Alumni
New Mexico Rapids SC is proud to recognize the many alumni who have gone on to college and future successes in their lives and careers. This includes an impressive 678 alumni who have played college soccer.
Lists of these alumni can be found here:
Interested in Coaching with Rio Rapids Soccer Club?
Given some thought to becoming a soccer coach? Don’t know where or how to get started? Rio Rapids SC has developed a program just for you! The club created a coach mentoring program in hopes of providing a way for former players and new coaches to gain experience coaching in the club setting. We provide coaching experiences with support and guidance from veteran coaches without having to deal directly with parent issues. For more information please contact Ray Nause, Director of Coaching Education and Development at ray.nause@nmrapids.org
81 Rio Rapids Alumni Make Their Mark in College Soccer
Rio Rapids SC is proud to announce that 81 of its alumni (50 females and 31 males) were a part of college soccer programs throughout the country during the Fall of 2015. Sixteen of these players helped their team reach post-season tournaments with Ryan Hunter (97’s)...
Rio Rapids Alumni Ryan Hunter
San Antonio - The second-ranked Trinity men’s soccer team advanced to the NCAA Division III round of 16 for the third straight time with a 1-0 second-round victory over the University of Redlands (CA) on Sunday afternoon. "In tournament games, you have to play on both...
D. Rivera (Rio 97G) – U20 Puerto Rican National Team
Dominique Rivera (Rio 97G) who is currently a freshman at New Mexico State University has been called up to play for the U20 Puerto Rican National Team to play in the Caribbean Football Union U20 Finals starting on October 14th.
The Albuquerque Connection
2 former Rio 94G Eagles players who are playing together at Kansas in the Big XII. Written by Erin Meyer, Kansas Athletic Communications Student Assistant The transition from high school to an out-of-state college can be challenging for some students, but for two...
Lauren Milliet selected to Team USA for World University Games
Former Rio 97G player Lauren Milliet was selected to Team USA for the World University Games during the summer of 2015 in Gwangju, Korea. In addition Lauren scored the game winning goal for Team USA in their opening game against South Africa....
99% of 2015 Rio Rapids SC High School Graduates Placed in College
Rio Rapids SC is thrilled to announce that 99% of its 2015 high school graduates are attending college this fall. This includes 73 student-athletes: 33 males and 40 females. The club is also excited that 34 of these graduates are playing college soccer this fall. ...
Thank You Chris!
It was announced that Director Of Coaching Chris Cartlidge would be accepting a position with the Colorado Rapids Development Academy. Please join us in wishing Chris the best of luck on his new adventure, and thanking him for the many years of dedication and service...
17 Club Alumni See Action for WNCAA D1 Programs on Opening Weekend
It was a busy weekend for NCAA Division 1 women’s soccer programs as the 2015 season got underway last Friday. Rio Rapids is thrilled to have had 17 alumni see action in games over the weekend. New Mexico State University opened its season against Eastern Washington on Sunday with five Rio Rapids alumni in the starting lineup: Gabby Campbell (95’s), Mariah Baker (97’s), Rebecca Mazzie (97’s), Dominique Rivera (97’s) and Sabrina Ruiz (97’s). Two other players also played for the Aggies: Samantha Afonso (97’s) and Audriana Chavez (97’s).
Rio Rapids Alumni Impact College Soccer Across the Country
Rio Rapids SC is proud to announce that 87 of its alumni (49 females and 38 males) were a part of college soccer programs throughout the country during the Fall of 2014. Twenty of these players helped their team reach post-season tournaments with Azure Dorsey (93’s)...
Rio Rapids College Fair Tremendous Success
Rio Rapids Soccer Club hosted its first ever College Fair on Tuesday, December 30. The Fair was a tremendous success as 35 Rio Rapids alumni and coaches who have or are currently playing college soccer...