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Newly confident Allison Souers leads UNF women’s soccer into ASUN action

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Sep 16, 2025

UNF sophomore forward Allison Souers wasn’t able to finish her first soccer game. In fact, at the age of five, Souers quit halfway through a church league soccer game.  But when her older brother...

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UNF men's soccer players applauded during pregame introductions.

Men’s soccer scores three late goals to down Coastal Carolina on the road

Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter | Sep 15, 2025

On a clear Friday night in Conway, S.C., the University of North Florida men’s soccer team defeated Coastal Carolina by a final score of 4-1. Three different Ospreys scored, including graduate forward...

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UNF women's soccer fell to the UCF Knights 2-0 on Sept. 11 at Hodges Stadium.

Gallery: UNF Women’s Soccer vs UCF

Rachel Bacchus, Volunteer Photographer | Sep 15, 2025

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UNF lost its first regular-season home match since a 1-2 loss to Central Arkansas on Oct. 15, 2023.

UNF drops its first regular season home game since 2023 in shutout loss to UCF Knights

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Sep 11, 2025

On a beautiful Thursday evening at Hodges Stadium, UNF women’s soccer suffered its first home loss, dropping a 2-0 result to the UCF Knights.  Looking to stay unbeaten at home, the Ospreys were even...

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Danish coach Kasper Hjulmand, center, arrives with Bayer sporting director Simon Rolfes, right, to a presention as new head coach of Bundesliga soccer club Bayer Leverkusen at a press conference at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

UNF alum Kasper Hjulmand announced as head coach of German soccer club Bayer Leverkusen

Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter | Sep 10, 2025

Former Osprey soccer standout Kasper Hjulmand was announced as the new head coach of German Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen on Monday, Sept. 8. Hjulmand took over after the firing of former Manchester...

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UNF men's soccer defeated No. 19 Florida Atlantic 5-0 for its first ranked win since 2016.

Five different Ospreys score, UNF shuts out ranked FAU team in home opener

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Sep 5, 2025

Head coach Jamie Davies made program history last season, leading UNF men’s soccer to its first ASUN Championship and NCAA tournament in program history. Entering his second year as the head man, Davies...

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UNF staves off winless weekend with five-set comeback win over UIC

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Sep 2, 2025

The University of North Florida volleyball team went 1-2 in the North Florida Sunshine Tournament, losing to Georgia Southern and Florida State, while defeating UIC in five sets.   Despite easily...

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The Ospreys are seeking an improved record this season following a 13-19 campaign in 2024.

Previewing the 2025 UNF volleyball season with head coach Kristen Wright

Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter | Aug 29, 2025

It’s been a tumultuous offseason for the University of North Florida volleyball program, as many faces have come and gone through the UNF Arena doors. As the Ospreys gear up for the upcoming season,...

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Season preview: UNF cross country runners’ offseason training can make or break performance  

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Aug 29, 2025

The UNF Cross Country program doesn’t necessarily start practice, or ever stop running.  Instead, director Jeff Pigg believes being a cross country runner is a lifestyle.  “You don’t really...

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Six female soccer players embrace side-by-side, with their backs turned away from the camera. They wear all grey jerseys.

Pontieri leads women’s soccer to draw vs FIU

Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter | Aug 25, 2025

During a rainy night at home, the University of North Florida women’s soccer team fought to a 1-1 draw against defending Conference USA champions Florida International University on Friday, Aug 21. Redshirt...

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UNF Athletics announced its men's and women's soccer schedules earlier this summer.

With daunting roadtrip ahead, experienced UNF Men’s Soccer eyes success in 2025 season

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Aug 11, 2025

Before last week, UNF men’s soccer coach Jamie Davies thought two key players would be graduating from the team. However, those two impact players — Rentaro Miyakawa and David Perez — were granted...

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UNF women's soccer looks to build off a 9-4-7 record in its 2025 campaign.

Depth, newfound leadership and freshman success: UNF women’s soccer seeks more consistent 2025 season

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Aug 7, 2025

UNF women’s soccer is the only sport on campus that plays games before classes start. “We have a short pre-season compared to other sports here,” head coach Eric Faulconer said. “It’s a lot,...

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