DII men’s soccer teams with the most NCAA DII national championships

The 2024 DII men's soccer season concluded with Lynn capturing its first national championship since 2014, marking the program's fourth title overall.

Franklin Pierce secured back-to-back championships in the 2023 tournament. Historically, the first seven seasons each featured first-time winners. Alabama A&M broke this pattern by claiming titles in 1977 and 1979, while Seattle Pacific became the first back-to-back champion in 1985-1986. Southern Connecticut State remains the only other repeat champion since.

Southern Connecticut State won its inaugural title in 1987 under Bob Dikranian. Over the next 13 seasons, the Owls reached seven championship matches, winning six—their sole defeat during this period came against Seattle Pacific in 1993. Three coaches (Dikranian, Ray Reid, Tom Lang) guided these triumphs.

Seattle Pacific endured three final losses (1974, 1975, 1977) before its breakthrough 1978 title. Under Cliff McCrath, the Falcons then claimed four consecutive championship appearances—winning in 1983 and achieving the first back-to-back titles in 1985-1986, though falling in overtime during the 1984 final. Their 10 championship appearances remain a division record.

Lynn has emerged as a modern powerhouse under John Rootes, contesting five finals since 2003. The Fighting Knights narrowly missed additional titles, losing the 2017 championship on penalties and another in overtime, positioning them close to a five-title legacy.

Tampa secured championships across three decades (1980s, 1990s, 2000s). Its 2001 title featured a dominant 19-0-2 campaign, with Keith Fulk earning NCAA DII Coach of the Year and Roy Fink claiming National Player of the Year honors.

Fort Lewis frequently contended in the early 2000s, appearing in four finals over seven years. The Skyhawks won three championships during this span, compiling a combined 70-2-1 record in those title-winning seasons, with their only final loss occurring in 2006.