Week 7: Storms & Statements

Week 7 Recap: Storms and Statements

Week 7 brought the full spectrum — rain delays, road wins, high-scoring performances, and a ticket punched to the League Cup Final. Both squads were on the move all week, and whether it was battling the weather or lighting up the scoreboard, Delaware Rising FC once again proved they’re built for the long haul.

Women’s Team: Halftime Hustle and a Road Reset

June 18 @ Mansfield Liederkranz – 2-0 Win
Sometimes it only takes a half to make a statement. The DRFC women hosted Mansfield for a midweek showdown that was ultimately called at halftime due to intense wind and rain, but not before Rising did what they came to do: take the lead and take the points.

Goals:

• Lindsey Castillo, assisted by Lindsey Whitmore

• Rileigh Glassburn, assisted by Kindall Duke
  

Player of the Match: Rileigh Glassburn, who led the front line with energy and precision in tough conditions.

From the opening whistle, Delaware looked sharp and composed. The passing was crisp, the press was aggressive, and both goals came from well-worked sequences. Though the storm cut the match short, the Rising women made the most of every minute, proving once again they can take care of business no matter the circumstances.

June 21 @ Süsserfuss Ballverein – 1-6 Loss
After a strong showing earlier in the week, Rising met a red-hot Süsserfuss side on the road. Despite early flashes of attack, Delaware fell behind and was unable to recover.

Goal:

• Alexis Ivory, assisted by Lindsey Castillo
  

It was a tough night, but also a reality check against a clinical and physical team. The effort never dipped — even late into the match, the women kept pushing — but the final ball didn’t fall their way, and Süsserfuss capitalized on their chances. These are the kinds of matches that sharpen teams over the long haul. Expect a response.

Men’s Team: Cup Final Bound and Statement Victory

June 17 @ Akron United – 4-1 Win (League Cup Semi-Final)
The Rising Men stepped into a big moment on the road and didn’t blink. Delaware booked their place in the League Cup Final with a composed and confident performance against a tough Akron United side.

Goals:

• Ryan Miller, assisted by Keegan White

• Landon Kuhn, assisted by Mason Morris

• Mubelele Mhango, assisted by Chewy Koo

• Kyle Querry, assisted by Brent Rader
  

Player of the Match: Captain Landon Kuhn, who continues to set the tone week after week.

Delaware managed the match brilliantly — cool under pressure, lethal in transition, and solid at the back. The squad looked dialed in from kickoff and showed the maturity of a team with silverware in sight. One more win stands between them and lifting the League Cup.

June 22 @ Twinsburg United – 8-0 Win
Just five days later, the Rising Men returned to league action and did it in style. A complete performance saw the team fire on all cylinders from start to finish.

Goals:

• Landon Kuhn, assisted by Austin Young

• Kyle Querry (unassisted)

• Mubelele Mhango, assisted by Landon Kuhn

• Lincoln Wallace  assisted by Mhango

• Joe Roberts, assisted by Eli Traber

• Nino Stassi, assisted by Landon Kuhn

• Austin Young, assisted by Landon Kuhn

• Lincoln Wallace assisted by Mason Morris
  
  

From start to finish, it was total control. The defense stayed organized, the midfield dictated tempo, and the attack showed both creativity and killer instinct. It was a statement win, not just about skill, but about chemistry and confidence heading into a critical part of the season.

Looking Ahead: Doubleheader Weekend at Home

⚽ Next Up for the Women
📆 June 29
🆚 @ Mansfield Liederkranz
🕑 2:00 PM

Back on the road against a familiar opponent, the Rising Women look to repeat the result from earlier this week — this time over a full 90 minutes. Expect fire from the kickoff.

🟦 Next Up for the Men
📆 June 28
🕐 1:00 PM
🆚 vs. Ohio City SC
📆 June 29
🕔 5:00 PM
🆚 vs. Süsserfuss Ballverein
📍 Both matches at Buckeye Valley High School

Two massive opportunities to take more points at home — and keep league momentum rolling. 

Week after week, this club is growing… in form, in fight, and in community. Whether it’s a short half, a stormy night, or a road trip to the finals, Delaware Rising FC continues to rise.

Come out. Be loud. Wear blue. And as always…
Up. The. Rising. 

Men's 2024 Roster Announcement

We’re excited to officially release our 2024 men’s roster!

After coming off a third-straight playoff appearance, we’re looking forward to another year of Delaware Rising soccer. We have some stellar returners and new signings that you’ll be seeing grace the blue and white this year.

Here is a list of players on the squad this year and a quick blurb about each of them:

Sam Bechtel: Sam is a new signing this season for the Rising. He comes to us from Columbus, OH, and will be one of the attackers leading the front line. He played his high school soccer at Worthington Christian High School and continued his soccer and academic career at Whittenberg University.

Quinn Berry: Quinn will be playing his 1st season with Delaware Rising this year. A Delaware native, he played his high school soccer at Olentangy Berlin High School and is now playing for Ohio Northern University.

Alex Brown: Alex is playing his 3rd season with DRFC. The Delaware native brought a lot of energy and control to the midfield and defense. Playing for Bluffton University, he started 16 matches last season and has one goal and one assist to his name as a defender.

Jon Burton: Jon is lacing up his boots for his first season with the Rising. He played his high school soccer at Worthington Christian High School; then went on to captain Grove City College during his four years there.

Nick Celona: Nick is in his 1st season with Delaware Rising. He comes to us after playing his high school soccer locally at Olentangy High School. He continued his soccer and academic career by attending Depauw University in Indiana.

Brayden Courtney: Braden joins us in his 1st season with the Rising. From Arlington, OH, he played high school soccer at Riverdale High School and now plays up top at Tiffin University.

Kyler Foreman: Kyler is joining us for his 1st season in the blue and white. He is currently a high school senior playing for current head coach Josh Deihl at Olentangy Berlin High School. Kyler also plays for Barca Academy as a defensive midfielder and outside back.

Jeramy Hermiller: Jeramy is playing his 3rd season with DRFC. From Ottawa, OH. The winger/forward has contributed to the club with 1 goal and an assist.

Zach Hunt: Zach is kicking off his 1st season with Delaware Rising. He played his high school soccer Woodmore High School and is currently a forward at Huntington University.

Eddie Kondrad: Eddie is playing his 3rd season with DRFC. From Lewis Center, the defender has put in strong shifts in the backline during his first two seasons. He is also a former Olentangy Liberty High School captain.

Jack Kossoudji: Jack is in his 1st season with Delaware Rising. From Columbus, he played his high school soccer at Olentangy Orange High School. He now plays at Capital University where he started all 17 games last season and scored a team-high 10 goals along with two assists.

Landon Kuhn: Landon is playing his 3rd season with DRFC. The 2023 DRFC Player’s Player of the Season and Clubman Award winner, ended the season 7 goals and 3 to his name. From Lewis Center, he formerly captained Olentangy Berlin, and is now playing for Ohio Wesleyan University.

Bryce Lawrence: Bryce is a new signing for Delaware RIsing this season. He hails from Columbus, OH, where he played high school soccer at Worthington Christian High School. He now plays as a midfielder and defender at Taylor University in Indiana.

Juan Marcos Jemenez: Juan joins Delaware Rising for his 1st season in blue and white. He is from Columbus, OH, and will play as a winger and forward for the Rising.

Kai Mays: Kai is starting his 1st season with Delaware Rising this year. He played his high school soccer locally at Hayes High School and has continued his soccer career by playing at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

Galvin McCall: Galvin joins us for his 2nd season as a member of the Rising squad. Last season, he played a pivotal role in multiple games and ended the season with 1 goal. He previously played varsity for three years at the American School of Paris in Saint-Cloud, France.

Colin McComb: Colin is playing his 3rd season with DRFC. A Delaware native, formerly played for Olentangy, and is currently playing with Capital University. The forward/winger made a big impact last season in multiple games and scored 1 goal.

Aiden Miller: Aiden is lacing up for his 1st season with Delaware Rising. He attended Olentangy Berlin High School and is now holding down the sticks at Franciscan University.

Ryan Miller: Ryan is playing his 3rd season with DRFC. He’s from Galena, OH. As a midfielder, he has played for Olentangy Berlin and now plays for Franciscan University. He played and started in all 21 games in his junior season with the Barons, scoring seven goals and adding seven assists.

Mason Morris: Mason is playing his 3rd season with DRFC. From Lewis Center, he has played for Olentangy Berlin and was selected OCC special mention while winning districts. The 2022 leading goalscorer had a strong 2023 Rising campaign with 5 goals and 2 assists.

Brent Rader: Brent joins us for his 2nd season in the Rising blue. He played his high school soccer at Kenton High School and continued his athletic and academic career at Defiance College.

Ryan Ricciardo: Ryan is kicking off his 1st season with Delaware Rising this year. From Newark, OH, he played his high school soccer at Newark Catholic High School. Ryan now plays as a defender at the University of Findlay.

Connor Sexton: Connor is coming in for his 3rd DRFC season. A Delaware native, he played at Olentangy Berlin amongst a few of the other DRFC players. He is now the goalkeeper for Capital University, where he set a record for most saves in his match against Ohio Wesleyan.

Brady Smith: Brady is joining Delaware Rising for his 1st season this year. He is from Powell, OH, and played high school soccer at Olentangy High School. He now plays as a forward for Depauw University in Indiana.

Cooper Solomon: Cooper joins the team for his 2nd year after playing as a defender at California University of PA. He played his high school soccer at Gahanna Lincoln High School.

Alex Spiers: Alex is starting his 1st season with Delaware Rising this year. He played high school soccer for Bishop Watterson High School and club soccer for Columbus United. He’s currently a midfielder/defender for Capital University.

Mason Starkey: Mason is kicking off his 1st season with Delaware Rising. He played high school soccer at Johnstown-Monroe High School and has continued his career playing as a forward at Baldwin Wallace University.

Jackson Terry: Jackson joins us as a new signing to the Delaware Rising squad. From Granville, he played soccer at Granville High School and now plays as a winger for Huntington Univeristy.

Gabriel Thomas: Gabriel is in his 2nd season with Delaware RIsing. He’s currently playing college soccer at the College of Wooster. He attended St. Charles Preparatory High School and played club soccer for Worthington United.

Mason Zamilski: Mason is kicking off his 1st season with Delaware Rising. He played his high school soccer at Olentangy Berlin High School (while also being a distance runner) and also played club soccer for Barca Academy.

Men’s Finish as Quarterfinalists

What a season.

The men’s third season as a club comes to an end, highlighted by impressive performances, clutch results, incredible goals, vicious tackles, and spectacular saves.

A particular accomplishment to be recognized is the team’s fight to secure playoffs, finishing 6th to clinch the last available spot. Delaware Rising’s third playoff run in a row.

Among the results, the team did well to adjust to a couple big challenges throughout the season: a handful of injuries, a new coach coming in mid season, and games being rescheduled.

Coaches Josh Diehl and Chris Stohl, as well as captains Landon Kuhn, Evan Wherley, and Nathan Chwalik led the team to a new standard and have played a big role in the successes this year.

A swath of new players have brought their talents to the team and it showed on the field: Gabriel Thomas in net, Cooper Solomon, Nick Flury, and Brent Rader in the back line, Asher Bridenstine in the midfield, and forward, Galvin McCall.

Returning players also showed how they’ve improved - players like Mason Morris, Alex Brown, Seth Barrett, Ryan, Miller, Cody Lumby, Evan Scott, Connor Sexton, Eddie Kondrad, Jeramy Hermiller, and Colin McComb, among others made big contributions on and off the field.

The club would like to thank the players, fans, and volunteers that have helped to make this season a success. Thank you!

We’ll see everyone again soon.

As always, Up The Rising!