2011-12 Men's Soccer Headlines
University of the District of Columbia Men's Soccer Volunteers At Rock n' Roll Marathon
March 19, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC - The University of the District of Columbia men's soccer team volunteered at the Washington, DC Rock n' Roll Marathon on Friday, March 16th.
Sunderland’s Gary Hutchinson Speaks to UDC Student-Athletes on Best Practices in Managing Professional Sports Enterprises
February 24, 2012
Washington, DC – On Friday, February 24th, student-athletes at the University of the District of Columbia were given the pleasure of listening to a guest lecture by Gary Hutchinson, Commercial Director of Sunderland Football Club in England. Mr. Hutchinson transparently discussed all elements of his position, from the business side of revenue generation through the football club as well as the opportunities provided by the newly reconstructed facility, to the on-and-off field development of the team as a Premier League product both nationally and internationally.
UDC Men’s Soccer 2010-2011 Season Recap
November 17, 2011
Washington, DC - The University of the District of Columbia Men’s Soccer program has completed a successful 2010-2011 campaign. The team finished with an 8-5-4 record, a dramatic turnaround from the 4-13-1 record in 2009. The season officially concluded Thursday, October 27th, when the Firebirds traveled to Sparkill, NY to take on St. Thomas Aquinas. The Men's Soccer Team completed a 17-game schedule against some of the stronger teams in the East Region.
President Allen Sessoms Appointed to NCAA Division II President's Council
November 03, 2011
Washington, DC - University of the District of Columbia President Allen L. Sessoms has been appointed to the NCAA Division II President's Council. The appointment exemplifies his leadership and experience in athletics and demonstrates the university’s overall commitment to athletics and the role it plays in student life.
District of Columbia Men’s Soccer Completes a Successful 2011 Campaign But Falls to St. Thomas Aquinas in Finale
October 27, 2011
Sparkhill, NY - The District of Columbia Men’s Soccer Team dropped a road game to future East Coast Conference foe St. Thomas Aquinas, but they close out the season 8-5-4, a vast improvement from the 2010 season. With the win St. Thomas Aquinas advances to 10-2-4 on the year.
UDC “Pink Events” Help Raise Breast Cancer Awareness
October 27, 2011
Washington, DC— The UDC Men’s Soccer and Volleyball Teams both hosted events to help raise money for the Susan G. Komen and Sideout Foundation. The entire month of October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As a whole, all of the UDC Athletic programs raised money, with all of the proceeds going to the breast cancer awareness foundations.
University of the District of Columbia Men’s Soccer Ties Seton Hill University 0-0 After Two Overtimes
October 24, 2011
Washington, DC – The University of the District of Columbia Men’s Soccer Team ended the home slate today with a 0-0 tie against Seton Hill University. The Firebirds outshot the Griffins 20-5, but despite the offensive imbalance, the score remained knotted up after two overtimes. The Firebirds sit at 8-4-4 with one road game remaining, while the Griffins remain at 5-10-2.
The University of the District of Columbia Soccer Youth Day a Success
October 24, 2011
Washington DC – The UDC Soccer Team hosted a youth day on Saturday. The event was a tremendous success as over 20 area high school and middle school soccer players came to the UDC Soccer Field to participate.
Firebird Soccer Defeats Pittsburgh-Johnstown on Senior Day, 2-1; UDC Goalie Alex Vert Ignites the Firebirds
October 22, 2011
Washington,DC - UDC Men’s soccer started the match off quickly and aggressively with two first half goals, then held on for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh-Johnstown University Mountain Cats at the UDC soccer field today. It was Senior Day for center back Nana Bamfo (Upper Marlboro, MD- Largo HS), the lone senior on this year’s team. The Firebirds are now 8-4-3 for the year with two games remaining in this bounce-back season under first year coach Matt Thompson.
UDC Men’s Soccer Battles Hard But Falls To Millersville University 3-2.
October 19, 2011
UDC Men’s Soccer battled through bad weather and a sluggish start today against Millersville University, but they were unable to hold on for the win. The Marauders outlasted the Firebirds winning on a penalty kick goal from Ethan Daubert with 1:33 remaining in the game. The Firebirds fall to 7-4-3 on the year while the Marauders advance to 8-4-1.
UDC Men’s Soccer Improves to 7-3-3 With Win 1-0 Win Over Washington Adventist University
October 17, 2011
Takoma Park, MD - The UDC Men’s Soccer Program continues to improve as the season progresses, and tonight’s 1-0 win over Washington Adventist was another example of this. Ben Diaz tallied the game winner at the 52:54 mark, and the Firebirds held on to win 1-0. The Firebirds advance to 7-3-3 on the year while the Washington Adventist Shock fall to 3-9-1.
UDC Men’s Soccer Ties East Stroudsburg 1-1 in Two Overtimes
October 15, 2011
East Stroudsburg, PA – UDC captain forward Bakary Coulibaly (Hyattsville, MD/ Mali - La Lumiere HS) continued his scoring surge as the Firebirds ended the game in a 1-1 tie after two overtimes. It is the fourth game of the year that the Firebirds have taken into double overtime. The game tying goal by Coulibaly is his third of the year, scoring a goal in each of the last three games. The Firebirds sit at 6-3-3 on the year while the Warriors record lies at 4-6-3.
UDC Men’s Soccer plays #8 California University (PA) to 1-1 tie in Two OT’s
October 08, 2011
Washington,DC – Coach Matt Thompson's Firebird soccer team played an all out physical and emotional game vs. the eight ranked Division II program in the country this afternoon, battling to a 1-1 tie in 2OT’s at the UDC Soccer Field.
UDC Men’s Soccer Pulls off a Thrilling 2-1 Victory over West Chester University with a Two Goal Flurry in the Second Half.
October 04, 2011
Washington, DC – UDC Men’s Soccer pulled out another win at home today as the Firebirds downed the Golden Rams 2-1. With the win the Firebirds improved to 3-0-1 at home and 6-3-1 overall. With the loss the Golden Rams drop to 2-6-2 on the year.
UDC Men’s Soccer Pulls Out a 1-0 Victory Over Concord Amidst Rain Soaked Conditions
October 01, 2011
Washington, DC – The UDC Men’s Soccer Team was resilient today amidst terrible weather conditions once again and a feisty opponent. Despite a 1-7 record coming into the contest, the Concord Mountain Lions battles hard, but at the end of the day the athleticism and determination of the Firebirds proved to be too much to handle. UDC pulled off the win 1-0 and advances to a 5-3-1 record on the year, eclipsing last year’s win total with many games still to play on the season.
UDC Men’s Soccer Falls to Mercy College 3-0
September 28, 2011
Dobbs Ferry, NY – The UDC Men’s Soccer Team traveled to Dobbs Ferry, to take on Mercy College. The second game in 3 days proved to be too much for the Firebirds, as the Mavericks pulled out a commanding 3-0 win. Mercy improves to 5-1-1 with the win, while UDC drops to 4-3-1.