19 A-R-C Soccer Student-Athletes Named to All-Region IX

12/2/2025 11:00:00 AM

By: Ali Wilson, A-R-C Assistant Commissioner

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- 19 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) soccer student-athletes were selected to the 2025 United Soccer Coaches All-Region IX Teams. 

Five men's soccer student-athletes and 14 women's soccer student-athletes were featured this year on the All-Region Teams. The All-America Teams will be announced on Thursday, December 4.
 
Men's Soccer All-Region Honorees
Name School Team Class
Francesco Mungari Luther Second-Team So.
Alejo Marcon Central Third-Team Sr.
Nels Mortenson Luther Third-Team So.
Dani Galiana Torres Loras Third-Team Sr.
Max Matthies Nebraska Wesleyan Fourth-Team Jr.
Women's Soccer All-Region Honorees
Name School Team Class
Sierra Morgano Loras First-Team Sr.
Alyssa Tranchita Univ. of Dubuque First-Team Sr.
Virginia Speltz Univ. of Dubuque Second-Team Sr.
Belle Johnson Loras Second-Team Sr.
Emerson Gassman Loras Second-Team Jr.
Hannah Fedinec Loras Third-Team So.
Sarah Thompson Univ. of Dubuque Third-Team Fr.
Elle Street Simpson Third-Team Sr.
Sami Webster Wartburg Third-Team Jr.
Karissa Cruz Univ. of Dubuque Fourth-Team Jr.
Riley Anderson Luther Fourth-Team Jr.
Bailey Huizenga Central Fourth-Team Sr.
Piper Eighmy Central Fourth-Team Jr.
Ally Hoffa Simpson Fourth-Team Jr.
 
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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.