2018 News

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

November 05, 2018

WEST BABYLON, NY – Four members of the University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team were named to the East Coast Conference All-Conference teams announced Monday, November 5th.

Men's Soccer vs. NYIT, 10/4/17
UDC Men’s Soccer Defeated, 2-1 by No. 12 Mercy in Season Finale

October 27, 2018

DOBBS FERRY, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team was defeated 2-1 by East Coast Conference foe Mercy College in both teams’ regular season finale.

Kelvin Herrera's free-kick cross nearly resulted in a goal for UDC in the 1st half.
Firebirds Fall, 2-0 vs. Lock Haven

October 23, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team was defeated, 2-0 by Lock Haven University in NCAA Division II non-regional play Tuesday afternoon at UDC Field.

Milton Diaz had three saves in goal and he assisted the Firebirds' lone goal of the day.
Firebirds Fall 2-1 in Overtime Heartbreaker at STAC

October 20, 2018

SPARKILL, NY – The University of the District of Columbia was defeated on the road in overtime, 2-1 by East Coast Conference foe St. Thomas Aquinas College on Saturday afternoon at Spartan Field.

Raphael Pacano (left) celebrates a goal with Gabriel Velluto. (Archive photo)
Pacano’s Hat Trick Lifts Firebirds Over Daemen, 4-3

October 17, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC – Senior forward Raphael Pacano scored three goals, including the game-winner, to lead the University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team to a much needed, 4-3 East Coast Conference win vs. Daemen College on a beautiful fall afternoon at UDC Field.

Michael Egbame Scored the game winning goal in overtime
Firebirds Win in Overtime to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

October 13, 2018

Rochester, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men's soccer team came into the game looking to improve their standing in the conference as they make a push to qualify for the conference playoffs. Their opponent conference rival Roberts Wesleyan were under the firebirds in the standings so this became a must win and that's exactly what the Firebirds did.

Agboola and the Firebirds' defense kept it a one-goal game for 75 minutes.
UDC Men’s Soccer Succumbs to No. 5 Charleston, 3-0

October 10, 2018

CHARLESTON, WV – The upset-minded University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team was unable to keep pace with the host and No. 5 nationally-ranked, University of Charleston, as the Firebirds fell by a final score of 3-0 Wednesday afternoon at Schoenbaum Stadium.

Men's Soccer vs. NYIT, 10/4/17
Firebirds Unable to Overcome Man-Down Situation, Fall 2-1 at LIU Post

October 06, 2018

BROOKVILLE, NY – The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team was defeated, 2-1 by East Coast Conference foe, LIU Post, on Saturday afternoon at Pioneer Soccer Park.

Diversity Week Day 4 - Diversity is...by Jason Mayorga
Diversity Week Day 4 - Diversity is...by Jason Mayorga

October 04, 2018

The UDC Men’s soccer team is full of diversity. Each player has different backgrounds and socio-economic status. Soccer is the vehicle that creates fellowship. Local and international student-athletes have chosen UDC as a place of study and an opportunity to grow. The players voted on UDC standing for a United Diverse Culture.

Torres assisted the first two Firebird goals on corner kicks, and he added their 4th on his own.
Firebirds Erupt Offensively in 4-2 Win vs. Bridgeport

October 03, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC – The Firebirds raced out to a 4-0 lead almost mid-way through the second half and coasted to a 4-2 East Coast Conference victory over University of Bridgeport on an unseasonably hot Wednesday afternoon at UDC Field.

Joao Brusamolin (standing left) giving a presentation to one of his engineering classes.
Diversity Week Day 2 - Beyond a Label

October 02, 2018

Junior goalkeeper Joao Brusamolin and senior midfielder Gabriel Torres of the University of the District of Columbia men's soccer team embody what it means to be a true "Student-Athlete." Both are students first, and athletes second. And still, both have had tremendous successes both on and off the classroom here at UDC. Read their stories below.

Elvin Arbaiza scored the game-winner with only nine seconds remaining in double overtime.
Arbaiza’s Late Double-Overtime Goal Sends Firebirds to 2-1 Victory vs. Molloy

September 30, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC – Elvin Arbaiza’s goal with nine seconds remaining in double-overtime lifted the host University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team to a breathtaking, 2-1 East Coast Conference victory Sunday afternoon vs. Molloy College.

UDC head men's soccer coach is being inducted into the Slippery Rock HOF, Sat., Sept. 29.
Thompson to be Inducted into Slippery Rock University Hall of Fame Sept. 29

September 26, 2018

The University of the District of Columbia head men's soccer coach, Matt Thompson, will be inducted into his alma mater, Slippery Rock University’s, Athletic Hall of Fame, Sept. 29.

The Firebirds as a team out shot their opponent 19 to 12
Firebirds Comeback Bid Falls Short

September 22, 2018

OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. — The visiting University of the District of Columbia men's soccer team was defeated, 3-2 by NYIT in a East Coast Conference game on a beautiful Saturday afternoon at President's Stadium

The Firebirds preformed well defensively only allowing 4 shots on goal while anchored by Michael Agboola
Firebirds Unlucky in Overtime Defeat

September 18, 2018

The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team fell, 1-0 in overtime to former NCAA tournament quarter finalist West Chester University at Rockwell Field.

Pierre LaNoire scored his 1st collegiate goal.
Firebirds Lose 3-2 in See-Saw Battle at Queens

September 15, 2018

FLUSHING, NY – The visiting University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team was defeated, 3-2 by Queens College in both teams’ East Coast Conference season opener Saturday afternoon at Queens College Soccer Field.