One of the most intriguing early-season games in the region takes place Thursday, when the women of Boston College bring their 5-1 record across the Charles River to battle Harvard (3-0). Both talented teams are leaning on first-years in their lineup, particularly Harvard, which essentially is … [Read more...]
Prep school power rankings: Who starts season at No. 1?
Earlier today, we took a look at the bottom half of the New England Soccer Journal's top 12 teams entering the 2021 season. Now, it's time to unveil the first six. It figures to be an ultra-competitive couple of months in the prep ranks across New England, and right now Milton Academy appears that … [Read more...]
Prep school power rankings: Which teams make our top 12?
There is no secret how good the quality of prep school soccer in the region has become. It’s evidenced by the hundreds of players who move on to play in college every year, some at the nation’s elite men’s and women’s programs. It’s evidenced by the programs that contend for national rankings and … [Read more...]
Best XI: Biggest impact transfers in D-1 women’s soccer
The Division 1 women’s soccer season hits its two-week pole on Thursday, and already we’re seeing impacts made by new faces in new places. Boston College (4-0) has already topped last year’s win total and is receiving votes in the national poll. Central Connecticut State (2-1) has won two straight … [Read more...]
Ivy League preview/watch list: Why Harvard, Brown should thrive
The Ivy League will be the last Division 1 conference in the region to open new seasons when games get underway next Friday. Brown (at Hofstra), Dartmouth (vs. Holy Cross), Harvard (vs. Fairfield) and Yale (vs. Buffalo) will all be in action, the first games that count in nearly two years after no … [Read more...]
Preseason rankings: Top 10 D-1 women’s teams in New England
College soccer is back. This afternoon and tonight, 13 of the region's 23 Division 1 women's soccer teams will play their season openers. The new seasons come right behind 2020-21 campaigns that were largely condensed and pushed into the spring. Central Connecticut State was the only team from the … [Read more...]