Wren Napolitani Committed to Bucknell Soccer
The Hoboken star announced her pledge after recording 99 career goals for the high school program.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Soccer
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Hoboken soccer star Wren Napolitani has announced her commitment to join the Bucknell University program. The high school athlete currently sits at 99 career goals as she nears a major scoring milestone.
Why it matters
Her commitment marks the next step in a high school career that helped secure a Hudson County Tournament title for Hoboken in 2025. She remains one goal away from hitting the 100-goal mark.
Napolitani has recorded 99 career goals, trailing the 149-goal county record held by Mayensy Vargas. She tallied 43 goals in 2024, 33 in 2025, and 23 so far in the 2026 season.
The players
Wren Napolitani
She is a standout high school soccer player for Hoboken who has committed to Bucknell University.
Mayensy Vargas
She set the Hudson County all-time goal record in 2016 with 149 career goals.
The details
Napolitani publicized her decision to join the Bucknell Bison on Instagram in October. The Bucknell program enters this recruitment phase holding a 3-0-2 conference record in the Patriot League.
Timeline
2016: Mayensy Vargas set the all-time county scoring record.
2024: Wren Napolitani began her high school soccer career.
2025: Hoboken won the Hudson County Tournament title.
October 2026: Wren Napolitani announced her commitment to Bucknell.
October 14, 2026: Hoboken plays the next game against McNair.
Season Trajectory
Napolitani is chasing the historic 149-goal mark set by Mayensy Vargas in 2016, a record that stands as the ultimate individual milestone in the county. Her successful recruitment to Bucknell follows the momentum of Hoboken winning the 2025 Hudson County Tournament title.
Napolitani needs exactly one more goal to become a centurion, a milestone she looks to reach in her next match against McNair. Her collegiate commitment validates her role as a primary offensive focal point for the remainder of the Hoboken season.
The takeaway
Napolitani's commitment to a Patriot League program highlights her development as one of the most prolific scorers in the region. Fans should watch her upcoming performance against McNair for her likely 100th career goal.
What happens next
Wren Napolitani will attempt to reach her 100th career goal during the game against McNair on October 14, 2026.
Further reading
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