It’s no secret that New England is rich with Division 1 women’s soccer talent. Year after year, the region boasts some of the nation’s top teams and best individual players, many of whom go on to earn national recognition. Choosing a Best XI is no easy task, particularly before the season begins. … [Read more...]
ECNL Girls: Which New England players earned All-Conference honors?
After another ECNL Girls season, where six new national champions were crowned, the league announced the 2022-23 Conference Players of the Year and All-Conference First and Second Teams. Honorees were selected by conference awards committees with technical representatives from every club in each … [Read more...]
Watch list: 10 NEPSAC boys forwards to keep an eye on this season
We are just a month away from the start of the 2023 New England prep soccer season. With that in mind, New England Soccer Journal is looking ahead by highlighting some players to watch from the four positions -- forward, midfield, defense and goalkeeping -- in boys and girls prep soccer. On each … [Read more...]
D1 Men: Which teams start the season in our New England Top 10 rankings?
Across New England, Division 1 men’s soccer teams have been busy at work. Believe it or not, the 2023 season openers for many teams in the region will kick off within the next 10 days. Earlier this month, the United Soccer Coaches unveiled their preseason national Top 25, and two New England sides … [Read more...]
Podcast: UNH’s Marc Hubbard on the 2023 season and being a national contender
The latest guest on New England Soccer Journal’s "The Goal" podcast is University of New Hampshire men’s soccer coach Marc Hubbard. Hubbard, a New Hampshire native, is in his ninth season at UNH. Under his leadership, the Wildcats have recorded 10-plus win seasons in each of his first eight years … [Read more...]
D1 Women: Which teams start the season in our New England Top 10 rankings?
Across New England, Division 1 women’s soccer teams have been busy at work. Believe it or not, the 2023 season openers for many teams in the region will kick off this week. Within the next 11 days, all teams in New England will have started their regular seasons. Earlier this month, the United … [Read more...]