In his second season at the helm of the West Virginia University men’s soccer team, Dan Stratford guided the Mountaineers to their first Elite 8 appearance since 1981. And though they lost on penalty kicks to third-seeded Georgetown, there are plenty of reasons for cautious optimism around the team, including a #6 ranking in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll — the highest in school history.
Overview
Former head coach Marlon LeBlanc laid the foundation for Stratford to be successful, but credit must be paid to Stratford for elevating the Mountaineers to a new level of success.