By Patrick Martin
As preseason approaches, UConn men’s soccer formally announced its incoming class for this season featuring eleven freshman and two transfers. In addition to the five graduating seniors, the Huskies must also replace six departing underclassmen from last year’s 8-8 team.
Niko Petridis, Nic Apostol, DeAndre Brown, Bailey Bassett, Matheus Souza, and Aaron Deng are all leaving Storrs. Petridis was a fleet-footed sophomore who gave opponents fits on the flanks as a winger a year ago. Apostol, a freshman, played more centrally between midfield and defense. Between the two, UConn must replace five goals and four assists.