A 1-0 lead eventually turned into a 4-1 loss for the previously unbeaten Bulldogs (3-1-1). Visiting Bellevue handed Concordia just its sixth home defeat since the start of the 2014 season.
Four more nonconference games remain on the schedule before the Concordia women's soccer team begins GPAC play. The Bulldogs own a record of 11-1-1 and have outscored their opponents 43-7 over the last 13 games.
After collecting 15 saves during last week's action, sophomore goalkeeper Lindsey Carley has been named the GPAC defensive player of the week. Carley is a native of Urbandale, Iowa.
The prolific Bulldog scoring attack went quiet on the final day of a weekend event hosted by Concordia-Chicago. CUNE (3-0-1) remained unbeaten while settling for a 0-0 draw with Concordia-Wisconsin.
This weekend is for bragging rights among Concordia soccer programs. The Bulldogs got off to a roaring start on Friday with a 4-0 win over host Concordia-Chicago. CUNE is now 3-0 this season.
For the second straight outing, the Bulldogs put five goals on the board and cruised to victory at home. Fiver different players scored for head coach Greg Henson's squad, now 2-0 on the year.
The first hat trick of Maria Deeter's collegiate career allowed her to grab GPAC offensive player of the week accolades. The Seward native led Concordia to a 5-1 season opening win over Avila last week.
The Bulldogs will first host York College on Tuesday (Aug. 29) before looking forward to a trip to River Forest, Ill., for a pair of matchups with fellow Concordias. CUNE opened its season last week with a win.
On the strength of Maria Deeter's first career hat trick, the Concordia women's soccer team opened up the 2017 season in impressive fashion. The Bulldogs rolled to a 5-1 win over visiting Avila University.
After two weeks of scrimmages and practices, it's time for the defending GPAC tournament champions to play for real. The Bulldogs will host Avila at 1 p.m. on Saturday for their 2017 season opener.
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.