The 2014 NCAA Division I men's soccer season was the 56th season of NCAA championship men's college soccer. The regular season began in late August 2014 and continued into November 2014. The season culminated with the 2014 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship in December 2014. There are 205 teams in men's Division I competition. The defending champions were the Notre Dame Fighting Irish who won its first NCAA soccer title by defeating the Maryland 2-1 in the 2013 College Cup. The season concluded with Virginia defeating UCLA 0âÂÂ0 (4âÂÂ2 PKs) to win its seventh NCAA soccer title.
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Several American soccer outlets posted their own preseason top 25 rankings of what were believed to be the strongest men's collegiate soccer teams entering 2014.
In this list, a "major upset" is defined as a game won by a team ranked 10 or more spots lower or an unranked team that defeats a team ranked #15 or higher.
<small>Last update on December 14, 2014. Source: NCAA.com - Total Goals</small>
<small>Last update on December 14, 2014. Source: NCAA.com - Goals Against Average</small>
<small>Last update on December 14, 2014. Source: NCAA.com - Total Assists</small>
<small>Last update on December 14, 2014. Source: NCAA.com - Save pct</small>
<small>Last update on December 14, 2014. Source: NCAA.com - Total Points</small>
<small>Last update on December 14, 2014. Source: NCAA.com - Total Saves</small>
<small>Last update on December 14, 2014. Source: NCAA.com - Goals/Game</small>
<small>Last update on December 14, 2014. Source: NCAA.com - Team GAA</small>
<small>Last update on December 14, 2014. Source: NCAA.com - SO Pct</small>
<small>Last update on December 14, 2014. Source: NCAA.com - Team W-L-T pct</small>
The College Cup was played at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina on December 12 & 14, 2014. In the semifinals, Virginia defeated UMBC 1âÂÂ0 and UCLA beat Providence 3âÂÂ2 in double overtime. In the finals, Virginia and UCLA played to a scoreless draw through two extra periods, and Virginia won its seventh national crown on penalty kicks, 4âÂÂ2.
Post season polls with (pre-season rankings).