DECORAH, Iowa -- The top-seeded Luther College Norse won the 2025 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Men's Soccer Tournament Championship with a 1-0 victory over No. 2 Wartburg College from their home pitch. The Norse will earn the league's automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament. 

This victory marks the Norse 11th tournament title in program history. The title comes under the direction of head coach Chris Garcia-Prats in their final year in the A-R-C. 

The Norse will learn their initial NCAA postseason destination during the selection show Monday, November 10 at 12:30 p.m. (CT). 

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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.