Brandeis defender Forrest Shimazu stepped right into the Judges' starting XI. (Burt Granofsky/NESJ)
As the final days of the college soccer season arrive, it's time to acknowledge some standouts from across the region.
We're getting underway with an All-Rookie Team, which highlights 11 of the best freshmen in New England. The below team is organized in a 3-4-3 formation, and there are four different conferences included.
Before checking out the team, be sure to check out our Final Four preview stories. The senior class at Tufts is on the verge of making some serious history, while Amherst has relied on a simple formula to reach that stage.
Let's get underway, starting with a high-end goalkeeper out of the NESCAC:
