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Armada host first playoff game in Jacksonville Wednesday at Hodges Stadium

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jul 11, 2018

UNF students looking for something to do on Wednesday night can come witness history as the Jacksonville Armada host their first-ever playoff match in Jacksonville against Miami United FC. This is the...

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Semifinals set for FIFA World Cup

Semifinals set for FIFA World Cup

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jul 9, 2018

World Cup brackets have been busted and sports fans are distraught on how these highly touted teams crumbled throughout the tournament. The defending World Cup champion, Germany, was eliminated...

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Coach of UNF Women’s Soccer team chosen for NCAA Women Coaches Academy

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jun 27, 2018

UNF Women’s Soccer coach, Robin Confer, recently went to a four-day NCAA Women Coaches Academy. Hosted by the Alliance of Women Coaches, Confer attended along with 47 other coaches from different...

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Alisson Becker (Brazil)

Becker plays for the Roma F.C. where he has an 80.1 save percentage which is lockdown.  He needs to keep his save percentage stable and take control of his defense so players like Neymar Jr. have more chances to score and lead Brazil to become World Cup Champions.

World Cup preview: US may be out, but here are some reasons why you should still watch

Hunter Horstman Jun 14, 2018

Even though the U.S. didn’t qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia that starts this week, U.S. soccer fans should not be discouraged to watch the World Cup. There is plenty of excitement in this tournament,...

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Spring is the best time of the year for sports

Spring is the best time of the year for sports

DeAndre Pearson Apr 3, 2018

With spring in full swing, this is the time of the year that many major sports will be officially starting or hitting their climax. Football fans don’t feel excluded the NFL season always ends in...

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U.S. Women’s soccer heading to Everbank, playing Mexico April 5

Joslyn Simmons Mar 26, 2018

Get your gear ready and head to Everbank field for some futbol. The U.S. women’s soccer team returns to Jacksonville on April 5 to host a game against Mexico at 7 p.m. The last time the U.S....

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Sophomores AJ Williams and Mikey Connell try to get the ball back from USC Upstate. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Men’s soccer taken down by the Dolphins in ASUN first round

Valeree Del Guidice Nov 7, 2017

The magic ran out for the men’s soccer team after a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat in Deland to crosstown rival Jacksonville University in the ASUN quarterfinals. With the early exit, the 2017 season has ended...

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Women’s soccer knocked out in first round of ASUN play

Joslyn Simmons Oct 30, 2017

Fifth-ranked women’s soccer (9-6-1) fell one goal short in penalty kicks to the fourth-ranked Kennesaw State Owls(8-6-4) in the 4-3 loss on Oct. 29. The battle took place in Kennesaw, Ga for the...

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North Florida Men’s Soccer secure a spot in playoffs

Joslyn Simmons Oct 30, 2017

On a senior night, North Florida men’s soccer (3-9-2 overall, 3-2-1 ASUN) earned a spot in the ASUN playoff with a 2-1 victory on the USC Upstate Spartans(3-10-2 overall, 1-5-0 ASUN) at Hodges Stadium...

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against UNC Asheville

Women’s Soccer ASUN Preview: UNF vs. Kennesaw State

Joslyn Simmons Oct 29, 2017

With the regular season wrapped up, the fifth-seeded North Florida (9-6 overall, 3-4 ASUN) hit the road to face fourth-seed Kennesaw State Owls (8-6-3 overall,3-3-1 ASUN) Oct. 29. Before the start of...

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Women’s soccer picked up postseason honors

Jas Chung Oct 29, 2017

  In a record-breaking season, women’s soccer has picked up multiple postseason accolades for 2017. Thais Reiss, a midfielder, earned the ASUN Women’s Soccer Freshman of the Year award....

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Men’s soccer defeat JU

Joslyn Simmons Oct 26, 2017

Men’s soccer (2-9-2 overall, 1-3-1 ASUN) took down crosstown rival, Jacksonville University (3-9-1 overall, 1-3-1 ASUN) in a 2-1 victory at the Southern Oak Stadium on Oct.25. The Dolphins’...

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