2018 News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.