O'Keefe's Take: "Rian is big, strong, left footed player that has played on every line (LB, MF & F) in his vast experience. He comes from a Pac 12 environment where he has been competing with some of the best players and teams in the country. He will immediately have a positive impact on our culture and our ability to compete with the teams on our schedule."

Oregon State: Phillips played for Oregon State from 2014-16. Phillips scored the game-winning goal against the University of Portland in the Nike NW final in 2015.

Prep School: Attended Darlington School in Rome, Ga. from 2012-14 under Chad Liddle. During his time with Darlington School Soccer Academy, he won CESA, GIS, CASL and Disney Tournaments.

High School: Phillips was named to the all-state team as a freshman and a sophomore while at East Anchorage High School.

Phillips played for App State Alum Barat Killian at Cook Inlet Soccer Club in Anchorage, Ak.

Personal: Son of Vicky and Joseph … Has two siblings, Erin and Sari … Majoring in Mechanical Engineering.