UConn men's soccer adds eight transfers ahead of exhibition opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 4:52 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
UConn men's soccer announced the addition of eight transfer students ahead of their first exhibition match on August 7 at Rhode Island. The roster now includes a total of 27 players following the recent recruitment efforts. Head coach Chris Gbandi emphasized that the new players embody the competitive spirit and growth mindset essential to the program's culture. The team's regular season will commence on August 20 with a home match against Syracuse.
- •Eight transfers join UConn men's soccer roster.
- •Exhibition opener is on August 7 at Rhode Island.
- •Regular season starts August 20 against Syracuse.
- •Coach Gbandi highlights players' competitive spirit.
- 4:52 AMYahoo Sports — UConn Men's Soccer Completes Roster with Addition of Intriguing Transfers
"The Huskies' first exhibition game is set for Aug. 7 at Rhode Island.
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