Peighton Nash and Emily Vella lead Milford rivals to Division I soccer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Peighton Nash of Foran and Emily Vella of Law, both prominent players in Milford's girls soccer scene, are set to continue their careers at Division I universities. Nash, a key midfielder for Foran, helped her team secure the Class M state championship last season, while Vella, Law's all-time leading scorer, aims to guide her team to the playoffs this year. Both players have made commitments to their respective colleges, with Nash choosing Fairfield University and Vella selecting Sacred Heart. Their success represents a significant achievement for the Milford youth soccer program they both grew up in.
- •Nash is a junior at Foran and Vella is a senior at Law.
- •Nash scored 14 goals and had 13 assists last season.
- •Vella has 13 of Law's 14 goals this season.
- •Foran won the Class M state championship last year.
- •Nash is committed to Fairfield University; Vella to Sacred Heart.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — They grew up playing soccer in Milford. Now two rivals are headed to Division I
"The two lead their teams in the crosstown rivalry game on Saturday.
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