No. 1 SUNY Geneseo and No. 2 seed SUNY Brockport to Meet in 2025 Empire 8 Men's Soccer Championship Match

On August 5, 2025, five Empire 8 men's soccer teams were recognized as 2024-25 United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award winners, highlighting their academic achievements alongside athletic performance.

Later that month, on August 25, 2025, the 2025 Empire 8 Men's Soccer Players to Watch were announced, identifying key athletes expected to make an impact in the upcoming season.

As the season progressed, SUNY Geneseo secured the Empire 8 Men's Soccer Regular Season Title on October 25, 2025, with a 2-0 victory over SUNY Poly, cementing their top position.

The postseason began with the 2025 Empire 8 Men's Soccer Championship Tournament kicking off on October 31, 2025, marking the start of the competitive playoff phase.

On November 1, 2025, SUNY Geneseo, SUNY Brockport, Elmira, and Utica advanced to the semifinals of the tournament, setting the stage for the next round of matches.