2017 Men's Soccer Roster
Ruggiero, Anthony
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Jersey Number 22
Anthony Ruggiero
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Holtsville, N.Y.
- High School:
- HBC United
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 192
Bio
Freshman (2017): Did not appear in an official match for the Wolfpack.
Prior to NC State: Spent the last 14 years playing for HBC United under coaches Ray Anderson, Wayne Cebellero, and Ron Eden … Played high school soccer for Sachem East … Listed among the “Top 50 Long Island boys soccer players to watch” ahead of the 2016 season … Captain on both club and high school teams … All-State honoree as a senior in high school … State Cup winner … Region 1 winner … Competed in the National League … Four-year varsity starter with most points (goals + assists) achieved in school history.
Personal: Chose NC State because it is a beautiful school and he’s excited by the chance to play soccer at a top level … Native of Holtsville, N.Y. … Favorite book is The Blind Side … Favorite professional athlete is Didier Drogba … Motivated by wanting to be the best … Father, Tony, played college soccer at Farmingdale College for two seasons.
Prior to NC State: Spent the last 14 years playing for HBC United under coaches Ray Anderson, Wayne Cebellero, and Ron Eden … Played high school soccer for Sachem East … Listed among the “Top 50 Long Island boys soccer players to watch” ahead of the 2016 season … Captain on both club and high school teams … All-State honoree as a senior in high school … State Cup winner … Region 1 winner … Competed in the National League … Four-year varsity starter with most points (goals + assists) achieved in school history.
Personal: Chose NC State because it is a beautiful school and he’s excited by the chance to play soccer at a top level … Native of Holtsville, N.Y. … Favorite book is The Blind Side … Favorite professional athlete is Didier Drogba … Motivated by wanting to be the best … Father, Tony, played college soccer at Farmingdale College for two seasons.