PROVIDENCE, R.I. – By unanimous selection, UConn was voted the women’s soccer favorites in the American Athletic Conference in the preseason coaches’ poll, the conference announced Tuesday.
The American regular season champions posted a 19-4-0 record and advanced to the third round of the NCAA Women’s College Cup in 2015. It marked the 30th NCAA tournament appearance for the Huskies and their second consecutive NCAA appearance. Earlier this month, the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) ranked UConn 15th in their preseason poll. The Huskies returns two NSCAA All-Americans in Rachel Hill and Stephanie Ribeiro for their senior seasons.