PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Eastern Connecticut State University’s Michaela Gasparri and Emily Dunlea, Vermont State University Castleton’s Julie Cooper and Western Connecticut State University’s Sienna Smith have been named the Little East Conference (LEC) women’s soccer weekly award recipients for their performances during the week ending Oct. 25, 2026.

Offensive Player of the Week: Michaela Gasparri, Eastern Connecticut

Gasparri, a sophomore forward from Prospect, Conn., scored twice in Eastern Connecticut’s 3-0 victory over Southern Maine on Saturday, helping the Warriors clinch their second consecutive LEC regular-season championship. Both goals came in the second half, extending Eastern’s lead in its lone match of the week. Gasparri finished with four points and placed all five of her shots on goal.

Defensive Player of the Week: Emily Dunlea, Eastern Connecticut

Dunlea, a senior defensive midfielder from Attleboro, Mass., contributed on both ends of the field in Eastern Connecticut’s 3-0 championship-clinching victory over Southern Maine on Saturday. She played 86 minutes, helping the Warriors limit the Huskies to one shot on goal. Dunlea also scored her first goal of the season, which proved to be the game-winner, and added an assist to finish with three points.

Goalkeeper of the Week: Julie Cooper, Vermont State Castleton

Cooper, a sophomore goalkeeper from Scotia, N.Y., recorded 17 saves and an .850 save percentage across two matches for the Spartans. She made a career-high 12 saves in nearly 63 minutes against Middlebury on Wednesday before posting a five-save shutout in Saturday’s scoreless draw with Rhode Island College. Cooper played all 90 minutes against the Anchorwomen, making several key stops to help Castleton earn a point in conference play.

Rookie of the Week: Sienna Smith, Western Connecticut

Smith, a freshman back from Manchester, Conn., played all 180 minutes during a 1-1 week for the Wolves and scored her first collegiate goal in Saturday’s 4-0 victory over Keene State. Anchoring the center of WestConn’s back line, she helped limit the Owls to 10 shots, including just two in the first half. Smith also contributed offensively, scoring in the 28th minute to extend the Wolves’ lead to 3-0.