The Tuskegee-Morehouse Traditional, one of the vital storied matchups in HBCU soccer historical past, is getting a brand new dwelling as soon as once more. The 86th version of this iconic HBCU rivalry might be performed in Montgomery, Alabama—marking one other shift for a sport that has been a cultural mainstay for generations.
After many years of custom in Columbus, Georgia, the sport was moved to Birmingham in 2020 on the invitation of then-Mayor Randall Woodfin, a Morehouse School graduate. In 2024, the Traditional returned to Columbus, however that proved to be a short homecoming. This yr, Morehouse will function the house workforce, which provides the Maroon Tigers the authority to find out the sport’s location. That call, in keeping with Traditional Chairperson Lisa Goodwin, has resulted within the sport being moved to Montgomery.
“That is bittersweet for us,” Goodwin mentioned. “We had been trying ahead to the 86th Traditional coming again this yr.”
Montgomery’s Mayor Steven Reed, himself a Morehouse alum, has not been publicly linked to the choice, although the transfer definitely aligns with town’s latest efforts to draw extra cultural and sports activities occasions, notably these tied to *HBCU* communities.
As for a attainable return to Columbus sooner or later, Goodwin left the door open. Nevertheless, she emphasised the necessity for stability transferring ahead: “There must be consistency for the Traditional to develop.”
This sport is extra than simply soccer—it’s a celebration of *HBCU* excellence, tradition, and custom. From marching band battles to alumni reunions, the Tuskegee-Morehouse Traditional continues to be a cornerstone of the HBCU soccer expertise, whilst its setting evolves.
