The No. 14 UNC Greensboro (UNCG) men's soccer team is kicking off its season with two home matches against VCU and San Francisco this week. The Spartans are looking to build on their successful 2025 season, where they reached the NCAA Third Round. They will face VCU on Thursday, Aug. 20, and San Francisco on Sunday, Aug. 23, both at 7:00 p.m. UNCG's preseason rankings reflect their potential, being placed highly across several national polls.

By the Numbers
  • UNCG finished 2025 with a 12-5-6 record, reaching the NCAA Third Round.
  • UNCG is ranked No. 14 by United Soccer Coaches and has a strong SOS, ranked ninth toughest in the nation last year.
State of Play
  • UNCG is prepared to face VCU, who finished 6-6-5 last season and returns key players with leading points.
  • In their opening match against San Francisco, the Spartans seek to disrupt the Dons' winning streak in their series.
What's Next

Following their matches against VCU and San Francisco, UNCG will continue their home stretch by hosting No. 23 West Virginia on Aug. 28. This match will provide another significant challenge early in their season.

Bottom Line

UNCG aims to leverage its strong returning roster and high preseason ranking to establish momentum in the upcoming matches, setting the stage for a challenging but promising season ahead.