Vermont men's soccer kicks off the 2026 season ranked No. 13 in the United Soccer Coaches Preseason Poll. This follows a historic 2025 campaign, where the team won its second consecutive America East Championship and secured the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the first time. The Catamounts completed an unbeaten regular season (12-0-5) and stretched their unbeaten streak to 29 matches, the longest in the nation. Notably, Vermont is one of only two America East teams in the top 25, marking their fourth consecutive year of recognition in the preseason rankings.

By the Numbers
  • 2025 regular season record: 12 wins, 0 losses, and 5 draws (12-0-5).
  • Overall record for 2025: 14 wins, 1 loss, and 5 draws (14-1-5).
State of Play
  • Vermont will play two preseason top 25 teams: Bryant (ranked No. 10) and Hofstra.
  • The season opener is at home against George Mason on Aug. 20.
What's Next

The Catamounts aim to build on their successful past season, retaining key players and facing strong competition early in the season. Vermont is set to leverage the momentum from their unbeaten streak and championship victories to improve upon their preseason ranking.

Bottom Line

As Vermont men's soccer embarks on this promising season, their historic ranking and past successes will serve as motivation to further establish their prowess in college soccer. The combination of retained talent and high expectations sets the stage for an exciting 2026 campaign.