USA – This past Thursday, Soccer Wire released its updated top 50 men's college soccer programs in the nation for the 2023 season. This year, the Western Michigan men's soccer team was ranked 37th among the most prestigious programs in all of NCAA Division I men's soccer.
Soccer Wire's rankings were based on the last five seasons, excluding 2020's abbreviated Covid year. Factors deciphering the top 50 list included average position in the end-of-season rankings, final United Soccer Coaches Polls, and Rating Percentage Index (RPI) from each season. Additionally, bonuses were awarded to programs with NCAA Tournament qualifications and College Cup victories.