As we enter the new season, many sports fans and bettors have already begun to speculate on which teams will emerge as favorites to win the championship. In the world of college soccer, the CSL (College Soccer Association) has released its preseason predictions for the upcoming season, with several teams vying for top honors.

The top team in the preseason poll is the University of South Carolina, who were last year's national champions. The Gamecocks are led by a talented group of players, including forwards like Jordan Morris and Andrew Carney, midfielders like Cameron Daddo and Max Bola, and defenders like Zach Faraud and Matt Miazga.

Another team that is expected to be strong this season is the University of Virginia, who finished second in the NCAA tournament last year. The Cavaliers are led by senior midfielder Sam Vines, who was named the ACC Player of the Year last season, and they also have a solid defense anchored by seniors Nick Phillips and John Wilson.

Other teams that are likely to be contenders include the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who won the Atlantic Coast Conference title last season and had a number of high-profile recruits, and the University of Maryland, who made it to the NCAA tournament last year but lost in the first round.

Of course, there are always unexpected surprises in college soccer, so it remains to be seen how these teams will perform during the regular season. But based on their preseason rankings, these are some of the most anticipated teams in the country.