Washington Wins NCAA Men's Soccer Title
CARY, N.C. – Harrison Bertos’ 92nd minute goal proved to be the difference, as Washington claimed its first men’s soccer national championship with a 3-2 overtime win over No. 15 seed N.C. State in the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Tournament final at WakeMed Park in Cary, N.C.
After surrendering a game-tying goal in the 87th minute, the Huskies responded early in overtime as Egor Akulov found Bertos for the championship-winning goal, the junior’s fifth marker of the season.
Washington grabbed the lead late in the first half, as Zach Ramsey opened the scoring in the 44th minute. The Huskies doubled their lead in the 62nd minute, as Richie Aman found Joe Dale for a two-goal cushion.
The Wolfpack responded just four minutes later before leveling the score in the 87th minute.
Washington claims its first men’s soccer national championship in its second title game appearance. The Huskies also reached the final in 2021.
Ramsey was named the Offensive Most Outstanding Player (MOP), while goaltender Jadon Bowton recorded five saves to earn Defensive MOP honors. Richie Aman, Asher Hestad, and Charlie Kosakoff were also named to the All-Tournament Team.
Tonight’s win marks the 13th NCAA men’s soccer title for the Big Ten and the first since Maryland won the crown in 2018.