Contact: Brock Reisler, Assistant Executive Director, breisler@midwestconference.org
 
HILBERT, Wisconsin – Midwest Conference newcomer Luther College has been ranked 25th by the United Soccer Coaches in the organization’s preseason poll as announced on Tuesday afternoon.
 
Last season, the Norse won both the American Rivers Conference regular season and tournament titles for the first time since 2002. Finishing with a record of 10-3-7 (4-0-4 A-R-C), head coach Chris Garcia-Prats’ squad advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer Tournament.
 
The Norse open the 2026 season on Tuesday, September 1 with a road match at Saint Mary’s (MN). Luther’s first-ever Midwest Conference match is scheduled for Saturday, September 19 when the Norse host Beloit College.