Rhode Island College midfielder Tayshia Cary dribbles upfield. (Courtesy photo)
The hierarchy in New England’s Division 3 women’s soccer landscape is relatively well-established.
Amherst, Middlebury, Tufts and Williams -- these are schools fighting for a NESCAC title every year. MIT is a powerhouse in the NEWMAC. Johnson & Wales owns the GNAC lately.
But that doesn’t stop schools from breaking into the top tier or disrupting the status quo. Becoming a bonafide NCAA Tournament contender is easier said than done, but that shouldn’t diminish their quality.
Mindful of the above framework, here are three programs that deserve more attention as their 2023 seasons unfold.
