2026 Men's Soccer Roster
Roster
Jersey Number 22
Francesco Di Ponzio
- Class:
- Senior
- Position:
- MF
- Hometown:
- Oakland, N.J.
- High School:
- Indian Hills
- Club Team:
- NYCFC
Fall 2025 (Junior)
Fall 2024 (Sophomore)
Prior to Rutgers
- Played in 13 games and made five starts
- Logged goals in back-to-back Big Ten contests against UCLA (Oct. 24) and Michigan State (Oct. 31)
- Also recorded an assist at Seton Hall (Aug. 24) for five points on the season
- Took 13 shots and put six on goal
Fall 2024 (Sophomore)
- Played in 12 games and made six starts
- Came up clutch for RU’s offense as both of his goals were game winners, as he scored in the upset over No. 8 Wisconsin (Oct. 4) and Michigan State (Nov. 3)
- Recorded an assist at Yale (Sept. 17) as well, to end the campaign with five points
- Took 10 shots and put five on frame
Prior to Rutgers
- Played club ball for NYCFC Academy
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