University of Connecticut Athletics
2018 Men's Soccer Roster
Josh Burnett
- Height:
- 5-9
- Weight:
- 145
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Glen Ridge, N.J.
As a Sophomore (2018): Played in 19 games with 15 startsโฆRegistered three goals and an assist for seven pointsโฆScored ย two goals (including the game-winner) in the 3-2 victory over Boston College on Oct. 16.
AS A FRESHMAN (2017): Burst onto the scene for the Huskies, appearing in all 18 games and making 17 starts at midfieldโฆSelected to the American Athletic Conference All-Rookie TeamโฆTallied six points in his first season, including a pair of goals and assistsโฆScored within first four minutes against USF (Oct. 13), leading UConn to a 2-0 winโฆEarned AAC Rookie of the Week honors on Oct. 16โฆNetted his second goal of the season in a 3-2 loss to UCF (Oct. 21)โฆRegistered 16 shots, with seven on goal.
Before UConn: Ranked No. 31 recruit in College Soccer News and No. 43 in Top Drawer SoccerโฆStarred for the U-17 Trinidad National Team during qualifying in 2015โฆCompeted for the U.S. U-18 National Team under head coach Omid NamaziโฆTeam captain for U-18 Players Development AcademyโฆNational Premiere Leagues U-15 national champion and MVP.
Personal: Joshua David Burnett is the son of Ted Burnett and Susan SamuelโฆTwo brothers, Chaz and Travis, and two sisters, Marisa and ChristianeโฆExploratory major.
