(Tucson, AZ) Pima Community College men’s soccer goalkeeper Nils Roth has decided where he will continue his educational and collegiate career opportunities.
Roth signed his letter of intent to the University of the Incarnate Word, an NCAA Division I school in San Antonio, TX. The Cardinals play in the Southland Conference.
“I am eagerly looking forward to my new chapter in Texas where I can’t wait to wear the UIW shirt and represent San Antonio in the best way possible in the highest collegiate league in the United States. Go Cardinals,” Roth said.
Roth, from Thun, Switzerland, was the starting goalkeeper in Pima’s run to the 2018 NJCAA Division I Championship. He was named first team United Soccer Coaches Junior College Men’s Soccer Division I All-American. He played and started in 24 games at the net giving up 10 goals all season with 74 saves and a percentage of .881.
“It was so far the most successful chapter in my life and I am tremendously grateful to being a part of an Aztec team that brought the first National Championship Title back home to Pima’s soccer family,” Roth said.
As a sophomore, Roth helped lead the Aztecs back to the NJCAA Division I Tournament. He was named second team United Soccer Coaches All-West Region and second team All-ACCAC/Region I. He played and started in all 21 games recording 71 saves and giving up 15 goals. Roth had a saves percentage of .826.
“I would like to thank everybody I got to know during my two unforgettable years here at Pima and at FC Tucson; especially my coaches David Cosgrove, Javi (Holguin) and Alex (Rangel) for your trust in me,” Roth said. “Moreover, Tucson will always be my second home where I not only met wonderful coaches, teammates and school friends but also the love of my life and her super kind family.”
Press Release courtesy of Pima Athletics
