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Our Summer 2026 magazine issue is live!

👉 Class of 2028 watch lists
👉 Takeaways from Class of 2026
👉 Oakwood's move to ECNL
👉 MIAA Super 8 examination
👉 Ryan Lyddy's Fairfield Prep return

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Over the last couple of months, we've compiled a database of the newcomers to NEPSAC boys soccer in 2026.

Now, we're identifying the top players from that group. Read the Best XI below.

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We've updated our college commitments database for New England's boys Class of 2027.

Find it below.

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The Class of 2029 is still early in its development, but the region’s top talent is starting to emerge.

Read our initial 20-player girls watchlist for the region's rising sophomores below.

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It’s too early for New England’s Class of 2029 to be ranked.

But if our initial 20-player boys watchlist is a sign of things to come, there’s some legit talent among the region’s rising sophomores.

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The next wave of New England girls’ soccer talent is here.

The Class of 2028 has been firmly in the spotlight over the last six months. Now, we're ranking the Top 50 for the first time.

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In March, we put together a 25-player watchlist featuring some of the best underclassmen in New England.

Now, after its recruiting window officially opened in June, we’re ranking the Class of 2028 for the first time.

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Nearly 100 players have committed to play college soccer from the girls Class of 2027.

That star power is reflected in our updated Top 50, which is led by 11 Power 4 commits.

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The second edition of our Best of New England series continues with the boys Class of 2027.

Led by eight ACC commitments, our Top 50 features 19 Division 1 commits so far.

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It’s time to say goodbye to the Class of 2026.

To kick off the second edition of our Best of New England Top 50 series, we’re re-ranking the 2026s for the final time.

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New England’s girls Class of 2026 had a little bit of everything.

Now it's time to say farewell to the class. We're kicking off the second edition of our Best of New England series by ranking the 2026s for the final time.

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Middlesex is our 9th-ranked team in our way-too-early NEPSAC boys rankings.

Why? The case starts with junior forward Adriano Valmora.

The full Top 10, below.

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Mount Saint Charles comes in at 5th in our way-too-early NEPSAC boys rankings.

With nearly a brand-new roster, the Mounties will look to build on their inaugural Class B title from 2025.

Read the full Top 10 below.

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Somehow, the NEPSAC soccer season is now only two months away.

With the recruiting window basically over, here's a way-too-early look at the hierarchy on the boys' side.

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Every MLS Next season features players who explode.

Accordingly, they earn big-time college commitments, moves to MLS-affiliated MLS Next academies or even call ups to lower-tier professional squads or youth national teams.

Here are 5 from 2025-26.

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It’s been exactly two weeks since the recruiting window opened for Class of 2028 players.

With all girls' pledges so far to D1 schools, including five to programs in the ACC, Big 12 and SEC, here's a breakdown of the first 8 commits.

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Every club season produces players who take a big leap.

Here are 8 uncommitted girls players who may have flown under the radar in recent months but made an impact worth highlighting.

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At last, NEPSAC soccer is getting its own fall showcase again.

Here's everything you need to know about the event that will run in late September.

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The start of the NEPSAC boys soccer season is nearly two months away.

This week, we're examining the incoming classes for three Class A contenders — Loomis, Berkshire and Nobles.

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The Class of 2028's time has come.

Our commitment database for the girls' Class of 2028 is now live.

Submit updates to [email protected].

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The biggest tell a soccer season is ending? The Gatorade Players of the Year are unveiled.

This June's annual announcement offered plenty of storylines. Read our takeaways below.

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