Even a week after Amherst’s loss to William Smith in the NCAA tournament Sweet Sixteen, head coach Jen Hughes still was upset. She wasn’t mad that her team lost. She was hurt that their season wasn’t continuing. “This was the first time in my career I sincerely thought we were a final four team,” … [Read more...]
SoccerTown: Newton, Mass.
In Newton, Mass., soccer isn’t just a sport; it’s an event. Whether it’s a high school game or a Boston College game, the match is the place to be and the support makes Newton a special place for the game. The men’s and women’s teams at Boston College play their home games in Newton at the Newton … [Read more...]
Western Connecticut State rides midseason turnaround in Little East
When the Western Connecticut State women’s soccer team takes the field for practice, there’s a banner nearby celebrating the fact that the team made four consecutive trips to the NCAA tournament from 2005 through 2008. Ten years later, the class of 2019 has an opportunity to equal that impressive … [Read more...]
Abigail Blyler embodies Middlebury’s approach as NESCAC contender
The Middlebury women’s soccer team has won a lot of games over the past couple seasons. The haul includes 27 wins from 38 games played in 2017 and 2018 and two trips to the NCAA tournament. Despite the recent success, the Panthers’ 2018 season feels different. Middlebury won the first seven games of … [Read more...]
D2 Women’s preview: Top 10 teams, players to watch
The 2017 Northeast-10 Tournament championship game featured second-seeded Southern New Hampshire and fourth-seeded Franklin Pierce. It was the first meeting in the title game for both programs, and it was the second matchup between the teams in 2017. Like the regular season matchup, the Penmen … [Read more...]
D2 Men’s: Northeast-10 again leads top local teams, players, storylines
The Northeast-10 is routinely considered one of the best conferences in Division 2, exhibited by three teams making last year’s NCAA Tournament, including locals Merrimack and Southern Connecticut. With that standard of play, coaches in the conference don’t take a single game for granted. Just ask … [Read more...]