Junior forward Emmy O’Donnell has been named the 2025‑26 Massachusetts Girls Soccer Player of the Year, the first athlete from Concord‑Carlisle High School to receive the honor.
A season of milestones
During the 2025 campaign she recorded 13 goals and nine assists, guiding her team to the state semifinals and cementing her place among the program’s all‑time greats.
O’Donnell’s club pedigree includes more than ten years with FC Stars of Massachusetts, where she refined her technique and developed a reputation for relentless work ethic.
Her talent earned her spots on the U.S. Soccer Under‑19 and Under‑18 Women’s National Teams, and she has attended five national‑team camps, experiences she credits with sharpening her competitive edge.
In a surprise announcement, O’Donnell verbally committed to Duke University, a program that reached the 2025 College Cup final four, signaling her intent to blend academic ambition with elite soccer.
Coaches and teammates alike point to her leadership, discipline and the supportive environment at Concord‑Carlisle as key factors behind her rise.
The honor reflects not only individual achievement but also the growing soccer culture in the region, a narrative that O’Donnell hopes to continue as she prepares for her senior season.