The Bulldogs defeated the College of Saint Mary (3-1) at Heritage Park on Wednesday. Kierstynn Garner rolled out two more goals, including another game winner (21 career) to hit double digits in the 2025 campaign.
Coming into the week with a sour taste from a tie in the GPAC opener, the Bulldogs will refocus towards two more conference opponents, College of Saint Mary and Briar Cliff.
All hope seemed lost as the Bulldogs found themselves down, 3-1, going into the final nine minutes, but Kyana Rios and Kierstynn Garner would not be denied to preserve a draw (3-3) with Northwestern on Saturday.
Like a pack of wild Dawgs, the Seward side launched into aggressive offensive play to shut out York (4-0) on Wednesday. CUNE Women’s Soccer battered every part of the opposing goal with a 28-3 shot advantage.
After having over a week off from the competition field, the Bulldogs will finish off their non-conference run with York University, then dive into conference play versus Northwestern.
Savannah Andrews ripped through the Kansas Wesleyan University defense scoring two goals to push the Bulldogs ahead (3-1) on senior day. The Concordia program celebrated 11 seniors on Saturday.
The Bulldogs and Bruins proved to be worthy opponents as the rivalry ended in a 1-1 draw on Wednesday. Concordia University, Nebraska Women’s Soccer and Bellevue University ended in a tie for the second year in a row.
The competition ramps up for Concordia University, Nebraska Women’s Soccer as it is set to face two non-conference opponents in Bellevue University and Kansas Wesleyan University.
Kierstynn Garner was announced as the first GPAC Offensive Player of the Week of 2025 by the league office on Tuesday (Sept. 2). Garner helped bolster the Bulldogs to two wins over Dakota State and Nebraska Wesleyan.
Kierstynn Garner delivered a stellar hat trick performance being a part of every goal of the 4-0 shutout of Nebraska Wesleyan University. The Bulldog midfield and defense put on a 90-minute clinic only allowing two shots.
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.
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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.
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.
Featured StoryGritty 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.
Featured StoryJust 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.
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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."
Featured StoryBack 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.
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