Rafa Rios Earns ASUN Weekly Honors
10/5/2026 2:55:00 PM | Men's Soccer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – University of North Florida Men's Soccer junior defender Rafa Rios was named ASUN Defensive Player of the Week on Monday.
Rios previously earned the weekly honor on Sept. 14. North Florida has earned a conference-best eight weekly honors this season.
Rios notched a goal on a penalty kick in the 56th minute and played 90 minutes on the backline to propel North Florida past Central Arkansas, 2-1, on Oct. 3. It marked the second goal of the season for Rios and the third goal of his career. He has played the full time in nine matches and 80 or more minutes in all 12 matches this season.
With the win, North Florida remains in the ASUN Conference lead with 15 points. North Florida is now 8-3-1 overall and 5-0-0 in ASUN Conference play. The 5-0-0 start marks the best start to ASUN play in program history.Â
North Florida travels to Miami, Fla. to battle FIU at Leyva Family Field at FIU Soccer Stadium tomorrow Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. ET. The match will be streamed on ESPN+.
Rios previously earned the weekly honor on Sept. 14. North Florida has earned a conference-best eight weekly honors this season.
Rios notched a goal on a penalty kick in the 56th minute and played 90 minutes on the backline to propel North Florida past Central Arkansas, 2-1, on Oct. 3. It marked the second goal of the season for Rios and the third goal of his career. He has played the full time in nine matches and 80 or more minutes in all 12 matches this season.
With the win, North Florida remains in the ASUN Conference lead with 15 points. North Florida is now 8-3-1 overall and 5-0-0 in ASUN Conference play. The 5-0-0 start marks the best start to ASUN play in program history.Â
North Florida travels to Miami, Fla. to battle FIU at Leyva Family Field at FIU Soccer Stadium tomorrow Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. ET. The match will be streamed on ESPN+.
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