
Clarence Loriot
Men’s Soccer Signs Clarence Loriot
6/20/2025 11:03:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Loriot was the 2024 ASUN Defensive Player of the Year
DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire men's soccer program has announced the signing of senior back Clarence Loriot (Paris, France). Loriot is a transfer from Stetson University.
"Clarence brings a wealth of experience and quality to our team," said head coach Rich Weinrebe. "Following a standout 2024 season in which he was named ASUN Defensive Player of the Year, he arrives with a proven track record of excellence. He is a center back who is fantastic with the ball at his feet, which will allow us to continue to build on our style of play. We're excited about the impact a player of his caliber will have on our squad and are confident that Clarence will play a pivotal role in helping us achieve our goals."
Loriot was named the 2024 Atlantic Sun Defensive Player of the Year and earned First Team All-Conference honors. He also received Second Team All-Atlantic Region and All-ASUN Tournament accolades. Loriot was also the conference's Defensive Player of the Week twice. He led a defense that posted three shutouts. Loriot also scored the lone Stetson goal in the 1-1 draw with Bellarmine that sealed the regular-season title.
Loriot previously played for Atert Bissen in the second division of Luxemburg in 2023-24 as he posted two assists over 10 games. He was the Midfielder of the Week in the Cup of Luxemburg.
He was also a member of Olympic Charleroi in the third division of Belgium in 2023-24. Loriot played this season with Anis Hadj Moussa currently at Feyenoord Rotterdam in Champion's League, while he played two games against Anderlecht and Standard Liege in the first division in pre-season games.
From 2013-17, Loriot played for Paris FC in the team's academy. The team won the U15 Youth Vinci Cup and U17 National. He trained with the U19 National and National 3 at 17 years old.
Previously announced additions to the 2025 Roster:
"Clarence brings a wealth of experience and quality to our team," said head coach Rich Weinrebe. "Following a standout 2024 season in which he was named ASUN Defensive Player of the Year, he arrives with a proven track record of excellence. He is a center back who is fantastic with the ball at his feet, which will allow us to continue to build on our style of play. We're excited about the impact a player of his caliber will have on our squad and are confident that Clarence will play a pivotal role in helping us achieve our goals."
Loriot was named the 2024 Atlantic Sun Defensive Player of the Year and earned First Team All-Conference honors. He also received Second Team All-Atlantic Region and All-ASUN Tournament accolades. Loriot was also the conference's Defensive Player of the Week twice. He led a defense that posted three shutouts. Loriot also scored the lone Stetson goal in the 1-1 draw with Bellarmine that sealed the regular-season title.
Loriot previously played for Atert Bissen in the second division of Luxemburg in 2023-24 as he posted two assists over 10 games. He was the Midfielder of the Week in the Cup of Luxemburg.
He was also a member of Olympic Charleroi in the third division of Belgium in 2023-24. Loriot played this season with Anis Hadj Moussa currently at Feyenoord Rotterdam in Champion's League, while he played two games against Anderlecht and Standard Liege in the first division in pre-season games.
From 2013-17, Loriot played for Paris FC in the team's academy. The team won the U15 Youth Vinci Cup and U17 National. He trained with the U19 National and National 3 at 17 years old.
Previously announced additions to the 2025 Roster:
Name | Yr. | Pos. | Hometown | Previous Team |
Aaron Choi | Fr. | GK | Stow, Mass. | Boston Bolts |
Xahvi DeRoza | Fr. | F | Warwick, Bermuda | Woodstock Academy |
Elias Khodri | Sr. | F | Lyon, France | Gardner-Webb University |
Roark Looney | Gr. | GK | Boise, Idaho | Westminster University |
Gershom Matimano | Fr. | M | Manchester, N.H. | Seacoast United |
Ryo Miyata | Jr. | M | Yokohama, Japan | Murray State College |
Boubacar Simakan | Jr. | B | Montreal, Quebec | Iowa Western Community College |
London Timothy | Fr. | B | Newbury, Mass. | Seacoast United |
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