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The Furman men’s soccer team finished the 2025 season ranked third in the final United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll, which was released Tuesday evening.
This season was bigger than a match. It was history. ✨
Thank you to our men’s soccer team for an extraordinary run, an unforgettable journey, and for representing Furman with class, passion, and resilience all year long.
We are endlessly proud of you. 💜 pic.twitter.com/824E9v6ouA
— Furman Alumni (@Furman_Alumni) December 13, 2025
In head coach Doug Allison’s 31st and final season, the Paladins posted a 16-2-5 overall record, claimed the Southern Conference regular season and tournament titles, and reached the school’s first NCAA Men’s College Cup. The No. 3 final ranking in the United Soccer Coaches poll tops the Paladins’ best previous finish of fifth following a 21-2-1 record and Elite Eight appearance in 1999.
2025 #MCollegeCup All-Tournament Team‼️🎉 pic.twitter.com/s7Pdbxkgp8
— NCAA Soccer (@NCAASoccer) December 16, 2025
Furman posted a 4-1-1 record in six games against teams ranked in the final top 25 with the only loss coming against national champion Washington, who downed the Paladins 3-1 in the national semifinals on Friday, December 9.
No one more deserving.
The United Soccer Coaches Letter of Commendation is presented to a recipient for their service to, impact on, and/or positive influence on the association and/or the game of soccer in the United States. #FUAllTheTime pic.twitter.com/tgUuoaAOOp
— Furman Men's Soccer (@FurmanSoccer) December 15, 2025
.@FurmanSoccer's Doug Allison, Ivan Horvat, and Luke Hutzell reflect on an historic run to the College Cup.https://t.co/6r6JKAZJkx
— Furman Paladins (@FurmanPaladins) December 13, 2025

