As the Division 3 men's soccer NCAA Tournament begins this weekend, there's no shortage of local rooting interests.
There are 13 teams from New England competing, with Middlebury and Tufts among the favorites after strong NESCAC seasons. Veteran-heavy Babson could go on a run, too.
But the region's local ties span far and wide. In fact, dozens of players compete on title-chasing teams beyond the region.
Below, we've spotlighted 10 players from New England who could win it all when the NCAA Tournament concludes on Dec. 7 in Las Vegas, Nev.