Francois is playing for River Plate Puerto Rico

RINDGE, N.H. (April 1, 2011) -- Former Franklin Pierce University men's soccer standout Frantz Francois scored a goal for River Plate Puerto Rico in his professional debut back on March 18 in George Town, Cayman Islands. The goal was part of River Plate's 2-0 win over Cayman Islands' Bodden Town.

With River Plate leading 1-0 in the second half, Francois buried a strike in the back of the goal to double his team's advantage and lift them to victory.

Francois' team is currently competing for a spot in the 2011-12 CONCACAF Champions League, which is one of the top professional soccer leagues in the world.

Francois played for Franklin Pierce from 2007-09 and assisted on the match-winning goal in the team's 2007 NCAA Division II National Championship game victory. He was named an All-American by several organizations during his senior season of 2009.

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