2022 Men's Soccer News
Ravens Top the Northeast-10 With Most 4.0 GPAs in 2023 Spring Semester
June 30, 2023
MANSFIELD, MASS (6/30/2023) – The Northeast-10 released the 2023 Spring Academic Honor Roll Friday and Franklin Pierce University led the way with the most 4.0 GPAs in the Conference.
Bernardo Prego Receives NE10 Men's Soccer Sport Excellence Award
February 09, 2023
MANSFIELD, Mass. – For the fall season, a total of seven student-athletes received recognition from the Northeast-10 Conference as Sport Excellence Award winners on Thursday afternoon, honoring their achievements from both the playing field and the classroom.
Conference-Best 15 Ravens Selected to Fall NE10 Academic All-Conference Team
February 03, 2023
MANSFIELD, MASS. (2/2/23) – A grand total of fifteen Franklin Pierce student-athletes from across seven fall sports continued to set the standard in the classroom, and were recently selected to the Northeast-10 Conference’s Academic All-Conference team. The official announcement came from the league offices on Thursday (2/2/23) afternoon.
Rodrigues Selected 55th Overall In MLS SuperDraft by New York City FC
December 21, 2022
NEW YORK, N.Y. (12/21/22) – Big news continued to surround the Franklin Pierce men’s soccer program on Wednesday evening, as sophomore forward Braudilio Rodrigues (Lisbon, Portugal) was selected by New York City FC in the second round of the MLS SuperDraft as the 55th overall pick.
Resendes, Men's Soccer Staff Named Best in DII by United Soccer Coaches (USC)
December 16, 2022
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (12/2/22) - For the first time since 2007, the Franklin Pierce men’s soccer coaching staff received top marks from United Soccer Coaches, receiving National Staff of the Year honors per their official announcement on Wednesday December, 14th by the USC offices. The accolades come as the highest honor that can be bestowed to a Division-II coaching staff by United Soccer Coaches.
Rodrigues Named United Soccer Coaches (USC) National Player of the Year
December 12, 2022
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (12/12/22) – Following a remarkable season as the division II leader with 62 points on 20 goals and 22 assists, sophomore forward Braudilio Rodrigues (Lisbon, Portugal) was named the National Player of the Year by United Soccer Coaches, per their official announcement on Monday December 12th. As a national champion with the Ravens this season, Rodrigues is the first player to receive this prestigious honor since goalkeeper James Thorpe 07’, who was a member of the Raven’s pervious title run.
Five From Men's Soccer Honored With USC All-East Region Accolades
December 08, 2022
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (12/8/22) – Prior to claiming their second national title in program history, a group of men’s soccer players were selected as All-East Region honorees by United Soccer Coaches (USC) back on November 23rd. From a total list of five, sophomore Braudilio Rodrigues (Lisbon, Portugal), junior Vicente Valor Martinez (San Juan, Spain), and seniors Aitor Aguado (Getxo, Spain) and Kosta Maniatis (Montreal, Quebec) were all named to the All-East Region First Team. Graduate Jonas Cervera Anchel (Chiva, Spain) rounded out the list of Ravens, receiving Second Team honors for the region.
Rodrigues Receives Invitation to the Adidas MLS College Showcase
December 07, 2022
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (12/7/22) – In a huge announcement for the National Champion Franklin Pierce men’s soccer, sophomore forward Braudilio Rodrigues (Lisbon, Portugal) was selected as an invitees for the upcoming adidas MLS College Showcase, which will take place from December 9th through the 12th in Raleigh, North Carolina.
(THE END) Men's Soccer Claims Programs' Second National Title with Win over Colorado State University -Pueblo, 2-0
December 03, 2022
SEATTLE, Washington (12/4/22) – The historic 2022 season for the Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer team came to a close on Saturday afternoon, and ended in the most exultant way possible, as the Ravens claimed their first NCAA National Championship title since the 2007 season, the second in the program’s history.
Men's Soccer Collects Third United Soccer Coaches East Region Coaching Staff of the Year Honor
December 02, 2022
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (12/2/22) - For the third straight season, the coaching staff of the Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer team were selected as the East Region’s Coaching Staff of the Year by United Soccer Coaches, per the official announcement on Friday December, 2nd by the organization offices. Each year, the United Soccer Coaches hand out the regional Coaching Staff of the Year honors across all three NCAA divisions and the NAIA, for both men’s and women’s soccer.
ONE MORE: Men's Soccer Advances To NCAA Title Match Following 5-2 Win over No.4 Lake Erie
December 01, 2022
SEATTLE, Washington (12/1/22) – One last hurdle remains for the top-ranked Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer team, who advanced to the NCAA Championship Final Round following their decisive 5-2 victory over fourth-ranked Lake Erie College at Interbay Stadium on Thursday afternoon. The semifinal round win comes as the first since the 2007 campaign, as they continue their chase for their second national title in program history which also dates back to the same season.
Rodrigues, Three Others Claim Men's Soccer D2CCA All-America Honors
November 30, 2022
POMONA, Calif. (11/30/22) – Sophomore forward Braudilio Rodrigues (Lisbon, Portugal) headlined the unveiling of the 2022 Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) Men’s Soccer All-America Team honors, which was revealed on Wednesday afternoon. In addition to First Team recognition, Rodrigues was also named the recipient of the Ron Lenz National “Player of the Year”, which is bestowed to the top men’s soccer student-athlete in the nation.
WESTBOUND: Top-Ranked Men's Soccer Advances to NCAA Final Four with 1-0 Quarterfinal Victory Over No.2 Charleston
November 19, 2022
RINDGE. N.H. (11/19/22) – The top-ranked Franklin Pierce University men's soccer set the seal on their regional competition, booking their trip to the 2022 NCAA Division II Final Four following its 1-0 quarterfinal victory over second-ranked University of Charleston on a brisk Saturday evening at Sodexo Field. For the Ravens, it is their first trip to the NCAA Final Four since the 2011 campaign.
No.1 Men's Soccer Forges Ahead to NCAA Quarterfinal with 2-1 Win over No.12 Davis & Elkins
November 17, 2022
RINDGE, N.H. (11/17/22) - The top-seeded Franklin Pierce men's soccer team scored once in each half to secure a low-scoring, 2-1 victory over fifth-seeded Davis & Elkins College (WV) on Thursday evening from Sodexo Field.
Men's Soccer Rakes In Five CSC Academic All-District Honorees
November 16, 2022
GREENWOOD, Ind. (11/16/22) – Shortly after receiving awards for their performances on the field, the Franklin Pierce University men's soccer program was rewarded for their efforts in the classroom, having five student-athletes earn Academic All-District honors from College Sports Communicators (CSC), as announced late last week. The recipients were named to the Academic All-District I First Team, with a list compiled of senior Kosta Maniatis (Montreal, Quebec), graduate student Jonas Cervera Anchel (Chiva, Spain), and juniors Bernardo Prego (Evora, Portugal), Vicente Valor Martinez (San Juan, Spain) and Rodrigo Vaza (Torres Verdes, Portugal). As a result of their selection, all will advance to the Academic All-America ballot.
Men's Soccer has Seven Retrieve D2CCA All-Region Accolades
November 15, 2022
RINDGE, N.H. (11/15/22) – As the historic saga continues for Franklin Pierce men’s soccer, the post season awards continued to flow in as seven different Ravens were named as Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) All-East Region selectees. The yearly honors were highlighted by a major award winner as well as a collection of four First Team honorees, per the official announcement on Tuesday, November 15th by the D2CCA offices.