This year’s men’s soccer national champion will be crowned in Cary, North Carolina in December.

The frenetic ride begins this week, with regular season action starting on Thursday at campus sites around the country. There’s a number of programs that could end up stitching together a run, whether it’s the right blend of quality and experience or an injection of freshmen that could be a huge asset in 2019.

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Below are 10 programs that could end up playing deep into December.