Soccer is a game of speed and skill where goals don't come easy. They come from hard work, calculated team coordination and through shear talent and passion.
To score one goal is sweet, to score many is rare.
Francesco Riverso made scoring goals look easy. He was born into soccer and his passion for the game, like life, was a part of who he was...and it was contagious.
From a distance he seemed to be gliding, but to a defender, he seemed to be two steps ahead. If you weren't familiar with his skill, he was past you before you even realized he was there. His eye was always on the ball and the ball was always on his foot. It was the creative intelligence of his trained mind that told his foot where to move the ball and no defender or goal keeper could keep up. As a teammate who understood his talent it was fascinating and to anxious fans it was awe inspiring.
Ever humble, you would never have known that Cesco was a Hall of Famer. He was and is one of the most honest, caring and friendly people you'll ever meet. Like scoring goals, he has a knack for making other people feel important. He takes a caring interest in every person he meets and is focused and determined to help others succeed.
Thanks to Cesco, his Brother and his Father, the game I had struggled to understand and appreciate fully, I learned to play and came to love.
For those of us who were lucky enough to witness these talents in person, we aren't surprised at his early induction into the Halls of Dolphin Fame. He is as much an incredible person as he was a player. He defines LeMoyne principals and makes everyone around him better. The players, students and coaches who enjoy his company now, surely appreciate it, while his former teammates remember those days often and will treasure the memories forever....
This Saturday, Francesco Riverso will be inducted into the
LeMoyne College Sports Hall of Fame!
Congratulations Cesco!...
As teammates we are proud to have shared the field with you, as friends we are proud to know you.
~Ted
Francesco Riverso ‘02 | Men’s Soccer (1998-2001) One of the most prolific scorers in program history, Francesco Riverso left the program ranked second all-time in goals scored (41, currently t3rd), third in career points (97, currently t3rd) and fourth in career assists (15, currently t7th). Named the 2002 Rev. J.J. O’Brien Male Senior Athlete of the Year (the only men’s soccer student-athlete to have ever received the honor), Riverso earned All-NE-10 honors three times in his career. In his senior season, Riverso tied a program record for goals in a season with 18, ranking in in the top-ten in the NCAA in goals per game, en route to being named the NCAA All-Region First-Team. Riverso currently serves as the assistant coach in the Le Moyne men’s soccer program.
http://www.lemoynedolphins.com/sports/goldwave/news/20130716_halloffamerelease
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