Arizona Soccer Faces UNC Challenge

Arizona soccer will host the North Carolina Tar Heels on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 7 p.m. MST. This game is a significant home match for the Wildcats at Mulcahy Soccer Stadium, with ESPN+ providing the broadcast. Head coach Becca Moros is looking for a victory against a familiar, formidable opponent, having faced them as a player.

The Wildcats are relying on offensive contributions from sophomores Kyleigh Johnson and Mireya Stephenson. Stephenson leads the team with two goals, while Johnson recently scored her first career goal. Both players have been instrumental in Arizona's recent scoring efforts.

North Carolina enters the match with a 3-1 record, coming off a recent exhibition win in Dublin. The Tar Heels have shown both dominant performances and close contests in their early season games. This matchup is anticipated to draw a large crowd, with fans encouraged to wear red.