Be sure to pick up your soccer scarf from your college or school before the game!
Convocation, cookout, and soccer game - 8/23/26
Visit your college or school tent at the soccer game to pick up your free soccer scarf!
Not sure which college or school you belong to?
Visit UMBC Colleges, Schools, and Academic Departments for a full list of colleges and schools and their departments.
Not sure about your major? Visit the Undergraduate Academic Affairs tent.
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The UMBC Soccer Scarf Tradition
The soccer scarf is a unique sports tradition.
The soccer scarf is one of the first known articles of sports fan apparel, and remains a badge of honor for the most loyal fans.
The exact origin is unknown, but early adopters wore simple scarves with alternating bands of colors matching those of one's favorite team.
The scarf is a bold way to show support for your team, distinctive in color and versatile in its uses.
Fans learned to show them individually and in tandem to create
dynamic displays of color and pride.
UMBC celebrates this tradition each year with the creation of a new custom designed scarf that is distributed to all new students.
Wear yours proudly, and go Retrievers!