Another year, another trip to the Final Four for the Franklin Pierce men’s soccer team. The New Hampshire-based Division 2 powerhouse will play its national semifinal on Thursday (5 p.m.) against Lewis University in Matthews, N.C. A win would mean a spot in Saturday’s national championship game … [Read more...]
Best XI: Who were the top NEPSAC boys players in 2023?
Which players were the best of the best? New England Soccer Journal sought to answer that exact question for the 2023 NEPSAC boys soccer season, one that ended with Milton Academy, Kimball Union Academy, Vermont Academy and Wooster School capturing NEPSAC championships last month. Selecting a Best … [Read more...]
D1 Men’s Top 10: America East powers lead final rankings of the season
It was another exciting and highly competitive season of Division 1 men’s soccer in New England. Five programs from the region earned spots in the NCAA Tournament, and the America East Conference strengthened its reputation as one of the nation’s premier leagues. Beyond that, numerous teams posted … [Read more...]
D1 Women: 3 New England players named MAC Hermann semifinalists
United Soccer Coaches and the Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) have announced the 15 women’s semifinalists for the 2023 MAC Hermann Trophy, based on voting by NCAA Division 1 women’s soccer coaches. The MAC Hermann Trophy is the most coveted individual honor in NCAA Division 1 soccer and has been … [Read more...]
ISL Girls: BB&N’s Caitlin Mara, Sophia Recupero top All-ISL team
Buckingham Browne & Nichols captured yet another Independent School League championship this fall, and two players from the perennial power received top honors from the league for the 2023 season. Class of 2024 forward and Duke commit Sophia Recupero was named ISL Offensive MVP, while Class of … [Read more...]
ISL Boys: Nobles Antonio Cosentino, BB&N’s Thomas Angelone top All-ISL team
Class of 2024 back Antonio Cosentino helped lead Noble & Greenough all the way to the NEPSAC Class B championship game. He was recently honored for his excellent season by being named the Independent School League’s Defensive MVP for the 2023 season. Joining Cosentino with top honors in the ISL … [Read more...]