2017 News

Men's Soccer 4-20-18
Men's Soccer Conclude Spring Community Service

April 26, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC - Last Friday the University of the District of Columbia Men's soccer team concluded their spring community service on campus working at the rooftop gardens of building 44.

Firebird Men's soccer worked their annual community service at the Rock N Roll Marathon.
UDC Men's Soccer Volunteer in Annual Rock N Roll Marathon

March 28, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC - On Friday, March 9th the University of the District of Columbia Men’s soccer team once more helped out participants at the Rock N Roll marathon by handing out bags with race information. Working a four hour shift the players helped with questions and pre race nerves of competitors as they worked their way around the expo held at the DC Armory.

Salinas Furio and Torres are the first UDC Men's Soccer All-Americans.
Victor Salinas Furio, Gabriel Torres Become UDC’s First Men’s Soccer Academic All-Americans; Salinas Furio Earns First Team, Torres Second Team

December 06, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC – Senior Victor Salinas Furio has earned College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) First Team Academic All-American honors, and sophomore Gabriel Torres has earned Second Team Academic All-American honors for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom.

Gabriel Torres Garners Division II Conference Commissioners Association Men's Soccer All-America First Team Honor
Gabriel Torres Garners Division II Conference Commissioners Association Men's Soccer All-America First Team Honor

December 01, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia's Gabriel Torres was named to the 2017 Division II Conference Commissioners Association Men's Soccer All-America First Team as announced Friday afternoon by the organization.

Gabriel Torres Named 2017 United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II All-America Second Team
Gabriel Torres Named 2017 United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II All-America Second Team

November 30, 2017

KANSAS CITY, MO – The University of the District of Columbia's Gabriel Torres was named to the 2017 United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II All-America Second Team as announced Wednesday night by the organization.

Gabriel Torres, Michael Agboola Earn 2017 United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II All-East Region Honors
Gabriel Torres, Michael Agboola Earn 2017 United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II All-East Region Honors

November 29, 2017

KANSAS CITY, MO – The University of the District of Columbia’s Gabriel Torres and Michael Agboola were named to the 2017 United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II First and Second All-East Region teams, respectively, as announced Tuesday night by the organization.

Gabriel Torres Named 2017 NCAA Division II Conference Commissioner’s Association East Region Player of the Year
Gabriel Torres Named 2017 NCAA Division II Conference Commissioner’s Association East Region Player of the Year

November 14, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia’s Gabriel Torres was named the 2017 NCAA Division II Conference Commissioner’s Association (CCA) East Region Player of the Year, as announced Wednesday by the organization. Torres is the first Firebird to earn this distinction in men’s soccer.

Men's Soccer vs. Mercy College, 9/16/17
Michael Agboola Named NCAA Division II Conference Commissioner’s Association All-East Region Second Team

November 14, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia’s Michael Agboola was named NCAA Division II Conference Commissioner’s Association (CCA) All-East Region Second Team, as announced Wednesday by the organization.

Men's Soccer vs. Mercy College, 9/16/17
Firebirds Fall in NCAA Division II Championship Second Round, 2-1 to Top-Seeded LIU Post

November 11, 2017

BROOKVILLE, NY – The No. 5 seed University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team was defeated by No. 1 seed and Super Regional 1 host, LIU Post, 2-1 in the NCAA Division II Championship Second Round on a cold, autumn afternoon Saturday at Pioneer Soccer Park.

Victor Salinas Furio (left) earned his 2nd straight CoSIDA First Team Academic All-District selection, and Gabriel Torres (right) earned his first.
UDC Men’s Soccer’s Victor Salinas Furio, Gabriel Torres Earn CoSIDA First Team Academic All-District

November 10, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC – Senior Victor Salinas Furio and sophomore Gabriel Torres have each earned College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) First Team Academic All-District honors for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom.

Men's Soccer vs. NYIT, 10/4/17
Firebirds Advance to NCAA Division II Tournament Round Two with 3-0 Win vs. Southern Connecticut State

November 09, 2017

BROOKVILLE, NY – The No. 5 seed University of the District of Columbia scored three first half goals and cruised to a 3-0 win vs. No. 4 Southern Connecticut State in First Round action of the Firebirds’ NCAA Division II Tournament debut Thursday afternoon on the campus of LIU Post.

Firebird Men's soccer worked their annual community service at the Rock N Roll Marathon.
Firebirds Earn UDC’s First Ever NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Tournament Berth as No. 5 Seed

November 06, 2017

INDIANAPOLIS – The University of the District of Columbia Firebirds have earned the school’s first ever NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Tournament berth as a No. 5 seed in the East Regional Tournament.

Alvarez made two quality saves to hold LIU Post scoreless in the 2nd half.
Firebirds Fall, 3-0 to Top-Seeded LIU Post in East Coast Conference Finals

November 03, 2017

BROOKVILLE, NY – The No. 3 seed University of the District of Columbia was defeated by No. 1 seed LIU Post, 3-0 in the East Coast Conference Finals on Friday afternoon at Pioneer Soccer Field.

Men's Soccer vs. Barton College, 9/13/17
UDC Men’s Soccer Remains No. 7 in Final NCAA Division II East Region Poll Before Tournament Selection

November 02, 2017

INDIANAPOLIS – The University of the District of Columbia Men’s Soccer team remained at No. 7 for the 3rd consecutive week in the final NCAA Division II East Region poll before the Division II Tournament selection show on Monday, November 6th.   

Torres is UDC's first ever ECC Offensive Player of the Year.
Gabriel Torres Named East Coast Conference Offensive Player of the Year; Host of Firebirds Earn All-Conference Accolades

November 02, 2017

WEST BABYLON, NY – The University of the District of Columbia’s Gabriel Torres was named East Coast Conference Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Year, and a host of Firebirds earned All-Conference distinction as announced by the league office on Thursday, November 2nd.

Salinas Furio is a two-time All-ECC selection and finished his undergraduate degree with a 3.93 GPA.
UDC's Salinas Furio Named ECC Elite 18 Honoree in Men's Soccer

November 01, 2017

DOBBS FERRY, NY -  On Tuesday afternoon, Victor Salinas Furio (Valencia, Spain) of University of the District of Columbia was honored as the East Coast Conference Elite 18 Award winner for the sport of men's soccer.