Posted: Aug 16, 2022

Women’s Soccer Tabbed Eighth in GNAC Preseason Poll

CHICOPEE, MA – Following a vote amongst the league's head coaches, the Elms College women's soccer team has been selected to finish eighth in the 2022 Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Women's Soccer Preseason Poll, as announced on Monday morning.

When asked about the GNAC preseason poll head coach Sean Milbier responded:

"We are fired up for the 2022 season. Last year we learned what a grind the GNAC can be and we are looking forward to our second season in the conference. We have a very strong group of returners and are bringing in some talented new players. I'm beyond excited to get this amazing group of young women back on campus so we get back to work on Leary Field" - Milbier

The 2022 season for the EC Blazers begin with a home opener non-conference match against the Suffolk University Rams. The game is set for a 7PM start time on Thursday, September 1st. Follow the Blazers via live stream and live stats at ecblazers.com

2022 GNAC Women's Soccer Preseason Poll

1. Johnson & Wales (12) - 194

2. Lasell - 176

3. Saint Joseph's Maine (2) - 172

4. Saint Joseph CT - 142

5. Regis - 132

6. Albertus Magnus - 119

7. Emmanuel - 117

8. Elms - 96

9. Colby-Sawyer - 82

10. Norwich - 67

11. Simmons - 48