Rough Rider Jess Garziano Named Big East Midfielder of the Year
Written by Michael Lewis Another day, another milestone for Jessica Garziano. The Long Island Rough Riders standout continued to grab headlines for her play with the St. John’s University women’s soccer team. Garziano was named the Big East midfielder of the year on Wednesday as she was a unanimous first team all-conference selection as well. […]
Rough Riders Alum Tim Parker MLS Defender of the Year Finalist
Written by Michael Lewis It’s been quite a year for former Long Island Rough Riders defender Tim Parker. The Hicksville, N.Y. native scored the first goal in St. Louis CITY SC history and is among the three finalists for Major League Soccer’s defender of the year. On Thursday, Parker was named one of final three […]
Rough Riders Making Impact at Hofstra
Written by Michael Lewis It should come as no surprise that four players from the Long Island Rough Riders’ men’s team have excelled for Hofstra University this fall. Goalkeeper Wessel Speel, Defender Pierce Infuso, midfielders Roc Carles and Albert Kang and forward Ryan Carmichael have played major roles in helping he Pride to third place […]
Alum Danny Vitiello Wins USL Golden Glove
Written by Michael Lewis For the second time in four years, former Long Island Rough Riders goalkeeper Danny Vitiello was awarded the USL Championship Golden Glove as the top keeper in the league. Vitiello, 27, recorded a 0.83 goals-against average for Sacramento Republic SC while posting 11 clean sheets, which was tied for third in […]
Rough Rider Filip Mirkovic Breaks Pitt Assist Record
Written by Michael Lewis Filip Mirkovic certainly has enjoyed quite a whirlwind journey over the past few months. The Manhattan, N.Y. resident starred for the Long Island Rough Riders, played with the Wrexham Dragons in $1 million winner-take-all The Soccer Tournament, and has set a record at the University of Pittsburgh. Whew! Mirkovic broke the […]
Rough Rider Ryan Carmichael National Player of the Week
Written by Michael Lewis After Ryan Carmichael put on another clinic on how to score goals in Hofstra University’s 2-1 victory over William and Mary on Sept. 23, head coach Richard Nuttall waxed poetic about his forward. Carmichael struck for both of the Pride’s goals in the Coastal Athletic Association match. “I mean, I think […]
Women’s Player of the Year: Lia Howard
Written by Michael Lewis As Lia Howard’s opponents learned this past USL W League season, appearances certainly can be deceiving. She stands all of 5-foot-2, but played like someone a foot taller when she had the ball in the penalty area. The Massapequa, N.Y. native scored 12 goals in only eight games this past summer. […]
Women’s Unsung Hero of the Year: Caroline Nuttall
Written by Michael Lewis When you’re a holding or defensive midfielder, it is easy to get lost in the shuffle. They do much of the dirty work in the middle, and don’t receive the same credit as a as a goal-scorer or playmaker. Coaches certainly recognize how vital these hard-working players are to the success […]
Women’s Rookie of the Year: Natalie Medugno
Written by Michael LewisPerhaps one of the biggest questions the Long Island Rough Riders women faced prior to the 2023 USL W League season was in goal. Natalie Medugno answered that challenge with an exclamation point. She was one of the reasons why the Rough Riders finished second in the Metropolitan Division with a 10-1-1 […]
Rough Rider Jess Garziano Sets St. John’s Assist Record
Written by Michael Lewis Garziano, who recently completed a standout season with the Long Island Rough Riders women’s team, has been on fire for the St.John’s Red Storm (6-4-2). Garziano was crucial in the Rough Rider’s midfield this summer, contributing 6 goals and 4 assists on the season. She was named as the Big East […]