Preseason 2016 United Soccer Coaches Poll
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Florida State |
| 2 | Penn State |
| 3 | Duke |
| 4 | Virginia |
| 5 | Stanford |
| 6 | West Virginia |
| 7 | Florida |
| 8 | Texas A&M |
| 9 | North Carolina |
| 10 | Rutgers |
| 11 | USC |
| 12 | Auburn |
| 13 | Notre Dame |
| 14 | Clemson |
| 15 | Connecticut |
| 16 | BYU |
| 17 | Virginia Tech |
| 18 | California |
| 19 | Texas Tech |
| 20 | Arizona |
| 21 | Santa Clara |
| 22 | Ole Miss |
| 23 | Ohio State |
| 24 | South Carolina |
| 25 | Loyola Marymount |