Boston University's Austin D'Anna had two goals and an assist last week. (Rich Gagnon/BU Athletics)The final unbeaten team in New England fell last week in Division 1 men's soccer, leaving four programs with six victories each. Rhode Island, which had not allowed a goal all season, lost in … [Read more...]
D1 Men: New England’s top teams struggle as conference play nears
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After ankle surgeries, BC’s Trevor Davock making impact felt
Trevor Davock had eight goals and seven assists across his first two seasons. (John Quackenboss/Boston College Athletics)Former Rivers School soccer coach Rob Pipe describes Trevor Davock’s ability on the field in one word. It is the same word Trevor uses to describe himself. “Dynamic.” From a young … [Read more...]
D1 Men: UMass Lowell, Rhode Island surging two weeks in
Stanley Alves has three goals in UMass Lowell's last two games. (courtesy photo)For the first time in 2018, all 21 Division I men’s soccer programs in New England were in action this past week. Five teams remained unbeaten, with both Rhode Island and UMass Lowell already earning three victories. The … [Read more...]
Under new coach Bo Oshoniyi, Dartmouth looks to remain atop Ivy League
Justin Donawa had three goals and eight assists in 2017. (Credit: John and Matt Risley)After capturing its fourth consecutive Ivy League title last fall, it looked as though the window of dominance for Dartmouth could fade out. Three talented seniors — Wyatt Omsberg (Scarborough, Mass.), Matt … [Read more...]
D1 Men: Season-opening tournaments offer mixed bag for local teams
Vermont striker Geo Alves bagged a brace in a 3-2 defeat at Duke. (Credit: Brian Jenkins/UVM Athletics)The Division 1 men’s college soccer season has finally arrived with several regional rivalries renewed to open the season. While six of the 21 New England programs were idle, the 15 others squared … [Read more...]
D1 Men: NESJ announces Preseason Best XI
Brown center back Jack Hagstrom (Credit: Brown Athletics)Ahead of the 2018 college season, New England Soccer Journal has named its Preseason Best XI. The team – which includes one goalkeeper, three defenders, five midfielders, and two strikers – is arranged in a 3-5-2 formation. Given the wealth of … [Read more...]
D1 Men: Dartmouth, New Hampshire lead NESJ preseason top 10
Jack Doherty, a Kimball Union alum, is an important returner for UNH. (Credit: UNH Athletics)To put it lightly, the 2017 Division 1 men's soccer season in New England threw everyone for a whirl. Powerhouse programs as of late – UConn, Boston College and Providence College – never hit second gear, … [Read more...]
D1 Men’s: Team-by-team preview for 2018 season
Josh Bauer returns in defense UNH, fresh off an NCAA Tournament run. (Credit: UNH Athletics)Last year, at least in Division 1 men's college soccer, didn't quite go as many predicted. Boston College, UConn and Providence College – three programs that typically lead the pack locally – all didn't make … [Read more...]
