A food blog. Her real estate license. World travels. Heck, even part of Babson’s newfound women’s golf team. Jordyn Ferrantino (Millis, Mass.) is more than just a standout for the Beavers’ women’s soccer team. And, to be clear, Ferrantino’s on-field plaudits are comprehensive. In 2023, the junior … [Read more...]
D3 Men: How Diego Gisholt emerged as a leader for UMass Boston
Preparing for his senior season at UMass Boston, Diego Gisholt (Newton, Mass.) has an impressive résumé. In 2023, the center back earned Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Conference honors in the Little East. He also placed on the United Soccer Coaches All-Region Second Team. This … [Read more...]
D3 Men: Top 5 New England programs of the past 10 years
Longevity and consistency are hard to come by in sports, especially Division 3 soccer where depth is constantly improving. Getting there requires recruiting top talent, integrating them into the collegiate ranks and ensuring they’re positioned to succeed -- athletically, academically and socially. … [Read more...]
D3 Men: How Gavin Randolph became a dynamic threat for Middlebury
Heading into his sophomore season at Middlebury College, Gavin Randolph (Boston, Mass.) had humble expectations about his role for 2023. He saw Jordan Saint-Louis leading the Panthers’ attack and an impressive supporting cast providing options, making the NESCAC program not just a regional contender … [Read more...]
D3 Women: How Elsi Aires sparked Tufts to a historic run
Tufts, playing in its first Final Four match since the 2005 season, trailed 1-0 against Cal Lutheran as the semifinal’s last 10 minutes rolled around. But then a gilt-edged opportunity presented itself. Senior midfielder Casey Lam was fouled 20 yards from goal, giving the Jumbos a direct free kick … [Read more...]
Best XI: New England’s top D3 Men’s soccer players in 2023
Who were the best of the best during the 2023 season? That question gets seemingly more difficult to answer each year, which is a testament to the depth and quality of Division 3 men's soccer across New England. However, we've sifted through the region's top performers to identify New England Soccer … [Read more...]