After a couple of rain delays, No. 25 Concordia stepped on a slopping wet field to face Northwestern for their first GPAC road match on Saturday afternoon (Sept. 23).
The newly ranked No. 25 Bulldogs wrote themselves into the Concordia record book, with the best start in program history (8-0) since the GPAC era.
For the first time in program history, the Concordia men’s soccer team was nationally ranked (No. 25) in the NAIA coaches’ poll on Wednesday (Sept. 20).
Concordia will continue to match up against more conference foes this week, facing Dordt (Sept. 20) in the midweek, and traveling to Northwestern in the match on Saturday (Sept. 23).
The Bulldogs didn’t allow a shot by Mount Marty, on their way to matching the best start (7-0) since the GPAC era.
On Wednesday night (Sept. 13), Concordia tracked down their sixth consecutive win of the season against Benedictine College (Kan.), holding onto the program’s second best start since the beginning of the GPAC era.
Concordia is unbeaten (5-0) so far this season, but their record will be tested this week, traveling to an undefeated Benedictine College (Kan.), which is 4-0-1 in their five bouts.
Named the protector of Concordia men’s soccer goal the past two matches, Gabriel Mendoza was honored as the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league on Tuesday (Sept. 12).
Five different Bulldogs notched at least one goal as the home team rolled to a 7-0 win over McPherson College (Kan.) on Saturday (Sept. 9). Concordia owned the shot count, 41-2, and got two goals from Okan Erkocu.
The Concordia men’s soccer team stepped on the field to face Bellevue University at a windy Papillion Landing as people lined the sideline with blankets and coats because of a fast temperature drop throughout the game.
Featured StoryIt was an "uncommon" journey indeed for Concordia Men's Soccer. The Bulldogs shook off a rough start and experienced the highs of a GPAC tournament championship and advancement to round two of the national tournament.
Featured StoryBefore a championship could be won in November, the Bulldogs had to find themselves in October. The uncommon journey saw Concordia go from 0-4 to GPAC championship glory.
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Some of the names and faces have changed, but the expectation of competing for a GPAC championship remains the same. A program known for stellar defensive play returns an All-GPAC player at keeper and two on the back line.
Featured StoryAs a youngster on the soccer field, Nolan Fuelberth was referred to as "The Wall." He's lived up to the moniker as a keeper for the Bulldogs, who are happy to welcome back the respected leader for his fifth collegiate season.
Featured StoryA large class of seniors (fourth/fifth years) was no longer there to set the tone for the Bulldogs this spring. The process of redefining the team is underway as Concordia Men's Soccer attempts to reload.
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The journey of Iker Casanova has included travels from Mexico City to Spain to Concordia Nebraska. Ultimately, year five at CUNE resulted in one of the highest honors ever earned by a Bulldog and a rewarding season that went beyond the accolades.
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In a season that came up one win shy of a national tournament berth, the Bulldogs contended closely for GPAC championships in both the regular season and postseason. Concordia was characterized by its air-tight defensive play.
Featured StoryThere is business to tend to this fall for a Concordia Men’s Soccer program that has never been better positioned from a competitive standpoint. The Bulldogs are focused on enjoying the ride on the way to a successful 2024 season.
Featured StoryUntil a terrific senior season at Gretna High School, Carter Hinman flew under the radar of college recruiters. Now he's the team's top goal scorer, a First Team All-GPAC honoree and someone as confident as ever in his abilities.
Featured StoryOne of the nation's best defensive teams in 2023, Concordia Men's Soccer strives to be even better in that area in 2024. The Bulldogs made strides defensively this spring with performances that reinforced their championship aspirations.
