DCTC’s men’s soccer team ranked 18th in the nation
The National Junior College Athletic Association ranked DCTC’s men’s soccer team as 18th in the nation in the opening poll of the season. This is the fourth season in a row that DCTC has been ranked.
The men’s soccer team kicks off their twelfth season as Minnesota’s only two year Division I program. The team opens the season on August 20 against #2 ranked Iowa Western. Last year Iowa Western eliminated DCTC 1-0 at their place in the playoffs.
For more information and to check out this year’s ranking visit the National Junior College Association website at http://www.njcaa.org/sports_polls.cfm?category=Polls&sid=17&divid=1&slid=9
In addition, a recent announcement from the National Soccer Coaches Association of American (NSCAA) announced their preseason ranking of junior college teams. DCTC’s men’s soccer team ranks 18th. The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) is a non-profit organization with a mission to educate coaches, encourage excellence and serve the soccer community.
The NSCAA is the world’s largest soccer coaches’ organization with members at every level of the game. The membership is primarily made up of coaches, but also includes administrators, referees and others in the soccer industry. The NSCAA provides its members ways to enhance the game of soccer by providing a national education program, interaction and networking opportunities, and membership benefits.
For more information about the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, visit the NSCAA website at NSCAA.com.
For a complete listing of the DCTC men’s soccer game schedule view www.goblueknights.com
