Riverhawks add five to roster

Published on April 15, 2003 under A-League (A-League)
Cincinnati Riverhawks News Release


The Cincinnati Riverhawks announce they have signed six players who have been working out with the team in training camp. Forward Salvatore Piraine, midfielders Chris Doré, and Eddie Child, and defenders Rasool Alizadeh, and Joe Morelli.

Salvatore Piraine was a standout player for Madonna University in Livonia, MI from 1998-2002. During his time there he was All Conference ('98, '99, '00, '02), All Region ('98, '99, '00, '02), All American Honorable Mention ('99, '00, '02), and WHAC Conference Player of the Year in 1999 and 2002. This past season Piraine ranked in the top 10 in the NAIA in 5 different categories including individual goals, goals per game, assists per season, assists per game, and in points. Salvatore also spent time with the Mid-Michigan Bucks of the PDL in 2000 and 2001.

Chris Doré is an Ohio native coming from Vermilion, Ohio. Chris played Division 1 soccer for Bowling Green State University where he was All Ohio, All Conference, All Region, and was named an NSCAA All-American in 1999. Doré was selected 2nd overall by the Hampton Roads Mariners in the 2000 A-League draft.

Eddie Child comes to the Hawks after spending last season with the Des Moines Menace of the Premier Development League (PDL). Eddie hails from Pittsburgh, PA and has previously played with the Detroit Neon of the CISL and the with Pittsburgh Riverhounds. In addition to playing soccer, Eddie also coaches the women's team for Carlow College in Pittsburgh. Eddie went to school at the University of Tampa.

Rasool joins the Riverhawks after playing for the Arizona Sahuaros of the Men's Premiere Soccer League (MPSL), a regional league with teams in California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Oregon. Before joining the Sahuaros, played with the Colorado Comets/Colorado Cougars for the PDL from 1997-2001. Rasool also played two years at both St. Lawrence University and at the University of Denver. He resides in Denver, CO.

Defender Joe Morelli, originally from Michigan, played for the University of Illinois at Chicago from 1998-2002. While at UIC, Morelli garnered All-Horizon League honors in 2001 and 2002 and helped lead the Flames to two consecutive NCAA College Cup appearances in 1999 and 2000.

CLARIFICATION REGARDING GIACOBBONE

The Riverhawks would like to clarify the reason Alessio Giacobbone was released last week. Alessio was injured while playing a scrimmage with friends at home in New York. After discussing the situation with coach and owner Nick Ranieri, both parties felt the best thing to do was to release Alessio from the team. The team apologizes for any confusion that may have resulted from the situation.

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