Tech Soccer begins season at No. 23 in USC poll

For fans watching from the stands on 19th Street or grabbing dinner in the Depot District after a game, this ranking means high expectations. It generates serious buzz. A nationally recognized team brings a different energy to campus and the city, encouraging more people to come out and support our athletes.

Starting the year among the nation's elite instantly makes them a team to watch, with potential to go even deeper than last year's Round of 32 finish.