NCAA Men’s Soccer Second Round: Which Top Seeds Face Shocking Upset Risks?

NCAA Men’s Soccer Second Round: Which Top Seeds Face Shocking Upset Risks?

Alright, here’s the deal — the second round of the 2025 men’s soccer NCAA tournament kicks off this Sunday, and man, the excitement is palpable! The top 16 seeds, who cleverly skipped the first round, are finally stepping onto the field, including the defending champs Vermont, who’s looking to hold onto that crown with a spotless 14-0-5 record. They’re lining up against Hofstra, but don’t sleep on the other big dogs either — Indiana, an eight-time national champ, is set to host the powerhouse Saint Louis, boasting ten titles. As the drama unfolds, each matchup promises a pulse-pounding battle where legacies are on the line and underdogs are itching for their moment. Trust me, you won’t want to blink this Sunday — it’s more than just soccer; it’s a clash for glory. LEARN MORE

The top 16 seeds join the party Sunday in the second round of the men’s soccer NCAA tournament. The top 16 teams got first-round byes, that includes defending champion Vermont.

Vermont (14-0-5) opens its defense of the 2024 national title against Hofstra, while eight-time national champion Indiana hosts 10-time national champion Saint Louis.

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Men’s soccer NCAA tournament second round schedule, games

Sunday, Nov. 23

  • No. 6 Indiana vs. Saint Louis, noon

  • No. 1 Vermont vs. Hofstra, 1 p.m.

  • No. 4 Maryland vs. North Carolina, 1 p.m.

  • No. 14 Akron vs. Notre Dame, 1 p.m.

  • No. 16 Furman vs Western Michigan, 1 p.m.

  • No. 13 UConn vs. Cornell, 2 p.m.

  • No. 3 Princeton vs. Duke, 4 p.m.

  • No. 7 Georgetown vs. UCF, 5 p.m.

  • No. 2 Virginia vs. UNC Greensboro, 5 p.m.

  • No. 15 NC State vs. Marshall, 6 p.m.

  • No. 11 Bryant vs. Seton Hall, 6 p.m.

  • No. 5 SMU vs. Washington, 7 p.m.

  • No. 10 High Point vs. West Virginia 7:30 p.m.

  • No. 12 Stanford vs. Kansas City, 8 p.m.

  • No. 9 San Diego vs. Grand Canyon, 8 p.m.

  • No. 8 Portland vs. Denver, 9 p.m.

2025 Men’s soccer NCAA tournament schedule

  • Second round: Sunday, Nov. 23

  • Third round: Nov. 29

  • Quarterfinals: Dec. 5-6

  • College Cup semifinals: Dec. 12 (Cary, NC)

  • College Cup final: Dec. 15 (Cary, NC)

When, where is men’s soccer College Cup 2025?

The 2025 College Cup is Dec. 12 (semifinals) and 15 (final) in Cary, N.C.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Men’s soccer NCAA tournament second round schedule, game times

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