The Bulldog offense came out firing in the opening half but couldn’t find the answer to defend the net in a 4-3 loss to Mid-America Christian University (Okla.). CUNE kept the Evangels silent for 45 minutes but ran out of steam.
A new era commenced under for the CUNE Women’s Soccer program at McLaughlin Field on Thursday. In a 109-degree hot box, the 20th-ranked University of Science and Arts (Okla.) came out in mid-season form scoring early.
Concordia begins the 2026 season with a GPAC poll position of No. 3. The Bulldogs will attempt to back up lofty expectations this week in Oklahoma as they open up the new campaign.
Featured StoryIn five months of leading the women's soccer program, Jason Weides has placed the focus on building relationships and team culture. On the field, the Bulldogs will continue to aim for the top of the conference standings.
CUNE Women’s Soccer, under new Head Coach Jason Weides, has unveiled its 2026 schedule, launching the start under familiar yet different leadership. The 16-game slate opens on the road against the USAO.
Featured StoryFresh off leading the men's soccer program to a GPAC tournament title in year 18 as head coach, Jason Weides has made a major shift. Members of the women's soccer team welcomed the longtime Bulldog with open arms.
Both soccer programs will have a change at head coach. Jason Weides will shift to Director of Soccer Operations and head women's coach while Bernie Ochoa takes the reins of the men's program.
Featured StoryOut of her upbringing in Kearney, Kierstynn Garner rose to stardom and achieved legendary status as a Bulldog. She reached such heights with an unmistakable electricity while commanding respect with her leadership.
Following three successful seasons leading Concordia Women's Soccer, Nick Smith has resigned to take the head coaching role at NCAA Division II University of Indianapolis.
The honors keep coming for the distinguished Kierstynn Garner. On Dec. 17, College Sports Communicators named her a 2025 First Team Academic All-American for her work athletically and in the classroom.
Featured StoryAfter contending for a GPAC championship in 2023, the Bulldogs return nearly all key pieces to the 2024 roster. Naturally, Head Coach Nick Smith's squad has high hopes for what its depth of talent can achieve this fall.
Featured StoryWhile 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.
Featured StoryThe 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.
Featured StoryNinety-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."
Featured StoryThe 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.
Featured StoryIn 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.
Featured StoryThere 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.
Featured StoryFresh 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.
Featured StoryAt 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.
Featured StoryThe 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.
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