Ria Carroll Appointed as Reds WPSL Head Coach

Ria Carroll Appointed as Reds WPSL Head Coach Providence, RI (January 27, 2016) – The Rhode Island Reds, celebrating their 5th year as a club, announced today the appointment of Ria Carroll as the new head coach for their WPSL team.

Growing up in Luton, England, Ria Carroll began crafting her love of soccer while watching her father play at the semi-pro level. Her soccer career began at the age of 5 where she would play the field before finding her niche as a goalkeeper. Coming to the United States, Carroll played on Rhode Island’s first female premiere team at the age of 12. Carroll then went on to play for the Rhode Island Rays, a team ranked 11th in the nation. At Toll Gate High School she was named first team all-state in her sophomore, junior, and senior years. Her other accolades in high school included first team all division, all-city, and secret deodorant athlete of the month.

Following high school, Carroll went on to play two seasons at Pace University. Her time at Pace would see her break numerous team and individual records while garnishing awards such as: goalkeeper of the year, first team all-conference, all New England goalkeeper of the week, rookie of the week, and Adidas first team all-region. After two seasons, Carroll transferred to the University of Rhode Island. While at URI, she was named All-Atlantic 10 as well as earning all tournament honors. Carroll finished her playing career with the Rhode Island Stingrays WPSL team where she was named to the WPSL all-star team. Her time on the Stingrays would see her play against future Women’s National Team players.

As her playing career was nearing its end, Carroll began to carve out her path in coach, first at Bryant University and later Providence College. At this time she also served as the goalkeeping coach for the RI Rays for 6 years. Currently, Carroll is the head coach at The Prout School where she has been at the helm for the past 8 years.

“I have been told that my love for the game and coaching, and more importantly, my unwavering dedication to the sport of soccer is contagious. I will, without a doubt, be investing 110% in this team. I have been a part of Rhode Island soccer in many different capacities for the majority of my life, and it feels great to be a part of another piece of Rhode Island soccer history. I’d like to thank Kabba Joof and the board for this opportunity.” – Ria Carroll, Reds Head Coach WPSL

While this is her first time coaching at this level, Carroll is confident she can take the team down the path of success while developing the areas top female soccer players.

”I want to progress each year I’m here. I think Rhode Island has a lot of talent and we have the capability of making a name for ourselves as long as we have the right mindset. We are a small state with big talent and my goal is to come together in order to compete; to bring the top players together and play at a competitive level in order to show people what we are capable of.” – Ria Carroll, Reds Head Coach WPSL

Reds Owner and Director of Football Kabba Joof is confident that Carroll is the right person to lead the club in to the future saying “Ria is the embodiment of soccer in Rhode Island. As a player she achieved so much playing at the highest levels and as a coach she is on the path to surpassing it all. I know that Ria will help propel this club to new heights in the WPSL while continuing our focus on developing the regions top players.”

The Rhode Island Reds 2016 WPSL schedule will be released within the coming months. To stay up to date with all Rhode Island Reds including tryouts news visit www.RIRedsFC.com

ABOUT THE RHODE ISLAND REDS
The Rhode Island Reds, founded in 2012, are an amateur men’s and women’s adult soccer club competing in the NPSL and WPSL. The club prides itself on sportsmanship and the development of player skills. For sponsorship opportunity, contact kjoof@riredsfc.com

Alex Rozkov Resigns as WPSL Coach

Providence, RI. (January 23, 2016) – Rhode Island Reds FC head women’s soccer coach Alex Rozkov has announced his resignation after 2 seasons at the helm of the Reds WPSL program.

Alex served as Red’s first head coach of the women’s soccer program, which had its inaugural season in 2014.

“It has been an honor to coach such quality young women over the past two seasons, Together we have created a program that has honored the State, and the community. We have been blessed with meeting people all over the New England, and most importantly, creating a sense of family within our team.” said Rozkov.

Prior to taking the lead of the women’s soccer program at the Rhode Island Reds, Alex served as an Assistant coach with the Men’s program for 2 years.

“We appreciate the foundation that Coach Rozkov has built for the women’s soccer program at the Rhode Island Reds, His teams have done a tremendous job during his tenure, and we thank him for all he has done for our program and wish him the best in the future.” said Kabba Joof owner of the Reds.

The Rhode Island Reds will be announcing a replacement in the coming days. To stay up to date visit http://www.RIRedsFC.com

Reds Women Searching For a Win

The 2015 season saw the Reds WPSL team move to a different division, a division notorious for being one of the toughest in the WPSL. The Northeast Division of the WPSL features top D1 soccer players as well as a slew of internationals. A lot of the women in the division will go on to appear for their respective national teams.

The tougher division is definitely taking its toll on the young Reds team as they have conceded 23 goals in 4 games. However it hasn’t been all bad news for the women as they have managed to score 7 goals, 5 of them scored by second year forward Mariah Gonzalez. The Reds being mostly comprised of local talent sprinkled with college players are beginning to find their footing in the league and match the pace of their counterparts.

With six games remaining, the Reds are looking to grab their first win of the season and give themselves a solid platform for next year.

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Rozkov Named Reds WPSL Head Coach

Rhode Island Reds Announce Women’s Head Coach

The Rhode Island Reds have been extremely busy this offseason with adding a new women’s team and rebranding of our logo to reflect the proud State of Rhode Island.  We are proud and honored to appoint Alex Rozkov as the first head Coach of the Rhode Island Reds WPSL women’s team.

“It just seemed like a perfect match,” Said Coach Alex, “after I talked with Kabba (Reds Owner & Operator) and had a few days to do some soul searching with my wife; it became clear that this was a great opportunity. It impressed me that the Reds organization battled through adversity and came out of it with such a successful exhibition for two seasons. They have a solid reputation and I hope that I can help build a team that everyone can be very proud off. It really seems as though everything is falling into place. We have a lot of talent here in Rhode Island and we’re going to compete at a very high level. This is what I love to do and I’m committed to impacting our players, physically, mentally and spiritually.  I’m extremely excited about the upcoming season and plan to remain with the organization for years to come. We’re intent on building something special here.”

Alex Rozkoz has proven success on our men’s team as an Assistant Coach for the past 2 years.

“I couldn’t be happier,” stated Reds owner Kabba Joof. “This was honestly an easy decision for me to make. Coach Alex is an exceptional coach with a vast amount of coaching, administration, and leadership experience. He knows how to build a team and develop players but more importantly he has strong values and an unwavering faith in the Reds mission that will help build strong character in our players as well.”

Furthermore, Coach Alex also had numerous administrative duties over the course of his career including being North Kingstown Soccer Association Director of coaching. Coach Alex is also the architect of the very first North Kingstown Recreational Academy.

Coach Alex also currently serves on the New England Revolution Academy Player Developmental Program Coaching staff.

As one of the newest and most ambitious clubs in the Women’s Premier soccer League (WPSL), the Rhode Island Reds will be making other big announcements over the next few weeks. The WPSL season will take place during the summer months of May through July, with regional playoffs that will result in a national champion. The Rhode Island Reds Women will play in the New England Conference against teams like Boston Breakers Rev, Boston Aztec, Seacoast Phantoms, NH, Seacoast Mariners, ME. CFC Passion, CT and New England Mutiny, MA.

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Reds to field Women’s WPSL Team in 2014!

Pro-Am Women’s Soccer Coming To Rhode Island

The Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) is proud to announce that the Rhode Island Reds Football Club (Reds FC) has joined the league as an expansion team in 2014. The Reds will play in the New England Conference of the Eastern Region—beginning this May.

“The WPSL is excited to welcome the Rhode Island Reds FC led by a dynamic owner, Kabba D. Joof, who is committed to growing the game in his community and providing opportunities for local players to develop,” stated WPSL Commissioner Jerry Zanelli. “Rhode Island is one of the top soccer markets in the country, as evidenced by recent news reports naming Providence as one of the best American cities with the largest number of viewers of the English Premiership Football in the United States.”

The Women’s Premier Soccer League is a 50-plus team national pro-am league and is the largest women’s soccer league in the world. The league was formed in 1998 and is sanctioned by the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA)–an affiliate of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). The WPSL’s mission is to provide the highest level of soccer in our effort to bring affordable & quality family entertainment to the community; display positive role models for our youth; while, being a stepping stone for aspiring professional & international-level players.

“We are honored to join the WPSL, the fastest growing national league in the U.S.,” Reds’ Owner Kabba Joof declared. “Over the last few years, the quality of competition has risen to a very high standard here in Rhode Island and we are thrilled to take part in this nationwide league later this year. I am confident we will not only be able to put a team on the field that represents Rhode Island well, but one that is competitive from the very start.”

All Rhode Island Reds Women’s Premier Soccer League home matches will be played at Cranston Stadium–the home of the National Premier Soccer League’s (NPSL) Rhode Island Reds FC Men’s team. The 3,000 seat facility, first built in 1941, includes an artificial playing surface renovated by the City Of Cranston in 2007.

“We hope all area soccer fans will support the Rhode Island Reds growing tradition of developing young talent here in the Southern New England Region,” continued Mr. Joof. “as we grow the sport so many in our community truly love. As always, our commitment is to inspire, train and transform our players and volunteers–into good citizens.

For more information about the Rhode Island Reds Women’s Premier League team visit our website at http://www.rhodeislandredsfc.com or call 1-888-508-3113.  Rhode Island Reds Email Address: info@riredsfc.com

More information on the WPSL can be found here http://www.wpsl.info

Tryouts to be announced soon!