Manhattan College men’s soccer signs 2 players ahead of 2019 season

Riverdale, NY – Manhattan College men’s soccer head coach Jorden Scott has announced the addition of Francois Dulysse (Greenacres, FL / Beaverton (UCF) and Moritz Riegel (Hannover, Germany / Leibniz Universität Hannover) for the upcoming season.

Riegel Capsule
* A 5-8, 150-pound forward, Riegel will have two years of eligibility remaining
* Won the U-19 DFB-Pokal Cup in 2016
* Played his club soccer for the Hannover 96 Academy from the age of 12
* Has progressed into the Hannover 96 II team which plays in the 4th Division in Germany

Coach Scott on Riegal:
“Moritz has proven himself at the highest levels in Germany within a Bundesliga club from an early age. He is a creative, dynamic and direct attacking player who can get between lines and finish when given opportunities. We are excited to watch him combine and express himself with the forwards we have returning and within our shape.”

Dulysse Capsule
* A 6-2, 178-pound defender, Dulysse will have two years of eligibility remaining
* Transfer from UCF, where he helped the Knights to 21 wins over his two years and a trip to the 2018 NCAA Tournament
* Member of the Portland Timbers DA U19 within the United States Development Academy
* Represented Haiti in the U20 CONCACAF Championship and is currently a member of the U23 Haiti National Team

Coach Scott on Dulysse:
“Franky is an immediate impact player and someone we have known since his days at the MLS Academy level in Portland.  He is a tremendous athlete and combines that with elite level tactical understanding and an ability to play out from the back.  He will be a key piece of our backline this fall and we are excited to add a player of this level who has represented his country on an international stage.”