
Postseason hopes are on the line this Wednesday as the Bulldogs will conclude the regular season with a visit from Doane. Currently, Concordia resides in sixth place in the GPAC standings. The program has a 13-year streak of reaching the postseason.
Postseason hopes are on the line this Wednesday as the Bulldogs will conclude the regular season with a visit from Doane. Currently, Concordia resides in sixth place in the GPAC standings. The program has a 13-year streak of reaching the postseason.
Concordia improved its chances of securing a GPAC tournament berth while taking a 1-0 win at Presentation on Saturday (Oct. 22). The lone goal was delivered by freshman Savannah Andrews in the 24th minute.
Concordia had its hands full on Wednesday as it was shut out by Briar Cliff. The visiting Chargers remained unbeaten in GPAC play by taking a 3-0 decision in Seward. The Bulldogs were limited to four shots.
Critical conference points will be on the line this week as the Bulldogs attempt to strengthen their chances of securing a spot in the GPAC tournament. Concordia will host Briar Cliff and then travel to Presentation.
Emotions ran high both prior to kickoff and then throughout the 90 minutes of intense play on Saturday (Oct. 15) evening versus Hastings. The visiting Broncos got a PK goal and saw out the 1-0 victory.
Both teams dealt with strong winds during action Wednesday (Oct. 12) in Omaha. A goal from freshman Niah Kirchner propelled the Bulldogs to the 1-0 victory. Concordia moved to 8-3-2 overall and to 3-3-2 in GPAC play.
Only five games remain in the regular season for the Bulldogs, who are looking to make a move up the GPAC standings down the stretch. Before hosting Hastings on Saturday, the program will honor a class of eight seniors.
Concordia went toe-to-toe with the GPAC leading Jimmies on Saturday (Oct. 8) but couldn't overcome the 14th-minute goal from Aubree Gessel. The Bulldogs managed to limit Jamestown to four shots on goal in their 1-0 defeat.
An impressive strike from Savannah Andrews put the visitors in front in the second half, but the Bulldogs were unable to hold the advantage in a 2-1 loss to Morningside. Concordia dipped to 7-2-2 overall (2-2-2 GPAC).
Back in the win column, the Bulldogs look to carry over that momentum as they take on Morningside and Jamestown this week. Through 10 games, Concordia has outscored its opponents, 27-8.
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.
Just over four months since celebrating a GPAC tournament title, Concordia Women's Soccer is ready to follow it up with a talented 2021 squad. All-GPAC standouts such as Allee Downing, Mikeila Martinez and Grace Soensken return.
Faced with a major life decision, Michaela Twito chose to return to Concordia for a fifth season inside the women's soccer program. Said Twito, "This is my last chance to play competitive soccer with a team I love."
Back in April, Concordia Women's Soccer made a memorable GPAC tournament championship run behind the likes of keeper Lindsey Carley. The Bulldogs finished at 11-6-2 overall.
Factors such as team chemistry, mentality and confidence led the Bulldogs back near the top of the GPAC standings this fall. Concordia will head into the spring believing it can make a run.
After a long wait, many safety protocols and a head coaching change, the 2020 Concordia Women’s Soccer season is right around the corner.