Men’s Soccer National Championship - Semifinal Preview

Men’s Soccer National Championship - Semifinal Preview

DECATUR, Ala. – [Bracket | Schedule] Semifinal Saturday has fallen on Jack Allen Soccer Complex where the four remaining teams will battle for the right to compete in the 63rd Annual Men's Soccer National Championship on Monday. 

No. 1 Central Methodist Eagles (22-0-0) vs. No. 6 Keiser Seahawks (14-3-1) 

  • Saturday marks the first meeting all-time between Keiser and Central Methodist and the Seahawks have reached the Semifinals for the first time in program history.  
  • Keiser enters Saturday with an 8-5-2 record all-time in the NAIA National Championship Tournament and the Seahawks will look to improve to 15-3-1 in on the year. On the year, KU has had 10 different players score the game-winning goal. 
  • The Eagles are looking to make their third national championship appearance in the last four years with a victory. Central Methodist is one of two teams remaining who have earned Red Banners. Salvadego is tied for fourth with 22 goals on the year and 52 points. Keeper Camerlengo has a .875 save percentage this year. 

No. 3 Mobile Rams (22-0-0) vs. No. 7 Columbia Cougars (14-3-1) 

  • Mobile is hitting the field for the second time of the tournament, while Columbia will be making its third appearance on the pitch.
  • The Rams hold a 5-1 advantage all-time over the Cougars, and have not played since 2016. None of the prior matches has been in postseason play. 
  • Columbia has totalled 11 shutouts which ranks seventh in the nation. They have reached the Semifinals for the third straight year, but are yet to move to the championship game. Binaghi ranks second in the NAIA with 23 goals this season and third in total points with 52. In the postseason tournament, the Cougars have a 10-1 goal differential. 

Championship Information

men's soccer

65TH ANNUAL
MEN'S SOCCER

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Nov. 27 - Dec. 4, 2023
Scheels Stryker Sports Complex
Wichita, Kansas

First & Second Round
Nov. 16 - 18, 2023
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