CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The 2025 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Men's Soccer Tournament championship match is scheduled for this evening, Saturday, November 8 on the campus of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.
Luther College (8-2-7 overall, 4-0-4 A-R-C) is hosting the Wartburg College Knights (7-7-2 overall, 5-2-1 A-R-C) for the championship match, a rematch of the regular season finale. In the regular season finale, the Norse scored with just under a minute remaining to take the lead and get a share of the regular season title as well as the No. 1 seed.
Luther is looking to raise the tournament trophy for the first time since 2019 and Wartburg is looking to defend their tournament title.
Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. from the Luther College Soccer Pitch. The champion will earn the league's automatic berth to the NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament.
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 (0) at No. 4 Central College (2)
No. 6 Simpson College (0) at No. 3 Loras College (7)
Semifinals - Wednesday, November 5
No. 4 Central College (0) at No. 1 Luther College (1) - OT
No. 3 Loras College (2) at No. 2 Wartburg College (3)
Championship - Saturday, November 8
No. 1 Luther College at No. 2 Wartburg College - 1:00 p.m.
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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.
