Rio Rapids Soccer Club Achievements
Team Achievements
- 137 NM State Cup Champions (Since 2001)
- 1 USYSA Nationals 3rd Place Finish
- 1 Region IV Champion / 3 Region IV Finalists
- 2 US Club National Champion / 2 US Club National Finalists
- 1 NPL Finals 2nd Place Finish
- 3 USYSA National League 2nd Place Finishes
Player Achievements
- Pro Players in MLS, NWSL, WPS, Norway, Iceland, Mexico, NASL & USL
- 22 Players Selected to Compete with National Teams/Pools
- 8 Boys selected to play for Colorado Rapids MLS Next / Development Academy teams
- 24 Boys Signed to New Mexico United Academy
- 14 Girls selected to play for U.S. Soccer Development Academy teams
- 12 Girls selected to play for ECNL Teams as Discovery Players
- 22 NM Gatorade High School Players of the Year
- 10 United Soccer Coaches (USC) High School All-Americans
College Placement
- 600+ College Coaches at Rio Rapids SC Games to Scout Players in 2021/2022
- 552 College Soccer Placements through 2022
Additional Achievements
- 5 USSF A / 4 USSF B / 9 USSF C / 6 USSF D / 7 National Youth Licensed Staff
- 24 Years of College Coaching Experience among Club staff
- 250 Participants / 750 Hours of Community Service in 2018/19
- $440,000+ in Player Scholarships Awarded since Fall 2015 (05/1/2023)
GIRLS
National Competitions
United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA)
- 87G Elite: 2001 USYSA National Championships – 3rd Place
United States Youth Soccer (USYS) National League
- 05G: 2020-21 U16G Group D – 2nd Place
- 05G: 2019-20 U15G Black – 2nd Place
- 05G: 2018-19 U14G Blue – 2nd Place
National Premier League (NPL)
- 98G Fury: 2014 National Premier League (NPL) Finals – 2nd Place
US Club Soccer
- 00/01G: 2018 US Club National Cup Champions
- 93G Riot: 2007 US Club National Championships – 2nd Place
- 90G Tiburonas: 2006 US Club National Champions
Regional Competitions
USYSA Region IV
- 97G Zia: 2015 Far West Regional Championships – 2nd Place
- 94G Eagles: 2011 Far West Regional Championships – 2nd Place
- 87G Elite: 2001 Far West Regional Champions
USYS Desert Conference
- 05G: 2019-20 U15G Champions
- 04G: 2019-20 U16G – 2nd Place
NPL Mountain Development League
- 98G Fury: 2015 & 2014 Mountain Development League Champions
- 97G Zia: 2014 Mountain Development League Co-Champions
- 01G: 2015 Mountain Development League – 2nd Place
- 00G: 2014 Mountain Development League – 2nd Place
US Club Soccer
- 00/01G: 2018 US Club Regional Champions
- 93G Riot: 2007 US Club Regional Champions
- 90G Tiburonas: 2006 US Club Regional Champions
NM State Cup Championships
Since 2001 (82 Titles)
- 97G Zia (7) – U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18, U19
- 90G (6) – U14, U15, U16, U17, U18, U19
- 94G Eagles (5) – U11, U12, U13, U15, U17
- 88G (5) – U14, U15, U16, U17, U18
- 01G (4) – U14, U16, U17, U18
- 00/01G (4) – U14, U15, U17, U18
- 98G Fury (4) – U14, U15, U16, U18
- 92G (4) – U14, U16, U17, U19
- 87G Elite (4) – U14, U15, U18, U19
- 86G (4) – U16, U17, U18, U19
- 06G (3) – U12, U13, U15
- 05G (3) – U13, U14, U16
- 02G (3) – U15, U17, U19
- 07G (2) – U12, U14
- 04G (2) – U14, U17
- 99/00G (2) – U13, U16
- 98/99G (2) – U15, U16
- 96G (2) – U15, U16
- 10G Premier – U12
- 08G – U13
- 04/03G – U19
- 03G – U13
- 99G Prestige – U13
- 95G – U18
- 95G Hornets – U13
- 93G – U19
- 93G Riot – U17
- 93G Lightning – U11
- 92G En Fuego – U12
- 91G – U16
- 90G Tiburonas – U13
- 89G – U16
- 84G – U18
- 82G – U19
Girls Individuals
Professional Soccer
National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL)
- Taylor Lytle – Utah Royals FC, Sky Blue FC
- Lauren Milliet – Racing Louisville FC, North Carolina Courage – 2019 NWSL Champions
Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS)
- Kristen Graczyk – FC Gold Pride
Úrvalsdeild – Iceland 1st Division
- Cassie Boren – UMF Selfoss
National Team/Pool
- Janelle Arenibas – U18 USWNT Pool
- Jenny Chiu – U17 Mexican WNT, U15 USWNT, U14 USWNT
- Jordan Candelaria – U14 USWNT Pool
- Brittany Cooper – U19 USWNT
- Hannah Gallegos – U14 USWNT Pool
- Kristen Graczyk – U21 USWNT
- Jessie Larson – U21 USWNT Pool
- Taylor Lytle – U23 USWNT, U14 USWNT Pool
- Ryley Porter – U13 USWNT Pool
- Jamie Ricker – U20 USWNT Pool
- Dominique Rivera – U20 Puerto Rican National Team
- Estelle Rocco – U14 USWNT Pool
- Olivia Roskos – U14 USWNT Pool
- Camille Trujillo – U14 USWNT Pool
- Amy Warner – U21 USWNT Pool
ODP Regional Team/Pool
- Emily Aguilar (04’s)
- Janelle Arenibas (04’s)
- Anna Babinski (05’s)
- Ariana Bathurst (05’s)
- Imani Black (09’s)
- Kate Browning (99’s)
- Ellis Campbell (09’s)
- Gabrielle Campbell (95’s)
- Jordan Candelaria (05’s)
- Lilyana Chavez (10’s)
- Jenny Chiu (96’s)
- Brittany Cooper
- Ayla Dils (06’s)
- Hannah Gallegos (01’s)
- Kristen Graczyk
- Savannah Holmes (00’s)
- Taylor Lytle (89’s)
- Emma Lucero (07’s)
- Ally Melchor (99’s)
- Riley Pengelly (06’s)
- Ryley Porter (10’s)
- Dominique Rivera (97’s)
- Anaiyah Robinson (05’s)
- Estelle Rocco (91’s)
- Olivia Roskos (05’s)
- Savannah Sanchez (06’s)
- Jordyn Smith (05’s)
- Kaley Smith (94’s)
- Eva Suarez (05’s)
- Camille Trujillo (90’s)
- Leah Varela (06’s)
- Ariyah Vasquez (09’s)
- Nicole Wright (88’s)
Generation Adidas International Participant
- Hannah Gallegos – F.F.C. Frankfurt (Germany)
Joined U.S. Soccer Development Academy Teams Full-Time
- Eliza Mariner – Utah Royals FC 01 (AZ)
- Alex Peralta – Utah Royals FC 04 (AZ)
- Jordyn Smith – Utah Royals FC 05 (AZ)
- Kierstin Smith – Utah Royals FC 04 (AZ)
- Andreanna Vallejos – Utah Royals FC 05 (AZ)
- Willa Wiese – Utah Royals FC 02 (AZ)
U.S. Soccer Development Academy Part-Time Players
- Emily Aguilar – SC del Sol 04 (AZ)
- Jordan Candelaria – SC del Sol 05 (AZ)
- Ava Carpentier – SC del Sol 04 (AZ)
- Tyler Coker – SC del Sol 05 (AZ)
- Alex Peralta – SC del Sol 04 (AZ)
- Sophia Roberts – SC del Sol 01 (AZ)
- Anaiyah Robinson – SC del Sol 05 (AZ)
- Leah Varela – SC del Sol 06 (AZ)
Elite Clubs National League Discovery Players
- Kadyn Begay – AZ Arsenal SC ECNL 08 (AZ)
- Arianna Cisneros – SC del Sol ECNL 02 (AZ)
- McKenzie Coleman – Utah Avalanche ECNL 00/01 (UT)
- Tyler Coker – Colorado Rapids Youth SC 05 (CO)
- Hannah Gallegos – Colorado Storm SC ECNL 01 (CO)
SC del Sol ECNL 00 (AZ) - Emma Gurule – AZ Arsenal SC ECNL 08 (AZ)
- Sofia Gurule – Colorado Rapids Youth SC 05 (CO)
- Eliza Mariner – Sereno SC ECNL 00 (AZ)
- Abby Opperman – Utah Avalanche ECNL 00/01 (UT)
- Alex Peralta – Sereno SC ECNL 04 (AZ)
- Anaiyah Robinson – Colorado Rapids Youth SC 05 (CO)
- Caitlin Sanchez – AZ Arsenal SC ECNL 06 (AZ)
United Soccer Coaches (USC) High School All American
- Emily Aguilar, 2021
- Hannah Gallegos, 2018
- Taylor Lytle
- Karlee Maes, 2017
- Gabby Montoya, 2019
- Ashlyn Salas, 2022
- Danielle Schoen
- Courtney Tinnin
United Soccer Coaches (USC) High School Scholar All-American
- Alexa Dugan, 2021
- Mercedes Morris, 2021
- Dominique Rivera, 2014
United Soccer Coaches (USC) High School All West Region
- Emily Aguilar, 2021 & 2020
- Anna Babinski, 2021
- Lexi Baca, 2016
- Sydni Burrup, 2019
- Hannah Gallegos, 2018
- Karlee Maes, 2017
- Eliza Mariner, 2018
- Gabby Montoya, 2019
- Ashlyn Salas, 2022
United Soccer Coaches (USC) High School Scholar All-Region
- Alexa Dugan, 2021
- Mercedes Morris, 2021
United Soccer Coaches (USC) High School State Player of the Year
- Emily Aguilar, 2021
- Ashlyn Salas, 2022
Nike Premier 50
- Camille Trujillo
Gatorade NM Player of the Year
- Emily Aguilar, 2021-22
- Alexa Dugan, 2020-21
- Gabby Montoya, 2019-20
- Eliza Mariner, 2018-19
- Lexi Baca, 2016-17
- Jordyn Lacy, 2015-16
- Cassie Boren, 2014-15
- Erika Nelson, 2011-12
- Jenni White, 2009-10
- Courtney Tinnin, 2007-08
- Taylor Lytle, 2005-06
- Danielle Schoen, 2004-05
- Brittany Cooper, 2001-02
- Roxanne Frilot, 2000-01
- Amy Warner, 1999-00
- Jessica Wolf, 1997-98
BOYS
National Competitions
US Club Soccer
- 94B: 2010 US Club National Championships – 2nd Place
Regional Competitions
USYSA Region IV
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01B: 2016 Far West Regional Championships – 2nd Place
ECNL Mountain Conference
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09B: 2022 U13 Champions
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04B: 2019 U15 Champions
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05B: 2019 U14 – 2nd Place
NPL Mountain Development League
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01B: 2016 Mountain Development League Champions2014 Mountain Development League – 2nd Place
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98B: 2014 & 2015 Mountain Development League Champions
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97B: 2014 Mountain Development League Champions
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96B Reds: 2013 Mountain Development League – 2nd Place
US Club Soccer
- 94B: 2010 US Club Regional Champions
NM State Cup Championships
since 2001 (55 Titles)
- 97B (7) – U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18, U19
- 00/01B (6) – U13, U14, U15, U17, U18, U19
- 99/00B (4) – U13, U15, U16, U18
- 96B Reds (4) – U15, U17, U18, U19
- ECNL 07B (3) – U12, U14, U15
- 05B (3) – U13, U14, U16
- 01B (3) – U16, U17, U18
- 92B (3) – U17, U18, U19
- 85B Rangers (3) – U16, U17, U19
- ECNL 09B (2) – U12, U13
- 02B (2) – U14, U17
- 99B (2) – U15, U16
- 94B United (2) – U17, U18
- 91B (2) – U14, U18
- 90B Rebellion (2) – U15, U16
- 03B – U13
- 94B – U15
- 92B Avalanche – U11
- 89B Del Sur – U18
- 88B Phoenix – U19
- 88B Stealth – U13
- 86B Fusion – U18
Boys Individuals
Professional Soccer
Major League Soccer (MLS)
- Mike Graczyk – Colorado Rapids, FC Dallas, San Jose Earthquakes
- Ben Spencer – Toronto FC
- Josh Suggs – San Jose Earthquakes
Liga MX – Mexican 1st Division
- Daniel Juarez – Indios
- Priscilliano Ruiz – Atlas
Tippeligaen – Norway 1st Division
- Ben Spencer – Molde
North American Soccer League (NASL)
- Kyle Altman – Minnesota Stars/United FC
- Michael Reed – Atlanta Silverbacks, Minnesota Stars/United FC
- Ben Spencer – Indy Eleven
- Josh Suggs – Atlanta Silverbacks, Tampa Bay Rowdies
United Soccer League (USL)
- Cristian Nava – New Mexico United FC
- Ford Parker – New Mexico United FC, Birmingham Legion FC
- Michael Reed – Memphis 901 FC, Nashville SC, San Antonio FC
- Ben Spencer – Phoenix Rising, San Diego Loyal, Toronto FC II
- Josh Suggs – New Mexico United FC, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, Los Angeles/Orange County Blues FC
- Alex Touche – New Mexico United FC
United Soccer Leagues First Division (USL First Division)
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Kyle Altman – Minnesota Thunder
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Ben Spencer – FC Tucson
Ascenco MX – Mexican 2nd Division
- Alejandro Garcia-Lugo – Cruz Azul Hidalgo
National Team/Pool
- Desmond Chemweno – U13 USMNT Pool
- Dane Gallegos – U15 USMNT Pool
- Javier Gomez – U14 USMNT Pool
- Paul Melendres – U15 USMNT Pool
- Armando Munoz-Zarate – U18 USMNT Pool
- Kevin Schaeffer – U15 & U14 USMNT Pools
- Ben Spencer – U23 USMNT, U20 USMNT, U18 USMNT
ODP Regional Team/Pool
- Sam Allred (02’s)
- Jayson Baca (01’s)
- Joshua Baros (02’s)
- Kenneth Calderon (09’s)
- Ariel Chavez (89’s)
- Desmond Chemweno (09’s)
- Julio Coca (05’s)
- Eli Fenton (99’s)
- Dane Gallegos (05’s)
- Marcus Garcia (03’s)
- Diego Herrera (09’s)
- Denym Lodge (09’s)
- Chris Lovato (01’s)
- Mikah Madrid (03’s)
- Paul Melendres (05’s)
- Ivan Moore (06’s)
- Armando Munoz-Zarate
- Mateo Nobrega (05’s)
- Yancarlo Palma (08’s)
- Marcos Perez
- Jaziel Perez-Vega (06’s)
- Miguel Quinones (06’s)
- Isai Ramos (08’s)
- Chase Ricker (06’s)
- Noah Roles (06’s)
- Skylor Rose (01’s)
- Oscar Ruiz-Escoria (06’s)
- Foster Salvador (05’s)
- Aidan Semelsberger (02’s)
- Kieran Smeltzer (02’s)
- Trey Smith (05’s)
- Ben Spencer (95’s)
- Connor Starr (00’s)
- Josh Suggs (89’s)
- Hector Torres (88’s)
- Alex Touche (99’s)
- Charles Touche (99’s)
- Javier Trujillo (05’s)
Generation Adidas International Participant
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Jayson Baca – A.F.C. Ajax (Netherlands)
Joined Colorado Rapids MLS Next / U.S. Soccer D.A. Full-Time
- Jayson Baca
- Jairo Barreras
- Sam Brill
- Milo Garvanian – Named to 2016-17 Best XI – U.S. Development Academy Central Conference U15/16
- Ashish Gurung
- Armando Munoz-Zarate
- Skylor Rose
- Aidan Semelsberger
Signed to New Mexico United Academy
- Andres Andrade
- Cole Bachuzewski
- Joshua Baros
- Baela Brucker
- Jackson Dubois
- Noah Escobedo
- Dane Gallegos
- Josiah Henderson
- Cole Lobitz
- Miles Merritt
- Ivan Moore
- Armando Munoz-Zarate
- Cristian Nava
- Miguel Quinones
- Miguel Regino
- Chase Ricker
- Taylor Rogers
- Stephen Romero
- Jace Sais
- Aidan Semelsberger
- Nate Slota
- Yoely Tafoya
- Javi Trujillo
- Alex Waggoner
ECNL Mountain Conference Player of the Year
- Brendan Baird, 2019-20 Boys ECNL U15
United Soccer Coaches (USC) High School All American
- Cristian Nava, 2019
- Finnegan Saunders, 2022
United Soccer Coaches (USC) High School Scholar All-American
- Brendan Baird, 2021
- Aaron Hill, 2018
United Soccer Coaches (USC) High School All West Region
- Brendan Baird, 2021
- Yahir Jimenez, 2022
- Cristian Nava, 2019
- Arthur Steinkamp, 2018
United Soccer Coaches (USC) High School Scholar All-Region
- Brendan Baird, 2021
- Aaron Hill, 2018
- Ryan Sabol, 2018
United Soccer Coaches (USC) High School State Player of the Year
- Finnegan Saunders, 2022
Gatorade NM Player of the Year
- Marcus Garcia, 2020-21
- Charles Touche, 2016-17
- Luke Lawrence, 2012-13
- Darren McAfee, 2009-10
- Michael Reed, 2005-06
- Michael Graczyk, 2002-03