Rian Goertz '24 Recruiting Profile
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2023 HighlightsPersonal Statement
My name is Rian Goertz and I am a 2024 graduate from Weston High School in Connecticut. I play outside back, midfield, and outside forward. Soccer has been a major aspect of my life since I was young. My love for the game has grown through the years as I developed as a player and a person. I take pride in maintaining a high level of fitness to maximize my contribution to my team and compete at national levels. I also have a high soccer IQ which allows me to anticipate plays and create opportunities on the field, which are strengthened by my technical skills. In my fall 2022 Weston High School season, I made the All-Conference and All-State team as well as received the "Most Fit" recognition. This is my third year as Captain of my Connecticut Football Club U17 ECNLR team and I will be Captain of the Weston High School Varsity soccer and track teams my senior year.
I’m a curious student and prioritize my academics. I currently have a cumulative 4.0 GPA and have successfully balanced honors and AP classes with extracurriculars including playing violin in the Pit Orchestra for Company (Weston High School’s Theatre Program), serving on Tri-M Music Honor Society, volunteering with student-led social justice groups (Pink Aid/Save the Children) and competing on my high school track team. Last year, our Varsity team won the Southwest Conference Championship and I qualified for the State Open, where I placed 10th in the state in the 800m race. This spring, my 4x400m relay placed first place in the CT Class-M Conference. Soccer is my full-time commitment and I give it my all, which is what I love.
I aspire to attend a smaller, liberal arts college that helps me reach my full potential academically and athletically. I hope to join a team with strong leadership and teammates hungry to win championships with a strong sense of camaraderie. As a Captain and peer, I regularly offer positive reinforcement to my teammates and value any guidance and feedback I’m given in order to develop and improve. I’m excited to see what the future holds and bring my passion to a great team!
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 4 years
- Varsity Starter
- 4 years
- 2023 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #11
Individual Awards
- Captain
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #11
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Conference
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #30
Team Awards
- Conference 2nd Place, State 3rd Place
- 2020 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #30
Individual Awards
- Rookie of the Year
Team Awards
- Conference Chanmps
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 6 seasons
- 2023 Connecticut Football Club (ECNL RL U17 United )
- Third-year Captain
- 2022 Connecticut Football Club (ECNL RL U16 CFC United )
- 2nd year Captain, Regional ECNL Northeast Champions 2021 and 2022
- 2021 Connecticut Football Club (ECNL RL U15 - CFC United )
- Captain
- 2020 Connecticut Football Club (ECNL RL U14 CFC United )
- Captain & Starter
- 2019 Connecticut Football Club (ECNL U13)
- 2018 Connecticut Football Club (Pre-ECNL U12)
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Leo Germiniani
- High School Head Coach
- Gustavo Reaes
Events
- Camp/Event
- ECNL RL Finals
- 7/14/23 to 7/17/23
- Game 1 7/14: v. Charlotte SA at 12:00 PM (Striker Park Field 8)
- Camp/Event
- We won! ECNL RL Championship - Northeast
- 6/16/23 to 6/18/23
- Game 1 (6/16): v. Bethesda SC 8:00 AM Morningside Farm - Field #11 (5 Manville Cswy), Game 2(6/17) 9:50 AM Morningside Farm - Field #11 (5 Manville Cswy), 6/18 9:50 AM PDA Soccer Complex - Field 7, 1 Upper Pond Rd Somerset
- Camp/Event
- PDA Showcase
- 5/27/23 to 5/29/23
- May 27 9:40 AM v. Yankee United FC - Rutgers U Park - Field 1, March 28 9:40 AM v. NE Surf Navy - Rutgers U Park Field 3, March 29 8:00 AM v. FC Copa Academy - Rutgers RAC - Field 1
- Camp/Event
- Jeff Cup
- 3/24/23 to 3/26/23
- Friday, March 24 - 8:00 am CFC v SUSA, West Creek Field 4 Saturday, March 25 - 9:40 am CFC v Lou Fusz Athletic, West Creek Field 2 Sunday, March 26, 8:00 am CFC v Tulsa Soccer Club, West Creek Field 1
- Camp/Event
- MatchFit Winter Classic Showcase
- 1/28/23 to 1/28/23
- Game Schedule: 8:30 am v. MatchFit Academy Field: North Turf, Great. 9:50 AM with the U18 CFC team v. Monmouth Regional - West Turf.
- Camp/Event
- Disney Florida Showcase
- 1/13/23 to 1/16/23
- Game 1: Friday @ 6:30 CFC v Florida Kraze Krush ESPN WWOS Complex - Field 30 Game 2: Saturday @ 1:45 CFC v Baltimore Armour Academy ESPN WWOS Complex - Field 25 Game 3: Sunday @ 11:30 CFC v Maryland Rush ESPN WWOS Complex - Field 7
- Camp/Event
- ECNL Tennessee
- 12/02/22 to 12/05/22
- I'm playing with the CT Football Club 2005 team, #11. First game: 12/2 v. Loudon Soccer at 4:00 PM (Jordan Farms, 1233 Cherry Lane Drive, Murfreesboro Field 16). Second game 12/3 v. Utah Avalanche at 6:40 PM - UPDATED, (Jordan Farms, 1233 Cherry Lane Drive, Murfreesboro Field 19). Final game: v. Louisville Academy at 1:30 PM (Richard Siegal Soccer Complex, 515 Cheery Lane Drive, Murfreesboro, Field 6)
- Camp/Event
- Map
- 8/05/22 to 8/07/22
- Camp/Event
- Test
- 8/05/22 to 8/07/22
- Camp/Event
- Future 500 ID Camp - Boston
- 7/08/22 to 7/09/22
- Camp/Event
- ECNL National Playoffs
- 6/22/22 to 6/29/22
- Game schedule: June 22 vs Slammers FC, Field 4 10:00 AM , Semi-Final June 24 vs. Rockford Raptors 9:45 AM, Field 1, Final June 25 vs. Cleveland Fierce 4PM, Field 10
- Camp/Event
- ECNL RL Championship - Northeast
- 6/10/22 to 6/12/22
- Update: We WON! We've advanced to the Finals! Game: 6/12 at 7:30 AM, Field 2
- Camp/Event
- PDA College Showcase 2022
- 5/28/22 to 5/30/22
- Game Schedule: 2:40 PM Saturday 5/28 - U16 CFC RL vs. Rhode Island Surf - Field #2 - Rutgers Athletic Center (Rutgers RAC), Hospital Rd, Piscataway NJ 9:40 AM Sunday 5/29 - U16 CFC RL vs. STA GA - Field #1 - The Pingry School, 131 Martinsville Road, Baskin Ridge, NJ 07920. 2:40 PM Sunday 5/29 - U16 CFC RL vs. Match Fit Academy - Field #2 - Iron Peaks, 137 Mountain View Rd, Hillsborough NJ 08844. 11:20 AM Monday 5/30 - U16 CFC RL vs. WNY Flash - Field #2 - Rutgers Athletic Center (Rutgers RAC), Hospital Rd, Piscataway NJ 08854.
- Camp/Event
- ECNL RL Arizona
- 4/01/22 to 4/03/22
- My game schedule: 4/1 10:30 AM vs. NY Flash, 4/2 8:30 AM vs. Slammers FC, 4/3 8:00 AM vs. Sting Dallas Royal
- Camp/Event
- Jefferson Cup - Girls Showcase
- 3/25/22 to 3/27/22
- My team, CFC United/U16 ECNLR is competing in the U16 Superior Bracket. My game schedule: 3/25 vs. Arlington SA - 4:20 pm West Creek Field 7 (12575 W. Creek Parkway, Henrico, VA), 3/26 vs. Keystone FC Premier - 11:20 am River City Field 5 (13030 Genito Rd, Midlothian, VA), 3/27 vs. Cleveland Force, 8:00 am West Creek Field 8 (12575 W. Creek Parkway, Henrico)
- Camp/Event
- Next Step Soccer Academy College ID Clinic
- 12/12/21 to 12/12/21
- 1:00 - 4:00 PM
- Camp/Event
- Next Step Soccer Academy Summer ID Program
- 7/09/21 to 7/30/21
- 7/9, 7/16, 7/30 6:00 - 8:30 PM
- Camp/Event
- The ECNL Open Cup
- 7/01/21 to 7/07/21
- Rian participated as Captain of her ECNLR U15 United CFC Team for a national title.
Training
- LG Soccer Fit
- 3 years
- Off season training with Leo Germiniani
Additional Sports
- Track
- 2 years
- Varsity Team
- 2023 CT Class M 4x400m Champions, 2022 SWC Champions, 2022 First Team All-SWC
Statistics
| Statistic | 2022 Varsity Team | 2022 Connecticut Fo | 2021 Varsity Team | 2020 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 10 | 13 | 11 - Second goal scorer in regular season | 4 |
| Assists | 8 | 6 | 6 | |
| Games Played | 33 out of 34 (regular/tournaments/post) | 18 of 19 in regular season |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Biology, Geometry, English, Chemistry, World Studies, Spanish, Symphonic OrchestraAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Environmental Science, AP English Language, AP United States HistoryRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsHonor Roll, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Principals Honor Roll, Academic All-Conference (2020,2021, 2022,2023)
- ActivitiesViolin - Orchestra/Symphonic Orchestra/WHS Company (PIT Orchestra), Save the Children Student Group, Pink Aid Student Group, Tri-M Music Honor Society
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