2017 Conference USA men's soccer season

The 2017 Conference USA men's soccer season was the 23rd season of men's varsity soccer in the conference. The season began on August 25 and concluded on November 12.

The regular season was won by FIU, while the tournament was won by Old Dominion. Both school's were the conference's bids into the 2017 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship. There, the two programs reached the round of 32 before being eliminated.

Niko Klosterhalfenm and Mercan Akar were named the conference's offensive and defensive most valuable players, respectively. Paul Marie and Alex Bumpus were drafted in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft following the end of the season. Jason Beaulieu and Aaron Herrera signed homegrown contracts with their parent MLS clubs.

Head coaches
Three programs had first-year head coaches heading into the 2017 season. Former University of Charleston head coach, Chris Grassie was hired as the head coach for Marshall. Former Orlando City SC scout, Kevin Nylen was named the head coach for FIU. Finally, former South Carolina assistant coach, Joey Worthen, was named head coach for Florida Atlantic.

Preseason poll
The preseason poll was announced on August 11, 2017. Charlotte was voted to win the Conference USA regular season. New Mexico, FIU and UAB received first place votes.

Preseason team
On August 11, the preseason team was announced.

*Preseason Offensive Player of the Year ^Preseason Defensive Player of the Year

Early season tournaments
Three programs participated in early season tournaments. FIU and New Mexico finished undefeated in their respective tournaments, while ODU finished in third place.

College Soccer News
Three players in the conference were named All-Americans by CollegeSoccerNews.com.


 * Santiago Patino, FIU &mdash; Second team All-American
 * Paul Marie, FIU &mdash; Third team All-American

United Soccer Coaches
One player in the conference were named All-Americans by United Soccer Coaches.


 * Santiago Patino, FIU &mdash; First team All-American