Men’s Soccer Ranked No. 1 For First Time in Program History

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Sept. 22, 2026) – For the first time in program history, the South Carolina men’s soccer team has been ranked No. 1 in the United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division I poll released by the association Tuesday.

Carolina was the unanimous No. 1 in the coaches poll, receiving all eight first place votes. Their previous best ranking in the coaches poll came in 1987 when they finished the regular season ranked No. 2.

The Gamecocks remain the only unbeaten and untied team in Division I after starting the season 7-0 for the first time in 2003. It’s the fourth time in program history Carolina has begun the season 7-0 (2003, 1985, 1979).