It was the 42nd season of the university fielding a men's varsity soccer program.

The Thundering Herd, led by fourth-year head coach Chris Grassie, played their home games at Veterans Memorial Soccer Complex as members of Conference USA (C-USA).

Marshall would qualify for the 2020 NCAA Division I men's soccer tournament with the automatic bid from Conference USA.

In the College Cup Finals, Marshall defeated Indiana, 1-0, scoring on a Jamil Roberts overtime goal to claim the program's first NCAA Men's Soccer National Championship, as well as the first national team championship in any sport won by a C-USA member while affiliated with the league.

[2] Updated April 18, 2021[3] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.