Austin DaSilva makes immediate impact at Albany

Albany striker Austin DaSilva emerged as one of America East's top players. (Albany Athletics)

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A change of scenery, as Austin DaSilva (Brookfield, Conn.) has come to learn, can sometimes go a long way.

One year after leaving UConn, the sophomore was named the 2019 America East Striker of the Year following an impressive season with the University of Albany. He finished with a team-leading 25 points (12 goals, one assist), with half of his strikes serving as game-winners.