Yannik Felber has two multi-goal games for Franklin Pierce this year. (Trevor Guay)
In the cyclical nature of college soccer, longevity is often hard to obtain. It's fleeting for most programs, as players come and go, coaches change and administrations have turnover.
But when a team achieves stability, both regionally and nationally, it's a testament to, among other things, mindset, style of play, leadership and talent.
This year's Franklin Pierce men's soccer squad has all those traits, and the Ravens (13-3-2) have made their NCAA tournament return after a two-year absence. It's the program's 19th trip to the big dance, and they'll host Wilmington (Del.) on Saturday in Rindge, N.H., for a second-round game after receiving an at-large bid.
