High expectations have followed the Georgetown men’s soccer program into the NCAA tournament almost every autumn for years. The path to the College Cup has been lined with home dates and favored status.
In that sense, this year is no different than most. But over the course of four weekends, Coach Brian Wiese and the trophy-hungry Hoyas hope the 2019 campaign finishes with cheers rather than tears.
On Sunday, the No. 3 seed in the 48-team tournament took the first step toward its first Final Four appearance since 2012 by smashing Pittsburgh, 5-0, in a second-round romp at Shaw Field.