2015 News
University of the District of Columbia Men’s Soccer Team Earns Second Straight NSCAA College Team Academic Award for 2015-16
October 06, 2016
KANSAS CITY, MO – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team is one of 892 collegiate soccer teams (315 men, 577 women) from throughout the United States to earn the NSCAA Team Academic Award for exemplary performance in the classroom as a team during the 2015-16 academic year. This marks the second straight year Head Coach Matt Thompson’s squad has earned this distinction.
Firebirds Men’s Soccer Team Volunteers at UDC’s Garden of Senses
April 19, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – On April 15th, while the University of the District of Columbia was closed for DC Emancipation Day, the Men’s Soccer team completed its year-round community service engagements by working in the UDC ‘Garden of Senses’ behind the Library on the Van Ness campus.
Former UDC Soccer Standout Signs with Carolina RailHawks
April 01, 2016
CARY, NC - The Carolina RailHawks of the North American Soccer League (NASL) have signed former University of the District of Columbia standout midfielder Jonathon Orlando ahead of the 2016 Spring Season. Orlando, an impressive goal scorer and opportunity creator, will provide an additional threat to the RailHawks’ attack.
UDC Men's Soccer Volunteers at Rock n Roll DC Packet Pickup Expo
March 15, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC - On Friday, March 11th the University of the District of Columbia Men’s soccer team continued its partnership with the Rock n Roll DC race series with a visit to the Stadium armory to help distribute t shirts and race packets to race participants.
Four Firebirds Earn Men’s Soccer All-East Coast Conference Honors
November 10, 2015
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Four University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer student-athletes earned All-East Coast Conference honors, including Second Team distinctions for seniors Elio Hernandez and Louis Connor, and Third Team for junior Victor Salinas Furio and sophomore Maurice Schwab.
Firebirds Fall at Queens, 4-0 in Season Finale
October 28, 2015
FLUSHING, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team suffered a 4-0 defeat on the road vs. East Coast Conference foe Queens College (NY) in its season finale Wednesday afternoon.
Men's Soccer Defeated 2-0 at Dowling
October 24, 2015
OAKDALE, NY - The University of the District of Columbia men's soccer team was defeated at Dowing, 2-0 in East Coast Conference action on Saturday afternoon.
Firebirds Comeback Falls Short in 4-2 Loss at Molloy
October 21, 2015
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team could not dig itself all the way out of a 3-0 hole in the first half as the Firebirds fell on the road at East Coast Conference foe Molloy, 4-2 on Wednesday afternoon.
Firebirds Shut Out Wildcats in 2-0 ECC Win at Daemen
October 17, 2015
AMHERST, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team defeated Daemen College, 2-0 Saturday afternoon in East Coast Conference play at Dimp Wagner Stadium.
Non-Conference Game Slips Through Firebirds’ Fingertips in 2-1 Loss vs. Gannon
October 14, 2015
BOYDS, MD – A free-kick from about 30 yards out with the wind by Alejandro Ferrero sailed through the fingertips of standout senior goalkeeper Louis Connor for what proved to be the game winner in the 71st minute as the University of the District of Columbia fell to Gannon, 2-1 in non-regional action at Maryland SoccerPlex Wednesday afternoon.
Firebirds Blanked by Bears, 4-0 in ECC Road Contest
October 10, 2015
OLD WESTBURY, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team was defeated, 4-0 by East Coast Conference foe NYIT at President’s Stadium Saturday afternoon.
Standout Goalkeeper Louis Connor Featured in Firebird Spotlight
October 08, 2015
Be sure to check out the latest Firebird Spotlight featuring standout senior goalkeeper Louis Connor. Director of Athletics Patricia Thomas spoke with Connor one-on-one about his family, his experience at UDC and as a student-athlete, and his mentality and superstitions on the field.
Surging Firebirds Soar Past St. Thomas Aquinas, 4-1 on Senior Day
October 07, 2015
BOYDS, MD – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team won its third straight game as the surging Firebirds soared past St. Thomas Aquinas, 4-1 in East Coast Conference action on a beautiful autumn afternoon at Maryland SoccerPlex.
Elio Hernandez Earns East Coast Conference Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week
October 05, 2015
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – The University of the District of Columbia’s Elio Hernandez was named East Coast Conference Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in the week ending Sunday, October 4th.
Firebirds Earn 2-1 ECC Victory Over Mercy
October 03, 2015
ARLINGTON, VA – Nelson Moreno’s header goal in the 80th minute proved the gamewinner as the University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team earned a 2-1 victory vs. Mercy in East Coast Conference action on a wet and windy Saturday afternoon at Long Bridge Park.
Firebirds Storm Past Cross Town Rival Washington Adventist, 3-2
September 30, 2015
TAKOMA PARK, MD – Facing a 1-0 deficit at halftime, the University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team dominated the 2nd half, scoring three goals in a span of 7:11 to storm past cross town rival Washington Adventist, 3-2 on Wednesday evening at Shock Field.