Difference-maker. Leader. High-end talent. Special qualities.
Whatever descriptor you prefer, odds are it applies to the Division 3 women’s players recognized in New England Soccer Journal’s Preseason Best XI.
The below 4-3-3 formation features players from nine different programs around the region, while the vast majority are juniors or seniors (these exercises tend to favor experience). One extra note: Only six of the honorees have hometowns in New England, reflecting how coaches recruit far and wide.
Who made the list? Who is a cut above the rest? Read on for some of the biggest names to watch for as the 2023 season begins.