College Soccer

Pitt remains number one

by
John Krysinsky
November 3, 2020

Although they haven’t played a match since beating Louisville 4-1 on October 23, the University of Pittsburgh’s men’s soccer team remains the top team in the latest NCAA Division I United Soccer Coaches poll released on Tuesday.

Pitt Panthers are still #1 #H2P https://t.co/nO27s5DP7u

— Pittsburgh Soccer Now (@pghsoccernow) November 3, 2020

Last week, it was announced that Pitt would be shutting down for the remainder of the regular season, postponing their final two matches against Syracuse and Notre Dame at home.

Covid cuts short Pitt Men’s Soccer regular season

Here’s how the top-five teams line-up in the latest poll.

Rank	School	Prev	W-L-T
1	University Of Pittsburgh	1	5-0-0
2	Wake Forest University	2	6-1-0
3	University Of Kentucky	4	5-1-0
4	University Of North Carolina	5	2-1-2
5	Clemson University	3	5-2-1

The Panthers still have meaningful soccer left to play in 2020.

The ACC Men’s Soccer Championship begins on November 15, and as long as they are able, they will begin the tournament with a quarterfinal match. The opponent and location are yet to be determined. The ACC tournament will be the last opportunity for soccer this year; the NCAA College Cup was canceled months ago out of an abundance of caution.

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John Krysinsky

John Krysinsky has covered soccer and other sports for many years for various publications and media outlets. He is also author of 'Miracle on the Mon' -- a book about the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, which chronicles the club, particularly the early years of Highmark Stadium with the narrative leading up to and centered around a remarkable match that helped provide a spark for the franchise. John has covered sports for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, DK Pittsburgh Sports, Pittsburgh Sports Report, has served as color commentator on Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC broadcasts, and worked with OPTA Stats and broadcast teams for US Open Cup and International Champions Cup matches held in the US. Krysinsky also served as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at his alma mater, Point Park University, where he led the Pioneers to the first-ever winning seasons and playoff berths (1996-98); head coach of North Catholic boys (2007-08), associate head coach of Shady Side Academy boys (2009-2014).