1971 NCAA soccer tournament
The 1971 NCAA soccer tournament was the 13th annual tournament organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association to determine the national champion of men's college soccer among its members in the United States. This was the final championship before the establishment of separate championships for the NCAA's University Division (now Division I) and College Division (now Divisions II and III) in 1972.
| 1971 College Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | United States |
| Venue(s) | Miami Orange Bowl Miami, Florida |
| Teams | 24 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Howard (vacated) |
| Runner-up | Saint Louis |
| Semifinalists |
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| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 23 |
| Goals scored | 98 (4.26 per match) |
| Best player | Mike Seerey, Saint Louis (offensive) |
The final match was played at the Miami Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida on December 30.
Howard initially won their first national title—defeating two-time defending champion Saint Louis, 3–2, in the championship game—but the Bison's title would later be vacated by the NCAA on disputed player eligibility grounds. The championship was not re-awarded.