
Concordia has shut out their last two opponents but will host a talented Midland squad on Wednesday (Sept. 27), then ride up to Dakota Wesleyan for their second match of the week on Saturday (Sept. 30).
Concordia has shut out their last two opponents but will host a talented Midland squad on Wednesday (Sept. 27), then ride up to Dakota Wesleyan for their second match of the week on Saturday (Sept. 30).
Playing after the men’s game, which has become common in the 2023 season, left a field that was wet and torn before Concordia matched up against Northwestern.
Savannah Andrews and Kierstynn Garner continued to terrorize foes in the attacking third while leading a 4-0 rout of Dordt on Wednesday. Defender Hannah Kile also found the back of the net as the Bulldogs moved to 6-2 this season.
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).
In the previous 21 meetings, the Concordia women’s soccer team had never lost to Mount Marty. Saturday (Sept. 16) was no different.
After being shut out the past two games, the Bulldogs were on a warpath in Lincoln, Neb. for a victory against Nebraska Wesleyan University on Thursday night (Sept. 14).
The Bulldogs travel for their final nonconference game against Nebraska Wesleyan University (Sept. 20), then will host their season opening GPAC match versus Mount Marty (Sept. 23).
Concordia had a week off to prepare before the high shooting Benedictine College (Kan.) came to town on Saturday afternoon (Sept. 9).
The Bulldogs get the midweek off before hosting Benedictine College (Kan.) on Saturday (Sept. 9).
Despite large statistical advantages, the Bulldogs saw their unbeaten run end at the hands of Tabor College. Concordia fell by a 1-0 score while playing at home for the third time this season.
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.