It was another exciting and highly competitive season of Division 1 women’s soccer in New England. Six programs from the region earned spots in the NCAA Tournament, and the Ivy League strengthened its reputation as one of the nation’s premier conferences. Beyond that, numerous teams posted winning … [Read more...]
NEPSAC Boys: Which teams cracked our final Top 10 power rankings?
Another New England boys prep season has come to an end, after the 2023 NEPSAC champions were crowned eight days ago at Suffield Academy. As usual, the region featured an abundance of impressive sides, who on any given day could put together a near-flawless performance. We saw awe-inspiring … [Read more...]
Podcast: Milton Academy’s Chris Kane on the journey to a Class A championship
The latest guest on New England Soccer Journal’s "The Goal" podcast is Milton Academy boys soccer head coach Chris Kane. Kane guided Milton to the 2023 NEPSAC Class A championship, as the Mustangs defeated Taft, 2-0, in the final on Nov. 19 at Suffield Academy. Milton, which also won the … [Read more...]
D1 Men: 2 New England programs punch tickets to NCAA Round of 16
A remarkable season for New England’s America East Conference men’s soccer teams will continue. For the first time in conference history, a pair of AE programs advanced to the NCAA Tournament Round of 16 in the same season, as Vermont and eighth-seeded New Hampshire both secured NCAA second round … [Read more...]
NEPSAC Boys: Kimball Union Academy claims Class B championship
SUFFIELD, Conn. -- Kimball Union Academy didn’t have the best record in Class B, not even close. The team also didn’t have the most roster depth, which is something that goes a long way in November, when you’re trying to win three games in five days against the region's best competition. But there … [Read more...]
NEPSAC Boys: Milton Academy blanks Taft for first Class A championship since 2015
SUFFIELD, Conn. -- To say Milton Academy carried some extra motivation into this year’s NEPSAC boys soccer Class A playoffs would be an understatement. The Mustangs felt heartbreak in last year’s tournament, falling in the Class A final in a gut-wrenching penalty kick shootout. Along with redemption … [Read more...]