2014 News

UDC Men's Soccer Volunteers at DC Central Kitchen
UDC Men's Soccer Volunteers at DC Central Kitchen

April 21, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC - On Friday, April 17th the UDC Men’s Soccer Program concluded its 2014-15 community service engagements by going to the DC Central Kitchen.

UDC Men’s Soccer Engages Community with Visit to St. Colletta School and Volunteer Work at DC Rock n’ Roll Marathon
UDC Men’s Soccer Engages Community with Visit to St. Colletta School and Volunteer Work at DC Rock n’ Roll Marathon

March 31, 2015

WASHINTON, D.C. - On February 7TH and March 7th, the University of the District of Columbia Men’s Soccer team participated in their annual community service events at the St. Colletta School with the Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) DC organization.

UDC’s Louis Connor and Felix Angerer Earn NSCAA All-Region Honors
UDC’s Louis Connor and Felix Angerer Earn NSCAA All-Region Honors

December 12, 2014

KANSAS CITY, MO – Junior goalkeeper Louis Connor and sophomore forward Felix Angerer were named 2nd and 3rd Team NSCAA/Continental Tire NCAA Division II Men’s All-East Region, respectively, it was announced on Wednesday, December 10th.

Four Firebirds Earn All-East Coast Conference Men’s Soccer Honors
Four Firebirds Earn All-East Coast Conference Men’s Soccer Honors

November 10, 2014

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Sophomore forward Felix Angerer was named First Team All-East Coast Conference, sophomore midfielder Nenad Smiljanic and senior defender Atunde Akum were both named Second Team All-ECC, and junior goalkeeper Louis Connor was named Honorable Mention as the ECC league office announced the 2014 Men’s Soccer All-Conference awards as voted on by the league’s head coaches.

UDC honored three seniors before the game: #16 Diego Alvardo, #4 Atunde Akum and #13 Landry Pimba.
Firebirds Suffer 2-1 Overtime Heartbreaker to Dowling in Season Finale; Denied ECC Tournament Berth

November 01, 2014

ARLINGTON, VA – Needing a tie or a victory in their season finale at home to secure a place in the program’s first East Coast Conference Championship Tournament, the Firebirds surrendered a game-winning goal to Dowling in the 3rd minute of overtime to lose, 2-1 on a frigid and windy Saturday night at Long Bridge Park.

Sophomore midfielder Hassirou Diakite scored the game-winner with 23 minutes left in regulation.
Firebirds Earn Thrilling 2-1 Victory Over Molloy in Critical ECC Game

October 29, 2014

ARLINGTON, VA - Sophomore midfielder Hassirou Diakite one-timed a high, floating pass in the box by Felix Angerer and blasted a shot into the left corner of the net to break a 1-1 tie in the second half and send the Firebirds to a crucial, 2-1 East Coast Conference victory over Molloy on a rainy afternoon at Long Bridge Park.

Freshman Liam Haycock scored his first collegiate goal on Saturday.
Liam Haycock Earns East Coast Conference Men’s Soccer Rookie of the Week

October 27, 2014

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Freshman midfielder Liam Haycock of the University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team was named East Coast Conference Rookie of the Week for his performance in last week’s 3-0 Firebirds victory over Daemen.

Firebirds Light Up Scoreboard in 3-0 Victory vs. Daemen
Firebirds Light Up Scoreboard in 3-0 Victory vs. Daemen

October 25, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC – The Firebirds raced out to a 2-0 lead at halftime and cruised to a 3-0 East Coast Conference victory over Daemen on a beautiful fall Saturday afternoon on the campus of Sidwell Friends School.

Junior goalkeeper Louis Connor made a season-high 10 saves.
Firebirds Fall 2-1 in Double-Overtime Heartbreaker to League-Leading NYIT

October 18, 2014

OLD WESTBURY, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team suffered a heart-breaking, 2-1 double-overtime road loss to the East Coast Conference standings leader, NYIT on Saturday afternoon.

Sophomore forward Felix Angerer scored his team-leading 8th goal of the season.
UDC Squanders 2-0 Lead; Suffers 3-2 Double-Overtime Setback vs. St. Thomas Aquinas

October 15, 2014

SPARKILL, NY – The Firebirds struck twice in the opening 10 minutes of play, but the host St. Thomas Aquinas Spartans evened the score by halftime and went on to win the game 3-2 on a goal in the 2nd overtime session in a wild Wednesday afternoon East Coast Conference battle at Spartan Field.

Senior goalkeeper Louis Connor had eight saves in a double-overtime loss to No. 18 LIU Post.
UDC Men’s Soccer Moves Up One Spot to No. 9 in NSCAA East Region Poll

October 14, 2014

KANSAS CITY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team moved up one spot to No. 9 in the Week 6 National Soccer Coaches’ Association of America East Region poll released Tuesday afternoon.

Nenad Smiljanic, Louis Connor Sweep ECC Offensive, Defensive Player of the Week Awards
Nenad Smiljanic, Louis Connor Sweep ECC Offensive, Defensive Player of the Week Awards

October 14, 2014

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Sophomore midfielder Nenad Smiljanic was named Offensive Player of the Week and junior goalkeeper Louis Connor was named Defensive Player of the Week as voted on by the East Coast Conference office for the week ending October 12th.

Sophomore Nenad Smiljanic has registered five points (two goals, one assist) in two Firebird wins this week.
Firebirds Secure Second Straight Shutout Victory at Mercy

October 11, 2014

DOBBS FERRY, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team earned its second consecutive shutout victory with a 2-0 win over Mercy in East Coast Conference play Saturday afternoon.

Sophomore Pat Borchert scored his first goal of the season.
Firebirds Soar Past Chestnut Hill, 2-0

October 08, 2014

BOYDS, MD – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team earned a 2-0 non-conference victory over Chestnut Hill on Wednesday afternoon at Maryland Soccerplex.

Sophomore forward Sam Rowden fires a shot on goal. The Firebirds have only managed four goals in the last four games.
UDC Men’s Soccer Falls to No. 10 in NSCAA East Region Poll

October 07, 2014

KANSAS CITY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team fell five spots to No. 10 in the Week 5 National Soccer Coaches’ Association of America East Region poll released Tuesday afternoon.

Wednesday's Men's Soccer Home Contest Moved to Maryland Soccerplex at 3 p.m.
Wednesday's Men's Soccer Home Contest Moved to Maryland Soccerplex at 3 p.m.

October 06, 2014

BOYDS, MD - The site of University of the District of Columbia's Wednesday home men's soccer contest vs. Chestnut Hill has been moved to the Maryland Soccerplex, and the game will now start at 3 p.m.