2025 Men's Soccer Roster
Rios, Saul

Jersey Number 17
Saul Rios
- Position:
- Defender
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 165
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Columbus, Ohio
- High School:
- Central Crossing
- Prev School:
- Columbus Crew Academy
Bio
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Bowling Green |
- Came off the bench to see action in the season opener vs. IU Indy
- Again came off the bench in the Butler contest, playing a total of 48 minutes
- Started the Wright State match, playing all 90 minutes of that shutout win
- Played the final 63 minutes at Michigan
- Returned to the Starting XI and played all 90 minutes of the 1-0 win over Michigan State
2024 | Sophomore
- Named to the MVC Honor Roll
- Saw action in two matches off the bench
- Played 15 minutes of the Falcons' 5-0 obliteration of Eastern Illinois
- Also saw 15 minutes of action in BGSU's win over Detroit Mercy
2023 | Freshman
- Played in four matches, making three starts
- Saw his first action as a Falcon in the Northern Kentucky match
- Made the start vs. the Norse, and played all 90 minutes of BG's 2-1 win
- Again drew the start and played all 90 minutes of BGSU's first-ever MVC match, at Western Michigan
- Played the entire match at Wright State as well
- Saw seven minutes of action in the win over Evansville
 Central Crossing High School |
Grove City, Ohio  |
- A graduate of Central Crossing H.S. ('22)
 Personal |
- Born in Durango, Mexico
- Plans to major in business at BGSU
- Son of Eugenio Rios and Rosa Gutierrez
- Has two older brothers, one younger brother and a younger sister
- Has played club ball for Columbus Crew Academy
- Favorite athlete is Lionel Messi
- Lists his parents as his biggest influence
Eric Nichols Post-Match Interview (Sept. 5, 2025)
Saturday, September 06
Off The Pitch: Bennett Painter (Sept. 3, 2025)
Thursday, September 04
Eric Nichols Post-Match Interview (Sept. 1, 2025)
Monday, September 01
Bennett Painter Post-Match Interview (Aug. 21, 2025)
Friday, August 22