The Tigers started the season with a loss to UCF and a draw with UNC Wilmington.

The match finished 1–1 and Clemson prevailed in another penalty shootout to win their fifth ACC tournament title.

A victory over fifth seed West Virginia saw them reach the national title match against fellow ACC foe Notre Dame.

Clemson went on to avenge their regular season loss to Notre Dame and win the title 2–1.

The national title was the fourth in program history and second for head coach Mike Noonan.

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