Westford Academy Girls’ Soccer (WAGS) senior captain and the University of Vermont’s (UVM) top recruit, Eleni Stowell, will be heading to play Division I (D1) soccer at the collegiate level.
Stowell finished the college selection process early as a junior and was recruited to play on the women’s soccer team for UVM. Recognizing the wide variety of players, the high levels of talent, and the coaching staff, she is looking forward to the preseason kicking off.
“UVM is super diverse with people from different cultures and backgrounds, and that just makes the experience even more interesting and exciting, ” Stowell said.
She committed to UVM as a junior with an undecided major. Now, having made her decision, Stowell will be going for the College of Sciences, Engineering, and Mathematics program.
“I want to enjoy the experience. I am interested in learning more about Electrical Engineering or Neurosciences,” Stowell said. “[Any] pathways that create positive outcomes and impacts.”
Despite already being committed as a junior, Stowell continues to strive to get better everyday and with an open mindset.
“I think committing to UVM junior year allowed me to play more freely and really enjoy the game for my senior year,” Stowell said.
Stowell’s hard work has led to many accomplishments during her years before college. She played on her prior schools, Buckingham Browne & Nichols, varsity team for three years, on WA’s varsity team for two years, club teams such as FC Stars and Elite Clubs National League, Eastern Massachusetts All-Star First Team, All-State, and the Dual County League (DCL) All-Star team.
Not only that, she ranked third in the DCL, was named Player of the Year for the Lowell Sun in 2025, was named a Boston Globe’s All-Star, as well as an Honorable Mention in the Boston Globe All-Scholastics. To top it all off, she was the top-recruit for the soccer program at UVM.
This season, Stowell was the senior captain of the varsity soccer team and played a huge part in leading them to the sweet sixteen in the D1 tournament. According to the WAGS head coach Tracy Capone, she gains an edge over other players with her offense and ability to read the field while playing.
However, according to Stowell, the team has also benefited her. She credits many of her accomplishments to the uplifting characteristics of WAGS. She loved being a part of the 2025 Varsity team and hopes her passion and enjoyment for the game will be remembered by her teammates.
“Showing up matters and it’s when you really don’t want to show up when we gain more grit and grow mentally and athletically,” Stowell said. “It’s difficult to do consistently, but you must lead each day with a positive attitude, especially when you’re in a leadership role, whether that be an upperclassman or a captain.”
Despite the hard work that goes into the lifestyle of a student athlete, Stowell encourages her team to have fun and acknowledge the importance of having a good time while playing their sport.
Not only is Stowell an athlete, she is also getting prepared for college and leaving WA behind.
“I’m in a mentality where I’m kind of just getting started and I’ve been in the preparation stage to get ready for a different workload, schedule, and lifestyle,” Stowell said. “Through the grind, I’ve been trying to enjoy my classes, practices, and games a little more because it’s something I probably won’t get to experience again.”
