Riesz Named To TopDrawerSoccer Team Of The Week

After scoring the first hat trick by a Wildcat since 2024, Northwestern University senior Peter Riesz (Budapest, Hungary/Alternative Economics Secondary School) has been selected to TopDrawerSoccer’s Team of the Week, the organization announced on Wednesday.

Riesz was at the forefront in Northwestern’s come-from-behind 3-1 win over No. 13 Wisconsin last Wednesday at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, netting three goals within a 20-minute span during the second half.

After putting the ‘Cats back on level terms from the penalty spot in the 58^th minute, Riesz jolted Northwestern in front, 2-1, with a right-footed rocket in the 70^th minute. He dashed any hopes of a Badger rally eight minutes later, again slotting home from the spot to cement the final 3-1 scoreline.

Riesz’s showing last week capped off an outstanding 2026 regular season in which he netted a career-best seven goals, three of which were game-winning tallies. The Budapest, Hungary native also dished out three assists, tying a career high, en route to closing the year as Northwestern’s leader in overall points (17).