With attention firmly turned to the 2019 season, New England's college soccer teams are hard at work reshaping their squads. Some seniors will go onto professional careers in Major League Soccer, the United Soccer League or overseas, leaving gaps behind. Coaching staffs will surely try to fill the … [Read more...]
D1 Men: Best XIs announced for 2018 season
The 2018 college soccer season is officially in the books with Sunday's Division 1 men's final, which Maryland captured by downing Akron, 1-0, in Santa Barbara, Calif. From that point, it's an apt time to highlight some of New England's top performers from the fall. There's a strong presence from … [Read more...]
D1 Men: UConn leads year-end awards after strong season
Although the Division 1 men’s soccer season has come to a close, performances from the region’s standouts are still firmly in our memory. From hat-tricks to 14-save masterpieces, there was no shortage of stellar play during 2018. While many of the region's top players are from overseas, there were … [Read more...]
D1 Men: How did New England’s 21 teams fare this fall?
It’s hard to believe, but the three-month adventure that was the Division 1 men’s soccer season has come to a close. UConn advanced furthest in the NCAA tournament, knocking off regional side Rhode Island before dropping a 4-0 match at Indiana on Sunday. New Hampshire was the third New England team … [Read more...]
Sheila McQuillen red hot for William Smith in NCAA tournament
Since winning the Division 3 national title in 2013, William Smith has posted a 91-10-3 record and won five straight Liberty League championships. A mainstay in the NCAA tournament, having not missed since 2006, the Herons have seen scores of talent come through the ranks. This year’s team has been … [Read more...]
D1 Men: It’s make-or-break time for New England’s programs
Conference tournaments throughout New England are underway, meaning the push for an NCAA tournament berth is full steam ahead. Postseason dreams are still alive for a number of local programs, while others saw their 2018 campaigns come to a screeching halt. The biggest casualties so far are Boston … [Read more...]
D1 Men: Rhode Island surging as Atlantic 10 tournament nears
Conference tournament time has arrived for most local Division 1 men's programs. All New England teams, except the Ivy League ones, are gearing up to begin postseason play this week. Boston College (ACC) will kick matters of on Wednesday night at North Carolina State. For other conferences like … [Read more...]
D1 Men: Fairfield, Quinnipiac eye MAAC regular-season title
With the regular season winding down, all eyes are on conference races across Division 1 men’s soccer. A few New England teams are entrenched in competition for league titles, including UConn in the American Athletic and Providence in the Big East. But the MAAC is set for a more dramatic finish, … [Read more...]
D1 Men: Local programs sitting pretty in conference title hunts
With the season winding down, every win matters for New England’s Division 1 men’s soccer teams. Many of the region’s top teams are in a position to contend for a conference title, most notably Rhode Island (Atlantic 10), Fairfield (MAAC), and UConn (American Athletic Conference). Other teams in the … [Read more...]
D1 Men: Fairfield, Quinnipiac vault into regional top 10 teams
After making the NCAA tournament and clinching the Atlantic 10 title last year, early predictions were largely that UMass Amherst would carry momentum forward. The Minutemen, after all, received votes in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll and were tabbed third in the A10 preseason poll. With … [Read more...]
Friendship powers Vermont’s Alves, Freitas in America East title hunt
What does it take to build a successful partnership on the field? An understanding of each other’s abilities, a trust both on and off the field, and most importantly, friendship. For University of Vermont seniors Geo Alves and Justin Freitas (North Attleboro, Mass.), the concept of friendship only … [Read more...]
D1 Men: Midseason Best XI announced
At roughly the midway point of the 2018 season, it’s time to take stock of which players have stood out. New England Soccer Journal has named its midseason Best XI, with consideration for standout performances and overall ability. Our year-end Best XIs will follow suit, but there’s still plenty of … [Read more...]
