BU Women’s Soccer: Four Terriers Earn NEWISA All-New England Honors 2025

Four seniors from the Boston University women’s soccer programme have been recognised for their achievements, earning selections to the New England Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer Association (NEWISA) All-New England Team for the 2025 season. This recognition, voted on by NCAA Division I coaches across New England, highlights the programme’s success and individual player performance.

Player Recognition

Giulianna Gianino was selected for the First Team, following her recognition as the Patriot League Midfielder of the Year. Classmates Margy Porta, Mackenzie Stickelman, and Helene Tyburczy were all named to the Second Team. The NEWISA All-New England Team is structured with First, Second, and Third Teams, each comprised of four forwards, four centre midfielders, four defenders, and one goalkeeper.

Individual Achievements

Giulianna Gianino concluded her career at Boston University with impressive statistics, ranking in the top 10 in programme history with 25 goals, 25 assists, and 75 total points. She also set a new single-season record for the Terriers with 15 assists in the 2025 season. Margy Porta registered four goals and six assists in 19 appearances, contributing to a seven-game winning streak for BU.

Mackenzie Stickelman tied for second on the team with 15 points and seven goals, while Helene Tyburczy anchored a strong Terrier defense that recorded 10 shutouts and allowed only five goals in 10 home matches. Tyburczy led the team in minutes played with 1,690.

Did You Know? The New England Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer Association (NEWISA) has been supporting women’s collegiate soccer in New England for over 35 years.

The NEWISA also hosts a Senior Bowl as its signature programme and provides coaching scholarships, as well as recognising collegiate soccer alumna for their service efforts.

Expert Insight: Recognition from a regional association like NEWISA is a significant indicator of a player’s impact within their collegiate conference and the broader New England soccer landscape. These awards often serve as a stepping stone for players seeking opportunities beyond collegiate competition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NEWISA?

The New England Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer Association is a member organization that supports women’s collegiate soccer at the NCAA Division I, Division II, and Division III levels in New England.

How is the All-New England Team selected?

The team is chosen following a nomination and voting process by NCAA Division I coaches from colleges and universities in New England.

What did Giulianna Gianino accomplish during the 2025 season?

Giulianna Gianino was named Patriot League Midfielder of the Year, scored seven goals, and set a Boston University single-season record with 15 assists.

As these four seniors conclude their collegiate careers, their recognition by NEWISA underscores the strength of the Boston University women’s soccer programme and could potentially open doors to further opportunities for these athletes. It remains to be seen how this success will influence future recruiting efforts and the overall trajectory of the programme.