Hall of Fame
Adam Riesz earned All-American honors for the men’s soccer team in 1999, his senior season. He picked up a National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) all-region award and all-Great Lakes Valley Conference honor as well. Adam was every bit as strong in the classroom as he was on the field, as evidenced by his earning the GLVC’s prestigious Academic Player of the Year Award in 1999.
Adam overcame adversity during his career. He was sidelined for all of the 1998 season while recovering from ACL surgery.Prior to his stellar senior season comeback, Adam was voted UW-Parkside’s Most Improved Player after his rookie season. In his sophomore campaign, Adam made his mark on the NSCAA all-region team.In his collegiate career, Adam scored 21 goals with 23 assists for 65 total points. During his time in a UW-Parkside uniform, the Rangers logged a 59-22-3 overall record.He was drafted by the Milwaukee Wave, where he played one season as a professional indoors. Adam went on to play with the United States sand soccer team in Austria.
