# NDSU and University of Minnesota soccer updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ndsu-and-university-of-minnesota-soccer-updates
> Updated: 2026-08-19T20:31:31.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In August 2026, North Dakota State University (NDSU) and the University of Minnesota announced their respective soccer season schedules and updates. NDSU highlighted promotional theme nights for its upcoming season, while the University of Minnesota noted that player Ava Westlund had been named a ‘2026 Forward to Watch’ by the United Soccer Coaches.

Following these announcements, the two programs met in competition at Dacotah Field in Fargo. The University of Minnesota secured a 2-1 victory over NDSU. Ava Westlund scored both goals for the Gophers, including a free kick and a penalty kick, to overcome the Bison. The win improved Minnesota’s record to 1-0-1, while NDSU fell to 0-3-0.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: University of Minnesota soccer defeats NDSU 2-1

Ava Westlund scored two goals to lead the University of Minnesota soccer team to a 2-1 victory over North Dakota State in Fargo.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-minnesota-soccer-defeats-ndsu-2-1

### 2026-08-10: NDSU and University of Minnesota announce 2026 soccer updates

NDSU and the University of Minnesota have released updates regarding their 2026 soccer seasons, including promotional schedules and upcoming matchups.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ndsu-and-university-of-minnesota-announce-2026-soccer-updates

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