When Liam Hanlon (Boxborough, Mass.) heard Babson wasn’t going to have a 2020 season on account of the COVID-19 pandemic, he faced a quick decision. He conferred with his teammates and they reached a collective choice: take the fall semester off, maintain a year of eligibility and fill the time with … [Read more...]
Top 10: Who leads D3 Men’s soccer as tournament time arrives?
In a flash, the 2022 regular season is nearly over for Division 3 men’s soccer in New England. The fall has truly flown by, with teams sprinting toward the postseason across a short two months. And there have been plenty of surprises, especially in the NESCAC, given the introduction of … [Read more...]
D1 Women: 10 New England standouts in the Patriot League
At the Division 1 level, one of the most common destinations for players around New England is the Patriot League. It’s home to two programs in the region -- Holy Cross and Boston University -- as well as others with a high-academic profile and a strong level of competition. As the fall 2022 season … [Read more...]
D1 Men: 10 New England standouts in the Patriot League
At the Division 1 level, one of the most common destinations for players around New England is the Patriot League. It’s home to two programs in the region -- Holy Cross and Boston University -- as well as others with a high-academic profile and a strong level of competition. As the fall 2022 season … [Read more...]
Midseason Best XI: Who have been top D3 women’s players?
Mid-fall games are firmly here, and in Division 3 circles that means conference pushes are reaching second (or even third) gear. Amid the frenzy, let’s take a pause to evaluate who New England’s top-performing players have been. And we’ll do it in a Best XI format because, well, they 1) spark debate … [Read more...]
Midseason Best XI: Who have been top D3 Men players?
Mid-fall games are firmly here, and in Division 3 circles that means conference pushes are reaching second (or even third) gear. Amid the frenzy, let’s take a pause to evaluate who New England’s top-performing players have been. And we’ll do it in a Best XI format because, well, they 1) spark debate … [Read more...]
D3 Men Power Rankings: How legit are Middlebury, Williams?
A quick note framing everything: With overtime eliminated for regular-season games, the 2022 campaign is producing more ties than usual. That makes weighing the region’s Division 3 men’s soccer landscape more challenging, with small margins separating traditional powerhouses and one result capable … [Read more...]
D3 Women Power Rankings: What to make of Trinity’s strong start?
Remarkably, only a month remains in the regular season for Division 3 women's soccer. It's always stunning to see how quickly a campaign goes by. With October soccer here and conference title pushes well underway, let’s break down New England’s hierarchy. There’s a heavy NESCAC presence, yes, but … [Read more...]
D3 Men: 15 freshmen standouts to know in New England
Every August, freshmen roll onto campuses across New England for their first preseason camp. They’re full of unbridled optimism, and perhaps nerves, about what their Divison 3 experience has in store. For these below 15 players (we capped it there), they’ve tackled that dynamic head-on with flying … [Read more...]
D3 Women: 15 first-year standouts to know in New England
Every August, first-years roll onto campuses across New England for their first preseason camp. They’re full of unbridled optimism, and perhaps nerves, about what their Divison 3 experience has in store. For these below 15 players (we capped it there), they’ve tackled that dynamic head-on with … [Read more...]
Watch list: 11 breakout forwards in D3 Men’s soccer
With October right around the corner, some players have gone from solid players to being the main man for their program. Let's spotlight 11 forwards across New England's Division 3 men's soccer landscape who have enjoyed significant progress in 2022. Their growth is putting conference and … [Read more...]
D3 Men: 10 high-impact transfers making waves in New England
One of the most profitable recruiting avenues for head coaches can be the transfer portal, which has only risen in prominence across college athletics in recent years. That manifests at Division 3 men’s soccer programs across New England, too, with a change in scenery and/or career reset changing … [Read more...]
