May 8, 2012 LEAVING STORRS
Gbandi takes job as Holy Cross assistant
STORRS, Conn. – Chris Gbandi, former assistant director of soccer operations at Connecticut, has been named Assistant Coach at Holy Cross. Gbandi served one season on the sidelines at UConn in 2011, helping to guide the Huskies to the NCAA Quarterfinals and a 19-3-3 record. UConn was ranked No. 1 for four weeks in 2011 and ended the season ranked No. 5 by the NSCAA
February 22, 2012 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.
January 12, 2012 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.
January 5, 2012 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.
December 11, 2011 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.
December 10, 2011 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.
December 9, 2011 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.
December 7, 2011 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.
December 4, 2011 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.
November 29, 2011 SOCCERSAVINGS.COM SALUTE
Huskies’ Alvarez is Men’s College Player of the Week
UConn junior forward Carlos Alvarez (Los Angeles/Bishop Mora Salesian/Patedores) has been named the SoccerSavings.com/ New England Soccer News Men’s College Player of the Week for the week ending November 27.
November 27, 2011 STEPPING UP
Alvarez, Cascio lift Huskies into quarterfinals
STORRS, Conn. –Carlos Alvarez and Tony Cascio each finished with a goal and an assist as UConn advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals with a commanding 3-0 victory over James Madison in the NCAA Third Round today at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium.
November 26, 2011 FORGET ABOUT IT
UConn coach Reid has that advice for Jean-Baptiste after his Big East final mistake
For defenders, it has to be soccer's version of a water off a duck's back.
After all, how could a defender bounce back from making an awful mistake in a conference championship game and play in another, bigger tournament the next week.
November 22, 2011 SOCCERSAVINGS.COM SALUTE
Huskies’ Diouf is Men’s Player of the Week
UConn forward Mamadou Doudou Diouf has been named the SoccerSavings.com/ New England Soccer News Men’s College Player of the Week for the week ending November 20.
November 20, 2011 BIG MAMA'S HOUSE
Diouf scores two to lead UConn
STORRS, Conn. – UConn rallied on two goals by Mamadou Doudou Diouf to earn a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Monmouth Sunday at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium in front of 3,979 fans
November 14, 2011 BEST BYE
Huskies seeded third in NCAAs, host 2nd round match
The UConn Huskies earned the No. 3 overall seed in the 2011 NCAA Men’s Tournament and will host a second round match on Sunday, November 20 at 1 p.m. at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium in Storrs.
November 13, 2011 LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Huskies loss prep work for NCAA
HARRISON, NJ---On Friday night, UConn Coach Ray Reid said the Big East Tournament belonged to St. John’s coach Dave Masur, and he invited the Huskies to the party every few years. Despite allowing UConn to play a few minutes longer than planned, the Red Storm proved to be inhospitable hosts, winning the championship with a 1-0 overtime victory at Red Bull Arena on Sunday.
November 13, 2011 JOHNNIE ON THE SPOT
Huskies fall in bid for Big East crwon
HARRISON, NJ---The St. John’s Red Storm are Big East Tournament champions after Jack Bennett’s 96th minute goal gave them a 1-0 overtime win over the Connecticut Huskies at Red Bull Arena on Sunday.
November 11, 2011 ANOTHER THRILLER
Diop’s late goal lifts Huskies over Cardinals
HARRISON, NJ---There’s one thing that seems like it can be counted on when Connecticut and Louisville play. Long stretches without anyone scoring. That’s what happened at Red Bull Arena Friday in the first game of the Big East Championships. It wasn’t until the 79th minute that Stephane Diop put the ball into the net, giving the Huskies a 1-0 win and a spot in Sunday’s championship game.
November 10, 2011 “WE’VE GOT TO BE SMART”
Huskies prepare for Big East semi against Louisville
The University of Connecticut find themselves in a somewhat familiar position, heading back to another final four in the Big East Conference Championships.
November 7, 2011 SOCCERSAVINGS.COM SALUTE
Huskies’ Alvarez is Men’s Player of the Week
UConn Junior Carlos Alvarez has been named the SoccerSavings.com/ New England Soccer News Men’s College Player of the Week for the week ending November 6
