https://www.udcfirebirds.com en-us https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161006h55qdq KANSAS CITY, MO – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team is one of 892 collegiate soccer teams (315 men, 577 women) from throughout the United States to earn the NSCAA Team Academic Award for exemplary performance in the classroom as a team during the 2015-16 academic year. This marks the second straight year Head Coach Matt Thompson’s squad has earned this distinction. Thu, 06 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161006h55qdq https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20160419hoodjk WASHINGTON, DC – On April 15th, while the University of the District of Columbia was closed for DC Emancipation Day, the Men’s Soccer team completed its year-round community service engagements by working in the UDC ‘Garden of Senses’ behind the Library on the Van Ness campus. Tue, 19 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20160419hoodjk https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20160401j997ih CARY, NC - The Carolina RailHawks of the North American Soccer League (NASL) have signed former University of the District of Columbia standout midfielder Jonathon Orlando ahead of the 2016 Spring Season. Orlando, an impressive goal scorer and opportunity creator, will provide an additional threat to the RailHawks’ attack. Fri, 01 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20160401j997ih https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20160315gppo54 WASHINGTON, DC - On Friday, March 11th the University of the District of Columbia Men’s soccer team continued its partnership with the Rock n Roll DC race series with a visit to the Stadium armory to help distribute t shirts and race packets to race participants. Tue, 15 Mar 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20160315gppo54 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20151110lhk0yx CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Four University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer student-athletes earned All-East Coast Conference honors, including Second Team distinctions for seniors Elio Hernandez and Louis Connor, and Third Team for junior Victor Salinas Furio and sophomore Maurice Schwab. Tue, 10 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20151110lhk0yx https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20151028pyusal FLUSHING, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team suffered a 4-0 defeat on the road vs. East Coast Conference foe Queens College (NY) in its season finale Wednesday afternoon. Wed, 28 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20151028pyusal https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20151025d4ki92 OAKDALE, NY - The University of the District of Columbia men's soccer team was defeated at Dowing, 2-0 in East Coast Conference action on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 24 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20151025d4ki92 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20151021sn8r9w ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team could not dig itself all the way out of a 3-0 hole in the first half as the Firebirds fell on the road at East Coast Conference foe Molloy, 4-2 on Wednesday afternoon. Wed, 21 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20151021sn8r9w https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20151017pdxsa0 AMHERST, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team defeated Daemen College, 2-0 Saturday afternoon in East Coast Conference play at Dimp Wagner Stadium. Sat, 17 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20151017pdxsa0 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20151014rfri6t BOYDS, MD – A free-kick from about 30 yards out with the wind by Alejandro Ferrero sailed through the fingertips of standout senior goalkeeper Louis Connor for what proved to be the game winner in the 71st minute as the University of the District of Columbia fell to Gannon, 2-1 in non-regional action at Maryland SoccerPlex Wednesday afternoon. Wed, 14 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20151014rfri6t https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20151010rd8ofh OLD WESTBURY, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team was defeated, 4-0 by East Coast Conference foe NYIT at President’s Stadium Saturday afternoon. Sat, 10 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20151010rd8ofh https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20151008lln1fo Be sure to check out the latest Firebird Spotlight featuring standout senior goalkeeper Louis Connor. Director of Athletics Patricia Thomas spoke with Connor one-on-one about his family, his experience at UDC and as a student-athlete, and his mentality and superstitions on the field. Thu, 08 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20151008lln1fo https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20151007rhau7j BOYDS, MD – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team won its third straight game as the surging Firebirds soared past St. Thomas Aquinas, 4-1 in East Coast Conference action on a beautiful autumn afternoon at Maryland SoccerPlex. Wed, 07 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20151007rhau7j https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20151005rgxf3m CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The University of the District of Columbia’s Elio Hernandez was named East Coast Conference Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in the week ending Sunday, October 4th. Mon, 05 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20151005rgxf3m https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20151003ptx2za ARLINGTON, VA – Nelson Moreno’s header goal in the 80th minute proved the gamewinner as the University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team earned a 2-1 victory vs. Mercy in East Coast Conference action on a wet and windy Saturday afternoon at Long Bridge Park. Sat, 03 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20151003ptx2za https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20150930vdw5ko TAKOMA PARK, MD – Facing a 1-0 deficit at halftime, the University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team dominated the 2nd half, scoring three goals in a span of 7:11 to storm past cross town rival Washington Adventist, 3-2 on Wednesday evening at Shock Field. Wed, 30 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20150930vdw5ko https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20150927fy6wir BRIDGEPORT, CT – Lazar Baresic followed his own shot that clanged off of the post and scored the game’s only goal in the 19th minute of action as the University of Bridgeport defeated the University of the District of Columbia, 1-0 on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 26 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20150927fy6wir https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20150923rr41vv BOYDS, MD – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team was defeated, 2-1 in double overtime by No. 18 LIU Post on Wednesday afternoon at Maryland SoccerPlex. Wed, 23 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20150923rr41vv https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20150919tz3q24 ARLINGTON, VA – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team suffered a heartbreaking, 4-3 overtime defeat in its East Coast Conference season opener vs. Roberts Wesleyan on Sunday afternoon at Long Bridge Park. Sat, 19 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20150919tz3q24 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20150915tb6gop ERIE, PA – Junior defender Victor Salinas Furio headed in senior midfielder Elio Hernandez’s corner kick just minutes into the second half for what proved to be the gamewinner as the University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team earned its first victory of the season Tuesday afternoon, 1-0 on the road vs. non-region foe Mercyhurst. Tue, 15 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20150915tb6gop https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20150912u1fds9 ARLINGTON, VA – The University of the District of Columbia Men’s Soccer team surrendered two unanswered goals in the second half in a 2-1 home opener loss vs. non-region foe California (PA) on an overcast Saturday afternoon at Long Bridge Park. Sat, 12 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20150912u1fds9 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20150909tucgtp LAFAYETTE HILL, PA – Senior forward Moussa Traore gave the University of the District of Columbia a 1-0 first half lead on the road at regional foe Chestnut Hill, but the Griffins responded with three unanswered second half goals to defend their home turf with a 3-1 victory Wednesday afternoon. Wed, 09 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20150909tucgtp https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20150908vhwgud CENTRAL ISLIP, NY - Freshman forward Aaron Noel of the University of the District of Columbia men's soccer team was named the East Coast Conference Rookie of the Week for his efforts in the week ending September 6th. Tue, 08 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20150908vhwgud https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20150905g8s4x7 NEWARK, DE – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team suffered a 4-2 defeat vs. Wilmington University on Saturday afternoon in its final game of the Wildcat Invitational. Sat, 05 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20150905g8s4x7 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/2015090328xjje NEWARK, DE – After falling behind 2-0 in the first 16 minutes of action, the University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team rallied to score three straight goals only to surrender the equalizer in the 74th minute and settle for a 3-3 double-overtime tie in its 2015 season opener Thursday afternoon vs. Bloomfield. Thu, 03 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/2015090328xjje https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/201508274lcjt7 CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team was picked to finish T- 4th in the East Coast Conference Preseason Coaches’ Poll released Thursday, August 27th. This marks the highest preseason ranking for UDC since joining the conference in 2012. Thu, 27 Aug 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/201508274lcjt7 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20150811rhbwnd WASHINGTON, DC – Three Division II NCAA Tournament teams from 2014, an intriguing season-opening tournament in Delaware, and an always challenging East Coast Conference lineup highlight the University of the District of Columbia Men’s Soccer 2015 schedule, announced by fifth-year head coach Matt Thompson on Tuesday, August 11th. All Saturday home games will be played at Long Bridge Park in Arlington, VA and weekday home games will be played at Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, MD. Tue, 11 Aug 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2015-16/releases/20150811rhbwnd