Parkside Athletics

Rick Lechusz was a cornerstone around which the men’s soccer program was built. In 51 games for the Rangers, Rick scored 50 goals. A four-time NAIA All-District selection, Rick was invited to the Midwest trials for the United States 1975 Pan American team and the 1976 Olympic team. He was one of the founders of the UW-Parkside Soccer Boosters organization and served as its first president. This organization has been instrumental in providing financial support for the soccer program.