Missouri State men's soccer enters top 25 rankings after undefeated start

Missouri State men's soccer enters the national top 25 rankings for the first time since 2024. The Bears hold a 4-0 record following a 2-1 road victory against UC Irvine on September 5. Ken Kinoshita recorded the game-winning goal in the final 10 minutes of that match. The team currently holds the No. 19 position in the United Soccer Coaches poll and is ranked No. 21 by TopDraw Soccer. Missouri State, which competes in the American Conference for soccer, previously secured wins over Penn State, Chicago State, and Quinnipiac. The Bears are scheduled to host Florida International on September 11 to begin league play.

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