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University of Rhode Island

2019 Men's Soccer Roster

3 Peder Kristiansen

  • Height 5-9
  • Weight 170
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Lillestrøm, Norway
  • High School Skedsmo

Biography

Career Honors & Awards

  • 2019 Atlantic 10 All-Conference First Team
  • 2019 Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team
  • College Soccer News National Team of the Week (Nov. 12, 2019)
  • 2019 Atlantic 10 Preseason All-Conference Team
  • 2018 United Soccer Coaches All-Southeast Region Second Team
  • 2018 Atlantic 10 All-Conference First Team
  • 2018 Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team
  • 2018 Atlantic 10 Preseason All-Conference Team
  • 2017 United Soccer Coaches All-Midwest Region Third Team
  • 2017 Atlantic 10 All-Conference Second Team
  • 2017 Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team
  • 2017 Atlantic 10 Preseason All-Conference Team
  • 2016 Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team

Game-by-Game Statistics


2019 (Senior)

  • Was named to the Atlantic 10 All-Conference First Team as well as the A-10 All Championship Team.
  • Also earned a spot on the league's All-Academic Team for the third year in a row.
  • Assisted on the game-winning goal in Rhody's victory at Saint Joseph's.
  • Assisted on Filippo Tamburini's game-winner at UMass.
  • Assisted on Derick Arhin's overtime game-winning goal at Denver.
  • Recorded a goal and two assists in Rhode Island's Atlantic 10 quarterfinal win over Davidson.
  • Was named to College Soccer News' National Team of the Week on Nov. 12, 2019.

2018 (Junior)

  • Was one of just two players to appear and start in all 20 games for the Rams.
  • Led the team in assists, with eight.
  • Also helped anchor a back line that posted nine shutouts - including three in a row in the A-10 quarterfinals, semifinals and championship game.
  • Was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-Southeast Region Team, the Atlantic 10 All Conference First Team and the A-10 All-Academic Team.
  • Assisted on what proved to be the game-winning goal in a 3-0 victory at Providence.
  • Recorded assists in four straight games against Fordham, Saint Louis, St. Bonaventure and UMass.
  • Set up the game-winning goal in a 2-1 win over Boston College.
  • Recorded his seventh assist of the season in URI's 2-0 victory over George Mason in the A-10 title game.
  • Registered an assist in Rhody's NCAA Tournament game against UConn.

2017 (Sophomore)

  • Appeared in 15 games and made 14 starts.
  • Tied for the team lead in assists (6).
  • Was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-Midwest Region Third Team.
  • Also earned Atlantic 10 All-Conference Second Team accolades as well as All-Academic honors.
  • Recorded a goal and an assist in URI's season-opening win over Boston University.
  • Picked up a pair of assists in URI's victory over Bryant.
  • Assisted on the first goal of the game in Rhody's 2-1 win at Boston College.
  • Set up the game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory over George Washington.
  • Notched an assist in URI's 3-2 comeback win over St. Bonaventure.

2016 (Freshman)

  • Was one of just two players to start in all 20 games.
  • Tied for the team lead in assists with five on the season.
  • Was named to the Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team.
  • Recorded his first career point - an assist - against New Hampshire.
  • Assisted on the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Stetson.
  • Picked up his third assist of the season against Brown.
  • Assisted on both Rhode Island goals in a 2-1, double-overtime win at Duquesne... The game was a must-win for the Rams in order to qualify for the Atlantic 10 Championship.

Personal

  • Born April 14, 1996.
  • Son of Helga Loholt and Bernt Kristiansen.
  • Has a younger brother, Henrik.
  • Enjoys music.
  • Favorite athlete is Wayne Rooney
  • Favorite team is Manchester United.
  • Chose Rhode Island over Stony Brook, Central Connecticut and St. John's.
  • Selected URI based on academics and the soccer program.
  • Majoring in Engineering with future plans of becoming an engineer.

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

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    2016Freshman

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    2017Sophomore

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    2018Junior

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    5'9" 170 lbs
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    2019Senior

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