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Notre Dame Men's Soccer: Chronicling the Champions

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  • Fans enter the title game Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • PPL Park (Chester, PA) at kickoff of the title game Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • Maryland and Notre Dame square off Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • And now, an interlude for synchronized dancing! Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • Nick Besler demonstrates excellent header form Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • Vince Cicciarelli takes a tumble in the first half Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • Who wants it? Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • Leon Brown races for the ball Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • Following a controversial play with handballs on each team, Maryland celebrates their 1-0 goal Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • Maryland celebrates its 1-0 lead Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • Leon Brown (#9) reacts after tying the game 1-1 Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • Irish keeper Patrick Wall (#1) makes a save Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • Senior Andrew O'Malley (#12) heads in the title-winning goal on a beautiful Harrison Shipp free kick Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • Notre Dame players rush to celebrate Andrew O'Malley's tiebreaking goal in the second half Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • Andrew O'Malley (#12) does his best Leprechaun impersonation following ND's second goal Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • Flawless form by both teams Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • Patrick Wall hangs out for a bit after a kick sails out of bounds Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • Luke Mishu (#22) races by a Maryland defender Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • VICTORY! Senior Grant Van De Casteele races to celebrate! Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • Patrick Wall and Grant Van De Casteele in a joyous embrace Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • The rest of the team piles on the celebratory group hug! Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • Notre Dame head coach Bobby Clark celebrates with Leon Brown following the program's first-ever national title Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • Goalie Brian Talcott (left) and midfielder Evan Panken (right) are PUMPED Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • And there it is, folks. Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • Luke Mishu and Patrick Hodan join the party Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • The team soaks it in Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • Carting around a well-earned trophy Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • Evan Panken continues the celebration Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • Leon Brown CAN NOT BELIEVE THIS Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • The national champions gather at midfield Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
  • On top of the world Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports
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  • Ladies and gentlemen, your 2013 National Champion Men's Soccer Team! Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports

On the cold night of December 15, 2013, the Notre Dame Men's Soccer Team defeated the Maryland Terrapins 2-1 to claim the program's first-ever national championship and the first national title of any ND men's team since 1988. Words can not suffice, so we present some memorable images from the team's epic victory. Congratulations, Irish Footballers!!!

Make sure to check out our Official Championship Recap, which includes scoring highlights and stats from the title game.

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