The 2011 Colonial Athletic Association men's soccer season was the 29th season of men's college soccer in the Colonial Athletic Association, played from August 25, 2011 until November 3, 2011. The season marked the first time in 11 years that the James Madison Dukes won the regular season title, amassing a conference record of 8–3–0, with a 12–4–1 overall record. The regular season culminated with the tournament, which was won by the Delaware Blue Hens, making it their first conference championship in 40 years.

Four teams qualified for the NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship, making it the largest representation by the conference in the tournament's history. Delaware automatically qualified for the tournament by winning the conference tournament, while James Madison, Old Dominion and Georgia State all entered the tournament via at-large berths. These three teams were the finalists and semifinalists in the CAA Tournament.

Colleges Head coaching changes

There were no head coaching changes during the 2010–11 offseason.

Preseason Coaches poll

CAA Coaches' Poll 1. Old Dominion (6) 112 2. VCU (1) 102 3. William & Mary (4) 90 4. George Mason 87 5. UNC Wilmington 80 6. Northeastern (1) 79 7. Hofstra 67 8. James Madison 53 9. Drexel 40 10. Towson 37 11. Delaware 30 12. Georgia State 15

Standings

Tournament

The tournament will be hosted by whoever wins the regular season title. Right now, either James Madison or Old Dominion will host the tournament, depending on their regular season outcomes.

Results

Top goalscorers Player College Goals 1 Yannick Smith Old Dominion 15 2 Patrick Innes James Madison 11 Evans Frimpong Delaware 11 4 Roberto Gimenez Delaware 10 5 Jason Johnson VCU9 Taylor Morgan George Mason9 7 Tim Hopkinson Old Dominion8 Nicholas Abrigo William & Mary89 Dante Marini Northeastern710 Paul Wyatt James Madison6 Gideon Asante Old Dominion6 Evan Scott Georgia State6 Kyle Ellis Delaware6 Yoyo Mwila VCU6 Last updated: October 31, 2011Source: NMN Athletics

See also Colonial Athletic Association 2011 CAA Men's Soccer Tournament 2011 NCAA Division I men's soccer season 2011 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship

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