CHAPEL HILL—The University of North Carolina men's soccer team will begin its 2021 season ranked No. 4 nationally, the United Soccer Coaches announced on Wednesday with the release of their preseason poll.
The Tar Heels, who went 9-5-4, advanced to the NCAA College Cup semifinals and finished the season ranked No. 4 in 2020, will begin the 2021 season in the same spot in the rankings.
Defending NCAA champion Marshall received 22 of 24 first-place votes and is No. 1 in the 2021 preseason poll. Indiana is No. 2, followed by No. 3 Pittsburgh, No.