SEWARD, Neb. – The Bulldogs will begin the Thomas Goines era as they kick-off the 2020 season on Wednesday, Sept. 9, as they host Bellevue University at 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 09 vs. Bellevue (1-0), 5:30 p.m.
Following a 6-11-2 season, the Concordia Bulldogs are looking to rebound in 2020. Concordia knows just how crucial a strong start can be as last year they were hampered by a 0-6 start in which they were held scoreless throughout the first five games of the season. This year’s Bulldogs were slated at sixth in the GPAC Preseason Coaches’ Poll. Concordia will have a new look this season under first-year Head Coach Thomas Goines who has instilled an up-tempo style and relentless defensive mentality upon his arrival.
The Bulldogs have plenty of experience back in 2020, including All-GPAC performers Senior Midfielder Tori Cera (First Team), Senior Goalkeeper Lindsey Carley (Second Team), Senior Midfielder Michaela Twito (Second Team) and Sophomore Defender Grace Soenksen (Second Team). Seven players return who made at least 15 starts last season. The Bulldogs also return 69 percent of both points and goals from 2019. Concordia will rely on this experience to increase its offensive production during the 2020 season.
The Bruins of Bellevue University will be the lone non-conference opponent slated for the Bulldogs due to COVID-19 wiping out the rest of the non-conference schedule. Bellevue opened its season this past Saturday as they blanked fellow GPAC member Doane 5-0. Junior College transfer Midfielder Bruna Cola Bielski led headlined the box score for Bellevue as she netted two goals and picked up an assist as well.
Following the game against Bellevue, Concordia has a ten-day layoff before opening up GPAC action on Saturday, Sept. 19 when they travel to Mount Marty.