After tough seasons in recent years, for example: the 2024-25 record showed just 2 wins, 12 losses and 2 ties in their division, the Purple Knights Soccer Team are making noticeable progress in 2025-26. Their current record of 7-4-1 overall shows the team has achieved more wins than in past seasons.
They’ve racked up victories in important matches, like a 5-5 win against Davis International High School on October 1. These strong results help build confidence.
Their score lines suggest they’re both winning games and staying competitive when they don’t; having scored 27 goals and conceded 25 by early October.
After multiple seasons like the 0-10-2 record in 2023-24 the fact that the team is now competing, winning matches, and being taken seriously indicates a shift in mindset.
For a program that has been in rebuilding mode, these signs matter. When players begin to believe they can win, the behavior on and off the field tends to change into better training habits, more composure in matches, and more buy-in from underclassmen who see a viable path forward.
The Holyoke boys soccer team may not yet be at the top of the conference, but they’re no longer just marking time. They’re showing signs of becoming a contender and that transformation itself is worthy of recognition. If this pace holds, the Purple Knights could surprise a few folks and set a new standard for the seasons to come.
