The Cardinal entered the season as the three-time defending national champions.

In 1994, the Virginia Cavaliers men's soccer program entered the season as three-time defending national champions, where they would go on to win an unprecedented fourth-consecutive title.

Stanford enters the 2018 season as the three-time defending national champions.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

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