CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The 2026 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Men's Soccer Tournament semifinals are scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, November 4 on the campuses of the University of Dubuque and Wartburg College.
UD (10-4-3 overall, 6-0-1 A-R-C) is taking the pitch for the first time this postseason after earning a first round bye after claiming the league regular season title and earning the No. 1 seed in the tournament. They will host No. 5 seed Simpson College (6-6-4 overall, 2-4-1 A-R-C). The Spartans and Storm previously met on October 24, when UD grabbed a 3-0 win in Dubuque. UD is looking to raise the tournament trophy for the first time in program history while Simpson is looking for their first title since 2000.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. from Oyen Field. The winner will advance to the championship match on Saturday.
The Wartburg College Knights (10-3-3 overall, 6-1 A-R-C) earned the No. 2 seed in this year's edition of the tournament. The Knights are preparing to host No. 3 Loras College (12-3-2 overall, 4-1-2 A-R-C) this evening. These two teams met earlier in the season on October 7 in Dubuque, and the Knights claimed a 2-0 victory. The Knights are on the hunt for their ninth tournament championship and the Duhawks are in search of their first tournament title since 2021.
Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. from Salzwedel Field on the campus of Wartburg College. The winner will advance to the championship match on Saturday.
The championship match, with the berth to the 2026 NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Tournament on the line, is set for Saturday, November 7 at the highest remaining seed in the bracket.
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.
Live Stream:
A live stream will be provided through the
American Rivers Sports Network.
Merchandise:
Merchandise is available through the league's
Game One partnership.
First Round - Saturday, October 31
No. 5 Simpson College (2) at No. 4 Nebraska Wesleyan University (1)
No. 6 Central College (0) at No. 3 Loras College (1)
Semifinals - Wednesday, November 4
No. 5 Simpson College at No. 1 University of Dubuque - 7:30 p.m.
No. 3 Loras College at No. 2 Wartburg College - 7:00 p.m.
Championship - Saturday, November 7
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 eight full-time member institutions: Buena Vista University, Central College, Coe College, University of Dubuque, Loras College, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Simpson College, and Wartburg College. The A-R-C also includes two affiliate members for men’s and women’s swimming & diving: Illinois Tech and University of Minnesota Morris.
