A team laden with both seniors and freshmen has hopes for 2017. Concordia men's soccer will showcase its talents in front of the home fans when it hosts Sterling College on Saturday in a season opening matchup.
Already owner of a degree in sport management, Marcelo Hernandez decided to return for another year as a member of the men's soccer program. A big season for Hernandez could mean a big season for the Bulldogs.
After back-to-back appearances in the GPAC finals, Concordia men's soccer finds itself at No. 3 in the coaches' preseason conference rankings. The Bulldogs return the bulk of their starters from the 2016 team.
The 2017 Concordia men's soccer roster features an abundance of both seniors and freshmen. With most key players back in place, the Bulldogs expect to again challenge the powers at the top of the conference.
Concordia men's soccer carries plenty of experience and momentum into the 2017 season. This fall's schedule includes eight home games and a unique trip to play Concordia-Chicago and Concordia-Wisconsin.
Coming off a second-straight appearance in the GPAC championship game, Concordia men's soccer got back to the turf this spring and turned in impressive results. The Bulldogs are a seasoned bunch heading into the fall.
A first team All-GPAC choice, senior Marcelo Hernandez has collected NAIA All-Nebraska honors, as selected by the Omaha World-Herald. Four other Bulldogs were named honorable mention.
Piggybacking upon its 2015 GPAC title, the 2016 Bulldogs made a return trip to the conference finals. Head coach Jason Weides' program has proved it has staying power as one of the conference's best.
Four Bulldogs represented Concordia University men’s soccer on the list of 2016 men’s soccer Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Senior Andrew Mussell is a repeat Scholar-Athlete.
Florian Caraballo and Marcelo Hernandez represented Concordia men's soccer on the All-GPAC first team. In addition, Micah Lehenbauer picked up second team accolades.
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.