https://www.udcfirebirds.com en-us https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2016-17/releases/20170526hmpwea BRIDGEPORT, CT - Senior Dylan Cafarella (Albertson, N.Y.) of the LIU Post football team and Liam Haycock (Stafford, England) of the University of the District of Columbia men's soccer team have been named the 2017 recipients of the John Smillie, Jr. Award. Fri, 26 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2016-17/releases/20170526hmpwea https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20170209hdtc5f WASHINGTON, DC - Last Friday, February 3rd, the University of the District of Columbia Men's Soccer team completed its annual community service at DC Central Kitchen, where the players prepared food for the homeless. The staff at DC Central instructed and offered professional guidance as the student-athletes cut up chicken and vegetables before they were distributed to various satellite sites. Thu, 09 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20170209hdtc5f https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161107ni775m CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The University of the District of Columbia’s Gabriel Torres and Victor Salinas Furio earned Second Team and Third Team Men’s Soccer All-East Coast Conference honors, respectively, as voted on by the league’s head coaches. Mon, 07 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161107ni775m https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161029nsanu0 ROCHESTER, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team earned a 2-1 victory over East Coast Conference foe Roberts Wesleyan College in its season finale Saturday afternoon at RWC Soccer Stadium. Sat, 29 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161029nsanu0 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161027jl0eu8 WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia’s Victor Salinas Furio, a senior defender on the men’s soccer team, was named CoSIDA Academic All-District™ First Team in recognition of his combined performances athletically and in the classroom. Thu, 27 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161027jl0eu8 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161026pm0usa BROOKVILLE, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team was defeated, 4-1 by the No. 2 ranked team in the nation, LIU Post in East Coast Conference play Wednesday afternoon. With the loss, the Firebirds are eliminated from ECC Tournament contention. Wed, 26 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161026pm0usa https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161024h42h5m The newest Firebird Spotlight features junior men's soccer student-athlete Liam Haycock, a native of Stafford, England. Mon, 24 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161024h42h5m https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161024lwmctx CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The University of the District of Columbia’s Gabriel Torres was named East Coast Conference Men’s Soccer Rookie of the Week for his performance in the week ending Sunday, October 23rd. Mon, 24 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161024lwmctx https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161023ktxplu EAST STROUDSBURG, PA – Freshman midfielder Gabriel Torres registered a hat trick, including two goals in the opening 17 minutes, to lead the University of the District of Columbia to a 3-0 win over East Stroudsburg University in non-conference men’s soccer action Saturday at Eiler-Martin Stadium. Sat, 22 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161023ktxplu https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161019ql0tmq BOYDS, MD - The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team had several quality scoring chances but could never find the back of the net in a 2-0 defeat vs. Queens College in East Coast Conference play Wednesday afternoon at Maryland SoccerPlex. Wed, 19 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161019ql0tmq https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161012so7555 BOYDS, MD – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team was defeated, 4-0 by the current top team in the East Coast Conference, Molloy College, on a beautiful fall afternoon at Maryland SoccerPlex. Wed, 12 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161012so7555 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161008ohjm84 ARLINGTON, VA – Coming off back-to-back shutout losses, the University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team erupted for four goals while the defense shut down East Coast Conference foe Daemen en-route to a decisive, 4-0 league win on a rainy Saturday afternoon at Long Bridge Park. Sat, 08 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161008ohjm84 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161005u3n2bf BOYDS, MD – After playing to a scoreless tie through the first half, the University of the District of Columbia surrendered three goals in the second half en route to a 3-0 defeat vs. non-region foe Mercyhurst University on Wednesday afternoon at Maryland SoccerPlex. Wed, 05 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161005u3n2bf https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161003oes8cz CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The University of the District of Columbia’s Benhur Gebretsanie was named East Coast Conference Men’s Soccer co-Rookie of the Week for his efforts in the week ending Sunday, October 2nd. Queens College’s Emgi Gousse was the other co-honoree. Mon, 03 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161003oes8cz https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161001neq8vf WASHINGTON, DC – After a scoreless first half, the University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team surrendered three goals in the closing period, as the Firebirds fell, 3-0 to East Coast Conference foe New York Institute of Technology on a rainy Saturday afternoon at Cooper Field. Sat, 01 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20161001neq8vf https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160928siipgt SPARKILL, NY – The University of the District of Columbia fought its way back from a 2-0 deficit to tie the score in regulation, and ultimately, after two overtimes, settled for a 2-2 tie vs. St. Thomas Aquinas College in a very evenly-played East Coast Conference battle on Wednesday afternoon at Spartan Field. Wed, 28 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160928siipgt https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160924qwkv5a DOBBS FERRY, NY – The University of the District of Columbia shocked the No. 5 ranked team in the East Region, Mercy College, 3-1 on the road Saturday afternoon in East Coast Conference play at Mercy Field. Sat, 24 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160924qwkv5a https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160921sz098o ERIE, PA – Alex Schroeck’s goal from 20 yards out on the left side of the field late in the first overtime period lifted the host Gannon University Golden Knights to a 2-1 victory over University of the District of Columbia Wednesday afternoon at McConnell Family Stadium. Wed, 21 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160921sz098o https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160917nqa5z7 WASHINGTON, DC – Sophomore forward Kevin Ortez’s header goal in the 62nd minute snapped a near 253-minute scoreless spell for the Firebirds going back three games, and the Firebird defense preserved the team’s first lead of the season to claim a 1-0 East Coast Conference victory vs. Bridgeport Saturday afternoon. Sat, 17 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160917nqa5z7 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160914rxrd8p WILMINGTON, DE – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team was defeated 3-0 by host Goldey-Beacom College Wednesday afternoon. Wed, 14 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160914rxrd8p https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160910nvt8ow BOYDS, MD – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team out-shot its guest Salem International College, 19-6 and doubled the Tigers up in corner kicks, 4-2, but came away losers in a 1-0 decision on a steamy hot Saturday afternoon at Maryland Sports Complex. Sat, 10 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160910nvt8ow https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160907vs3dq8 NEWARK, DE – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team was defeated by host Wilmington University, 6-2 in East Region action on a steamy, 95-degree Wednesday afternoon. Wed, 07 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160907vs3dq8 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160904ruemm4 BOYDS, MD – American International College scored two goals on its first two shots of the game, and the Firebirds were never able to bounce back as University of the District of Columbia suffered a lopsided, 5-0 loss in the final game of the UDC Invitational on a beautiful Sunday afternoon at Maryland SoccerPlex. Sun, 04 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160904ruemm4 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160902uglcg5 BOYDS, MD – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team dropped its season opener to Holy Family University, 2-1 in overtime on Friday afternoon in the 2nd game of the UDC Invitational at Maryland SoccerPlex. Fri, 02 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160902uglcg5 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160830cn48l5 CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team was picked to finish 8th in the East Coast Conference Preseason Coaches’ Poll. The Firebirds earned 40 points in the poll to place ahead of St. Thomas Aquinas (31) and Daemen (10). Tue, 30 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160830cn48l5