Boston University forward Matt McDonnell. (Jim Pierce/BU Athletics)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, … [Read more...]
D1 Men: Best XIs announced for 2018 season
Jakov Basic of UMass Lowell. (Brian Fluharty/UMass Lowell Athletics)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 … [Read more...]
D1 Men: UConn leads year-end awards after strong season
Abdou Thiam. (Steve Slade/UConn Athletics)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 … [Read more...]
D1 Men: How did New England’s 21 teams fare this fall?
Vermont striker Geo Alves. (Brian Jenkins/UVM Athletics)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 … [Read more...]
Sheila McQuillen red hot for William Smith in NCAA tournament
Natick, Mass., Sheila McQuillen. (Kevin Colton, HWS Chief Photographer)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 … [Read more...]
D1 Men: It’s make-or-break time for New England’s programs
UConn forward Dayonn Harris. (Ian Bethune)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 … [Read more...]
D1 Men: Rhode Island surging as Atlantic 10 tournament nears
Thomas J. Clarke/Rhode Island AthleticsConference 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 … [Read more...]
D1 Men: Fairfield, Quinnipiac eye MAAC regular-season title
Three conference tilts remain for Quinnipiac. (courtesy photo)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 … [Read more...]
D1 Men: Local programs sitting pretty in conference title hunts
Former Crusaders United standout Steven Kilday, right, and Providence College are heating up. (courtesy photo)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 … [Read more...]
D1 Men: Fairfield, Quinnipiac vault into regional top 10 teams
Quinnipiac junior forward Eamon Whelan, the 2016 MAAC Rookie of the Year. (Quinnipiac Athletics)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 … [Read more...]
Friendship powers Vermont’s Alves, Freitas in America East title hunt
Geo Alves. (Brian Jenkins)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 … [Read more...]
D1 Men: Midseason Best XI announced
Jakov Basic of UMass Lowell. (courtesy photo)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 … [Read more...]
