The 2018 Michigan State Spartans men's soccer team represented

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during the

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. The program was coached by 10th year head coach,

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. It was the 63rd season the university fielded a men's varsity soccer team, and their 28th season in the

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. 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,

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, 5–1. Three players from this team were drafted in the

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, Ryan Sierakowski, and Jimmy Hague.

Background

Roster

The following players were part of the 2018 Michigan State men's soccer team.

Player movement

Schedule

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Statistics

Honors

Players selected in the 2019 MLS Draft

References

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NCAA Division I men's soccer tournament College Cup seasons