Twenty-two New England teams started the season in late August. Now three remain. Leading the trio into the NCAA tournament is Boston College, the ACC program that previously hadn't made the big dance since 2015. It’s been a shaky last month or so for the Eagles, but their at-large bid represents a … [Read more...]
Longtime friends Duran, Mitchell form foundation for Boston College
Gianna Mitchell and Kayla Duran first started playing soccer together in 2011, when they joined FC Stars, one of Massachusetts’ top club programs. Fast forward to today, and the duo are the anchors of a Boston College defense that’s among the best in the nation. “We’ve been best friends for a long … [Read more...]
D1 Women: Postseason dreams continue for BU, UMass Lowell
We’ve reached the end of October, and only a few local Division 1 women’s teams remain. Providence, one of the top regional teams all year, is still fighting for a Big East title. UMass Lowell has surprised everyone on its run to the America East championship game. Lastly, Central Connecticut and … [Read more...]
D1 Women: America East postseason field features four local teams
Conference playoffs are set to get underway in Division 1 women’s soccer, and the America East Championship includes plenty of local talent. Four New England-based teams – Hartford, UMass Lowell, Vermont and New Hampshire – make up the six spots in the AE tournament, set to begin Thursday. … [Read more...]
D1 Women: New England’s top teams hold firm as playoffs near
It seems like just last week was the start of the Division 1 women’s season. Now, teams around the region are a few games away from wrapping up the regular season and focusing on their conference playoffs. Boston College, Northeastern, and Harvard are the three best teams near the top of their … [Read more...]
D1 Women: UMass hitting all the right notes under Jason Dowiak
Whatever Jason Dowiak is doing out in Amherst, Mass., is working. In his first season as head coach of the Minutewomen, Dowiak has guided UMass to a 9-3-1 record, the program's most wins since 2012. The Minutewomen lead the Atlantic 10 in goals per game (2.46) and fewest goals allowed per game … [Read more...]