Edison, NJ – Niagara women's soccer team was awarded five postseason awards from the Metro Conference, the league announced Monday morning. 

 

Naiya Johnston was named the Metro Conference Rookie of the Year as she recorded three goals and seven assists for the Purple and White this season. Johnston was also tabbed to the All-Metro Second Team. Johnston ranked third in the conference in assists per game and total assists.  

 

Head Coach Donny George was tabbed as the Women's Soccer Coach of the Year after posting an 11-3-2, 8-2-2 conference record. The Purple Eagles were unbeaten at home as they posted a 5-0-1 record at Niagara Field. Niagara went on a five-win improvement over last year's season and is the program's most winning since the 2022 season.

 

Caitlyn Gratton was named to the All-Metro First Team as she recorded 15 goals with three assists for 33 points. Gratton ranked first in the conference in game-winning goals, goals per game, points per game, and total goals.   

 

Mahelie Barbeau was named to the All-Metro Third Team as she recorded two goals and six assists during the regular season. Barbeau recorded six assists, which ranked fourth in the conference in assists per game and total assists.  

 

Niagara women's soccer is back in action on Thursday, November 12, as they host Fairfield in the Metro Conference semifinals at 6 p.m. at Niagara Field.