Chris Arling is back in a groove for UNH

New Hampshire forward Chris Arling, center, is back in the fold for the defending America East champions. (Meghan Murphy)

Since the University of New Hampshire men’s soccer program saw then-graduate student Robin Schmidt earn Second Team All-American honors in 2017, head coach Marc Hubbard has been searching for a striker who could offer what the German did.

The No. 22-ranked Wildcats (2-0) might have a solution, at least partially, via fifth-year senior Chris Arling (Windham, N.H.). Through UNH’s first two matches, wins over Boston University and Providence College, the New England Revolution Academy product has two game-winners.

Arling appreciates the Schmidt references, but also thinks the America East program’s offense could take on a different complexion in 2019.