Emilia Sousa

New England Soccer Journal • Patrick Donnelly • September 19, 2025

“"In the second half, it was all about Emilia Sousa and Natick before the Raiders pushed for a late goal ahead of the eventual, anti-climactic finish."”

Boston Globe • Mike Puzzanghera • November 14, 2025

“Natick freshman Emilia Sousa fights off a double-team by Braintree’s Maya Ranieri (left) and Francesca Mazzini during a 3-0 Redhawks quarterfinal win. Natick freshman Emilia Sousa fights off a double-team by Braintree’s Maya Ranieri (left) and Francesca Mazzini during a 3-0 Redhawks quarterfinal win. Barry Chin/Globe Staff For 60 minutes, it looked as though one goal would make the difference in a clash of Bay State Conference foes Natick and Braintree, as it did in the regular season. But Natick wasn’t satisfied with just one. Two quickfire goals less than a minute apart — first from Lydia Proia, then from Emilia Sousa — sent the fourth-seeded Redhawks past No. 5 Braintree, 3-0, Thursday night in a Division 1 quarterfinal. Related: High school scoreboard Sousa added a second goal late for the Redhawks (14-3-3), with the freshman making her mark as the Braintree defense crowded out All-American forward Nicole Proia. “I just wanted to play for my seniors and make sure they get more games,” Sousa said. Midway through the second half, Lydia Proia drove a free kick from 45 yards out that skipped through the back line of the Wamps (11-5-6) and bounced to the top corner. Less than a minute later, Sousa latched onto a through ball and slammed in her finish.”

New England Soccer Journal • Patrick Donnelly • October 8, 2025

“Emilia Sousa Natick | Forward | 2029 Sousa impressed once again for the Redhawks, holding her own against older opponents, winning 1-on-1 matchups, getting chances and feeding off Nicole Proia well. She made a fantastic play near midfield, winning a 50-50 ball and sending Proia into space. The latter stepped between two defenders for a breakaway. Sousa also had some chances of her own later in the first half, including a shot in tight after Proia sent her ahead on a fast break toward the left post. Sousa also helped set up a great chance for Proia midway through the second half, sending a good ball ahead to Kerrington Sheriff before Sheriff found Proia.”

New England Soccer Journal • Patrick Donnelly • November 26, 2025

“If you believe in jinxes, you might’ve been ready to blame me for any shortcomings for the Redhawks down the stretch. In our midseason report, I predicted they’d win out in the regular season. While Natick didn’t do that, they managed to win out in the postseason, dominating their way to a third title in five seasons. The Redhawks’ offensive depth and smarts were the hallmarks of their run. You had seniors like Nicole Proia, Abby McCauley and Lydia Proia stepping up when it mattered most, along with underclassmen like Kerrington Sheriff and Emilia Sousa, who will be key next season and beyond.”