2019 Men's Soccer News
Student-Athlete Orientation Series Set to Begin on August 3rd at 7:00pm.
July 29, 2020
Washington, DC- The University of the District of Columbia’s Athletic Department will be hosting a series of Town Hall meetings, with the first installment set to begin on Monday August 3rd, at 7:00pm. This meeting will be to discuss plans for the Fall semester and the precautions that staff as well as Student-athletes will need to take upon arriving on campus.
ECC Suspends Intercollegiate Competition for Fall Semester
July 17, 2020
West Babylon, N.Y. - The East Coast Conference Council of Presidents has unanimously voted to suspend all intercollegiate competition during the fall 2020 semester due to health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
UDC Athletics Releases 2019-20 Student-Athlete Virtual Recognition Program
May 01, 2020
Washington, DC- The University of the District of Columbia released its virtual Student-Athlete recognition program on Thursday April 30. This program replaces annual end of year luncheon the department hosts to recognize our student-athletes.
ECC to Host Interactive Webinar for Student-Athletes on Mental Health and Managing Stress
April 30, 2020
West Babylon, N.Y. - The East Coast Conference announced it will be hosting an interactive webinar on Saturday, May 9 at 11:00 a.m. focusing on mental health and managing stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Three Firebirds Earn East Coast Conference Men’s Soccer All-Team Honors
November 15, 2019
West Babylon, NY- The University of the District of Columbia’s Men’s Soccer Team boasts three East Coast Conference All-Conference Third team honorees for the 2019 season.
Firebirds Fall to Mavericks; Lose out on bid to ECC Tournament in Season Finale
November 09, 2019
Washington, DC- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s soccer team fell to ECC regular season champions Mercy, to miss out on a tournament bid to the Championships. The Firebirds also celebrated seniors Malik Thom, Jason Mayorga, Danillo Muniz Beserra and Gabriel Velluto.
Firebirds Rack up on Weekly Honors!
November 04, 2019
West Babylon, N.Y.- Vitor Gomes and Thomas Cecil earned Offensive player of the week and Rookie of the week for their performances in last week’s games.
Strong Offensive First Half; Firebirds Defeat Daemen 3-0
November 02, 2019
Amherst, N.Y.- Freshman, Thomas Cecil led the Firebirds offensively with two goals to help defeat Damen College in another important conference victory. This victory brings the Firebirds to a 4-3 conference record.
Firebirds Shut Out the Shocks; Gomes Lands First Hat Trick of the Season
October 30, 2019
Washington, DC- Vitor Gomes scored his first hat trick of the season to help lead the Firebirds to a 4-0 victory over the Washington Adventist Shocks.
Gomes Racks up Two Goals and an Assist in Conference Win against New York Tech
October 26, 2019
Washington, DC- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s soccer team defeated New York Tech in an important conference win, to keep them still in the running to make the play offs.
Clutch Goal by Velluto Overshadowed by ESU last minute Penalty Kick
October 22, 2019
Washington, DC- The University of the District of Columbia men’s soccer team fell to East Stroudsburg after a penalty kick made by the Warriors in the last ten seconds of play made its way to the back of the net to end the game 2-1.
Firebirds Fall to Spartans
October 19, 2019
Washington, DC- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s soccer team fell to St Thomas Aquinas, Saturday afternoon at the UDC Field.
Firebirds Ousted by the Knights in Conference show down
October 16, 2019
Washington, DC- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s soccer team suffered a tough loss against Queens college, in a conference showdown, on Wednesday afternoon at the UDC Field.
Firebirds Secure Victory over Redhawks
October 12, 2019
Washington, DC- The University of the District of Columbia’s Men’s Soccer Team defeated Roberts Wesleyan College to secure their second conference win of the season. This win brings the Firebirds to a 3-7 overall record and 2-1 conference record.
Firebirds shut out by the Lions 1-0
October 09, 2019
Rockville Centre, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s soccer team suffered a tough loss against Molloy college in their second Conference showing of the season. The Firebirds are now 3-7 overall and 1-1 in conference play.
Firebirds Soar past Huskies to claim Second Straight Victory
October 05, 2019
Washington, DC- The University of the District of Columbia’s Men’s Soccer Team defeated Bloomsburg to secure their third win of the season on Saturday Afternoon at the UDC Field.