michigan State | 24 | 0 | 145 | 4-0-0 |
| 9 | Akron | 10 | 0 | 137 | 2-0-1 |
| 10 | Oregon State | 25 | 0 | 125 | 2-0-1 |
| 11 | Vermont | 7 | 0 | 121 | 2-0-1 |
| 12 | UCLA | 17 | 0 | 111 | 2-0-1 |
| 13 | South Carolina | NR | 0 | 105 | 3-0-0 |
| 14 | High Point | 9 | 0 | 103 | 2-1-0 |
| 15 | Marshall | 12 | 0 | 86 | 1-0-1 |
| 16 | Hofstra | 13 | 0 | 79 | 2-0-1 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 23 | 0 | 70 | 3-0-0 |
| 18 | Clemson | 16 | 0 | 66 | 2-1-0 |
| 19 | Florida Atlantic | NR | 0 | 54 | 2-0-2 |
| 20 | Cornell | RV | 0 | 48 | 1-0-0 |
| 21 | UCSB | RV | 0 | 36 | 1-0-1 |
| 22 | Louisville | NR | 0 | 33 | 3-0-0 |
| 23 | Creighton | NR | 0 | 11 | 2-0-1 |
| 23 | Princeton | RV | 0 | 11 | 0-0-1 |
| 25 | Charlotte | 18 | 0 | 7 | 1-0-2 |
Records shown are through games of August 30, 2026
Also receiving votes: Missouri State (5), Old Dominion (3), Central Florida (3), Bryant (3), Washington (3), Boston College (2), UC Irvine (2), UNC Greensboro (2), Longwood (1)
