It was an entertaining season to be sure. Seven games went to overtime (12 total overtime periods) in a campaign that once again proved Concordia capable of competing with the best.
For the fourth time in five years, the Concordia men's soccer team has had its season ended at the hands of Hastings. The two sides went head-to-head in the GPAC semifinals on Tuesday (Nov. 6) in what resulted in a 3-0 Bronco victory.
For the fifth year in a row, the Concordia men's soccer program will meet Hastings in the GPAC tournament. The Bulldogs and Broncos will clash in the conference semifinals at 7 p.m. on Tuesday (Nov. 6).
It came down to a PK shootout but in the end, the Bulldog men's soccer program celebrated another GPAC postseason advancement. Concordia got past Midland on Thursday (Nov. 1) and will now play Hastings in the semifinals.
For the third year in a row, Concordia men's soccer has earned a top four seed in the GPAC tournament. The Bulldogs will host Midland on Thursday in the conference quarterfinal round.
Roger de la Villa supplied a pair of goals, including the game winner in double overtime, to help the Bulldogs secure a home GPAC quarterfinal game next week. Concordia defeated Briar Cliff, 2-1, on Saturday (Oct. 27).
Every game down the stretch carries plenty of significance in regards to the GPAC standings. A crucial road win at Midland on Wednesday (Oct. 24) means the Bulldogs keep alive hopes of earning a top four seed in the GPAC.
Still battling for positioning within the GPAC standings, Concordia men's soccer is readying for the final two games of the regular season. The Bulldogs will honor their senior class on Saturday when Briar Cliff visits.
A goal that came with 16 seconds left in regulation prevented the Bulldogs from claiming victory at Jamestown on Saturday (Oct. 20). Concordia settled for a 1-1 draw despite owning a lead nearly the entire way.
Another first-half deficit entered into the circumstances faced by the Bulldog men's soccer team on Tuesday (Oct. 16), but it rebounded and earned a 3-1 win at Mount Marty. Concordia is 8-4-2 overall.
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.