The biggest lesson from the first two weeks of the Division 3 women's soccer season in New England? The NESCAC leads the way. Okay, that's not necessarily a new development. The powerhouse conference has a handful of NCAA-contending teams every year, offering unmatched top-to-bottom quality. But the … [Read more...]
D3 Men’s Top 10: Which teams are the biggest movers?
The biggest lesson from the first two weeks of the Division 3 men's soccer season in New England? The NESCAC leads the way. Okay, that's not necessarily a new development. The powerhouse conference has a handful of NCAA-contending teams every year, offering unmatched top-to-bottom quality. But the … [Read more...]
D3 Women: How Gigi Day has found a new level at Middlebury
During the two-month sprint of a college soccer season, moments can blend together. But when Gigi Day (Washington, Conn.) reflects on her freshman season at Middlebury, one match immediately comes to mind. The Panthers, often an NCAA Tournament contender, entered their regular-season closer against … [Read more...]
D3 Men: How Rion Dos Santos lifts title-chasing Saint Joseph’s
Across Maine soccer, Rion Dos Santos has rapidly ascended. Dos Santos starred at Falmouth High School under legendary coach Dave Halligan. He earned United Soccer Coaches All-New England honors, produced 15 goals with 24 assists across two seasons, and helped the Navigators win a Class A title in … [Read more...]
D3 Men Best XI: Which stars should you watch for?
Led by the NESCAC’s perennial national championship contenders, there’s no shortage of top-end talent in local Division 3 men’s soccer. Speedy forwards who provide clutch goals? Creative midfielders who pull the strings? Lockdown defenders who own the pitch? Goalkeepers who make jaw-dropping … [Read more...]
D3 Women’s Top 10: Middlebury, Williams seek return to elite status
It’s that time of year, folks. School is back in session. September is here. Preseason training camps are over. Competitive games await. With all these benchmarks arriving, so, too, will another college soccer. And we’re taking stock of New England’s Division 3 women’s soccer scene with the top … [Read more...]
