Well, four matches are in the books now for the Huskies.  We have a very big week coming up with three-time defending Colonial Athletic Association Champion Hofstra tonight at 7:00 p.m. in Morrone Stadium and then on Saturday, September 15th, we will open up our BIG EAST Schedule with the Georgetown Hoyas at 7:00 p.m., also at Morrone Stadium.

 

We had two great overall team efforts this weekend.  Our defense, anchored by Herman Trophy Candidate Julius James, was spectacular. Oscar Castillo and Greg King continue to do all the little things to help our team go.  Toni Stahl, Ryan Cordeiro and Mike Pezza's unselfish play were huge in both victories.  Cordeiro has shown unbelievable development and maturity in his three years at UCONN and is ready to be a professional player. 

And what a goal by Akeem "Boogie" Priestley with nine seconds to go to win the FIU match ... a brilliant serve by Cordeiro, a layoff by our leading scorer O'Brian White and a cool, calm finish by Boogie.  Akeem is starting to fulfill the potential he has shown.

 

Also, our crowds were vocal in both matches.  The Goal Patrol with 540 members (this is not a public relations construed number, we now have 540 in the UConn Men's Spirit Group) were the difference in both matches with their support.  These young ladies and men make up the largest sport spirit group in college soccer. 

This group is open to UConn students and if you are interested in joining you can call Kevin Bacher at 860/486-6824 or email him at kevin.bacher@uconn.edu .  I want to publicly thank the Goal Patrol for your help so far, our players rave about the support you provide us and you are the reason that the Husky Fans are the No. 1 fans in college soccer.

 

We look forward to seeing you this week at two critical matches!