Pierre-Louis Ricardo

Ricardo Pierre-Louis

  • Title
    Asst. Men's Soccer Coach

Born in Leogane, Haiti, Ricardo moved to the United States in 2004 to play college soccer on a scholarship. In 2008, Ricardo graduated from Lee University (TN) with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. As a MLS Cup Champion, three time Collegiate Soccer All American, National Player of the year, and Academic All American.  Pierre-Louis scored 101 goals in 69 games at Lee university. The Haitian Soccer Star holds the all time scoring record at Lee, his jersey number 19 was retired and Pierre-Louis was inducted to the Lee University Hall of Fame after his career.

Ricardo was drafted in the  second round (22nd picked) by the Columbus  Crew  in the MLS super draft.  He was part of the Crew team who won the 2008 MLS Cup, as well as the Supporter Shield Cup.  Ricardo also played for the Haitian National Team for 9 years.  He had 48 caps with the senior national team.  He has played in major tournaments for Haiti such as the Gold Cup, World Cup Qualifying, and the Carribean Cup. During his time with the Haitian national team,  he had the opportunity to play against the world's best soccer players, like Landon Donovan, David Beckam, Ronaldinho Gaucho, and Ronaldo Luis Nazario.  Ricardo's most cherished soccer moment was playing against the five-time world cup champion Brazilian soccer team.

Ricardo holds a USSF 'B' coaching license.