Junior midfielder Sam Forrest (Glastonbury, Conn.) is enjoying a breakout season with No. 1 North Carolina. (UNC Athletics)
The NCAA Division 1 women’s final four descends on Gillette Stadium this week. The two national semifinal games will be played Friday, with the championship game on Sunday.
It’s No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 4 Florida, and No. 2 Boston College vs. No. 3 Northwestern in the semis as all the chalk picks advanced.
Defending champion BC is aiming to reach the NCAA final for the eighth straight year.
Here is a closer look at nine women from the region poised to make an impact this weekend at Gillette.

