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COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The University of Maryland men’s soccer team has officially claimed the No. 1 national ranking after finishing its regular season undefeated, capping the campaign with a 4-3 road win over Michigan State on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in East Lansing.
The Terrapins’ victory secured the Big Ten regular-season championship and closed out a dominant run with a final record of 12-0-3 overall and 8-0-2 in Big Ten play, according to the United Soccer Coaches national poll and UMTerps.com.
Maryland’s balanced offense and steady defense have carried them through the season without a single loss. The team’s energy and consistency have made Ludwig Field one of the toughest venues in college soccer — and the Terrapins will return there this week to begin postseason play.
Big Ten Tournament Begins At Home
The Terrapins enter the Big Ten Tournament as the No. 1 overall seed and will host the semifinal round at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at Ludwig Field in College Park. They’ll face the No. 4 seed UCLA Bruins, with the match broadcast live on the Big Ten Network.
Fans are encouraged to fill the stands and show their support as Maryland continues its pursuit of another Big Ten title and a potential NCAA Tournament run.
Season Snapshot
- Final record: 12-0-3 overall (8-0-2 Big Ten)
- National ranking: No. 1 – United Soccer Coaches poll (as of Nov. 4, 2025)
- Regular-season finale: W 4-3 at Michigan State (Nov. 7)
- Next match: vs. No. 4 seed UCLA – Nov. 12, 7 p.m., Ludwig Field, College Park
What It Means For Maryland
This marks Maryland’s first undefeated regular season since 2016 — a milestone reflecting the continued success of head coach Sasho Cirovski’s program, which has long been a national powerhouse in college soccer. The team’s success boosts community pride across Maryland and is expected to draw strong fan turnout for the postseason.
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