Fairfield University's Maddy Theriault: MAAC Preseason Player of the Year

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Maddy Theriault, a senior on the Fairfield University Women's Soccer team, has been named the MAAC Preseason Player of the Year by the United Soccer Coaches. This prestigious recognition is a testament to her exceptional performance on the field, particularly last season when she won the conference's Golden Boot award. Theriault's impressive stats include 31 career goals, the most by a Fairfield student-athlete in 25 years, and her 13 goals and 7 game-winning tallies have earned her a spot on the New England First Team, ECAC Second Team, and the All-Region Second Team.

Key Takeaways:

  • Maddy Theriault, a senior on Fairfield University Women's Soccer, has been named the MAAC Preseason Player of the Year by the United Soccer Coaches.
  • Theriault is ranked fifth all-time with 31 career goals, the most by a Fairfield student-athlete in 25 years.
  • She led the MAAC and finished in the top-20 nationally with 13 goals and third in Division I with 7 game-winning tallies.
  • Theriault earned a variety of awards, including spots on the New England First Team, ECAC Second Team, and the All-Region Second Team.
  • She is tied for third in school history with 11 game-winning goals, fourth with 79 points, fifth with 31 goals, and eighth with 17 assists.
  • Theriault and the Stags will open up their 2025 season with a road trip to Holy Cross and play the Crusaders on Thursday at 6pm.
  • Her biggest score came in the 1-0 MAAC Championship victory over Quinnipiac, giving the Stags their first MAAC Tournament title in nearly two decades.

Statistics:

  • 31: Theriault's career goals, the most by a Fairfield student-athlete in 25 years.
  • 13: Theriault's goals, which led the MAAC and finished in the top-20 nationally.
  • 7: Theriault's game-winning tallies, which ranked third in Division I.
  • 79: Theriault's points, which ranked fourth in school history.
  • 11: Theriault's game-winning goals, which tied for third in school history.
  • 17: Theriault's assists, which ranked eighth in school history.
  • 32: Theriault's points, which led the team and tied a single-season record.
  • 13: Theriault's goals, which led the team and tied a single-season record.

Sources:

  • United Soccer Coaches
  • Fairfield University Women's Soccer
  • MAAC Conference