New England routinely churns out some of the top Division 3 players in the entire country, and 2017 was no different.
Thirteen schools with roots in the region made the NCAA Tournament, and five players from New England-based schools earned All-American recognition.
But with so much talent abound, it makes sense to take a broader look at the soccer landscape in the six states that we all come.
That’s how our Best XIs came to be, as the below 33 players put together remarkable seasons – and some careers. Of note, every team is set up in a 3-4-3 formation.