The 2018 Michigan State Spartans men's soccer team represented Michigan State University during the 2018 NCAA Division I men's soccer season. The program was coached by 10th year head coach, Damon Rensing. It was the 63rd season the university fielded a men's varsity soccer team, and their 28th season in the Big Ten Conference.
The season was highlighted by Michigan State reaching the College Cup (final four) of the NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament, a feat they had not accomplished since 1968. There, making their first appearance in half a century, they lost to eventual national-runners up, Akron, 5–1.
Three players from this team were drafted in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft: DeJuan Jones, Ryan Sierakowski, and Jimmy Hague.
Background
Roster The following players were part of the 2018 Michigan State men's soccer team.
Player movement
Schedule
!colspan=9 style=""| Preseason
!colspan=9 style=""| Non-conference regular season
!colspan=9 style=""| Big Ten regular season
!colspan=9 style=""| Big Ten Tournament
!colspan=9 style=""| NCAA Tournament
Statistics
Honors Date Player Honor Ref. August 28 Jimmy Hague Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week September 11 DeJuan Jones Big Ten Player of the Week September 25 Ryan Sierakowski Big Ten Player of the Week October 9 Patrick Nielsen Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week November 2 Giuseppe Barone Big Ten Midfielder of the Year All-Big Ten First TeamGiuseppe BaronePatrick NielsenDeJuan JonesAll-Big Ten Second TeamJimmy HagueRyan SierakowskiJack BeckAll-Big Ten Rookie TeamFarai MutatuConnor CorriganBig Ten Sportsmanship AwardNovember 11Connor CorriganAll-Big Ten Tournament Team
Players selected in the 2019 MLS Draft
Player Position Round Pick Club Ref. DeJuan Jones MF 1 11 New England Revolution Ryan Sierakowski FW 1 23 Portland Timbers Jimmy Hague GK 2 30 FC Cincinnati
See also 2018 Big Ten Conference Men's Soccer Tournament 2018 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament
References