University of Connecticut Athletics
UConn Men’s Soccer Program Signs Four to Class of 2023
11/14/2018 2:42:00 PM | Men's Soccer
STORRS, Conn. – The UConn men's soccer team announced the signing of four young men to National Letters of Intent on the afternoon of National Signing Day - one of the best days of year for athletic programs across the country. Marcus Peterkin, Josh Morgan, Jayden Reid and Wesley Leggett are the first members of the class of 2023, and begin their UConn soccer careers in the fall of 2019.
"We are very excited about our signings today," said head coach Ray Reid, who is in his 22nd season leading the UConn soccer team. "We've added some very good soccer players who possess great soccer IQ and tremendous athletic ability. Most of all, these four are high character guys. I'm extremely excited about the future of the program!"
Third-year associate head coach Mike Miller also offered his thoughts on the Huskies' newest additions. "Today is an important and exciting moment for the UConn Men's Soccer Program as we begin the 2019 signing period," said Miller. "These four signees will be outstanding representatives for UConn both on and off the field. We are thrilled to have these fantastic student-athletes joining UConn Men's Soccer in 2019."
Player Profiles:
Jayden Reid - New York Red Bulls Academy:
Very dynamic left-footed winger who is one of the best in the Northeast. Will compete right away for time on the wing in the 2019 season.
Marcus Peterkin - PDA Academy:
The top goalkeeper in the state of New Jersey (#4 in the country) and #51 in overall players in the country. (Top Drawer Soccer). He is a tremendous athlete and possesses all of the tools to be a top collegiate Goal Keeper.
Wesley Leggett - Match Fit Academy:
One of New Jersey's top attacking players out of the Match Fit Academy. He possesses a lot of athleticism and a high soccer IQ. Additionally, he is a proven goal scorer at the youth level.
Josh Morgan - Baltimore Armour Club:
Top-100 national recruit and one of the top defenders in the Mid-Atlantic region. He is a very technical athlete at outside back, and will compete to be our starting outside back in the future.
