BOSTON – The University of Vermont men's soccer team was picked second in the 2021 America East Preseason Coaches' Poll. The league made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon.
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Voting was conducted by the league's head coaches, who were not allowed to vote for their own team.
The Catamounts earned their highest America East preseason ranking under head coach
Rob Dow and best since 2016. UVM tallied 52 points behind preseason favorite New Hampshire with 63 points. The Wildcats also received seven first-place votes. UAlbany followed in third place with 48 points and collected the remaining two first-place votes. League newcomer NJIT was selected fourth with 40 points and Hartford rounded out the top five with 37 points.
The Green and Gold posted an 11-6-1 record in 2019 and earned a share of the America East regular season title.
Garrett Lillie is the top returning scorer after putting together an eight-point campaign as a sophomore. He netted two goals and was credited with four assists.
Joe Morrison added seven points with two goals and three assists.
Vermont will get the 2021 campaign underway against UMass on Saturday, Feb. 27.
Able Paint Glass and Flooring is the presenting sponsor of the 2021 Vermont men's soccer season
2021 AMERICA EAST MEN'S SOCCER PRESEASON COACHES' POLL
Rnk, Team, Pts, (1st Place Votes)
1. New Hampshire, 63 (7)
2. Vermont, 52
3. UAlbany, 48 (2)
4. NJIT, 40
5.Hartford, 37
6. UMass Lowell, 34
7. UMBC, 25
8. Stony Brook, 14
9. Binghamton, 11
