ERIC SOARES

AT CONNECTICUT: Adds depth to the midfield... In-state recruit. AS A JUNIOR:  Appeared in two contests and recorded two shots... Sidelined most of the year with a hip injury. AS A SOPHOMORE: Saw action in 13 games, making six starts... Tallied two assists on the season... Both assists were on game-winning goals over Villanova and Georgetown. AS A FRESHMAN: Saw action in 13 games and made one collegiate  start versus West Virginia... Scored his only collegiate point versus Syracuse when he assisted on UConn's last goal in the 5-0 win... Finished with nine shots on the season... Member of the Oakwood Soccer Club which captured the U-19 CJSA Open Cup Championship in 1999 under head coach Dave Farrell. IN HIGH SCHOOL: All-State pick out of West Haven High School in West Haven, CT... Voted onto the New Haven Register All-Area Team... Member of the Connecticut Olympic Development Program... Team captain of the South Central Connecticut Olympic Development Program... Scored 47 points on 18 goals and 11 assists in 1997. PERSONAL: Enrolled in the College of Engineering... Computer science and engineering major... Born August 8, 1979.