University of Connecticut Athletics
UConn Officially Dedicates Ray Reid Field
10/22/2022 7:49:00 PM | Men's Soccer
STORRS, Conn. – Former UConn head coach Ray Reid had one of the most difficult jobs in coaching when he took over the helm of the men's soccer program in 1996; replacing a legend in Coach Joe Morrone. Reid's tenure in Storrs lasted 25 years and his career became legendary in its own right, continuing the legacy of hall of fame coaches at UConn.
Prior to tonight's BIG EAST match with DePaul, in honor of former Coach Reid's contributions to the University of Connecticut, the Department of Athletics formally unveiled the naming of the "Ray Reid Field" at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium.
Reid led the Huskies to the 2000 national championship and his teams made 18 NCAA Tournament appearances, including eight Final Fours, while his UConn teams compiled an overall NCAA Tournament record of 24-12-7.
His 457 career wins is the second highest total in NCAA history among Division I coaches at a four-year institution. He was honored four times as the National Coach of the Year and in 2003, he was inducted into the Connecticut Soccer Hall of Fame.
In addition to his national awards and accomplishments, his Huskies were a force in the BIG EAST, winning nine regular season titles and four conference tournament championships.
During his tenure in Storrs, 46 student-athletes went on to be drafted by Major League Soccer, including three No. 1 selections. Reid's coaching tree includes 19 former players or assistant coaches who are coaching at the Division I level, including 10 sitting head coaches.
