https://www.udcfirebirds.com en-us https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220728ldimyx West Babylon, N.Y. – The East Coast Conference announced on Thursday afternoon that over 1,400 student-athletes from the conference's 10 member schools and 14 associate member schools have been named to the league’s Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the 2021-2022 season. UDC boasts 61 Student-Athletes on the Commissioner's Honor Roll. Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220728ldimyx https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20220602hap5ri WASHINGTON, DC- Leveling the Playing Field, Monumental Sports & Entertainment, and the Qatar embassy, in conjunction with UDC CAUSES 4-H soccer program and the UDC Soccer team, facilitated an event where 50 youth had received new soccer cleats and soccer balls. In addition, the UDC soccer team conducted a soccer clinic for all the youth involved in the event. Thu, 02 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20220602hap5ri https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220503ypytp7 WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia's Department of Athletics hosted its annual Student-Athlete Recognition Luncheon, Monday, May 2nd at noon in the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. The Ceremony awarded MVPs, Coaches Awards, Academic honor roll, and the most prestigious award of the day, the Reslyn Henley Memorial Award. Tue, 03 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220503ypytp7 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220331iuvwra WASHINGTON, DC- In honor of women’s history month and the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the University of the District of Columbia’s Department of Athletics celebrates the accomplishments of the legendary Bessie Stockard and the stamp that she has left on women’s sports and continues to leave on her students. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220331iuvwra https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220219d185lb WASHINGTON – The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) will honor the late Dr. Edwin B. Henderson by renaming its sports complex after him. Dr. Henderson was given the name “Grandfather of Black Basketball” for his legacy and contribution to sports in the District of Columbia. Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220219d185lb https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211209e626g1 POMONA, CALIF.- Vitor Gomes was named to the 2021 Division II Conference Commissioner Association (D2CCA) Second All-American team, as announced Wednesday morning by the organization. Gomes became the second All-American in the men’s soccer program history. Thu, 09 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211209e626g1 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211207wqfijw KANSAS CITY, Mo.- The University of the District of Columbia’s Vitor Gomes and Javier Abadia Torres were named to the United Soccer Coaches 2021 NCAA Division II First and Third All-East Region teams, as was announced by the organization Tuesday afternoon. Tue, 07 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211207wqfijw https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211123esb7c5 FLUSHING, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia’s Vitor Gomes was named to the 2021 Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) First All-East Region team, as announced Tuesday morning by the organization. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211123esb7c5 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211112ive021 WEST BABYLON, N.Y.- The East Conference announced its Men’s Soccer All-Conference selections on Friday afternoon. Senior Forward/Midfielder Vitor Gomes became the second player in program history to be named Offensive Player of the Year and Javier Abadia Torres, Samuel Nicolodi, Michel Egbame, and Ignacio Pericet made Second-Team All-Conference. Fri, 12 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211112ive021 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211111pyqc67 ROCKVILLE, N.Y.- After a tough battle to a scoreless draw, the University of the District of Columbia’s men’s soccer team suffered a heartbreaking loss, falling 4-5 in penalty kicks to Molloy College in the ECC Semifinals, Wednesday night at the John A. Darcy Field. No. 2 seeded UDC fell to an overall record of 8-5-4, and No.3 seeded Molloy improved to 9-6-4 to advance to the ECC finals to face off against the No.1 seeded team St Thomas Aquinas College. Wed, 10 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211111pyqc67 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211106soolw6 ROCHESTER, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s soccer team fell to Roberts Wesleyan 1-0 on Saturday afternoon, to close out regular season play with an 8-5-3 overall record and a 5-1-3 conference record. UDC will go into the ECC playoffs as the No.2 seed, the highest ranking in program history. Sat, 06 Nov 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211106soolw6 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211027rs04ep WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s soccer team soared to a 3-0 shutout victory over Bloomsburg on Wednesday afternoon at the RFK Fields. Freshman forward Ignacio Pericet came off the bench to register two goals leading the Firebirds offensively with four points. UDC improved to an 8-4-2 record and Bloomsburg fell to a 9-7 record. Wed, 27 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211027rs04ep https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211024bc8sd5 GERMANTOWN, MD- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s soccer team battled the Molloy Lions to a 2-2 draw, on Saturday afternoon at the Maryland SoccerPlex Stadium. The Firebirds also celebrated six Student-Athletes for Senior day. Sat, 23 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211024bc8sd5 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211016xwmuko BUFFALO, N.Y.- On a chilly Saturday afternoon, The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s soccer team improved their conference record to 5-0-1, in a thrilling double OT victory over D’Youville, to remain at the top of the standings in the ECC. Sat, 16 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211016xwmuko https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211013sojtxi WASHINGTON, DC-The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s soccer team took on the Shepherd University Rams at the RFK Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. The Firebirds defeated the Rams 2-0, with goals from Thomas Cecil and Vitor Gomes, to remain undefeated at home and improve their overall record to 6-4-1. Wed, 13 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211013sojtxi https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211009wpwcut DOBBS FERRY, N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s soccer team fought their way through a 0-0 double overtime in an intense match-up against Mercy College, at the Mercy Field on Saturday afternoon. The Firebirds remain undefeated on the season improving their record to 5-4-1 overall and 4-0-1 in the conference. Sat, 09 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211009wpwcut https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211003by9qp3 WASHINGTON, DC – The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s soccer team fought their way back from a man down to take a 3-1 victory over Queens College in a conference showdown, Saturday afternoon at the RFK Fields. Michel Egbame scored the first goal for the Firebirds to help lead them to their fifth straight win. Sat, 02 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211003by9qp3 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/202109303akynm STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s soccer team defeated the College of Staten 1-0, on Wednesday afternoon at the Dolphin Soccer Park. Freshman Imrane Achahi scored the lone goal of the game to help keep the Firebirds undefeated in Conference play. UDC improved to a 4-4, 3-0 ECC record on the season. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/202109303akynm https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210926d3tie6 WASHINGTON, DC- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s soccer team defeated Daemen College in an Overtime victory on Saturday afternoon at the RFK Fields. UDC improved to a 3-4 overall record and a 2-0 record in ECC play. Sat, 25 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210926d3tie6 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210921op2pyk Washington, DC- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s soccer team will host Daemen College this Saturday, September 25, at the RFK Fields. The kick-off time is set for 2:00 pm. Tue, 21 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210921op2pyk https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210918nlmvaj Sparkhill N.Y.- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s soccer team defeated ECC foe, St Thomas Aquinas College 4-1 to claim their first conference victory of the season. Vitor Gomes led the Firebirds offensively picking up two goals and an assist and goalkeeper Javier Abadia registered a season-high seven saves. Sat, 18 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210918nlmvaj https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210915r3lch2 Washington, DC- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s soccer team picked up their first victory of the season, in an intense overtime battle between Slippery Rock University, on Wednesday afternoon at the RFK Stadium. Wed, 15 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210915r3lch2 https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210913cct89x Erie, Pa- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s soccer team went toe-to-toe with the No. 12 ranked Gannon University in what turned out to be an intense match-up. The game-winning goal came down to a penalty kick taken by the Golden Warriors with just seconds left in overtime to finish 3-2. Sun, 12 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210913cct89x https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210910wwhtgl Erie, PA- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s soccer team fell 4-2, in a tough loss against Mercyhurst University, on Friday afternoon. Vitor Gomes netted a season-high two goals to lead the Firebirds offensively. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210910wwhtgl https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210905yeg0dm MILLERSVILLE, Pa- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s soccer team fell 4-1 to Millersville University, Sunday afternoon at the Pucillo Field. Senior forward Vitor Gomes scored the Firebirds only goal of the game. Sun, 05 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210905yeg0dm https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210903xm75ha GREENSBURG, PA- The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s soccer team opened their season at Seton Hill on Friday afternoon. Junior midfielder Pierre LaNoire led the team with a goal and an assist, but the Firebirds came up short falling 3-2 to the Griffins. Fri, 03 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20210903xm75ha https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/202108300lbeha Washington, DC – The University of the District of Columbia's Men's Soccer team was voted to finish fifth in the ECC preseason poll. The Firebirds, who haven't competed since early fall of 2019, have 14 returning players and 13 newcomers. Sun, 29 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.udcfirebirds.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/202108300lbeha