There seemed to be a lid on the goal on Wednesday (Sept. 29), preventing the Bulldogs from finding the back of the net in a 1-0 home loss to Midland. The Warriors scored in the 57th minute while emerging with the win.
A 1-1 week leads into matchups this week against Midland and Dakota Wesleyan. In early conference action, the Bulldogs have earned two shutout wins while being defeated by Northwestern, 1-0.
In a matchup of teams that entered the day with 2-0 GPAC records, Northwestern remained unblemished within conference play by edging Concordia, 1-0, in Orange City, Iowa, on Saturday (Sept. 25).
For the eighth year in a row, Concordia Men's Soccer has been recognized with the United Soccer Coaches College Men’s Team Academic Award. The Bulldogs also totaled 11 NAIA Scholar-Athletes for 2020-21.
Eli Rhodes got Concordia off to a strong start with a goal less than two minutes into action on Wednesday (Sept. 23). It was all the Bulldogs needed offensively in a 1-0 home win over Dordt.
The Bulldogs got back into the win column over the weekend and now look to build upon that result as they take on Dordt and Northwestern. The latter matchup is a rematch of last season's GPAC quarterfinals.
Garrett Perry and Yessine Bessaïes both emerged with impressive goals as part of a 2-0 win over Mount Marty on Saturday (Sept. 18). The Bulldogs ended a streak of four-straight games without a victory.
Concordia again showed how close it is to turning a corner while dropping a 2-1 decision at 10th-ranked Bellevue on Wednesday (Sept. 15). David Moreno notched the lone goal for the Bulldogs (2-3-1).
After a weekend off, Concordia will return to action with a road trip to No. 8 Bellevue and a home matchup with Mount Marty. The Bulldogs hope to get back into the win column following last week's defeat.
Despite having the statistical advantage, the Bulldogs came up short on the scoreboard in a 2-1 loss to Benedictine on Wednesday (Sept. 8). Jarrod Henson notched the first goal of his collegiate career.
One of the nation's best defensive teams in 2023, Concordia Men's Soccer strives to be even better in that area in 2024. The Bulldogs made strides defensively this spring with performances that reinforced their championship aspirations.
The sting of tripping up in the GPAC quarterfinals and missing the national tournament lingers, but the 2023 Bulldogs set new standards in many ways. They enjoyed an undefeated regular season and reached as high as No. 18 in the NAIA coaches' poll.
If there’s a simple catchphrase that would accurately describe the mantra for Concordia Men’s Soccer it would undoubtedly be: “go further.” The defending GPAC tournament champs hope to expand upon the successes of 2022.
The 2022 season recap booklet commemorates the 2022 GPAC championship season for Concordia Men's Soccer with photos, recaps and features from the season of glory that finished with Coach Weides' team appearing at the national tournament.
The aim in 2023 is to "go further." The Bulldogs spent the spring semester focused on maintaining the mental edge that allowed them to become champions in 2022. The spring hinted that more thrilling moments could lie ahead this fall.
Some day they will no longer be teammates or collegiate soccer players, but that day can wait. Fellow Lincoln Southwest HS alums Matt Schultz and Isaiah Shaddick are back to recapture the magic the Bulldogs enjoyed in 2022.
The 2022 season represented one of the greatest in the history of the Concordia Men's Soccer program. The accomplishments included a GPAC tournament title, a national tournament appearance and one unforgettable ride as a family.
These are the moments that validate Carlos Orquiz's decision to return for a fifth year. The native of Chihuahua, Mexico, is soaking up the afterglow of a championship and the chance to end his collegiate career at the national tournament.
In year 15 as head coach, Jason Weides presides over a program long on talent and depth. The 2022 Bulldogs hope to form a gritty identity and reverse the close losses that were a bit part of the story of 2021.
One of the earliest stars of GPAC men's soccer, Bernie Ochoa will make history as the first Bulldog men's soccer individual to be inducted into the Concordia Athletic Hall of Fame. The Napa, Calif., native is set to make a return visit to Seward.