Legacy Nominees, new pieces and upcoming games!
Weekly Wrap Up:
The Boston Legacy announced their nominee for the Lauren Holiday Impact Award this year! Fauzia Najjemba, who has partnered with Soccer Without Borders Massachusetts, fits the criteria for the perfect nominee. This award is presented by Nationwide and is given to the player who shows dedication, commitment and support towards their communities. We are rooting for you, Najjemba!
NEWMAC released some athletes of the week! Babson College is well represented. Sophomore midfielder Courtney Laden and freshmen goalkeeper Francesca Tamburini were named best offensive and best defensive lacrosse players of the week. The softball pitcher of the week goes to Babson’s Katie Vlacich.
Recent Reads:
You can learn how the Legacy FC earned their first point of the season in WotNE writer Serena Croteau’s RECAP: Boston Legacy Ties With The NC Courage, here!
Read about Alex Giannaros, a standout at Boston University as both a basketball player and a person, in WotNE writer Lauren Cinelli’s piece, Pure Stroke, Relentless Edge: The Alex Giannaros Story, here!
Upcoming Events:
Boston Fleet vs. Ottawa Charge, May 8 at 7 p.m. EDT
Boston Legacy FC vs. Gotham FC, May 9 at 6:30 EDT
Boston Fleet vs. Ottawa Charge, May 10 at 3 p.m. EDT