Jacksonville, Florida, is home to several college soccer programs, primarily at the NCAA Division I level. The two most prominent institutions with men’s and women’s soccer teams are Jacksonville University (JU) and the University of North Florida (UNF).
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Jacksonville University’s men’s soccer team, known as the Dolphins, is a member of the ASUN Conference within NCAA Division I. [1] [2] They play their home games at Southern Oak Stadium and have a history dating back to 1957. [2] The Dolphins have achieved success in conference tournaments, winning the Sun Belt Conference Men’s Soccer Tournament three times (1987, 1995, 1996) and the ASUN Tournament twice (2008, and the rescheduled 2020 season in spring 2021). [2] Their best performance in the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Championship was reaching the round of 16 in 1998. [2] As of October 1, 2024, Ali Simmons is the head coach, having started in 2023. [2] Jacksonville University also hosts soccer camps for aspiring players, featuring staff and members of the JU Men’s Soccer Team. [3]
The University of North Florida (UNF) also fields men’s and women’s soccer teams, known as the Ospreys. [4] [5] The UNF men’s soccer team has upcoming events scheduled, including a match at Stetson on November 1, 2025, and potential ASUN Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Championship games in early to mid-November 2025. [4] Similarly, the UNF women’s soccer team has upcoming matches against Queens and West Georgia in late October 2025, followed by potential ASUN Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and the ASUN Final in late October and early November 2025. [5] Both UNF teams are active on social media and provide video content related to their seasons. [4] [5]