2016-17 Men's Soccer Roster

#19 Patrick Connolly 2015-16 Men's Soccer Roster

Midfield


Height 5'7''
Weight 155 lbs.
Class Freshman
Hometown New Canaan, CT
High School Fairfield Prep
Patrick Connolly - Men's Soccer - Notre Dame Fighting Irish

AS A SENIOR (2016):
•    Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll.
•    Earned team record third Notre Dame Spirit Award, in recognition of the player who has contributed the most to the team on and off the field and is voted on by peers.
•    Appeared in a pair of shutouts early in senior season, taking part in both the Mike Berticelli Memorial Tournament and the adidas/IU Credit Union Classic.
•    Entered as a substitute in a clean sheet win over UC Irvine, and saw action the following week in a 5-0 win over No. 22 California.

AS A JUNIOR (2015):
•    Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll.
•    Appeared in three matches during the 2015 season, contributing to Irish shutouts in all three contests.
•    Made first career game appearance against UAB, and also came on at Michigan State and Pittsburgh.

AS A SOPHOMORE (2014):
•    Did not appear in a regular season match.

AS A FRESHMAN (2013):
•    Did not play in a match.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA:
•    A four-year varsity player and a three-year starter at Fairfield Prep.
•    Captained his high school team as a senior.
•    Earned first team all-conference honors.
•    Fairfield Prep won conference title in 2011 and 2012.
•    Team was the 2012 state runner-up, which signified the best season in Fairfield Prep history.
•    Played for Beachside Soccer Club of Connecticut for seven years.
•    Club squad was a six-time (2008-13) Connecticut State Cup Champion.
•    Region I finalist and a member of the National League.
•    Three-time attendee at the Notre Dame camp and was a Notre Dame Elite Camp All-Star in 2012.
•    Son of Mark and Kelly Connolly.
•    Both parents are Notre Dame graduates.
•    Graduated from the College of Science with a degree in pre-professional studies (pre-med).

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