Purple Knights and PWHL spotlights! Check out what happened this week and what you can dive into!
Weekly Wrap Up:
Five of the Purple Knights at Saint Michael’s College in Vermont have earned the New England Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer Association (NEWISA) All-New England Honors. Out of these five players, three of them are New England natives! Sophomore Julia Palmese of Berlin, Connecticut, and freshman Chloe Laizer of West Springfield, Massachusetts, have made the 11-woman first team. Senior Bella DelVecchio of Saugus, Massachusetts, made the 11-woman second team. Congrats, ladies!
Captain of the Boston Fleet, Megan Keller, has been selected as one of the PWHL’s Starting Six for January! The award recognizes three forwards, two defenders and one goalie for their skills and performance throughout the month. This is Keller’s third consecutive Starting Six selection! Way to go, Cap!
Recent Reads:
As part of our coverage of the Unrivaled series, Theresa Melisurgo has written a perfect piece capturing the essence of an Unrivaled legend! Read Marina Mabrey Makes Unrivaled History here!
Over the years, there have been many memorable moments! Catch up on the top times in February by reading Helen Solis’ piece, Top February Moments here!
Upcoming Events:
New England College’s women’s basketball team faces Norwich University on Feb. 11 at 5 p.m. EST
Bridgewater State women’s basketball is against MCLA on Feb. 11 at 5 p.m. EST
Make sure to catch the 2026 Winter Olympics to see your favorite New England women play internationally! Opening Ceremonies are Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. EST.