The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) soccer team, currently with a record of 1-9-1 overall and 1-2-0 in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), will host Valparaiso University, which has a record of 5-6-1 overall and 1-2-0 in the MVC, for a homecoming match on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The game will take place at the UNI Soccer Field in Cedar Falls, Iowa, starting at 1 p.m. CT. The event is free and open to the public.
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Parking will be available in the west UNI-Dome lot and in the gravel lot adjacent to the Doug and Anne Goschke Outdoor Practice Facility. Please note that parking behind the team benches is reserved for staff and game officials.
Before the match, UNI will hold a jersey retirement ceremony for Anne Marie Witko, the program's first goalkeeper who played from 2000 to 2003.
The Panthers are looking to bounce back after a 6-0 defeat at Illinois State last Sunday, with Ella Ubben recording two shots on goal and goalie Hailey Luedtke making eight saves. Poppy Anderson also provided relief in goal, contributing three saves.
This matchup will be the 16th encounter between UNI and Valparaiso, with the Beacons currently leading the series 7-6-2. UNI achieved their last victory against Valparaiso with a 2-1 score at Brown Field, which marked their only MVC win last season. Their most recent meeting at the UNI Soccer Field resulted in a 4-0 win for the Panthers in 2023.
Valparaiso is coming off a 3-0 loss to Murray State on Sunday. Their only conference win was against Indiana State on September 27. Sophomore forward Martha Goddard leads the Beacons with seven goals and 14 points, while Kiara Desiderio has also tallied 14 points with six goals. Salange Bell is the primary goalkeeper for Valparaiso, recording 41 saves across ten matches this season.
Fans can follow UNI women's soccer on social media platforms such as Facebook, X, and Instagram for updates throughout the season. Additional information, including the schedule and roster, is available at UNIpanthers.com.