May 15, 2012
Men's Soccer to Hold Summer Camp on July 1
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.
March 19, 2012
Ian Clerihew Named New Men's Soccer Head Coach
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.
February 23, 2012
Craig Stewart Resigns as Men's Soccer Head Coach
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.
January 30, 2012
Seven Ravens Earn Spots on Fall Northeast-10 Academic All-Conference Teams
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.
January 6, 2012
Trio of Men's Soccer Standouts Earn All-America Honors From NSCAA
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.
January 6, 2012
2011 SEASON REVIEW: A Season for the Record Books
Take a look back at a historic 2011 season for Franklin Pierce Men's Soccer.
December 21, 2011
NCAA Semifinalist Men's Soccer Team Featured on Northeast-10 Online Video Program
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.
December 8, 2011
Men's Soccer Head Coach Craig Stewart Named 2011 NSCAA/Mondo East Region Coach of the Year
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.
December 6, 2011
Men's Soccer Standout Vinny Papageorgiou Named Third-Team All-American by Daktronics
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.
December 5, 2011
Daniel Donaldson & Amory Houghton Named to 2011 NCAA Division II Men's Soccer All-Tournament Team
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.
December 1, 2011
2011 NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Final Four Blog
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.
December 1, 2011
#2 Men's Soccer Sees Its Historic 2011 Season Come to a Tough End in 1-0 Setback to Lynn in Final Four
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.
November 30, 2011
Men's Soccer Standouts Tom Reilly & Diego Tabares Garner First-Team All-America Accolades
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.
November 21, 2011
#2 Men's Soccer Getting Set for NCAA Division II Final Four in the Sunshine State of Florida
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.
November 19, 2011
#2 Men's Soccer Going to the Final Four!!! Ravens Down #14 SNHU 1-0 in Quarterfinals
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.
November 16, 2011
#2 Men's Soccer Set to Host #14 SNHU in NCAA Quarterfinals on Saturday at 7 PM in Rindge
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.
November 16, 2011
VIDEO: Men's Soccer Talks About Upcoming Quarterfinal Match & Wednesday's Team Dinner in the Cafe
RINDGE, N.H. (November 16, 2011) -- The No. 2 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University men's soccer team is busy getting ready for Saturday's NCAA quarterfinal match versus No. 14 Southern New Hampshire. The entire campus is getting excited for the match. Just check out these videos.
November 15, 2011
Men's Soccer's Diego Tabares Named 2011 Daktronics East Region Player of the Year
RINDGE, N.H. (November 15, 2011) -- The honors continued to pile up for Franklin Pierce University men's soccer standout Diego Tabares (Seekonk, Mass.) on Tuesday as the senior midfielder was named the 2011 Daktronics East Region Player of the Year. The announcement came just two weeks after Tabares was awarded with the same honor from the Northeast-10 Conference.
November 12, 2011
#2 Men's Soccer Opens NCAA Tournament Play with 5-0 Win Over St. Thomas Aquinas; Paul Latif Logs Six Points
RINDGE, N.H. (November 12, 2011) – The No. 2 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer team opened NCAA Division II Tournament play on Saturday night with a 5-0 win over St. Thomas Aquinas in the second round at Sodexo Field in Rindge. The Ravens, seeded No. 1 in Super Region 1, improved to 20-0-1 on the season, while the fifth-seeded Spartans concluded their campaign at 11-4-4.
November 9, 2011
Trio of Men's Soccer Standouts Named to CoSIDA Academic All-District I Team
RINDGE, N.H. (November 9, 2011) – A trio of Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer standouts were named to the 2011 CoSIDA Academic All-District I Team on Wednesday for their impressive achievements on the field and in the classroom. The trio included senior goalkeeper Vinny Papageorgiou (Wilmington, Mass.), senior back Tom Reilly (Wallasey, England) and senior forward Victor Goncalves (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). The trio will now move on for consideration for the 2011 CoSIDA Academic All-America Team.
November 8, 2011
2011 NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Championship
Championship Central: your one-stop shop for all information pertaining to the portions of this year's NCAA Championship hosted by Franklin Pierce.
November 7, 2011
NCAA.com to Webcast Men's Soccer Championship Selection Show at 7 p.m. Monday
With its 1-0 win over Southern New Hampshire in Saturday's final round of the Northeast-10 Conference Championship, the Franklin Pierce University men's soccer team has earned the Conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Men's Soccer Championship, which begins this week.
November 7, 2011
#2 Men's Soccer Earns Bid to NCAA Division II Tournament; Earns #1 Seed for Super Region 1
RINDGE, N.H. (November 7, 2011) -- The No. 2 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University men's soccer team, fresh off winning the Northeast-10 Conference Championship, was selected for the 2011 NCAA Division II Tournament on Monday night and will be the top seed in Super Region 1. The Ravens will have a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the regional with the winner advancing to the Division II Final Four, which will be held on Dec. 1 & 3 at the Ashton Brosnaham Soccer Complex on the campus of the University of West Florida in Pensacola.
November 6, 2011
2011 NE-10 CHAMPIONS!!! #2 Men's Soccer Claims League Crown with 1-0 Win Over #12 SNHU
RINDGE, N.H. (November 6, 2011) – The Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer team is Northeast-10 Conference champions once again! The No. 2 Ravens won the league title on Sunday with a 1-0 win over No. 12 Southern New Hampshire in the 2011 Northeast-10 Conference championship match at Sodexo Field in Rindge. Franklin Pierce improved to 19-0-1, while SNHU dipped to 17-3.
November 4, 2011
#2 Men's Soccer Advances to NE-10 Championship Match Following 2-0 Win Over Le Moyne
RINDGE, N.H. (November 4, 2011) – The No. 2 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer team advanced to the 2011 Northeast-10 Conference Championship via its 2-0 win over Le Moyne on Friday afternoon at Sodexo Field in Rindge. The top-seeded and NE-10 regular season champion Ravens improved to 18-0-1, while the fourth-seeded Dolphins concluded their season with an 11-8-1 mark.
November 3, 2011
Diego Tabares, Tom Reilly, Vinny Papageorgiou Earn Major NE-10 Men's Soccer Player-of-the-Year Awards
RINDGE, N.H. (November 3, 2011) – The Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer team’s unbeaten regular season has translated into a trio of major awards from the Northeast-10 Conference. The league announced on Thursday morning that senior midfielder Diego Tabares (Seekonk, Mass.) was named the NE-10 Player of the Year, while senior back Tom Reilly (Wallasey, England) was named the Defensive Player of the Year, and senior goalkeeper Vinny Papageorgiou (Wilmington, Mass.) was selected as the Goalkeeper of the Year.
November 2, 2011
Tom Wampler Named NE-10 Men's Soccer Rookie of the Week for the Second Time this Season
RINDGE, N.H. (November 2, 2011) – Franklin Pierce University freshman standout Tom Wampler (Attleboro, Mass.) was named the Northeast-10 Conference Men’s Soccer Rookie of the Week on Tuesday night for his impressive performance in a pair of Ravens wins last week. It marked the second time Wampler took home the award this season, which ties him for the most weekly rookie honors in the NE-10.
November 1, 2011
#2 Men's Soccer Advances to NE-10 Semis with 4-0 Win Over Stonehill on Tuesday
MANCHESTER, N.H. (November 1, 2011) – The No. 2 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer team opened post-season play on Tuesday night with a 4-0 win over eighth-seeded Stonehill at Larkin Field in Manchester, N.H. The Ravens improved to 17-0-1, while Stonehill concluded its season at 10-9.
October 31, 2011
#2 Men's Soccer Set to Play Stonehill in NE-10 Quarterfinals on Tuesday at SNHU in Manchester, N.H.
RINDGE, N.H. (October 31, 2011) -- The No. 2 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University men's soccer team is coming off an unbeaten regular season (16-0-1) and is now ready to take on the postseason, which begins on Tuesday evening with a 7 p.m. kickoff versus Stonehill in the Northeast-10 Conference quarterfinals. The match, though, will be played at the Southern New Hampshire University Soccer Field in Manchester, N.H. The contest was moved due to unplayable field conditions on the Franklin Pierce campus, caused by this past weekend's snow storm which bombarded the New England region.
October 29, 2011
#2 Men's Soccer Concludes Unbeaten Regular Season with 2-1 Win at Le Moyne
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (October 29, 2011) -- The No. 2 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University men's soccer team concluded its 2011 regular season without a loss on Saturday as the Ravens picked up an impressive 2-1 win at Le Moyne in Syracuse, N.Y. The Ravens ran their record to 16-0-1 overall and 12-0-1 in the Northeast-10, while the Dolphins fell to 10-7-1 and 9-4 in league play.
October 25, 2011
#2 Men's Soccer Clinches NE-10 Regular Season Championship with 4-2 Win at Bentley
WALTHAM, Mass. (October 25, 2011) -- The No. 2 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University men's soccer team clinched the 2011 Northeast-10 Conference regular season championship on Tuesday with a satisfying 4-2 win over Bentley in Waltham, Mass. The Ravens improved to 15-0-1 overall and 11-0-1 in the NE-10, while Bentley dipped to 9-5-2 and 7-4-1 in league play.
October 24, 2011
Vinny Papageorgiou & Trent Roy Garner NE-10 Men's Soccer Weekly Awards
RINDGE, N.H. (October 24, 2011) -- Franklin Pierce University men's soccer standouts Vinny Papageorgiou (Wilmington, Mass.) and Trent Roy (Stratham, N.H.) each picked up a weekly award from the Northeast-10 Conference on Monday as they earned the league's Goalkeeper and Freshman-of-the-Week award, respectively.
October 22, 2011
#2 Men's Soccer Has Triumphant Senior Night with 1-0 Win Over Assumption
RINDGE, N.H. (October 22, 2011) – The No. 2 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer team honored its eight-man senior class with a 1-0 win over Assumption on Senior Night Saturday at Sodexo Field in Rindge. Franklin Pierce improved to 14-0-1 and 10-0-1 in the Northeast-10, while the Greyhounds fell to 2-9-1 and 2-8-1 in league play.
October 21, 2011
"Dancing On The Ceiling!" Men's Soccer Seniors Reflect on Their Careers
RINDGE, N.H. (October 21, 2011) -- The eight member senior class of the 2011 Franklin Pierce University men's soccer team will be honored on Senior Night prior to Saturday's match versus Assumption at 7 p.m. in Sodexo Field. Prior to the match, the eight seniors reflect on their careers to this point.
October 19, 2011
#2 Men's Soccer Cruises to 3-0 Win Over Saint Michael's
RINDGE, N.H. (October 19, 2011) – The No. 2-nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer team battled through the rain-soaked conditions Wednesday night for a satisfying 3-0 win over Saint Michael’s at Sodexo Field in Rindge. The Ravens improved to 13-0-1 on the season, while the Purple Knights dipped to 4-8-2 and 2-7-1 in league play.
October 15, 2011
#6 Men's Soccer Downs AIC 1-0 on the Road for Second-Straight Win
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 15, 2011) -- The No. 6 nationally-ranked Franklin Pierce University men's soccer team picked up its second-straight win on Saturday with a 1-0 triumph at American International College in Springfield, Mass. The Ravens improved to 12-0-1 and 8-0-1 in the Northeast-10, while AIC dipped to 4-7-3 and 3-5-2 in league play.
October 11, 2011
No. 6 Men's Soccer Gets Back to Winning Ways with 2-1 Win at Merrimack
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (October 11, 2011) -- The No. 6 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University men's soccer team got back to its winning ways on Tuesday night with an important 2-1 road win at Merrimack in North Andover, Mass. The Ravens improved to 11-0-1 overall and 7-0-1 in the Northeast-10 following Saturday's 1-1 draw with New Haven. Merrimack dipped to 6-5-2 and 4-4 in league play.
October 8, 2011
#2 Men's Soccer Plays to 1-1 Draw with New Haven
RINDGE, N.H. (October 8, 2011) – The No. 2-nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer team played to a 1-1 draw with New Haven on Saturday night at Sodexo Field in Rindge. The Ravens had their 10-match winning streak snapped and moved to 10-0-1 on the season, while also moving to 6-0-1 in the Northeast-10. The Chargers moved to 1-7-3 on the season and 0-6-1 in league play.
October 5, 2011
Diego Tabares Scores Twice to Lead #2 Men's Soccer to 3-1 Road Win at SCSU
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (October 5, 2011) – Senior midfielder Diego Tabares (Seekonk, Mass.) scored a pair of goals on Wednesday night to lift the No. 2-nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer team to a satisfying 3-1 road win over Southern Connecticut State in New Haven, Conn. The win ran the Ravens’ record to 10-0 overall and 6-0 in the Northeast-10, while SCSU dipped to 4-5 and 3-3 in league play.
October 1, 2011
#3 Men's Soccer Pulls Out 1-0 OT Win at Saint Anselm
MANCHESTER, N.H. (October 1, 2011) -- The No. 3 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University men's soccer team used an overtime goal from senior Diego Tabares (Seekonk, Mass.) to pull out a 1-0 overtime win at Saint Anselm on Saturday in Manchester, N.H. The Ravens improved to 9-0 overall and 5-0 in the Northeast-10, while Saint Anselm dipped to 4-5-2 and 1-4-1 in league play.
September 27, 2011
#3 Men's Soccer Uses Strong Defensive Play to Down Saint Rose 2-0
RINDGE, N.H. (September 27, 2011) – The third-ranked Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer team won its eighth game in a row with a 2-0 triumph over Saint Rose on Tuesday night at Sodexo Field in Rindge. The Ravens improved to 8-0 overall and 4-0 in the Northeast-10, while the Golden Knights dipped to 0-8 and 0-5 in league play.
September 26, 2011
Tom Wampler Named NE-10 Men's Soccer Rookie of the Week
RINDGE, N.H. (September 26, 2011) – Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer freshman midfielder Tom Wampler (Attleboro, Mass.) was named the Northeast-10 Conference Rookie of the Week on Monday, as announced by the league. It marks the first weekly award for Wampler in his career and the first for the program this season.
September 24, 2011
Victor Goncalves Scores Twice to Key #4 Men's Soccer's 2-0 Win Over Stonehill
RINDGE, N.H. (September 24, 2011) – Senior forward Victor Goncalves (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) scored two second-half goals to lead the fourth-ranked Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer team to a 2-0 win over Stonehill on Saturday night at Sodexo Field in Rindge. The win ran Franklin Pierce’s record to 7-0 overall and 3-0 in the Northeast-10, while the loss dropped Stonehill to 3-4 and 1-2 in league play. The Ravens also moved into a tie for first place in the NE-10 standings with the triumph.
September 20, 2011
#4 Men's Soccer Downs Dowling 1-0 in Overtime
RINDGE, N.H. (September 20, 2011) – The No. 4 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer team won its third overtime game in a row with a 1-0 triumph over Dowling on Tuesday night at Sodexo Field in Rindge. The Ravens improved to 6-0 overall and 2-0 in the Northeast-10, while Dowling dipped to 4-2-1 and 0-0-1 in the ECC.
September 17, 2011
#9 Men's Soccer Downs #4 Southern New Hampshire 2-1 in Overtime
MANCHESTER, N.H. (September 17, 2011) -- The No. 9 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University men's soccer team picked up a huge road win on Saturday night with a 2-1 overtime triumph at No. 4 Southern New Hampshire at Larkin Field in Manchester, N.H. The Ravens improved to 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the Northeast-10, while the Penmen fell to 3-2 and 1-2 in league play.
September 13, 2011
#9 Men's Soccer Gets Tyler Rosa Goal in Double-OT for 2-1 Win Over UMass-Lowell
RINDGE, N.H. (September 13, 2011) – The ninth-ranked Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer team pulled off, yet, another come-from-behind victory Tuesday night as the Ravens picked up a 2-1 double-overtime win against UMass-Lowell at Sodexo Field in Rindge. The Ravens ran their record to 4-0 overall and 1-0 in the Northeast-10, while the River Hawks dipped to 1-3 and 1-1 in league play.
September 8, 2011
#7 Men's Soccer Pulls Off Another Come-From-Behind Win with 3-2 Triumph Over Bridgeport
RINDGE, N.H. (September 8, 2011) – The No. 7-nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer team pulled out another come-from-behind victory Thursday afternoon, this time with a 3-2 triumph over Bridgeport at Sodexo Field in Rindge. The Ravens improved to 3-0 overall, while the Purple Knights fell to 1-1.
September 4, 2011
#6 Men's Soccer Gets Late Goal from Tom Reilly for 1-0 Win Over Wilmington
RINDGE, N.H. (September 4, 2011) – The No. 6-nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer team got a late goal from senior back Tom Reilly (Wallasey, England) to pull out a 1-0 win over Wilmington (Del.) University on Sunday at Sodexo Field in Rindge. The Ravens improved to 2-0 overall, while Wilmington dipped to 0-2-1
September 2, 2011
#6 Men's Soccer Rallies for 4-1 Season-Opening Win Over Bloomfield
RINDGE, N.H. (September 2, 2011) – The No. 6-nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer team rallied from an early deficit Friday night to claim a 4-1, season-opening win over Bloomfield College at Sodexo Field in Rindge. The Ravens improved to 1-0, while the Deacons fell to 0-1.
August 23, 2011
Men's Soccer Picked to Successfully Defend NE-10 in League's 2011 Preseason Poll
RINDGE, N.H. (August 23, 2011) – The Franklin Pierce University men’s soccer team was picked to successfully defend its Northeast-10 Conference Championship on Tuesday, as announced in the league’s annual preseason coaches poll. The Ravens, who claimed both the NE-10 regular season and tournament championships last season, garnered 10 of a possible 14 first-place votes in this year’s poll and totaled 166 points overall to earn the first-place honor.
August 17, 2011
Defending NE-10 Champion Men's Soccer Team Tabbed 6th in NSCAA Preseason Poll
was ranked No. 6 in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Preseason National Top-25 Poll, which was recently released by the organization.
