A Bold New Season for the Dolphins
Jacksonville University revealed its 2026 men’s soccer schedule on July 23, outlining a 16‑match regular season that begins with a two‑game road swing through Texas. The announcement comes as the program looks to build on a 2025 campaign that saw the team reach the ASUN Semifinals and earn several individual honors.
The season opener will take the Dolphins to Houston Christian on August 20, followed by a clash with Incarnate Word on August 23 – the first meeting ever between the two programs. Both matches promise early tests against opponents that have recently joined the ASUN conference.
Jacksonville’s home debut arrives on August 28 against Georgia Southern, a rematch of a 2‑1 loss from the previous year that the coaching staff hopes to reverse. From there, conference play kicks off on September 5 when the team hosts North Florida in the inaugural River City Rumble.
September will be a busy month, featuring three straight league games on the road at Queens, at home against Lipscomb, and at Central Arkansas. The schedule also includes a non‑conference trip to Memphis on September 29, followed by contests with Georgia State, South Florida, and a return to Tampa to face South Florida on October 14.
The regular season will wind down with a series of home fixtures against Bellarmine and Mercer, a final road game at West Florida, and a Halloween night showdown against Florida Gulf Coast. The slate reflects a deliberate blend of early non‑conference challenges, a compact conference stretch, and a strong finish that the program believes will position it for postseason contention.