The University of Colorado Colorado Springs men's soccer team enters the 2026 season ranked No. 18 in the United Soccer Coaches National Preseason Poll, following a historic 2025 season where they achieved their first RMAC titles and advanced to the NCAA Tournament Round of 16. Defending champion Midwestern State University tops the poll, with five other teams from Super Region 4 also making the top 25. The Mountain Lions, led by head coach Lewis Wilcox, return 16 players and have added 16 newcomers, prepared for an ambitious season starting with a match against Sul Ross State University on August 27.

By the Numbers
  • UCCS finished 2025 with a record of 12-6-5.
  • They achieved their first RMAC regular season and tournament titles last season.
State of Play
  • The Mountain Lions are the only team from the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference in the national preseason rankings.
  • Notable returning players include goalkeeper Hugo Sj枚berg and forward Jack Cook, the latter earning RMAC Tournament MVP honors.
What's Next

UCCS kicks off its season against Sul Ross State on August 27 and will face the top-ranked Midwestern State in their home opener on September 4.

Bottom Line

As UCCS aims to build on a successful previous season, their early matches will be crucial for establishing momentum against strong opponents in search of recognition on a national scale.