University of Connecticut Athletics
2025 Men's Soccer Roster
Preston Alessio
- Position:
- Midfield
- Height:
- 5-7
- Weight:
- 168
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Beacon Falls, Conn.
- High School:
- The Taft School
2025-26: Appeared in 19 matches, making 6 starts in midfield...Recorded 3 goals and 4 assists, totaling 10 points...Scored his first career goal against Akron (Sept. 19)...Scored the game-winning goal against Akron in the BIG EAST Semifinal sending the Huskies to the BIG EAST Final...Named to the BIG EAST All-Tournament Team...Tallied two assists against Manhattan (Aug. 31)...Tallied 15 shots with 6 being on goal...Played 806 minutes.
Before UConn: A four-time All-State player at the Taft School...Led his team to a Founders League Championship and New England title in 2024...Named the 2024 Connecticut Boys Soccer Gatorade Player of the Year...2024 Class A NEPSAC Player of the Year...2024 New England Soccer Journal Prep Player of the Year...2024 United Soccer Coaches All-American selection...High School All-American game selection...2024 All-New England...Three-time Class A All-NEPSAC...Played club for Connecticut FC...Two-time ECNL First Team All-Conference selection...He was selected for the ECNL Virginia All-Section game.
Personal: Son of Anthony and Pam Alessio...Has one sister, Sara...Studying Business.
