Kia McNeill

Abby Carchio signs with Gintra Universitetas after stellar Brown career

After a 14-day quarantine period, special travel documents and months-long recovery from foot surgery, Abby Carchio (Lakeville, Mass.) has begun her professional soccer dream. Carchio,…

Brown outlasts Monmouth in NCAA tournament, dream season continues

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Dr. Krissy Turner, the head coach of the Monmouth women’s soccer team, couldn’t help but feel like her team should have progressed…

Brown gears up for NCAA tournament amid record-setting season

When the NCAA tournament bracket was released Monday afternoon, Brown was one of two teams from New England to see its name called. Ivy League…

Lauren Hinton becomes a model of consistency for Brown

Consistency sometimes is in short supply for college soccer players, especially underclassmen with minimal game experience. So when a coach has a reliable second-year defender…

What has powered Brown’s best start since 2011?

Brown head coach Kia McNeill (Avon, Conn.) has several reasons to smile during the early portions of the 2019 season. That’s largely because the Bears…

Brown coach Kia McNeill discusses state of program, Class of 2023

When it comes to incoming first-year players, college coaches are typically quick to pump the breaks on hype and anticipation. Understandably so, they don’t want…

Twin Etzel sisters ready for last hoorah at Brown, Harvard

Twin sisters Christine and Danielle Etzel tend to make things difficult on their parents during the season. With Christine being the starting goalkeeper at Brown…

Thayer captain Raphino taking leaps forward

For as long as Brittany Raphino can remember, she’s relied on her speed and athleticism. Those traits have served her well, too, as she captained…

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