CNU Men’s Soccer Ranked No. 24 in the United Soccer Coaches Preseason National Poll

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Continuing a trend of excellence for Christopher Newport men’s soccer, the Captains will open the 2026 season ranked No. 24 in the nation according to the United Soccer Coaches Division III Preseason Poll. Christopher Newport has been ranked every year since 2018 and at least once in 11 of the last 12 seasons overall. Head coach Justin Chezem enters his seventh season at the helm and has piled up an impressive five NCAA Tournament appearances in his first six seasons. In those postseason appearances, the Captains have won at least one game in all five and…