STORRS — Preston Alessio comes from Connecticut, but he enjoys a brand of soccer played in Brazil, especially what he sees in Neymar, the nation’s famed attacking midfielder. “That Brazilian flair,” ...

Freshman Preston Alessio came off the bench in the second half, assisted on one goal and scored the game-winner, as the UConn men’s soccer team defeated Akron, 2-1, in the Big East semifinal at Boyds, ...

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 ...

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 ...