KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Cascade Collegiate Conference saw continued national recognition this week as both Eastern Oregon and Southern Oregon received votes in the latest NAIA Men's Soccer Coaches' Top 25 Poll, released Wednesday by the national office.

Eastern Oregon (3-0-2) and Southern Oregon (5-0-1) are off to strong starts as the 2025 CCC men's soccer regular season begins this weekend.

The Mountaineers' unbeaten start has included an impressive road win over then-No. 25 Westcliff in California, boosting EOU back into the national conversation. Eastern Oregon also earned national attention at the end of last season after its historic run to the second round of the NAIA National Tournament. However, this week's poll marks the first time the Mounties have been ranked during the regular season since 2019, when the program first appeared among the teams receiving votes.

Head coach Jessy Watson said the ranking reflects the team's hard work and that they are excited to get into CCC play and focus on results there.

The Mounties now shift their focus to Cascade Collegiate Conference play this weekend, as they open conference play in Portland against Warner Pacific.