The defending champions were Seattle U. However, they were unable to defend their title, falling 5–6 in a penalty shootout against San Jose State in the semifinals. The eventual champions were the Grand Canyon Antelopes, who won the tournament after a 1–0 victory over San Jose State in the final.[1] This was the first WAC men's soccer title for Grand Canyon, and the first for coach Schellas Hyndman.[2]
Seattle U won their third WAC title, defeating San Jose State, 2–1 in the championship game. With the win, Seattle U surpassed UNLV and Fresno State with the most WAC Tournament titles. With the berth, Seattle U earned an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament. There, they upset city-rivals,[3]Washington, in the first round,[4][5] before falling to Akron in the second round.[6][7]
Seeding
The top seven teams will qualify for the tournament.[8]