We are pleased to announce that Romania youth National Team striker, David Palade, will be joining the University of Rio Grande in Fall 2024.
Palade who has represented Romania from U15 to U19 level, came through the ranks at Torino FC's academy in Italy.
Located in Rio Grande, Ohio, the university boasts one of the top soccer programs in the nation. Led by headcoach Scott Morrissey since 1989, the program has made 23 consecutive NAIA National Tournament appearances. Since 2000, Rio has made 7 national semi-final appearances, four national title game appearances and has won two national championships. During that time Rio has also won 20 conference titles and seven NAIA region championships.