University of Connecticut Athletics
UConn Men’s Soccer Signs Jake Dengler
12/8/2018 11:14:00 AM | Men's Soccer
STORRS, Conn. – The UConn men's soccer team announced the signing of Jake Dengler Friday evening. Dengler, who played last season for the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds, will begin his UConn career in the fall of 2019 and bring a level of defensive intensity to the program. He joins transfer Jordan Hall and incoming freshmen Josh Morgan, Marcus Peterkin, Jayden Reid and Josh Morgan as the newest UConn signees.
"We are thrilled to have Jake joining us at UConn," said associate head coach Mike Miller. "He will be one of the best center backs in the country next year and will be a great replacement for Jacob Hauser-Ramsey. His combination of size, speed and technical ability will be a major asset to our back line."
During the 2018 season, Jake Dengler played and started in all 16 matches for the Greyhounds at the center back position. Dengler tallied two points on the season, scoring a goal in the season-opening win over Rutgers on Aug. 24. His play on the defensive side of the field earned Jake a selection to the United Soccer Coaches All-Atlantic Region Second Team.
Prior to his one-year stint at Loyola Maryland, Dengler played in 20 matches at CCBC Essex, finishing second on the team with 11 goals and 25 points. Jake's performance during the 2017 season earned him NJCAA All-America, United Soccer Coaches All-East Region First Team, Region XX First Team and Maryland JUCO First team honors.
