The Ivy League is on the rise in Division 1 women’s soccer, and the 2022 season was a perfect example of that. Brown and Harvard both punched tickets to the NCAA Tournament, while Yale had a really strong season as well. Dartmouth is hitting the reset button, too, after moving on from head coach Ron … [Read more...]
D3 Women: Who were New England’s top rookies in 2022?
A player’s first year of college soccer is seldom straightforward. There are adjustments to the speed of play and physical demands, all while trying to break into a new system of play and team. The recruiting process is one full of excitement, but things can change once a ball is kicked -- not to … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: Who were New England’s top D3 women’s teams?
The 2022 season, for Division 3 women’s soccer in New England, was one for the ages. There won’t be a national champion from the region, but there was no shortage of compelling storylines and inspirational performances. First-time conference champions, resurgent powerhouses and up-and-coming … [Read more...]
Best XI: New England’s top D3 Women’s players in 2022
Who was the best of the best? That’s an extremely subjective question that’s hard to answer, especially when weighing different conferences and the levels they produce. But we took a swing at it nonetheless, honoring New England’s top Division 3 women’s players from the 2022 season. Our Best XI is … [Read more...]
D1 Women: Which 4 New Englanders could win NCAA Tournament?
This year’s Division 1 women’s soccer NCAA Tournament field is whittled down to eight teams, with matchups set for just after Thanksgiving. But there won't be any local program raising the national trophy on Dec. 5 at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C. Ivy League powerhouses Brown and Harvard were … [Read more...]
D1 Men: Vermont reaches first Sweet 16 in over three decades
The Division 1 men’s soccer NCAA Tournament started with 48 teams, including three from New England. That field is down to 16 teams, including one from New England. The University of Vermont has reached the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1989 (their deepest-ever run) -- a whopping 33 years ago. … [Read more...]