Both Daniel Campbell and Dominic Abdel-Ahad got on the board and Concordia stifled Briar Cliff's attack in a 2-0 GPAC quarterfinal win on Thursday (Nov. 3). The Bulldogs have advanced to the conference semifinals for the first time since 2018.
After earning the GPAC's No. 2 seed, the Bulldogs are set to host seventh-seeded Briar Cliff in the conference quarterfinals on Thursday. It will mark the fourth postseason game the program has hosted since 2016.
With a chance to sew up the No. 2 seed in the GPAC, the Bulldogs gritted out a 2-1 win over Doane on Wednesday (Oct. 26). Concordia finished the regular season at 13-2-2 overall and now awaits its GPAC quarterfinal matchup next week.
Concordia clinch the GPAC's No. 2 seed by defeating Doane on Wednesday night. The contest will mark the end of the regular season for the Bulldogs, who have will celebrate their senior class prior to kickoff.
A focused Bulldog team did not overlook Presentation while earning a 9-0 win on Saturday (Oct. 22). Isaiah Shaddick got loose for a hat trick as one of six Concordia players to score in the outburst. The Bulldogs earned win No. 12.
A contest that appeared headed for a draw concluded with a feel-good moment for the Bulldogs, who celebrated a game-winning goal from Victor Meneses. His goal in the 83rd minute lifted Concordia to a 1-0 win over Briar Cliff.
The unbeaten streak was pushed to six last week as the Bulldogs tied with Hastings. The goal now is to remain inside the top two of the GPAC standings as Concordia hosts Briar Cliff and makes a visit to Presentation.
Concordia erased a 1-0 halftime deficit and was the clear aggressor over the final 45 minutes of action with rival and first-place Hastings. The final result was a 1-1 tie an intense battle that lived up to the anticipation.
The always intense rivalry battle between Concordia and Hastings is coming up Saturday. The two sides currently hold down the top two spots in the GPAC standings. The Bulldogs own an overall record of 10-2-1.
Another three-goal week led to another GPAC Offensive Player of the Week award for Concordia's Dominic Abdel-Ahad. The senior striker helped the Bulldogs to a 6-0 win over Jamestown and leads the team with nine goals this season.
Featured StoryThe aim in 2023 is to "go further." The Bulldogs spent the spring semester focused on maintaining the mental edge that allowed them to become champions in 2022. The spring hinted that more thrilling moments could lie ahead this fall.
Featured StorySome day they will no longer be teammates or collegiate soccer players, but that day can wait. Fellow Lincoln Southwest HS alums Matt Schultz and Isaiah Shaddick are back to recapture the magic the Bulldogs enjoyed in 2022.
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The 2022 season represented one of the greatest in the history of the Concordia Men's Soccer program. The accomplishments included a GPAC tournament title, a national tournament appearance and one unforgettable ride as a family.
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These are the moments that validate Carlos Orquiz's decision to return for a fifth year. The native of Chihuahua, Mexico, is soaking up the afterglow of a championship and the chance to end his collegiate career at the national tournament.
Featured StoryIn year 15 as head coach, Jason Weides presides over a program long on talent and depth. The 2022 Bulldogs hope to form a gritty identity and reverse the close losses that were a bit part of the story of 2021.
Featured StoryOne of the earliest stars of GPAC men's soccer, Bernie Ochoa will make history as the first Bulldog men's soccer individual to be inducted into the Concordia Athletic Hall of Fame. The Napa, Calif., native is set to make a return visit to Seward.
Featured StoryThere's a strong belief inside the program that the talent is there to be successful. Now it's about finding the right mental edge. The Bulldogs made progress in that area during a spring season that challenged them with strong opponents.
Featured StoryThe 2021 campaign will be remembered as one that featured a series of close calls. The Bulldogs finished the season at 7-8-3 overall with each of their final seven defeats (including GPAC quarterfinals) coming by one-goal margins.
Featured StoryPlenty of familiar faces have returned to campus this preseason for a Concordia Men's Soccer team with the confidence to compete with anybody. Four All-GPAC performers are back.
Featured StoryIt’s fair to say that David Moreno is a veteran of the NAIA soccer scene. The native of Cali, Colombia, will reside on an NAIA roster for the sixth season as he looks forward to 2021.
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