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Stewart Named Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Franklin Pierce
February 12, 2009
RINDGE, N.H. (February 12, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University has named Craig Stewart as the ninth head coach in the history of the men’s soccer program this afternoon. The announcement was made by Bruce Kirsh, Vice President and Director of Athletics at the University.
Five Ravens Land On Northeast-10 Conference All-Academic Team
February 09, 2009
RINDGE, N.H. (February 9, 2009) – Five Franklin Pierce University student-athletes have been selected to the Northeast-10 Conference All-Academic Team for the fall season, as announced on Feb. 6 by the conference office. Sophomore midfielder Johan Torstensson (Falkoping, Sweden) of the men’s soccer team; senior goalkeeper Brittany Ester (Toms River, N.J./Toms River East), sophomore forward Angelika Johansson (Falkenberg, Sweden) and junior defender Rachel Smith (Chichester, N.H./Bible Baptist (Pa.)) of the women’s soccer team; and senior middle hitter Nicole Buchholz (Broadlands, Va./Stone Bridge) of the volleyball team represented Franklin Pierce among the 75 student-athletes honored by the Northeast-10.
Koolman Resigns Franklin Pierce Coaching Post
February 04, 2009
RINDGE, N.H. (February 4, 2009) – Franklin Pierce University has announced the resignation of men’s soccer head coach, Marco Koolman, to accept a coaching position with the men’s soccer program at Boston College. The announcement was made this morning by Bruce Kirsh, Vice President and Director of Athletics at the University.
Ettienne and Francois Earn Daktronics All-America Honors
December 19, 2008
RINDGE, N.H. (December 19, 2008) – Two members of the Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer team have earned spots on the Daktronics Division II All-America squads, while four earned Daktronics All-East Region honors as voted by sports information directors nationally and regionally, respectively.
Torstensson Earns ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Honors
November 20, 2008
RINDGE, N.H. (November 20, 2008) – Franklin Pierce University sophomore midfielder Johan Torstensson (Falköping, Sweden) has earned a spot on the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District I men’s soccer second team as selected by College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) members in New England and New York.
NCAA TOURNAMENT: #12 Dowling Stops Franklin Pierce, 3-1
November 16, 2008
BROOKHAVEN, N.Y. (November 16, 2008) – 2006 NCAA Division II Champions and second-seeded Dowling College, ranked 12th in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, opened a 3-0 lead and never looked back in eliminating 2007 National Champions and sixth-seeded Franklin Pierce in semifinal round action of the 2008 NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Championship’s East Regional at Golden Lions Field this afternoon.
Franklin Pierce and #12 Dowling to Battle in Clash of Champions
November 15, 2008
RINDGE, N.H. (November 14, 2008) – Third-seeded Franklin Pierce University and second-seeded Dowling College, ranked 12th in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, will square off in second round action of the 2008 NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Championships at Golden Lions Field on Sunday at 1 p.m.
NCAA TOURNAMENT: Franklin Pierce Slips Past Le Moyne, 1-0 (2OT)
November 14, 2008
BROOKHAVEN, N.Y. (November 14, 2008) – Sixth-seeded Franklin Pierce opened its National Championship defense with a 1-0 double-overtime victory over third-seeded Le Moyne College in opening round action of the 2008 NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Championship’s East Regional, hosted by Dowling College, at Golden Lions Field this afternoon.
Franklin Pierce Set to Kick Off National Title Defense
November 12, 2008
RINDGE, N.H. (November 12, 2008) – Defending National Champions Franklin Pierce University is set to open its title defense with an NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Tournament opening round match against Le Moyne College at Golden Lions Field on the campus of Dowling College in Brookhaven, N.Y., on Friday at 1 p.m.
Defending Champion Franklin Pierce Earns 14th NCAA Tournament Berth (DATE CHANGE!)
November 10, 2008
RINDGE, N.H. (November 10, 2008) – Reigning National Champions Franklin Pierce University will get the chance to defend its title, having earned its 14th bid to the NCAA Division II men’s soccer tournament when the field of 32 was announced tonight.
NE-10 SEMIFINAL: Franklin Pierce Advances to Fourth NE-10 Championship on PKs
November 05, 2008
MANCHESTER, N.H. (November 5, 2008) – Third-seeded Franklin Pierce University, the defending NCAA Division II Champions, will make its fourth appearance in the Northeast-10 Conference men’s soccer championship match after advancing with a 4-3 decision on penalty kicks over second-seeded Southern New Hampshire University, ranked 13th in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, after the two sides played to a 0-0 double-overtime draw at Larkin Field this evening.
Third-Seeded Franklin Pierce Visits #13 Southern N.H. for NE-10 Semifinals on Wednesday
November 04, 2008
RINDGE, N.H. (November 4, 2008) – Third-seeded Franklin Pierce University, the defending NCAA Division II Champions, hits the road to face second-seeded Southern New Hampshire University, ranked 13th in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, for semifinal round action of the 2008 Northeast-10 Conference men’s soccer championships. Franklin Pierce (12-7-1, 9-3-1 NE-10) and Southern New Hampshire (14-2-3, 9-1-3 NE-10) will kickoff at Larkin Field on Wednesday at 5 p.m.
Ettienne, Gonçalves Lead Ravens List of All-NE-10 Picks
November 03, 2008
RINDGE, N.H. (November 3, 2008) – Seven members of the Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer team have earned postseason honors from the Northeast-10 Conference. The All-Northeast-10 first, second and third teams, major awards and All-Rookie team are selected by a vote of the NE-10’s 14 head men’s soccer coaches.
NE-10 QUARTERFINAL: Franklin Pierce Slips Past Southern Connecticut, 2-1 (OT)
November 02, 2008
RINDGE, N.H. (November 2, 2008) – Third-seeded Franklin Pierce University, the defending NCAA Division II Champions, rallied for a 2-1 overtime victory over sixth-seeded Southern Connecticut State University in quarterfinal round action of the 2008 Northeast-10 Conference men’s soccer championship at Sodexo Field this evening.
Third-Seeded Franklin Pierce Hosts Southern Connecticut for NE-10 Quarterfinal Sunday
October 30, 2008
RINDGE, N.H. (October 30, 2008) – Defending NCAA Division II National Champion Franklin Pierce University, ranked sixth in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II East Regional poll, is seeded third in the 2008 Northeast-10 Conference men’s soccer championships. Franklin Pierce (11-7-1, 9-3-1 NE-10) will host sixth-seeded Southern Connecticut State University (6-6-5, 5-3-5 NE-10) in a quarterfinal round match on Sunday at Sodexo Field at 4 p.m.
AIC Spoils Franklin Pierce’s Title Bid, 3-2
October 29, 2008
LUDLOW, Mass. (October 29, 2008) – Defending NCAA Division II Champion Franklin Pierce University saw its shot at a fourth-straight Northeast-10 Conference regular season championship spoiled by a 3-2 setback to American International College in Northeast-10 Conference men’s soccer action at Lusitano Stadium tonight.