After a four-month offseason, Major League Soccer begins its 26th season on April 16. Austin FC will make its MLS debut as an expansion side, growing the league to 27 teams. The league’s complexion is also continuing to change, with an ever-increasing flow of international players funneling onto MLS … [Read more...]
Aztec SC shows resilience amid tragedy: “They really rallied together”
As families trickled onto Aztec SC’s weekly Zoom session last May, the atmosphere was rather abnormal. It was a Thursday, nearly a week after the club emailed families with a tragic announcement. The week before, Sarah Duval (Andover, Mass.), a member of the 2009 Girls Red team, was diagnosed with … [Read more...]
Insider: Bryant downs Sacred Heart in Northeast Conference-opening win
It took until the 109th minute, but Bryant found a game-winner against Sacred Heart in Tuesday’s Northeast Conference contest, winning 1-0 in double overtime. With the seconds ticking away, Bryant (1-1) midfielder Amanda Spitaleri embarked on a piercing run before launching a shot at Sacred Heart … [Read more...]
Beyond the region: Jeremy Verley scores golden goal for Virginia
With another week of spring college soccer in the books, we’re highlighting New Englanders who are thriving beyond the region. From Akron to West Virginia, New England-connected players helped guide their teams to victories over the weekend. Some are well-established at the Division I level, while … [Read more...]
Insider: Boston University suffers setback in Patriot League opener
Looking to shake off an uncharacteristic 2019 campaign that included the program’s first absence from the Patriot League tournament, Boston University began its spring season on the back foot Saturday afternoon. Hosting Army West Point at Nickerson Field, the Terriers suffered a 2-0 defeat in their … [Read more...]
Recruiting: CFC defender Tajiah Seals verbally commits to Iona
Tajiah Seals (East Hartford, Conn.) has faced multiple obstacles in her life, but now the Connecticut FC defender has Division I soccer in her future. The achievement follows years of hard work, especially impressive for a teenager who hasn’t always had a clear path to success. Before the age of 2, … [Read more...]
Local Premier League supporters’ groups get creative amid pandemic
Editor's note: This story appears in the January-February 2021 issue of New England Soccer Journal. Subscribe here for insider access. The Premier League has suffered a turbulent climate since the global sporting world was upended in March 2020. A pause in competition, followed by resumption under … [Read more...]
Brockton FC United advance to UPSL National Finals: “We dare to dream”
Herminio Furtado dares to dream big about Brockton FC United. The Massachusetts-based amateur team is off to a fast start since its inception in 2018, winning the United Premier Soccer League (USPL) East Region title with a 2-1 victory over NY Contour United on Dec. 13. They’re now heading to the … [Read more...]
The state of Brown women’s soccer: Analyzing the Ivy League program
Editor’s note: As part of a running New England Soccer Journal series, we’re profiling Division I programs in the region. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting college soccer, there’s plenty going on behind the scenes. When Phil Pincince (Woonsocket, R.I.) retired as head coach of Brown women’s … [Read more...]
The state of Northeastern women’s soccer: Analyzing the CAA program
Editor’s note: As part of a running New England Soccer Journal series, we’re profiling Division I programs in the region. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting college soccer, there’s plenty going on behind the scenes. When the Northeastern women’s soccer team lost against Clemson in the first … [Read more...]
The state of CCSU women’s soccer: Analyzing the Northeast Conference program
Editor’s note: As part of a running New England Soccer Journal series, we’re profiling Division I programs in the region. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting college soccer, there’s plenty going on behind the scenes. Head coach Mick D’Arcy wouldn’t say that his team punches above its weight. … [Read more...]
The state of Merrimack men’s soccer: Analyzing the Northeast Conference program
Editor’s note: As part of a running New England Soccer Journal series, we’re profiling Division I programs in the region. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting college soccer, there’s plenty going on behind the scenes. Few men’s college soccer programs in New England generated more momentum … [Read more...]
