KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The NAIA men's soccer season has returned, with all 188 teams vying for the opportunity to compete on the national stage in Orange Beach, Ala., starting in late November.

The Bethel University Wildcats are ranked No. 10 in the poll.  The Wildcats open their season at Olivet Nazarene Thursday.  (See related story at www.bethelathletics.com

Grand View (Iowa) leads the way in the preseason coaches' poll, a reflection of the conclusion to last year's season, where the Vikings took home the championship title. West Virginia Tech, a team from last season's title game, was tabbed second, while MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.), Cumberlands (Ky.), and Georgia Gwinnett round out the top five.

Stay tuned to NAIA men's soccer action to see if last year's frontrunners will continue their momentum, or if new programs will emerge as strong contenders.

The first regular season Top 25 poll will be released on Wednesday, Sept. 2.