TOP DOGS Two Huskies go in first round of MLS SuperDraft
UConn’s Andrew Jean-Baptiste was the first defender selected in Thursday’s MLS SuperDraft, selected by Portland with the eighth overall pick.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo.--The University of Connecticut continued a long tradition of MLS draft picks on Thursday as both Andrew Jean-Baptiste and Tony Cascio were taken in the first round of the 2012 MLS SuperDraft at the Kansas city Convention Center. Jean-Baptiste was the first defender taken, at No. 8 overall by the Portland Timbers, while Cascio was selected No. 14 by the Colorado Rapids.
ANONYMOUS DONOR UConn gets $3 million for new stadium
STORRS, Conn.– The University of Connecticut Division of Athletics has received a commitment of $3 million toward the construction of a new soccer stadium on the Storrs campus. Complete story
TOP DOGS Two Huskies go in first round of MLS SuperDraft
KANSAS CITY, Mo.--The University of Connecticut continued a long tradition of MLS draft picks on Thursday as both Andrew Jean-Baptiste and Tony Cascio were taken in the first round of the 2012 MLS SuperDraft at the Kansas city Convention Center. Jean-Baptiste was the first defender taken, at No. 8 overall by the Portland Timbers, while Cascio was selected No. 14 by the Colorado Rapids.
MEN’S PLAYER OF THE YEAR New England Soccer News honors Huskies’ Blake
UConn freshman goalkeeper Andre Blake has been named the New England Soccer News Men’s College Player of the Year. He also is among the finalists for the Soccer News Net College Boot, awarded to the national player of the year.
ALL AMERICANS UConn pair earn NSCAA selection
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – UConn’s Carlos Alvarez and Andre Blake have been named 2011 NSCAA All-Americans. Alvarez was named to the Second-Team while Blake earned a spot on the Third Team. Complete story
HUSKIES HOTSHOTS Five named all Region by NSCAA
STORRS, Conn. – Five UConn mens have been named NSCAA All-Northeast Region. Senior Tony Cascio, junior Carlos Alvarez, sophomore Andrew Jean-Baptiste and freshman Andre Blake have all been named NSCAA All-Northeast Region First Team. Junior midfielder Stephane Diop was named All-Northeast Second Team. Complete story
COLLEGE BOOT SPOTLIGHT: MAMADOU DOUDOU DIOUF Meet the candidates, and vote
UConn sophomore midfielder Mamadou DouDou Diouf is one of four nominees for New England Soccer News men’s college player of the year, and a regional nominee for the Soccer News Net College Boot, recognizing the national player of the year. Complete story
COLLEGE BOOT SPOTLIGHT: ANDRE BLAKE Meet the candidates, and vote
UConn freshman goalkeeper Andre Blake is one of four nominees for New England Soccer News men’s college player of the year, and a regional nominee for the Soccer News Net College Boot, recognizing the national player of the year.
KICKED OUT--AGAIN Huskies season ends on tiebreaker
STORRS, Conn. – The Connecticut Huskies hadn't lost a game after taking a lead all season. Until Sunday. With a berth in the NCAA College Cup on the line, UConn fell in penalty kicks 4-2 to Charlotte after playing to a 1-1 tie in double overtime. Complete story
