For the second time in program history, the Concordia University women’s soccer team finds itself ranked among the NAIA’s top 25 teams. In the NAIA Coaches’ Preseason Top 25 Poll released on Tuesday, the Bulldogs appeared at No. 21, marking the highest-ever national ranking for the program.
The 2015 Concordia women’s soccer squad is faced with the unenviable task of following up the 2014 Concordia women’s soccer team.
She knew the feeling all too well. There she sat, thinking the end had come to an injury-riddled collegiate career. Yet another knee injury had sidelined Katrina Muther just three days into 2014 preseason camp.
Following a GPAC tournament title and run to the national tournament in 2014, the Concordia University women’s soccer program began life this spring without an important group of seniors.
Coming off a GPAC tournament title and first-ever appearance at the national tournament, the Concordia University women's soccer program now looks forward to the 2015 season.
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