CLEMSON, S.C. Head Coach Mike Noonan and Clemson's men's soccer staff, consisting of Phil Jones, Camilo Rodriguez and Rob Thompson were named the 2021 NCAA Division I men's coaching staff of the year, United Soccer Coaches announced on Friday. This marks the second time Clemson's staff has earned the recognition, the first coming in 2015. Noonan led the Tigers to a 16-5-2 finish and the program's third National Championship, as well as its third-straight ACC Atlantic Division title. All this success came despite losing three first-team All-ACC players last spring to the MLS Draft, a tremendous testament to the staff's work this season.
More than 50 Clemson student-athletes and student staff are set to graduate from Clemson University on Thursday, Dec. 16. George Marks (men's soccer) and Crystal Childs (volleyball) will make remarks.
CARY, N.C. Up next, Clemson will play the winner of No. 2 Washington vs. No. 3 Georgetown, which kicks off at WakeMed Soccer Park at 8:30 for the NCAA Division I National Championship. The Championship match will be televised on ESPNU and will kick off at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 12. The Tigers finished their 2021 season 15-6-1, winning their third straight Atlantic Division Title and making their ninth-ever College Cup. This marked the team’s best finish since 2015.