Arizona soccer is adding another large crop of newcomers this fall—nine freshmen and a junior college transfer—but unlike previous years they might not need them to contribute right away.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Wildcats will be returning at least three of their four seniors, possibly their entire starting lineup and every key reserve from a team that went 9-5-1. Their roster could be bigger than ever, which means playing time could be sparser than ever.
“There’s no major holes to fill and so it’s them understanding that they’re going to have to have the right expectations and to be ready to compete,” head coach Tony Amato said.