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Sophomore Ancksu Dixon chased down a loose ball during the Lady Red Devils' 4-1 defeat to visiting Port Washington on Sept. 11.

Freeport battled a rash of injuries last season to stay in the Nassau Class AA girls’ soccer playoff hunt down the stretch. more

By Andrew Coen | 9/17/19

Junior Emily Aitchison has thrived for the Lady Marines with a switch to striker and has found the back of the net six times in the early going.

Long Beach cranks up offense

Seizing an opportunity afforded by a windfall of young talent, the Long Beach girls’ soccer team has switched gears to go on the attack. more

By Garrett D. Uribe | 9/17/19

Senior Samuel de Menezes is part of an Owls' midfield that's otherwise young with a handful of juniors and sophomores contributing.

Lynbrook trying to find identity

The 2018 season started on a positive note and ended strong, but it was a midseason goal-scoring drought that sealed Lynbrook’s fate on the soccer pitch. The Owls, who were unbeaten in their final three matches, finished with an overall record of 4-5-2 and again fell short of a postseason berth. more

By Andrew McClure | 9/17/19

East Meadow's Emma Terino, right, fended off pressure from Calhoun's Olivia Perrone during the Lady Jets' 2-0 non-league victory on Sept. 13.

Strong start for East Meadow

When training camp started, East Meadow girls’ soccer coach Adam Hananel wasn’t sure if the Lady Jets could maintain their high level of play after losing five key starters, including most of the back line, from last year’s 12-win team that went on to claim a share of the Nassau Class AA title. more

By Brian Kacharaba | 9/17/19

Junior Vincenzo Buffolino, left, has proven a playmaker for the Vikings in the early going with three assists through the first four games.

Seaford aims for playoff return

A shutout victory in their first conference game set a positive tone for Seaford boys’ soccer as the Vikings strive to return to the postseason for a second consecutive year. more

By David Weingrad | 9/16/19

Sophomore Ryan Dunbar, part of a youthful Warriors' roster, found the back of the net in Wantagh's 2-2 draw with Malverne/East Rockaway on Sept. 10.

Youthful Wantagh eyes playoffs

A junior-heavy Wantagh boys’ soccer team is looking to return the Warriors to postseason play. Wantagh missed out on the playoffs last year a season removed from a run to county semifinals. more

By Andrew Coen | 9/16/19

Senior midfielder Ivanna Salazar is usually all over the field for West Hempstead, which finished at .500 last season under coach Carlos Mery.

West Hempstead looks to improve from .500

The 2018 season was a good one for the West Hempstead girls on the soccer pitch. The Rams gave up one or fewer goals in 11 of 14 matches and finished with a respectable 6-6-2 overall record in Carlos Mery’s first year as coach. more

By Andrew McClure | 9/16/19

Oceanside's Michael Phillips, right, vied for a loose ball against Baldwin's Anthony Ramos during the Sailors' 1-0 victory at home on Sept. 11.

Oceanside back on course

After a sluggish start, the Oceanside boys’ soccer team has rediscovered its game and vaulted itself as an early contender in Conference AA1. Following a scoreless tie at South Side and a 3-0 loss to Massapequa in their home opener, the Sailors rallied to tie Westbury and beat Baldwin and Freeport to move above .500 through five games. more

By Brian Kacharaba | 9/16/19

Senior Rudy Lopez is a returning starter at forward for the Bruins, who'll look to overcome a tough start to make the playoffs in Nassau Class AA.

Baldwin sets sights on playoffs

A year after missing the Nassau Class AA playoffs with a youthful roster, Baldwin will try to overcome an 0-2 start to finish among the top eight in the 13-team conference this fall to grab a postseason berth. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 9/16/19

Midfielder Mia Asenjo earned New York State Player of the Year honors in 2018 as a sophomore after helping the Lady Falcons to a perfect 21-0 campaign.

VSS comes off storybook season

Last year was a dream come true for Valley Stream South’s girls’ soccer program. The Lady Falcons became the lowest-ever seed (No. 18) to win a Nassau County team championship and went on to capture the first state team title in the school’s nearly 75-year history as well. They went 21-0. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 9/16/19

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