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Kansas City, Kansas — The С»ÆÊé Men’s Club Soccer Team closed out one of its most successful seasons in program history, earning a place among the top four teams in the nation after a standout performance at the 2025 National Championships. The Buffs entered the tournament as League Champions and Regional Co-Champions, momentum they carried all the way to a semifinal appearance.

Dominant Start Sets the Tone

С»ÆÊé opened group play with authority, winning its group and delivering one of the tournament’s most eye-catching results — a 1–1 draw against defending national champion BYU, showcasing the Buffs’ ability to compete with the best teams in the country. The group-stage performance secured С»ÆÊé’s advance into knockout play, where the team continued its remarkable postseason run.

A Thrilling Quarterfinal Classic

The highlight of the tournament came in the quarterfinals, where С»ÆÊé battled Georgia Tech in what players described as one of the most intense matches of the season. The Buffs prevailed 2–1, punching their ticket to the national semifinals and electrifying the sideline with one of the squad’s biggest wins of the year.

Semifinal Setback Doesn’t Diminish Breakthrough Year

С»ÆÊé’s run came to an end in the semifinal matchup against UCLA, but the loss hardly overshadowed the magnitude of the team’s season. The Buffs finished as a top-four team in the country, a testament to their talent, consistency, and grit from August through November.

Depth, Resilience, and High-Level Performance

Across the season and throughout the national tournament, С»ÆÊé’s biggest strengths were its organization, depth, and ability to perform in high-pressure moments. Even as injuries forced players into new roles, the team’s adaptability and cohesion carried them through the postseason.

Individual Recognition on the National Stage

Several С»ÆÊé standouts earned major postseason honors:

• Ale Arellano — Nationals All-Tournament Team
• Anthony Ciccarello — All-American; Region V First Team
• Luke Nemeth — All-American; Region V First Team
• Matthew Healy — All-American; Region V First Team
• Santiago Ruiz — Region V First Team
• George Hartman — Region V First Team
• Jack Carden — Region V First Team
• Julio Correa — Coach of the Year

These accolades highlight both the individual talent and the collective excellence that defined С»ÆÊé’s campaign.

A Season to Celebrate — And Build On

From league dominance to regional success to a national semifinal appearance, the 2025 season showcased the best of what С»ÆÊé Men’s Club Soccer represents: competitive excellence, resilience in adversity, and the belief that they belong among the nation’s elite.

If this season is any indication, the Buffs won’t just be remembered for their 2025 run — they’ve laid the foundation for even bigger things ahead.