2023 Women's Soccer News

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Emmanuel Places 103 Student-Athletes on Great Northeast Athletic Conference Academic Team
Emmanuel Places 103 Student-Athletes on Great Northeast Athletic Conference Academic Team

WINTHROP, Mass. – The Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) announced Monday that 1,555 student-athletes from the GNAC, 103 of whom are from Emmanuel, have been named to the GNAC Academic All-Conference Team, following the 2023-24 academic year.

Class of 2024 Emmanuel College Athletics Senior Awards Announced
Class of 2024 Emmanuel College Athletics Senior Awards Announced

BOSTON - On Monday, May 13, 2024, the Emmanuel College Department of Athletics held its annual Senior Awards Banquet, honoring members of the Class of 2024 for their accomplishments on the field, in the classroom, and within the community. This year, a total of 20 awards were presented as 17 student-athletes and three Emmanuel staff members were recognized by the department.

By Jonathan Sigal, New England Soccer Journal: "D3 Women: How Sarah Dullaghan took a unique path to lead resurgent Emmanuel"
By Jonathan Sigal, New England Soccer Journal: "D3 Women: How Sarah Dullaghan took a unique path to lead resurgent Emmanuel"

Saints women's soccer sophomore Sarah Dullaghan and Head Coach Francis Okaroh recently sat down with Jonathan Sigal of the New England Soccer Journal to discuss Dullaghan's unique path to playing college soccer at the next level.

Register Today for Emmanuel Women's Soccer Spring ID Clinic
Register Today for Emmanuel Women's Soccer Spring ID Clinic

Head Coach Francis Okaroh and the Emmanuel College Women's Soccer Program are excited to announce the Emmanuel Spring ID Clinic, taking place on Saturday, March 23, 2024!

Women's Soccer Honors Continue to Mount as Five Saints Named to USC All-Region I Squad
Women's Soccer Honors Continue to Mount as Five Saints Named to USC All-Region I Squad

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Emmanuel women’s soccer continues to collect their after-season accolades as the Saints placed a program historic five players on the United Soccer Coaches (USC) NCAA Division III Women’s All-Region I Team, as announced by the USC on Tuesday afternoon.

Women's Soccer Places Six Saints on CSC Academic All-District Team
Women's Soccer Places Six Saints on CSC Academic All-District Team

BOSTON – Saints graduate student Catherine Manning (Peabody, Mass.), senior Lily Tobin (Hanover, Mass.), junior Rachel Harrington (Lebanon, N.H.), and sophomores Annebel Balogh de Galantha (Grafton, Mass.), Maya Daryanani (Raynham, Mass.), and Eva Simmons (Charlestown, R.I.) have all been named to the College Sports Communicators Division III Women’s Soccer Academic All-District Team, as announced by the CSC on Nov. 21.

Numerous Women's Soccer Saints Earn Spots on All-Conference Teams
Numerous Women's Soccer Saints Earn Spots on All-Conference Teams

WINTHROP, Mass. – Announced by the Great Northeast Athletic Conference on Tuesday, Emmanuel women’s soccer placed six players on the GNAC’s All-Conference teams, with three Saints making the First Team, two making the Second Team, and one player making the Third Team.

Saints Fall to Wildcats 2-1 in GNAC Women’s Soccer Championship
Saints Fall to Wildcats 2-1 in GNAC Women’s Soccer Championship

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Two goals from Angelina Carrion (Hackensack, N.J.) pushed No. 1 Johnson & Wales Women’s Soccer past No. 2 Emmanuel 2-1 to win the Great Northeast Athletic Conference championship on Saturday night in Providence. It was the Wildcats’ third consecutive conference title, and the win completed the team’s third straight season with an undefeated record in GNAC play.

No. 2 Saints Head to Providence to Face No. 1 Johnson & Wales in GNAC Championship
No. 2 Saints Head to Providence to Face No. 1 Johnson & Wales in GNAC Championship

BOSTON – The Emmanuel College women’s soccer team (18-2, 14-1 GNAC) advanced to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championship game after a 1-0 win over Lasell on Wednesday, Nov. 1. This is the first time the Saints have advanced to the Championship since 2015. 

Women's Soccer Advances to GNAC Championship With 1-0 Win vs. Lasell
Women's Soccer Advances to GNAC Championship With 1-0 Win vs. Lasell

BOSTON – For the first time since 2015, the Emmanuel College Women’s Soccer team will move on to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Championship Game after a 1-0 semifinal triumph, under the lights, over the Lasell University Lasers on Wednesday night at Clemente Field.

No. 2 Saints to Host No. 3 Lasell in GNAC Women’s Soccer Semifinals
No. 2 Saints to Host No. 3 Lasell in GNAC Women’s Soccer Semifinals

BOSTON – The Emmanuel College women’s soccer team (17-2, 14-1 GNAC) advanced to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Tournament Semifinals with ease after an impressive 6-0 win over Rivier University on Saturday. With the victory, the Saints extended their win streak to seven games. This is the first time the Saints have made their way into the Semifinals since 2019.

Horan Scores Third GNAC Rookie of the Week Honors
Horan Scores Third GNAC Rookie of the Week Honors

WINTHROP, Mass. – Emmanuel first-year forward Ciara Horan (Braintree, Mass.) finished a two-game stretch this past week with three goals and two assists to claim the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week honors, as announced in the GNACs Weekly Report. The nod as Rookie of the Week is Horan’s third of this season.

Dullaghan Secures Third-Straight GNAC Player of the Week Honor
Dullaghan Secures Third-Straight GNAC Player of the Week Honor

WINTHROP, Mass. – Saints sophomore Sarah Dullaghan (Belmont, Mass.) has continued an astounding run of soccer for Emmanuel and has been named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Player of the Week for a third consecutive week, as announced by the conference office on Monday.

Women’s Soccer Advances to GNAC Semis with 6-0 Win vs. Rivier
Women’s Soccer Advances to GNAC Semis with 6-0 Win vs. Rivier

BOSTON – Emmanuel women’s soccer is on its way to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Semifinals for the first time since 2019, following a 6-0 victory over the Rivier Raiders on Saturday afternoon at Clemente Field in the GNAC Quarterfinal Round.

No. 2 Seeded Emmanuel to Host No. 7 Seeded Rivier in GNAC Women's Soccer Quarterfinals
No. 2 Seeded Emmanuel to Host No. 7 Seeded Rivier in GNAC Women's Soccer Quarterfinals

BOSTON - The Emmanuel College women’s soccer team (16-2, 14-1 GNAC) has secured the two seed heading into the 2023 Great Northeast Athletic Conference tournament. The Saints trail only Johnson & Wales University (15-2-3, 15-0 GNAC), who they suffered a 2-0 loss to on Oct. 7. With Oct. 21’s 7-0 win over Mitchell College, the Saints set a new program record with their 13th regular season win.  

Baker Claims Second Goalie of the Week Honor with Two-Win Performance
Baker Claims Second Goalie of the Week Honor with Two-Win Performance

WINTHROP, Mass. – Saints sophomore goalie Gaby Baker (Grafton, Mass.) earned another pair of victories in net for Emmanuel this past week and has been named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Goalie of the Week, in Week 8 of the Conference’s Report.