After a standout 2022 season, Celt Men's Soccer will start the 2023 campaign as a top-25 ranked team. United Soccer Coaches announced its preseason men's NCAA Division III college soccer rankings this afternoon. St. Thomas is No. 17 while defending National Champion University of Chicago claimed the top spot. 

St. Thomas ended 2022 with a 16-2-3 record and a Sweet 16 appearance. It was the Celts' first season in NCAA Division III and they made noise winning their second SCAC Tournament Title to receive the conference's automatic bid the NCAA National Tournament. 

Returning for St. Thomas is a pair of offensive superstars. Taty Aleman was named First Team All-American last season powered by his impressive 20 goals and five assist performance. Aleman also continued his impressive play in the postseason where he scored four of the five NCAA National Tournament Goals for St. Thomas. His linemate, Daniel Castro also returns for junior season after receiving Third Team All-American honors. Castro has already made a name for himself with 29 career goals, which is ranked first All-Time for the Celts. He also scored the game-winner for St. Thomas in the SCAC Final to send them to the national tournament. 

St. Thomas will hit the road to kick off 2023 against Pomona Pitzer on September 1st. Then after a tough regional match against Willamette on September 3rd, the Celts will have their home opener against Concordia on September 8th at 7 PM. They will play eight games at Sabercat Stadium as they prepare for the SCAC Tournament on November 3rd and 5th. For the full schedule, click here!

Go Celts!