Flagler College men’s soccer goalkeeper Ryan Rivas was named the Peach Belt Conference Goalkeeper of the Week after helping the Saints win both matches during the previous week.
Rivas started in goal for Flagler College men’s soccer in a 2-0 Peach Belt Conference-opening victory over Georgia Southwestern and a 3-1 win against Clayton State. He recorded his 21st career clean sheet against Georgia Southwestern, tying the Flagler school record set by Jon Jonsson in 1995.
Rivas faced nine shots against Georgia Southwestern and stopped the Hurricanes’ only shot on goal. Against Clayton State, he faced 14 shots and made seven saves while holding the Lakers scoreless for 84 minutes before a late goal.
Ryan Rivas among Flagler College career leaders
Rivas is tied for first in Flagler College history with 21 shutouts and ranks fourth with 203 saves. The Fort Lauderdale native has a 33-12-10 career record in goal for the Saints.
Rivas was a 2025 United Soccer Coaches First Team All-Southeast Region selection and a First Team All-Peach Belt Conference selection. Flagler men’s soccer head coach Thomas Coombes credited Rivas for his performance during the two-match week.
“Ryan was brilliant this past week and demonstrated why we have put our trust in him for the last four years,” said Flagler men’s soccer head coach Thomas Coombes. “He steps up in big moments, and I am confident that this will be the first of many awards for him this season.”
Flagler College men’s soccer schedule
Flagler College men’s soccer is scheduled to play at USC Aiken on Wednesday, September 16, at 4:30 p.m. The match will be broadcast on the Peach Belt Conference Sports Network.
The Saints are scheduled to host No. 3 North Georgia on Saturday, September 19, at 1 p.m.
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