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Men's Soccer to Hold Summer Camp on July 1
May 15, 2012
RINDGE, N.H. (May 15, 2012) -- Don't miss out on an opportunity to get valuable instruction from one of the top Division II programs in the country.
Ian Clerihew Named New Men's Soccer Head Coach
March 19, 2012
RINDGE, N.H. (March 19, 2012) -- Franklin Pierce University Vice President/Director of Athletics Bruce Kirsh announced on Monday that Ian Clerihew has been named the new head coach of the men's soccer program, and will begin his duties effective on April 9. Clerihew brings extensive collegiate coaching experience from the Division I, II and III levels, including serving as head coach at Mars Hill College in North Carolina during the past three seasons.
Craig Stewart Resigns as Men's Soccer Head Coach
February 23, 2012
RINDGE, N.H. (February 22, 2012) -- Franklin Pierce University men's soccer head coach Craig Stewart has resigned from his duties at the school. He recently interviewed for the same position at Providence College, an NCAA Division I program which competes in the Big East Conference, and is expected to be named to that job in the near future.
Seven Ravens Earn Spots on Fall Northeast-10 Academic All-Conference Teams
January 30, 2012
RINDGE, N.H. (January 30, 2012) – Seven Franklin Pierce University student-athletes have been named to the fall 2011 Northeast-10 Academic All-Conference Team in their respective sports, as announced recently by the Conference office. Men’s soccer senior forward Victor Goncalves (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), senior goalkeeper Vinny Papageorgiou (Wilmington, Mass.) and senior back Tom Reilly (Wallasey, England); field hockey senior forward Tia Levins (Manchester, Maine) and senior goalkeeper Brittany Nyzio (Attleboro, Mass.); and women’s soccer senior midfielder Aya Noguchi (Tokyo, Japan) and senior forward Amanda Panaro (Rockland, Mass.) were among 92 athletes across seven sports honored by the Northeast-10.
Trio of Men's Soccer Standouts Earn All-America Honors From NSCAA
January 06, 2012
RINDGE, N.H. (January 5, 2012) -- Three senior members of the Franklin Pierce University men's soccer team, Diego Tabares (Seekonk, Mass.), Tom Reilly (Wallasey, England) and Vinny Papageorgiou (Wilmington, Mass.) were recently named All-Americans by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Tabares earned first-team honors, while Reilly was placed on the second-team and Papageorgiou took home third-team honors.
2011 SEASON REVIEW: A Season for the Record Books
January 06, 2012
Take a look back at a historic 2011 season for Franklin Pierce Men's Soccer.
NCAA Semifinalist Men's Soccer Team Featured on Northeast-10 Online Video Program
December 21, 2011
RINDGE, N.H. (December 21, 2011) -- The Franklin Pierce University men's soccer team, which claimed the 2011 Northeast-10 Conference regular season and tournament championships, while also advancing to the NCAA Division II Final Four, was featured on NE-10 TV and its online video program. Check it out.
Men's Soccer Head Coach Craig Stewart Named 2011 NSCAA/Mondo East Region Coach of the Year
December 08, 2011
RINDGE, N.H. (December 8, 2011) -- Franklin Pierce University men's soccer head coach Craig Stewart was recently named the 2011 NSCAA/Mondo East Region Coach of the Year after he guided the Ravens to one of the best single seasons in program history. It marked the second-consecutive year Stewart earned the award from the national coaches association.
Men's Soccer Standout Vinny Papageorgiou Named Third-Team All-American by Daktronics
December 06, 2011
RINDGE, N.H. (December 6, 2011) -- Franklin Pierce University men's soccer standout Vinny Papageorgiou (Wilmington, Mass.) was recently named a Third-Team All-American by Daktronics, marking the second-straight year he was recognized in that capacity by the organization.
Daniel Donaldson & Amory Houghton Named to 2011 NCAA Division II Men's Soccer All-Tournament Team
December 05, 2011
RINDGE, N.H. (December 5, 2011) -- Franklin Pierce University standouts Daniel Donaldson (Moenchengladbach, Germany) and Amory Houghton (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) were recently named to the 2011 NCAA Division II Men's Soccer All-Tournament Team for their impressive performances throughout the Ravens run to the Final Four.
2011 NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Final Four Blog
December 01, 2011
UPDATED (12/1/11; After The Match): Check out all the latest as Franklin Pierce gets set for the 2011 NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Final Four in Pensacola, Fla.
#2 Men's Soccer Sees Its Historic 2011 Season Come to a Tough End in 1-0 Setback to Lynn in Final Four
December 01, 2011
PENSACOLA, Fla. (December 1, 2011) -- The No. 2 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University men's soccer team saw its historic 2011 season come to a tough end on Thursday night with a 1-0 setback to No. 20 Lynn in the NCAA Division II Final Four at the Ashton Brosnaham Complex in Pensacola, Fla. The Ravens concluded their brilliant season with a 21-1-1 record, while Lynn improved to 14-4-3 and advanced to Saturday's NCAA national championship match.
Men's Soccer Standouts Tom Reilly & Diego Tabares Garner First-Team All-America Accolades
November 30, 2011
RINDGE, N.H. (November 30, 2011) -- Two members of the Franklin Pierce University men's soccer team garnered First-Team All-America honors on Wednesday, just one day before the squad takes on Lynn in the 2011 NCAA Division II Final Four in Pensacola, Fla. Seniors Tom Reilly (Wallasey, England) and Diego Tabares (Seekonk, Mass.) earned the recognition, including Reilly, who took home a pair of first-team accolades.
#2 Men's Soccer Getting Set for NCAA Division II Final Four in the Sunshine State of Florida
November 21, 2011
RINDGE, N.H. (November 21, 2011) – The No. 2 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer team is getting set for the 2011 NCAA Division II Final Four, which will be held Dec. 1-3 in Pensacola, Fla. The Ravens will take on Lynn University in the national semifinals on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. (ET)/5 p.m. (CT) at the Ashton Brosnaham Complex.
#2 Men's Soccer Going to the Final Four!!! Ravens Down #14 SNHU 1-0 in Quarterfinals
November 19, 2011
RINDGE, N.H. (November 19, 2011) – The No. 2 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer team clinched a trip to the 2011 NCAA Division II Final Four on Saturday night via its 1-0 triumph over Southern New Hampshire in the quarterfinals at Sodexo Field in Rindge. The Ravens improved to 21-0-1, while the Penmen concluded their season with an 18-4 mark.
#2 Men's Soccer Set to Host #14 SNHU in NCAA Quarterfinals on Saturday at 7 PM in Rindge
November 16, 2011
RINDGE, N.H. (November 14, 2011) -- Two of the nation's top men's soccer teams will be squaring off on Saturday night when #2 Franklin Pierce University plays host to #14 Southern New Hampshire at 7 p.m. in Sodexo Field in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division II Tournament. The winner will punch its ticket to the Final Four, which will be held Dec. 1-3 on the campus of the University of West Florida in Pensacola.