Emily Mason named defender to Watch by United Soccer Coaches

Rutgers soccer standout Emily Mason makes a preseason watchlist.

Over the last two years, Emily Mason has become vital to Rutgers success. Due to her ability to chip in on the attack and shut down offenses, the Flemington native has proven to be a matchup nightmare. As a result, she has gained national recognition and was recently named a 2023 player to watch by the United Soccer Coaches.

Mason joins a select group as only 35 players to earn a spot on the list. She is the only Rutgers player on the list and one of the two Big Ten players. As Mason looks to build on the best season of her college career, she now has added motivation.

In 16 games last year, the talented junior recorded seven points and added three goals to her resume. Due to her play, Mason earned Third-Team All-American, All-Big Ten First Team, and All-North Region First Team honors. While she appeared in nine fewer games than the year before, Mason made an impact every time she stepped on the field.

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Additionally, Hunterdon Central Regional product contributed to eight shutouts. Mason continued to improve in her second collegiate season while gaining special recognition.

At the beginning of the 2022 campaign, Mason missed the first two games while playing for the United States Youth National Team at the U20 World Cup in Costa Rica. She previously won gold with the USYNT at the Concacaf Women’s Championship and the Sud Ladies Cup in 2021.

When the first whistle blows and the 2023 season begins, more eyes will be on Mason than ever before. For the talented back defender, it is a situation she has been waiting for.

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