North Dakota Hosts Florida Atlantic in Historic Soccer Clash

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – After a bruising swing through California, North Dakota finally comes home, and history comes with it.

The Fighting Hawks women’s soccer team returns to Bronson Field on Sunday for a noon kickoff against Florida Atlantic, marking the first meeting between the two programs. The series stands at 0-0-0, and both sides will write the opening chapter in Grand Forks.

North Dakota comes off a 0-1-1 road trip out west, a stretch that tested legs and depth early in the season. Now the focus narrows: one game, one opponent, one chance to reset in front of home support. It’s UND’s only contest of the week and the second-to-last outing on the 2026 non-conference schedule, a crucial tune-up window before league play tightens the screws.

Match Details

Bronson Field hosts the Sunday matinee at 12 p.m. (Noon) CT, with the matchup slotted into a prime early-afternoon window. For UND, it’s an opportunity to turn travel lessons into home-field momentum. For Florida Atlantic, it’s a long trip north into unfamiliar territory and a new name on the schedule.

Every UND home match is carried on the Summit League Network through Midco Sports Plus, the exclusive streaming home for Summit League digital coverage. SLN delivers more than 600 live events each year on the Midco Sports Plus app, including all North Dakota home and road conference soccer fixtures.

Fans wanting a second screen can track the action live on X via @UNDsoccer, with updates, highlights and in-game notes. The program’s presence stretches across X, Facebook and Instagram under @UNDsoccer, while FightingHawks.com keeps pace with stories, stats and deeper coverage.

A fresh opponent, a clean slate, and a home crowd waiting at Bronson Field. For North Dakota, this isn’t just another non-conference date; it’s a chance to stamp authority on a brand-new rivalry before the grind of league play begins.