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JONATHAN ORLANDO RANKED 8TH IN NCAA SOCCER
November 04, 2005
Washington, DC-- University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer player Jonathan Orlando is ranked 8th in goals scored among NCAA Division II schools at the end of the 2005 season. Orlando, a freshman business major at UDC is a 2005 graduate of Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington, DC.
Men's Soccer Team Ends Trying Season
October 28, 2005
Washington, DC- The Firebird Men’s Soccer Team completed a trying season at the end of October 2005, with a record of 7-9-0. Although the team failed to garner a spot in the NCAA championships, their passion on the field does plant a seed for their imminent return to the Playoffs in the future.
District of Columbia Hands Shippensburg 3-2 Loss at Home
October 12, 2005
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. - Oct. 12, 2005: Despite holding a 2-1 lead at halftime, the Shippensburg University men's soccer team could not hold off the University of the District of Columbia which scored two unassisted goals in the second half to edge out a 3-2 victory at David See Field on Wednesday.
HOLY FAMILY NIPS UDC IN OVERTIME
October 10, 2005
WASHINGTON, DC- OCTOBER 10, 2005: Holy Family University defeated the University of the District of Columbia (3-2) today in a hard fought contest in Washington. The “Tigers” of Holy Family took an early lead when Jim Latronica (So.) sweeper put the ball into goal unassisted in the 26th minute of the match.
UDC SHUTSOUT COLUMBIA UNION (12-0)
October 03, 2005
WASHINGTON, DC- OCTOBER 3, 2005: The University of the District of Columbia “Firebirds” Soccer Team shutout the Columbia Union College “Pioneers” (12-0) today, at home. UDC capitalized on Columbia Union’s undermanned team, which fielded only eight players, to literally run away with the match. This was the second time the “Firebirds” have beaten the “Pioneers” this season.
UDC LOSES TO DOWLING (5-0)
September 24, 2005
OAKDALE, NY- SEPTEMBER 24, 2005: The Dowling College “Golden Lions” defeated the University of the District of Columbia “Firebirds” (5-0) today in Oakdale, New York. Dowling’s first goal came at 39:55 in the game when Morten Jensen (Gr.) forward, scored unassisted on a cross from Thomas Vaaland (So.) defensive man.
UDC FALLS TO MERCY COLLEGE (2-0)
September 22, 2005
Dobbs Ferry, NY-September 22, 2005: The Mercy College “Flyers” (3-2-1) defeated the University of the District of Columbia “Firebirds” (3-6-0) in a soccer contest today in Dobbs Ferry, New York by the score of 2- 0. Mercy’s first goal was scored by Norton Carnegie (senior) defender at 47:20 into the match. Carnegie headed the ball into the goal on a cross assist from Mike Frimpong-Manso (freshman) forward.
UDC SOCCER TEAM DEFEATS BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE 4-1
September 17, 2005
September 17, 2005 - Washington, DC- The University of the District of Columbia “Firebird” Men’s Soccer team defeated the Bloomfield College “Deacons” 4-1, today, in Washington. The Firebirds (3-5), tallied their third win of the season on four goals by different players.