Social media reacts: Clemson United wins 2nd national championship in 3 years
The Clemson men’s soccer team made program history on Monday night when it defeated Notre Dame 2-1 to win the national championship for the second time in three years.
Taking on the Irish in Louisville, Kentucky, the Tigers scored early after midfielder Brandon Parrish sent a shot in the bottom right corner of the goal to give Clemson a one-goal lead with roughly 18 minutes left in the first half.
Clemson star midfielder Ousmane Sylla extended the Tigers’ lead to 2-0 in the 70th minute when he received a pass from Alex Meinhard and snuck a shot past Notre Dame goalkeeper Bryan Dowd. Although Notre Dame got on the board in the final minute, the Tigers’ two goals were too much for the Irish to overcome.
With the victory, Clemson won its fourth national title in program history, adding to the 2021, 1987 and 1984 seasons when the team won it all.
Here is how fans reacted on X, formerly known as Twitter:
What a win for our National Champions of @ClemsonMSoccer! I’m so proud of this team and @CoachMikeNoonan for an incredible season. https://t.co/CL1yuumUP0
— Jim Clements (@ClemsonPrez) December 12, 2023
2 National Titles in 3 years for @ClemsonMSoccer. What a run for Mike Noonan and this team.
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
— Woody Whitehurst – Women’s Lacrosse Supporter (@woodywhitehurst) December 12, 2023
HOW WE FEELING CLEMSON FAMILY?!
— Clemson Athletics (@ClemsonTigers) December 12, 2023
This photo is framed in Dabo Swinney’s office. We’re going to need a new photo.
Congrats @CoachMikeNoonan and @ClemsonMSoccer!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ https://t.co/gBpjnMnGIE
— Ross Taylor (@ClemsonFBRoss) December 12, 2023
I’m so freaking happy 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/nasahrtbrq
— Austin Pendergist (@apthirteen) December 12, 2023
🏆 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 🏆@ClemsonMSoccer is the 2023 Men’s Soccer National Champions after defeating Notre Dame, 2-1, to claim its fourth title in program history!#MCollegeCup pic.twitter.com/AnrHja3WXT
— NCAA Soccer (@NCAASoccer) December 12, 2023
BACK ON TOP
THE CLEMSON TIGERS HAVE WON THE COLLEGE CUP‼️
— Barstool Clemson (@BarstoolClemson) December 12, 2023
— Barstool Clemson (@BarstoolClemson) December 12, 2023
The scene at Downtown #Clemson as Tiger fans celebrate a second @ClemsonMSoccer National Championship in three years. pic.twitter.com/RLMcBRTulR
— Grayson Mann (@gray_mann21) December 12, 2023
THE CLEMSON TIGERS ARE NATIONAL
CHAMPIONS FOR THE 4TH TIME!!!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ pic.twitter.com/BOCMeYI7vY— Austin Pendergist (@apthirteen) December 12, 2023
Congratulations to our National Champions! I couldn't be more proud of @ClemsonMSoccer and @CoachMikeNoonan for all of their hard work this season. #ClemsonUnited pic.twitter.com/XaC4VqCLbB
— Jim Clements (@ClemsonPrez) December 12, 2023
2x National Champ
ACC Champ
All-American
4x All-ACC
25 career goals
24 assists
College Cup MVP
National Championship-winning goal
Mac Hermann Trophy 🔜❓Could tell Sylla was special the first time he stepped on the pitch. He’ll leave as one of the best ever at Clemson. Legend. pic.twitter.com/MoCrqqndrx
— Austin Pendergist (@apthirteen) December 12, 2023
Two hires by Terry Don Phillips, Mike Noonan and Dabo Swinney, have brought Clemson four national titles in eight years. Not too shabby. https://t.co/GJ36cqgpq8
— Larry Williams (@LarryWilliamsTI) December 12, 2023
ADD THE STAR ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️#ClemsonUnited pic.twitter.com/37UvbfH8Q6
— Clemson Men's Soccer (@ClemsonMSoccer) December 12, 2023