The 1979 NAIA Soccer Championship was the 21st annual tournament held by the NAIA to determine the national champion of men's college soccer among its members in the United States and Canada.
Two-time defending champions Quincy (IL) defeated Rockhurst in the final, 1–0, to claim the Hawks' ninth NAIA national title.
The final was played at Sangamon State University in Springfield, Illinois.
Qualification
The tournament field expended for the first time since 1968, increasing from eight to ten teams. Third- and fifth- placed finals remained in place, while the seventh-placed final was removed.
Qualified TeamsSchoolAppearanceLast BidAlabama–Huntsville3rd1978Alderson Broaddus2nd1967Indiana (PA)1stNeverQuincy (IL)13th1978Roberts Wesleyan2nd1967Rockhurst8th1978Sangamon State1stNeverSimon Fraser5th1978Southern Maine2nd1976Spring Arbor3rd1976
Brackets Championship
Consolation
See also 1979 NCAA Division I soccer tournament 1979 NCAA Division II soccer tournament
References