
Concordia University is picked to finish 11th in the GPAC men’s soccer preseason coaches’ poll which was released on Wednesday.
Concordia Athletics Hall of Famer Bernie Ochoa made his return as Head Men's Soccer Coach. Since the announcement in March, the Bulldogs have begun redefining themselves in preparation for the 2026 season.
It was an "uncommon" journey indeed for Concordia Men's Soccer. The Bulldogs shook off a rough start and experienced the highs of a GPAC tournament championship and advancement to round two of the national tournament.
Before a championship could be won in November, the Bulldogs had to find themselves in October. The uncommon journey saw Concordia go from 0-4 to GPAC championship glory.
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.