Riley Cunningham

FC Pride ECNL 07/08 #31 - FC Pride WPSL #31 @UIC_WSOC Commit

[Riley Cunningham @RileyC2026]

I am excited to announce my verbal commitment to the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) to continue my athletic and academic career while playing Division I soccer. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to become a Flame and excited to help the program build off its MVC Conference Tournament Championship last season — and to work toward bringing home four more during my career.

I want to sincerely thank the coaches who have supported and developed me over the years: Pete Aguirre, Rob Rennie, Brandon Kim, Joe Sochacki, Pauly Dolinsky, and Ralph Richards, as well as the clubs I have been fortunate to represent: SoCal Blues, Indy Eleven, and FC Pride.

One year ago, I was one day removed from ACL surgery. Today, I have found my path. God has a plan for us all — you just have to trust the process, keep your head down, and compete.

Thank you to Tyler Holt, Nick Chandler, and Jaime Gordon for pushing me every day during physical therapy and ensuring I returned stronger than ever. Thank you as well to Dr. Siparsky for recommending the quad graft and providing a precise and successful repair. Most of all, I want to thank Rob Klatte, Jaime Gilbert, and Tim Kershaw — without your belief and support this past year, none of this would have been possible.

Last but definitely not least, thank you to Coach Nikolic, Coach Madsen, and Coach Krutz for the opportunity to become a Flame!

🔥❤️

@FCPride08g_ECNL @FCPRIDESOCCER @UIC_WSOC @LadyEaglesVrsty @ImYouthSoccer @TheSoccerWire
@TeamRehabProX @DrSiparsky @ProXAthlete @GENESISPERFORM

[Jayce Cunningham @JCunningham2028]

June 28th vs Top Gun 16U Black
Gardendale High School
📍Gardendale, AL

[Riley Cunningham @RileyC2026]

Great player and person looking for a home! Any program will be lucky to have her! #BFF

[Brianna Hinson @bri_hinson2025]

Thank you Texas Tech for an amazing year. What a blessing it was to be apart of such a great program with the best people. With that, I’d like to announce I will be entering the transfer portal with 3 years of eligibility left. Utility/MI , slapper, hitter.

Please reach out with any questions!
Email- [email protected]
📲- [phone]
Travel coach: Sean brashear - [phone]

[Riley Cunningham @RileyC2026]

First taste of the college level this past Saturday— 4-1 win in WPSL action! Loved the chance to show my versatility, playing outside center back in a 3-5-2 after leading my ECNL team in goals this season. Excited for the season ahead!

@FCPRIDESOCCER @UIC_WSOC #ReadyWhereverNeeded

Schedule:
https://t.co/4hPoZEUNb0

[Riley Cunningham @RileyC2026]

Scored a goal today in my last ECNL home game ⚽️
Senior Prom last night… a lot of “lasts” over the next month, but excited for all the “firsts” ahead with @UIC_WSOC 🔵🔴
Grateful for every moment 💙
@FCPride08g_ECNL

[Riley Cunningham @RileyC2026]

WTG Madi!!

[Madeline Recker @MaddyRSoccer7]

I am excited to announce that I have committed to the University of Indianapolis to play college soccer! A special thank you to Coach Simmonds and Vern for the unwavering support. Lastly, I’d like to thank the UIndy coaching staff for this opportunity!! Go Hounds! ❤️🐾

[Riley Cunningham @RileyC2026]

ECNL Ohio Valley play continues this weekend
Hosting Pittsburgh Riverhounds and WNY Flash
Looking forward to two good matchups!
#ECNL #FCPride #ECNLOV
@FCPride08g_ECNL

[Riley Cunningham @RileyC2026]

Thanks for the interview and write up @TopDrawerSoccer !

@UIC_WSOC @FCPride08g_ECNL @LadyEaglesVrsty

[TopDrawerSoccer @TopDrawerSoccer]

Riley Cunningham (FC Pride/Zionsville) is headed to UIC! ✍️

Read more about the Class of 2026 Forward and other commitments 📲🔥 https://t.co/RoKeReZgDM

[FC Pride 08 Girls ECNL @FCPride08g_ECNL]

Schedule update for this weekend. The time and fields are the same, but our competition for today has changed to Kings Hammer.
@fcpride
@ImCollegeSoccer
@ImYouthSoccer
@ECNLgirls

[Riley Cunningham @RileyC2026]

Appreciate the feature @TheSoccerWire.

Game day today!
3 PM @ Racing Louisville FC
Field 1 – Lynn Family Complex

Several elite 2026 and 2027 teammates still uncommitted and ready for the next level. Come see them play!

Excited for my future @UIC_WSOC

@ImYouthSoccer @FCPride08g_ECNL @ECNLOhioValley @LadyEaglesVrsty

#ECNL #ClassOf2026 #UIC #GoFlames

[SoccerWire @TheSoccerWire]

New Q&A with the newest @UIC_WSOC signee, @FCPRIDESOCCER forward/defender @RileyC2026!

Riley discusses her college recruiting process, youth soccer experience and more:

https://t.co/XuHI8t6OkK

[Riley Cunningham @RileyC2026]

So excited! 🔥🔥🔥🔥⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️

@FCPride08g_ECNL @ZCSeagles

[UIC Women's Soccer @UIC_WSOC]

Officially a Flame 🔥✍️

Welcome to the Flames family, Riley Cunningham

#ChicagosCollegeTeam

[SoccerWire @TheSoccerWire]

Congrats to Class of 2026 @FCPride08g_ECNL defender and SoccerWire Featured Player @RileyC2026 on committing to @UIC_WSOC!

[Riley Cunningham @RileyC2026]

February schedule = locked in 🔒⚽️

Much-needed recovery weekend for the squad 💪
Re-scheduled college visits next week thanks to Snowmageddon ❄️🚌

Then we go ALL IN for our club-wide 24-hour interclub fundraiser next weekend 🕒🔥
👉 Donate here: https://t.co/xbR6lx3mNd

ECNL season resumes Feb 14 — back to business.
We close the month at a college showcase to finish strong 🎓⚽️

Rest. Reload. Compete.

@FCPRIDESOCCER @FCPride08g_ECNL

#ECNL

[Riley Cunningham @RileyC2026]

Thanks to all the coaches who made it out to the Michigan Jaguars Showcase yesterday! We truly appreciate you taking the time—especially with the weather challenges. We made it back just before the storm!

It was great to stay sharp and compete. Our team is battling through injuries and other commitments, but we’re holding strong and continuing to compete. Looking forward to a healthy February and the return of the ECNL season.

I have a couple of visits set up this week—then it’ll be time to finalize a home.

#LastSeason ⚽️

@FCPride08g_ECNL