Marist University Athletics

RUIZ: 2017: Did not appear in any games.

Prior to Marist: A speedy left footed midfielder, Ruiz played for both TSF X from 2012-2016 and the STA Gunners from 2016-2017. For TSF X, Ruiz competed at the Dallas Cup reaching the Semi-Finals in 2015, the NPL Nationals in Greensboro NC in 2014 where his team reached the finals, and was ranked as high as #1 in US and #1 in NJ on gotsoccer.com in 2013.  Ruiz also traveled internationally with TSF to Argentina in 2015, Spain in 2014, Peru in 2014 and Brazil in 2013.  While in Spain, Arturo was selected to the Real Madrid Select Team with 32 international players.  At Morristown High school, Ruiz played four years of varsity soccer and was selected to the 2016 All State (North 2), All Morris County 1st Team, All Conference 1st Team, the NJ Seniors All-Star Game, MHS Varsity MVP, 2015 All State North 2, All Morris County 2nd Team 2015, and All Conference 1st Team 2015.  His team was also NJ State High School Sectional Champions of North I, Group IV in 2014.

Viggiano on Ruiz – “Hard working engine. He was a kid who attended our defensive clinic. Arturo is a lefty that's creative and good 1v1. His work rate and his intensity will translate well to our level”