
The Bulldogs hope to carry over the momentum from the thrilling finish to this past weekend's 2-1 win over Northwestern. Concordia is prepping for a rivalry battle with Midland and then a home game versus Dakota Wesleyan.
The Bulldogs hope to carry over the momentum from the thrilling finish to this past weekend's 2-1 win over Northwestern. Concordia is prepping for a rivalry battle with Midland and then a home game versus Dakota Wesleyan.
Things looked bleak until the 84th minute when Ryan Wokutch headed in a goal. Less than three minutes later, the Bulldogs were celebrating another Wokutch goal on the way to a 2-1 comeback win over Northwestern.
In a wild one, host Dordt got the best of the Bulldogs, 4-3, underneath the lights in Sioux Center, Iowa, on Wednesday (Sept. 21). Concordia got a goal apiece from Martin Herrera (4’), Carlos Orquiz (32’) and Dominic Abdel-Ahad (64’).
One of the top defensive squads in the nation, the Bulldogs have stifled the opposition while stacking five wins in a row. The first full week of GPAC play brings matchups with Dordt and Northwestern for 6-1 Concordia.
In another down-to-the-wire battle, the Bulldogs got a go-ahead goal from Miguel Navarro and saw out a 2-1 victory at Mount Marty on Saturday. Concordia moved to 6-1 while narrowly missing out on a fourth straight clean sheet.
As a close to the nonconference portion of the regular season, the Bulldogs grinded out a 2-0 win that included a goal apiece from Carlos Orquiz and Matt Schultz. Concordia limited visiting Bethany College to three total shots.
For the second time in three weeks, and for the third time in his career, Federico Simonetti has been named the GPAC Defensive Player of the Week. Simonetti earned shutouts last week in wins over both York and Bellevue.
Two nonconference wins over in-state foes lead into matchups this week with Bethany (home) and Mount Marty (away). Head Coach Jason Weides has guided the Bulldogs to a 4-1 start.
Concordia fended off 17 corner kicks, battled its way to a clean sheet and got an 83rd minute PK goal from Carlos Orquiz in the process of taking a 1-0 win from Bellevue on Saturday (Sept. 10). The Bulldogs moved to 4-1 on the season.
In perhaps the most commonly held rivalry in the history of Nebraska collegiate soccer, Concordia defeated York, 2-0, in a physical grinder. The Bulldogs got a goal apiece from Dominic Abdel-Ahad and Carter Hinman in the win.
Some of the names and faces have changed, but the expectation of competing for a GPAC championship remains the same. A program known for stellar defensive play returns an All-GPAC player at keeper and two on the back line.
As a youngster on the soccer field, Nolan Fuelberth was referred to as "The Wall." He's lived up to the moniker as a keeper for the Bulldogs, who are happy to welcome back the respected leader for his fifth collegiate season.
A large class of seniors (fourth/fifth years) was no longer there to set the tone for the Bulldogs this spring. The process of redefining the team is underway as Concordia Men's Soccer attempts to reload.
The journey of Iker Casanova has included travels from Mexico City to Spain to Concordia Nebraska. Ultimately, year five at CUNE resulted in one of the highest honors ever earned by a Bulldog and a rewarding season that went beyond the accolades.
In a season that came up one win shy of a national tournament berth, the Bulldogs contended closely for GPAC championships in both the regular season and postseason. Concordia was characterized by its air-tight defensive play.
There is business to tend to this fall for a Concordia Men’s Soccer program that has never been better positioned from a competitive standpoint. The Bulldogs are focused on enjoying the ride on the way to a successful 2024 season.
Until a terrific senior season at Gretna High School, Carter Hinman flew under the radar of college recruiters. Now he's the team's top goal scorer, a First Team All-GPAC honoree and someone as confident as ever in his abilities.
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.