CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The 2025 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Men’s Soccer Tournament is set to kickoff Saturday, November 1 in Dubuque, Iowa and Pella, Iowa after an exciting and action-packed regular season around the league. All six teams in the tournament are playing for the A-R-C’s automatic qualifying bid to the NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer Tournament.
New this year in the A-R-C soccer tournaments this year, the bracket will be reseeded after the first round.
The Loras College Duhawks (10-1-6 overall, 4-1-3 A-R-C) come into the conference tournament as the No. 3 seed, set to host the No. 6 seed Simpson College (5-6-8 overall, 2-3-3 A-R-C). The two teams met in the regular season on October 11 in Dubuque, Iowa and Loras took the 3-0 win.
Kickoff is set from the Rock Bowl on the campus of Loras College at 5:00 p.m.
The Central College Dutch (8-3-5 overall, 4-1-3 A-R-C) enter the conference tournament as the No. 4 seed in the 2025 tournament. The Dutch will play host to the No. 5 Nebraska Wesleyan University (6-6-5 overall, 4-2-2 A-R-C). These two teams met on October 18 in Lincoln, Nebraska and the Dutch won 3-2.
Kickoff is set from the Central Soccer Field on the campus of Central College at 2:00 p.m.
The No. 1 seed, and co-champions in the regular season, Luther College (7-2-7 overall, 4-0-4 A-R-C) will have a first-round bye and will be in action on Wednesday, November 5. The Norse are coming off their 11th conference championship in program history and second consecutive after picking up a 1-0 win over Wartburg in the regular season finale. They will host the lowest remaining seed remaining in the tournament in Decorah, Iowa.
The No. 2 seed, and co-champions in the regular season, Wartburg College (7-7-2 overall, 5-2-1 A-R-C) continue their success in league qualifying for another conference tournament. The Knights have not missed a tournament since it began in 1996 and have raised the trophy at the end seven times, most recently last season. Wartburg will host the highest remaining seed remaining in the tournament in Waverly, Iowa.
Admission:
Ticket prices will be $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students without a valid A-R-C ID and seniors (60 and older). Children 5 and under, and all current students with valid A-R-C ID shall be admitted free.
First Round - Saturday, November 1
No. 5 Nebraska Wesleyan University at No. 4 Central College - 2:00 p.m.
No. 6 Simpson College at No. 3 Loras College - 5:00 p.m.
Semifinals - Wednesday, November 5
Lowest Seed Remaining at No. 1 Luther College - 7:00 p.m. [tentative]
Highest Seed Remaining at No. 2 Wartburg College - 7:00 p.m. [tentative]
Championship - Saturday, November 8
Semifinal 1 Winner vs. Semifinal 2 Winner
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About the American Rivers Conference
Nationally respected for excellence in NCAA Division III athletics, the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) has a tradition dating back to its founding in 1922 as the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Association and adopted its current name in 2018 to reflect its strong Iowa roots and growing regional footprint. The A-R-C is a collaborative community that champions the holistic development of student-athletes, uniting member institutions in a shared commitment to academic achievement, athletic distinction, and leadership.
The A-R-C is home to nine full-time member institutions: Buena Vista University, Central College, Coe College, University of Dubuque, Loras College, Luther College, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Simpson College, and Wartburg College. Luther College has announced its departure from the conference, effective at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year.
