2021 Men's Soccer Roster

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15 Austin DaSilva

  • Position Forward
  • Height 5-11
  • Weight 160
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Brookfield, CT
  • Highschool Brookfield

Biography

2021

  • Appeared in all 18 games, making 14 starts and scoring one goal with five assists in 1,284 minutes played
  • Named America East All-Tournament
  • Named America East All-Conference Second Team
  • Recorded one assist vs. UMass Lowell (10/13)
  • Recorded one assist at Hartford (10/9)
  • Recorded one assist vs. NJIT (9/25)
  • Scored one goal and recorded one assist vs. Rhode Island (9/21)
  • Recorded one assist vs. Lafayette (9/10)

2020-21

  • Appeared in all-nine games with eight starts
  • Led the team with three assists and 11 shots on goal 
  • Was second on the team with two goals, nine points and 17 total shots
  • Recorded one assist against Vermont (4/9)
  • Scored one goal, had one assist and took a season-high three shots against Binghamton (3/26)
  • Scored his first goal of the season and added an assist against Saint Rose (3/19)
  • Played a season-high 90 minutes against Hartford (3/5)
  • Made his season debut against Syracuse (2/19)
  • Named to the MAC Hermann Preseason Watch List (1/28)

2019

  • Played in 15 games, making 14 starts
  • Made season debut vs. Kentucky and scored a goal (8/30)
  • Tallied game-winning goal against Colgate and also had an assist (9/12)
  • Tallied game-winning goal against Marist (9/18)
  • Tallied two goals against Dartmouth, one being the game-winner (9/24)
  • Recorded a goal against Vermont (10/5)
  • Recorded two goals against Hofstra, one being the game-winner (10/8)
  • Recorded two goals against UMass Lowell, one being the game-winner (10/12)
  • Tabbed America East Offensive Player of the Week and College Soccer News’ National Team of the Week (10/14)
  • Tallied a goal against Stony Brook (10/26)
  • Tallied game-winning goal against New Hampshire (11/1)
  • Named to the America East All-Conference First Team Forward (11/8)
  • Tabbed America East Striker of the Year (11/11)
  • Tabbed to All-Northeast Region Team (12/9)


Quick Facts
DaSilva joins the Great Danes having previously competed for one season at UCONN. As a freshman, he contributed 2 goals and 3 assists. Prior to UCONN, DaSilva was a multi-sport athlete at Brookfield High School. In addition to leading his high school team as captain, DaSilva was also a member of the Beachside Soccer Club in the US Soccer Development Academy & was named conference player of the year in 2016-2017.

Gorman on DaSilva
“Austin is an athletic, attacking, player who thrives on competition. Since he joined us in January he’s proven to be an excellent addition to our team. We’re looking forward to seeing his impact this fall.”

Personal
Son of Amarildo and Jo-Anne DaSilva…Has two sisters named Corina and Jasmine…Intends to major in Human Biology

Statistics

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 15

    2019Sophomore

    Forward
    5'11" 160 lbs
    15
  • 15

    2020-21Junior

    Forward
    5'11" 160 lbs
    15
  • 15

    2021Senior

    Forward
    5'11" 160 lbs
    15