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Men's Soccer

2022-23 Season In Review

Stanford (10-3-1, 7-2-1 Pac-12)
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After ten years with Jeremy Gunn serving as the Knowles Family Director of Men's Soccer at Stanford, the Cardinal secured its 20th NCAA tournament appearance and maintained a top-10 ranking for 12 straight weeks, ending the season at No. 7.

Several young players became integral pieces for Stanford in 2022, setting the program up for more sustained success and growth in 2023 and beyond.

REGULAR SEASON SUCCESS

After narrowly missing out on the postseason a year ago, Stanford began the preseason of 2022 as an unranked squad. The first weekend of play quickly showed fans and the country what Stanford was capable of. A pair of wins against Villanova and SMU launched the Cardinal into the national conversation, with the team going from unranked to No. 3 in the country. The Cardinal would go on to win six out of its first nine games, tying the other three for the longest unbeaten streak to start a season since 2001. In the regular season home finale, Stanford fired in seven goals against Pacific, the largest Cardinal men's soccer victory since 1989.
 


RETURN TO THE POSTSEASON

Stanford closed out the regular season at 11-2-5, securing a first round bye in the NCAA tournament and the No. 5 overall seed. Stanford hosted High Point University in the second round of the tournament and showcased its power, taking down the visitors 6-2. The Cardinal's six goals tied the record for the most ever in an NCAA Tournament game, matching the goal tally of the 2000 NCAA Second Round win over UIC, 6-0.
 

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Stanford hosted No. 12 UNCG in the third round which proved to be a more challenging contest. The Spartans and the Cardinal locked each netted one goal during regular time, and after a winner couldn't separate the two in OT, the match entered penalty kicks and was recorded as a draw. UNCG advanced in the penalty shootout by a score of 3-1, ending the Cardinal's season in the third round.

CONFERENCE RECOGNITION

Stanford had plenty of players who were key in the team's success throughout the season, but none more than senior captain Keegan Hughes. Hughes was named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year for his efforts, while also earning First Team All-Conference honors. Fellow captain Cam Cilley was also named First Team All-Pac-12 after scoring five goals and tallying five assists. Keegan Tingey, Shane de Flores, were named Second Team All-Pac-12 and All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention, respectively.
 


NATIONAL RECOGNITION

Keegan Hughes' dominant season saw him gain recognition from across the country. The senior defender was named a MAC Hermann Trophy Semifinalist, the most prestigious individual honor in all of college soccer. He was also named a First Team All-American by United Soccer Coaches after he and Cam Cilley each earned All-Far West Region First Team honors. 
 

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ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Carlo Agostinelli and Keegan Tingey each earned a spot on the CSC Academic All-America Team for their success in the classroom. Meanwhile, 15 members of the team earned Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll selections. Keegan Hughes' success on the field was matched in the classroom as he was named the United Soccer Coaches Scholar Player of the Year, the first Cardinal player to ever receive the honor. Hughes and Cam Cilley were each named First Team Scholar All-Americans as well.
 


HEADED TO THE MLS

Three of Stanford's seniors are continuing their playing careers after signing homegrown contracts. Keegan Hughes signed with the Columbus Crew and has since made his professional debut for the first team on March 25 after subbing on against Atlanta United. Keegan Tingey and Cam Cilley each signed homegrown contracts as well and now suit up for the San Jose Earthquakes. With the pair joining the ranks in San Jose, Stanford now has five alumni playing for the local MLS team with Tanner Beason, Ousseni Bouda, and Will Richmond all currently on the team as well.