Concordia had its hands full on Wednesday as it was shut out by Briar Cliff. The visiting Chargers remained unbeaten in GPAC play by taking a 3-0 decision in Seward. The Bulldogs were limited to four shots.
Critical conference points will be on the line this week as the Bulldogs attempt to strengthen their chances of securing a spot in the GPAC tournament. Concordia will host Briar Cliff and then travel to Presentation.
Emotions ran high both prior to kickoff and then throughout the 90 minutes of intense play on Saturday (Oct. 15) evening versus Hastings. The visiting Broncos got a PK goal and saw out the 1-0 victory.
Both teams dealt with strong winds during action Wednesday (Oct. 12) in Omaha. A goal from freshman Niah Kirchner propelled the Bulldogs to the 1-0 victory. Concordia moved to 8-3-2 overall and to 3-3-2 in GPAC play.
Only five games remain in the regular season for the Bulldogs, who are looking to make a move up the GPAC standings down the stretch. Before hosting Hastings on Saturday, the program will honor a class of eight seniors.
Concordia went toe-to-toe with the GPAC leading Jimmies on Saturday (Oct. 8) but couldn't overcome the 14th-minute goal from Aubree Gessel. The Bulldogs managed to limit Jamestown to four shots on goal in their 1-0 defeat.
An impressive strike from Savannah Andrews put the visitors in front in the second half, but the Bulldogs were unable to hold the advantage in a 2-1 loss to Morningside. Concordia dipped to 7-2-2 overall (2-2-2 GPAC).
Back in the win column, the Bulldogs look to carry over that momentum as they take on Morningside and Jamestown this week. Through 10 games, Concordia has outscored its opponents, 27-8.
A flurry of goals and a return to the win column was exactly what the Bulldogs were looking for. Two goals from Ellie Eason helped Concordia to a 5-0 victory over DWU, marking the 100th in Head Coach Thomas Goines' career.
For the first time in 2022, the Bulldogs have tasted defeat. They left Fremont with a 3-1 defeat despite owning an 18-7 advantage in the shot count. Grace Soenksen notched the lone goal for Concordia.
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.