2013 News

UDC Head Men’s Soccer Coach Matt Thompson Appointed to NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Committee
UDC Head Men’s Soccer Coach Matt Thompson Appointed to NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Committee

July 25, 2014

INDIANAPOLIS – University of the District of Columbia Head Men’s Soccer Coach Matt Thompson has been selected to serve on the NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Committee, representing the East Region. His term of service on the committee will begin September 1st, 2014 and continue through September 1st, 2018.

Men’s Soccer Helps Homeless of D.C.; Makes 2nd Visit to KEEN
Men’s Soccer Helps Homeless of D.C.; Makes 2nd Visit to KEEN

April 08, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team completed two community service projects on April 4th and 5th.

Men’s Soccer Volunteers at Rock n’ Roll DC Marathon
Men’s Soccer Volunteers at Rock n’ Roll DC Marathon

March 31, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC - The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team completed another community service project Friday, March 13th as it volunteered to help race event organizers in the distribution of race packets to registered runners at this year’s Washington DC Rock ‘n Roll Marathon.

UDC Men’s Soccer Renews Relationship with KEEN Organization; Participates in Soccer-Related Community Service Effort
UDC Men’s Soccer Renews Relationship with KEEN Organization; Participates in Soccer-Related Community Service Effort

February 03, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC - The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team travelled to St. Coletta of Greater Washington to participate in a community service project involving the Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) organization.

Senior Byron Brown scored the Firebirds' 2nd goal of the game in the 2nd half.
Firebirds Fall to Bridgeport, 3-0 in Season Finale

November 02, 2013

BRIDGEPORT, CT – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team was defeated 3-0 on the road at East Coast Conference foe, Bridgeport, in its 2013 season finale Saturday afternoon.

Firebirds Come From Behind to Force 2-2 Tie vs. No. 15 LIU Post on Senior Day
Firebirds Come From Behind to Force 2-2 Tie vs. No. 15 LIU Post on Senior Day

October 30, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team fought back from a 2-0 deficit to force a 2-2 tie against the No. 15 nationally ranked LIU Post Pioneers in East Coast Conference action Wednesday afternoon in the nation’s capital.

UDC Plays to Scoreless Tie at Mercy in Double-Overtime Defensive Struggle
UDC Plays to Scoreless Tie at Mercy in Double-Overtime Defensive Struggle

October 29, 2013

DOBBS FERRY, NY – Sophomore goalkeeper Louis Connor stopped eight Maverick shots to help the University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team force a scoreless tie on the road vs. Mercy in East Coast Conference action Tuesday afternoon.

Junior forward Moussa Traore scored a go-ahead goal for the Firebirds with less than five minutes left in regulation.
Firebirds Fight to Force 2-2 Tie at Daemen

October 26, 2013

AMHERST, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team fought back from a 2-0 deficit to force a 2-2 double-overtime tie in the first ever meeting against East Coast Conference newcomer, Daemen on a cold and wet Saturday afternoon in Northwest NY.

Felix Angerer scored his 6th goal of the season.
Firebirds Fall Short, 4-3 at Queens

October 24, 2013

FLUSHING, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team, playing its second game in as many days, ran out of gas in a bitter, 4-3 defeat at East Coast Conference foe, Queens, on Thursday afternoon.

Bakary Coulibaly scored what proved to be the game-winner minutes before intermission.
Firebirds Earn 2-1 Win Over Roberts Wesleyan

October 23, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team earned a 2-1 victory Wednesday afternoon over Roberts Wesleyan in its first game in nearly three weeks.

UDC Men's Soccer Season Resumes Wednesday; Changes to Remaining Schedule Announced
UDC Men's Soccer Season Resumes Wednesday; Changes to Remaining Schedule Announced

October 22, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC - The University of the District of Columbia men's soccer team will resume its Fall 2013 schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, October 23rd at home against Roberts Wesleyan after a nearly three-week layoff due to the prolonged federal government shutdown.

UDC Head Men's Soccer Coach Matt Thompson will be inducted into his alma mater's Ring of Honor tonight.
Matt Thompson to be Inducted Into Slippery Rock Soccer Ring of Honor

October 18, 2013

SLIPPERY ROCK, PA - Slippery Rock University will honor 10 of its graduates, including UDC Head Men's Soccer Coach Matt Thompson, Friday, October 18th, by induction into the SRU Soccer Ring of Honor.

UDC Athletic Contests Postponed Until Further Notice Due to Government Shutdown
UDC Athletic Contests Postponed Until Further Notice Due to Government Shutdown

October 10, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC - Thursday’s men’s soccer contest at Wilmington University and Saturday’s home contest vs. Mercy College have both been postponed due to the government shutdown.

ECC Announces “Pink” and “Fight Like a Volleyballer” Week Schedule
ECC Announces “Pink” and “Fight Like a Volleyballer” Week Schedule

October 09, 2013

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY - Beginning with last night’s volleyball contest at NYIT, the East Coast Conference and its member institutions will host over 20 games throughout October as part of its Pink and Fight Like a Volleyballer Lavender Week initiatives.

Nenad Smiljanic earned his 2nd ECC Rookie of the Week honor.
Nenad Smiljanic Earns Second ECC Rookie of the Week Honor

October 07, 2013

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Freshman midfielder Nenad Smiljanic of the University of the District of Columbia Men’s Soccer team has earned his second East Coast Conference Rookie of the Week honor for his performance in the week ending October 6th.

Bakary Coulibaly scored his team-leading fifth goal of the season. (File Photo)
Firebirds Fall at Dowling, 3-1

October 05, 2013

BROOKHAVEN, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team was defeated by East Coast Conference foe Dowling, 3-1 on Saturday afternoon.