Winchester midfielder Ella Stone passes upfield during a 2018 match against Danvers. (Dave Arnold/New England Soccer Journal)
The 2020 Massachusetts high school season, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, will be like no other.
Teams must confront several rule changes and modifications, all while state tournaments won't be conducted. There are also comings and goings after the Development Academy folded, which led to the Girls Academy League launching and some Massachusetts-based players heading to ECNL programs.
Nonetheless, we’re looking ahead to the MIAA girls soccer season with 10 teams to watch for, standout players and key storylines. Like most years, Massachusetts is home to a deep, talented high school scene.
Seasons could come and go as the virus charts its course, though we'll soon find out which teams and players could turn heads.
