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Penn State head coach Erica Dambach uses an interesting phrase to describe defender Ellie Jean.
“One of the things we look for is a ‘come-with-me’ teammate,” Dambach said of recruiting the redshirt-junior. “That very much described Ellie. Certainly she wants to be successful, but most important to … [Read more...]
Just like that, the Division 1 women's season is over throughout New England.
Boston College got upset in the first round of the NCAA tournament, and Boston University and Central Connecticut got bounced as well. That means the 2018 campaign, which began in earnest 13 weeks ago, is officially done … [Read more...]
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...]
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.
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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...]
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...]
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.
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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...]
In the fourth game of his sophomore year in 2016, Jake Herlihy went up to head a ball, as he’s done many times before. Yet this time ended differently for the 6-foot-3 defender from Belmont (Mass.) High School.
“I remember going up and the ball hitting me, me not hitting the ball,” Herlihy said. “It … [Read more...]
You could tell Shelby Hogan was a special player just five games into her collegiate career.
After redshirting as a freshman, Hogan (Franklin, Mass.) started the 2017 season in net for Providence. She played well in those first four games, but Hogan really shined in a road contest against Big Ten … [Read more...]
In the blink of an eye, we’ve reached the midway point of the Division 1 women’s season.
With September coming to a close, the top players in the region are becoming clear. That’s why New England Soccer Journal has revealed its Midseason Best XI. Seven different schools are represented, with Boston … [Read more...]
It was a bit of a slow week for New England’s Division 1 women’s teams, but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t any excitement among the region’s top programs.
Boston College earned its best win of the season against a Top 10 opponent, and Northeastern showed signs of life with two CAA wins. … [Read more...]
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