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Maeve Staunton wins Gatorade girls soccer player of the year award

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 11:59 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Maeve Staunton wins Gatorade girls soccer player of the year award

Summary

Maeve Staunton of Northwest Catholic was named the Gatorade girls soccer player of the year on June 21, 2026. The midfielder led her team to a 15-6-1 record and the Class M state final, where they narrowly lost to Foran, 3-2. Over her career, Staunton scored 62 goals and made 52 assists. A two-time All-New England and three-time All-State selection, she will continue her soccer career at UConn this fall. Staunton also played basketball, contributing to three state titles during her time at Northwest.

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By the Numbers

•Staunton scored 21 goals and assisted 17 this season.
•She was named a 2025 United Soccer Coaches All-American.
•Northwest Catholic achieved three basketball state titles under her leadership.
•She will join UConn's soccer program this fall.

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11:59 PMYahoo Sports — Northwest Catholic’s Maeve Staunton named Gatorade girls soccer POY

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Maeve Staunton, a soccer and basketball star who helped Northwest Catholic to three basketball state titles and three soccer state finals, was named the state Gatorade girls soccer player of the year on Friday. Staunton, who recently graduated from Northwest, will play soccer at UConn in the fall. Staunton, a midfielder, led the Lions to a 15-6-1 record and the Class M state final this past ...
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