Freshman goalkeeper Killian Doherty has quickly become the talk of New England College soccer after capturing the inaugural NEC Player and Rookie of the Week honors.
Game‑Winning Debut
In his debut collegiate match, Doherty struck the decisive goal in the 68th minute, finishing a play set up by senior midfielder Chris Hines that secured a narrow victory over the University of Rhode Island.
Three games later, he repeated the feat against Northeastern, slipping a shot past the goalkeeper three seconds before the halftime break to put his side ahead.
Van der Hagen's Impact
Sophomore keeper Felix van der Hagen was recognized with the NEC Prime Performer award after backstopping the team with 15 saves and contributing to several wins.
The early successes of Doherty and van der Hagen signal a promising start for the NEC squad, raising expectations for a competitive season ahead.