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Jersey Number 20
Olli Pirinen
- Position:
- Forward
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Valkeakoski, Finland
- High School:
- Valkeakoski Ammatti Ja Aikuisopisto
2019:
- Played in 13 matches with three assists
- Recorded 12 shots
- Played in seven matches with one assist
- Played 15 matches this season with two assists
- Scored in 2-1 win over Cal State Fullerton (10/14)
- Appeared in five matches with four starts
- Recorded one shot on goal in 34 minutes in his collegiate debut against Drexel (8/26)
- Season-high 47 minutes at Princeton (9/8)
- Has represented his native Finland as a member of the U-17, U-16 and U-15 Finnish Youth National Teams
- Made an appearance against San Marino in the Qualifying round of the UEFA European U-17 Championship
- Has extensive club experience, including stints most recently with both Tampereen Viipurin Ilves-Kissat and Tampereen Pallo-Veikot
- Also played on the club level for FC Haka, competing for the U-19 team and training with the First Team
- Son of Jouko and Jaana Pirinen
- Father and uncle played soccer professionally in Finland
- Older brother, Juha, plays for AS Trencin in the Fortuna Liga
- Majoring in Economics
- Chose UC Riverside for the soccer and academics programs
- His father is his biggest athletic influence
- Plans to play professionally
- Favorite sports team: FC Barcelona
- Favorite athletes: Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr.
- Favorite TV show: Blue Mountain State
Day in the Life: Leilani Juan
Monday, May 04
UCR Student-Athletes cheer on our students.
Friday, May 01
UCR Athletics Director Introductory Full Press Conference
Tuesday, March 24
Athletics Director Greg Paules Introductory Presentation Recap
Tuesday, March 24
