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.
Less than six months will separate matchups between Concordia and Benedictine. The Bulldogs will host the Ravens on Wednesday while looking to avenge a 2-0 defeat from the spring.
Concordia felt like it let one get away on Saturday (Sept. 4) in Salina, Kan., as it settled for a 1-1 draw at Kanas Wesleyan. The Bulldogs gave up the equalizer in the 87th minute.
In the first meeting between the Concordia and Grand View programs since 2012, the Bulldogs stumbled for the first time this season, albeit in a strong effort. The Vikings won, 2-0, on Wednesday (Sept. 1).
After winning twice at home in the opening week of the season, the Bulldogs will take their act on the road for matchups with Grand View (Sept. 1) and Kansas Wesleyan (Sept. 4).
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.
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.