For 80 of the 90 minutes, the Bulldogs exercised control of their GPAC opener. However, the action got away from Concordia early in the second half and it was tripped up, 4-3, at home on Wednesday (Sept. 18).
After six nonconference contests, Concordia Women’s Soccer will enter into conference play hosting Northwestern and travel to Sioux Center to face Dordt over the weekend. The Bulldogs recently played three games in six days.
With only one nonconference performance left against Nebraska Wesleyan University, the Bulldogs ended this part of the season with a 2-0 shutout on Monday night (Sept. 16).
Concordia Women’s Soccer went 30 minutes west to face York University on Saturday. Hannah Haas made the difference with a score right before halftime in the 2-1 win over the Panthers.
A half mast flag graced Bulldog Stadium in remembrance of 9-11 before the privileged clash between Concordia Women’s Soccer and Benedictine College (Kan.). The midweek matchup left the Bulldogs scoreless to the Ravens, falling 2-0 in full time.
Concordia Women’s Soccer team and in-state rival Bellevue University ended in a 1-1 deadlock after full time on Wednesday. The Bulldogs will have a busy upcoming schedule with five games in 11 days.
Each team had moments of dominant possession in the in-state clash between Concordia Women’s Soccer and Bellevue University on Wednesday. The final score ended in the same way with a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes.
After opening the season with a two match week, Concordia will have the weekend off from competition. Before that, the Bulldogs will host their home opener against in-state competitor Bellevue University on Wednesday
A four goal takeover was more than enough for junior Kierstynn Garner to be selected as the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week.
In perhaps the most challenging game on the entire 2024 slate, Concordia dropped a 4-0 decision at No. 10 Columbia. The Bulldogs played catch up all night as a result of a slow start.
Featured StoryNinety-two career games played and four First Team All-GPAC awards to her credit, Grace Soenksen can humbly say that she left a legacy that will stand the test of time. Said Head Coach Nick Smith, "She’s going to go down as a legend."
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."
