Kentucky men’s soccer knew it was in for a challenge in the 2024 season after not being included in the United Soccer Coaches’ Top 25 preseason polls.
The lack of a number could hardly be a shock, however, seeing the results of last season, especially in comparison to the seasons before it.
Following a standout 2022 season where the Wildcats won the Sun Belt Tournament title and went undefeated all the way into the NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen as the No. 1 overall seed, last year’s performances fell short of expectations.