Soccer: A Tribute To Legendary Head Coach Ray Reid
Soccer: A Tribute To Legendary Head Coach Ray Reid
During his illustrious career, Reid finished with a record of 318-139-65 at UConn, winning four Big East Championship titles, while appearing in the NCAA tournament 18 times and reaching the pinnacle with the school’s 2000 National Championship.
Thank you UCONN nation for 25 wonderful years! You are the best soccer fans in the country. I will miss everyone of you. I can't thank you enough for what you've created and the support that you provided to UCONN SOCCER.
— Ray Reid (@CoachRayReid) December 4, 2021
“Reid is synonymous with UConn men’s soccer and the program’s tremendous achievements over the last 25 years can be directly attributed to coach Reid’s dedication, expertise and passion,” athletic director David Benedict stated. “He has made a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of student-athletes, and I wish he and his family all my best.”
Head @UConnMSOC Coach Ray Reid has announced his retirement after leading the program for 25 years.
— UConn Huskies (@UConnHuskies) December 2, 2021
Thank you for everything, Coach Reid!
The Huskies produced 17 All-Americans with Reid under helm, including 16 first round picks in the MLS SuperDraft and three first overall selections. In total, 46 of his UConn players were chosen in the draft.
Previously, Reid was head coach at Southern Connecticut State, where he won three National Championships and was named National Coach of the Year on four occasions. He retires with 457 career victories across 33 seasons, the second-most all-time among all coaches at four-year institutions who coached five or more years in Division I soccer.
Congrats to Suffolk Sports Hall of Famer and longtime UConn Men's Soccer Coach Ray Reid on a heck of a career! Enjoy retirement, coach. https://t.co/0RkqIypVjj
— Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame (@SuffolkHOF) December 5, 2021
On December 18th, 1996, Reid was named the eighth head coach of UConn. On December 2nd, 2022, he made his retirement official, capping one of the most legendary college coaching careers of all-time.
“UConn Nation has always been good to me and our student-athletes,” Reid said in his retirement announcement. “I want to thank everyone, including administrators, support staff and facilities staff, who have worked tirelessly to benefit UConn men’s soccer.”
A UConn Legend 💪
— UConn Huskies (@UConnHuskies) December 2, 2021
Coach Reid's 457 wins as a head coach is the second-highest total in @NCAA history among coaches at four-year institutions who have coached a minimum of five years in Division I. pic.twitter.com/lO0iz0JhQf
You’ll be missed, Coach Reid.
