The Concordia women's soccer program has a way of rising to the occasion in big moments against conference teams. The Bulldogs did it again on Wednesday (Oct. 18), upsetting No. 18 Midland on the road.
For the first-place Bulldogs to be the best, they truly will have to beat the best. This week’s action begins with a pivotal matchup at No. 18 Midland on Wednesday. Concordia (6-0-1) is unbeaten in conference play.
After contributing two game-winning goals last week to help Concordia remain undefeated in conference play, Sami Birmingham has been named GPAC offensive player of the week for the second time in her career.
Two perennially strong programs squared off inside Bulldog Stadium with the result being a 3-0 Concordia win over Morningside on Saturday (Oct. 14). The Bulldogs remain undefeated in GPAC play.
For the fifth time in six GPAC games, the Bulldogs (9-2-3 overall) recorded a shutout win. Concordia dominated possession in a 3-0 home win over Doane on Wednesday (Oct. 11). Three different Bulldogs scored a goal.
After two on the road, it’s time for two at home. Concordia will have a chance to extend its unbeaten run in conference play this week when it hosts Doane on Wednesday and Morningside on Saturday.
Head coach Greg Henson's women's soccer program has been honored with the College Women’s Team Academic Award from the United Soccer Coaches for the 2016-17 academic year.
Despite a 26-7 advantage in the shot count, Concordia settled for a 0-0 double overtime draw with Northwestern on Saturday (Oct. 7). The Bulldogs (8-2-3, 4-0-1 GPAC) remain undefeated in conference play.
Two goals apiece from Sami Birmingham and Kaitlyn Radebaugh helped keep Concordia (8-2-2, 4-0 GPAC) unbeaten in conference play. The first-place Bulldogs hit the road for a 5-1 win over Briar Cliff on Wednesday (Oct. 4).
Concordia brings a 3-0 GPAC record into action this week. The Bulldogs (7-2-2) will hit the road and play at Briar Cliff on Wednesday (Oct. 4) and at Northwestern on Saturday (Oct. 7).
While challenging itself significantly this spring, Concordia Women's Soccer began preparing for lofty expectations in 2024. Coach Nick Smith has emphasized better possession and standing up to physical play.
The Concordia Women’s Soccer program isn’t going anywhere. That’s a message the 2023 Bulldogs delivered loud and clear while following the lead of the likes of Grace Soenksen and Kierstynn Garner. Concordia exceeded outside expectations.
Ninety-two career games played and four First Team All-GPAC awards to her credit, Grace Soenksen can humbly say that she left a legacy that will stand the test of time. Said Head Coach Nick Smith, "She’s going to go down as a legend."
The transitional phase for Concordia Women's Soccer began back in the spring as Nick Smith took the reins of the program. With the return of Grace Soenksen and a talented sophomore group, the Bulldogs are optimistic about this fall.
In the middle of March, Nick Smith found himself hitting the ground running with spring training sessions. The new Concordia Women's Soccer head coach sees a program with the right foundation for short- and long-term success.
There were ups and downs in 2022, but Concordia Women’s Soccer proved it could hang with anyone in the GPAC. The Bulldogs blended seniors and freshmen and put together the longest unbeaten run to begin a season in program history.
Fresh off a normal spring for the first time since 2019, the Bulldogs are working towards another season of GPAC championship contention. Coach Goines' squad returns a strong nucleus while welcoming an athletic freshman class.
At one point determined to go anywhere but Concordia, Grace Soenksen wound up following in the footsteps of four of her older siblings. She's proven, however, that she is not another Esther. Grace has made her mark in her own way.
The leadership group has begun to be reshaped as the program works on building an identity for the 2022 season. Captains Allee Downing and Grace Soenksen helped lead that process as part of a productive spring for Head Coach Thomas Goines' squad.
Gritty defensive performances and one-goal games were the story in 2021 for the Bulldogs, who competed closely with everyone in the GPAC. Concordia finished 9-7-2 overall while being led by an accomplished senior class.