2026 Women's Soccer Postseason Accolades
New York, NY - Following a successful 2026 campaign, that saw the BMCC Women's Soccer Program reach new heights, the Lady Panthers have received their postseason accolades. BMCC won the 2nd CUNY Community College Women's Soccer Championship in program history and for a 1st time finished as the #2 seed in the NJCAA Region XV standings. Combined with the programs first ever Region XV Semi-finals victory,
a 3-2 overtime thriller over Nassau CC, the Panthers finished as the Region XV Runner-Ups. Sparking the great team success, led by 1st year Head Coach
Enrique Castillo, were
Jaqueline Barrera, Katie Osorio, Emily Pelcastre, Edith Lojano, and Michelle Martinez.
Jaqueline Barrera, finished the season with 8 goals, 3 assists and a team-leading 19 points, was awarded CUNY Player of the Year and named Region XV All-Region 1st-Team.
Katie Osorio, finished the season with 3 goals, 4 assists and 10 points, was awarded CUNY Rookie of the Year and named Region XV All-Region 1st-Team.
Emily Pelcastre, the lone sophomore, anchored the back line with 3 goals and 1 assist, was named Region XV All-Region 2nd-Team.
Edith Lojano, displayed defensive tenacity to go along with 3 goals, was named Region XV All-Region 2nd-Team.
Michelle Martinez, captained the upstart Panthers, finished with 2 goals and 3 assists and was named Region XV All-Region Sportsmanship Team.
With a team comprised of 17 freshman, the future is bright for the Lady Panthers as they look to continue to build the program and ascend to new heights next year!
