Men's soccer 2017

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In this Hartford Courant story, Ray Reid talks about five returning players who are key to UConn soccer rebounding and having a successful season.

http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn-huskies/hc-uconn-soccer-0715-20170714-story.html

 

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Hartford Courant article on sophomore midfielder Munir Saleh, who has impressed Ray Reid since the end of last season. Sounds like Reid is penciling Saleh to play a lot of center midfield UConn this coming season.

UConn Soccer: Midfielder Munir Saleh Has Impressed Coach Ray Reid

 

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A roster breakdown article has been posted on the UConn athletics website:

Roster Breakdown: Huskies Prepare for Season

 

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For the first time that I can remember, UConn has a release on the newcomers to the men's soccer program on the athletics website.

Huskies Welcome 11 New Players to the Program

 

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A video preview of the 2017 season with some quick comments from various players. From the interviews it sounds like Nkosi Burgess has found a possible starting home on the defensive back line.

 

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Another Hartford Courant preseason story on the UConn men's soccer team, this time focusing on how hungry the team is about getting back to the NCAA tournament:

UConn Men's Soccer Hungry After Missing NCAA Tournament Last Season

 

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a 4-1 exhibiton loss to a mid level ACC team in NC State?

 

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a 4-1 exhibiton loss to a mid level ACC team in NC State?

I was at the game. UConn had a 1-0 lead until about 20 minutes left in the game. First goal by NC State was off of starting goalkeeper Scott Levene off a set piece. Shortly after that Levene came out of the game, as well as most if not all of the UConn starters. Then the flood gates really started up. NC State got rolling with their goal scoring when UConn defense started giving up way too many set pieces near the penalty box, and NC State took advantage.

UConn also lost at Rutgers last week on a goal late in the game when most of the reserves were in the game.

 

[jho]

I was at the game. UConn had a 1-0 lead until about 20 minutes left in the game. First goal by NC State was off of starting goalkeeper Scott Levene off a set piece. Shortly after that Levene came out of the game, as well as most if not all of the UConn starters. Then the flood gates really started up. NC State got rolling with their goal scoring when UConn defense started giving up way too many set pieces near the penalty box, and NC State took advantage.

UConn also lost at Rutgers last week on a goal late in the game when most of the reserves were in the game.

I was there as well and agree with dbmill. All but the first NC State goal was against a lineup primarily made up of subs - 9 on the field together, I believe - while the Wolfpack played mostly starters for 90 minutes. That being said, UConn came out strong the first ten minutes of the game and then regressed into a typical Ray Reid tempo the remainder of the game.

 

[ct06111]

I was there as well and agree with dbmill. All but the first NC State goal was against a lineup primarily made up of subs - 9 on the field together, I believe - while the Wolfpack played mostly starters for 90 minutes. That being said, UConn came out strong the first ten minutes of the game and then regressed into a typical Ray Reid tempo the remainder of the game.

I was there as well. I agree. 1st 10 or so was good. The rest, not so much.

That #5 transfer from Penn State has a motor.

 

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UConn Blog preview article:

UConn Men’s Soccer Looks to Get Back to NCAAs

 

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The Hartford Courant has done a number of preseason stories on UConn men's soccer. Here's another one focusing on goalkeeper Scott Levene:

Senior Scott Levene Ready To Make His Mark, Returns As UConn's Starting Goalie

 

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UConn generally had the better of the play all night, but just couldn't seem to put a ball on net. They did generate a penalty shot early in the second half. Thiam took the shot, put it off the post and it missed. Does that sound familiar?

 

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Our soccer programs seem to be the first casualties of conference realignment. Literally being turned into ash.

 

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have they tried playing at the Rent?

 

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UConn generally had the better of the play all night, but just couldn't seem to put a ball on net. They did generate a penalty shot early in the second half. Thiam took the shot, put it off the post and it missed. Does that sound familiar?

This has been a similar theme for a few too many years
Ray is a good guy and has been a great coach BUT he, IMHO, has gone stale
The crap soccer conference hurts recruitment - yes- BUT with the heritage that is UConn soccer, he needs to do better
I have said this for years - try recruiting for positional strength rather than just bringing in kids with great ball skills
The fact that there are several CT based players on the team is also very telling .........

 

[Palatine]

Our soccer programs seem to be the first casualties of conference realignment. Literally being turned into ash.

This is just more of the underachievement that they have exhibited for many, many years.

 

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UConn generally had the better of the play all night, but just couldn't seem to put a ball on net. They did generate a penalty shot early in the second half. Thiam took the shot, put it off the post and it missed. Does that sound familiar?

One thing that should be noted is the the men's soccer team has scored one goal total in the two preseason games and the season opener. Goal scoring has been a problem for Ray Reid's squad in the past, are we to see it again this season as well?

 

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One thing that should be noted is the the men's soccer team has scored one goal total in the two preseason games and the season opener. Goal scoring has been a problem for Ray Reid's squad in the past, are we to see it again this season as well?

Reid's players become tighter and tighter and score fewer and fewer goals as his teams get deeper into the season. The fact that this year's team has scored only 1 goal in 3 games should not give you any hope that they're going to reverse this trend.

 

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Quinnipiac at UConn. A familiar note for Husky fans, 1st half over, with no score.

 

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Midway through 2nd half, still no score in the game against Quinnipiac. John Tuite says UConn is dominating, and showing increasing offensive teamwork and creativity as the game goes on, but just can't put the ball in the net.

 

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Midway through 2nd half, still no score in the game against Quinnipiac. John Tuite says UConn is dominating, and showing increasing offensive teamwork and creativity as the game goes on, but just can't put the ball in the net.

Doesn't that sound familiar

 

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No score at end of regulation, despite UConn having a 14-1 shot advantage and 10 corner kicks. And yes, it sounds familiar.

 

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Finally! Halfway through the 1st overtime, after a Quinnipiac free kick from 22 yards out, Thiam scores to get UConn the win over Quinnipiac. Dylan Greenberg gets the assist.

 

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Finally!!! #11 gets the 1st goal of the season. He and the huskies had plenty of chances, but finally one went in. Hopefully will give them confidence for ND on Sat.

 

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UConn men's soccer twitter feed has tonight's attendance at 4,666. It may be the first night back at school for the students, but it is terrific figure for a Monday night.

 

[jho]

UConn men's soccer twitter feed has tonight's attendance at 4,666. It may be the first night back at school for the students, but it is terrific figure for a Monday night.

Great student turnout last night.