Michael Parkhurst during a July 2018 Atlanta United game. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)Michael Parkhurst has spent much of his career aspiring to win an MLS Cup. He has not had much time to savor the title, though, as he returned to training with Atlanta United this week – a month and a half … [Read more...]
What’s really behind Christian Pulisic’s move to Chelsea?
Christian Pulisic gives an interview at Borussia Dortmund's January training camp in Marbella, Spain. (TF-Images via Getty Images)Christian Pulisic kicked up the stakes for U.S. players in the transfer market when he moved to Chelsea FC for $73 million last week. But this deal is more about … [Read more...]
Soccer Confidential: Former prep standouts Figbe, Donawa eye pro futures
Virginia standout Prosper Figbe spent his first two seasons at South Florida. (Credit: UVA Athletics) The professional future of two former NEPSAC standouts is starting to materialize. Prosper Figbe, a two-year standout at Loomis Chaffee, impressed in a recent workout with the New York Red Bulls. … [Read more...]
Caicedo, Castillo signings reflect changing times for New England Revolution
Juan Fernando Caicedo, right, was signed by the New England Revolution on Dec. 20. (Rodrigo Buendia/AFP/Getty Images)Jose “Pepe” Moreno joined the New England Revolution in 2012, transferring from Once Caldas after falling to Junior Barranquilla in the Colombian Liga Aguila final. Moreno was a … [Read more...]
Why did Alison Foley depart Boston College so suddenly?
Credit: John QuackenbosThe Boston College women’s soccer program has confronted several surprising developments in the last month. The Eagles were upset, 4-1, by Hofstra in the NCAA tournament on Nov. 9. Then, head coach Alison Foley, who had just guided BC (14-5-1) to a 22nd successive winning … [Read more...]
New England Revolution to double scouting staff – team source
The current New England Revolution coaching staff, led by Brad Friedel. (Keith Nordstrom)The New England Revolution might have one of the lowest-valued rosters in Major League Soccer, but they continue to up the ante with non-roster related investments. For instance, less than two months ago, the … [Read more...]
How a Boston City Council meeting could impact New England’s stadium search
The Revs are one of the last MLS teams to not have a soccer-specific stadium. (David Silverman/New England Revolution)We do not know if a soccer-specific stadium will ever be approved in Boston. But we now know construction could not begin until at least 2020. The New England Revolution’s hopes for … [Read more...]
Former Dartmouth standout Stefan Defregger finds way to GPS Omens
Stefan Defregger in a GPS Omens Open Cup match vs. Safira FC. (Credit: Chris Aduama)In many countries, Stefan Defregger would have little difficulty finding a professional team. But Defregger, 25, has been out of a full-time playing gig since the demise of the Rochester Rhinos last year. Despite … [Read more...]
Soccer Confidential: Longtime Revs left back Chris Tierney set to retire
Chris Tierney in a July 9, 2016 game vs. Columbus Crew SC. (Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)Chris Tierney has been involved in several rebuilding attempts by the New England Revolution. The Wellesley, Mass., native was in the lineup for coach Steve Nicol’s last success, the 2008 … [Read more...]
How locals played key roles in Inter Miami’s MLS stadium project
Marcelo Claure addresses the crowd as Miami is awarded with an MLS franchise. (Eric Espada/Getty Images)Boston-area educated Marcelo Claure and Jurgen Mainka played key roles in Club Internacional de Futbol Miami’s successful campaign to pass a stadium referendum in Tuesday's midterm … [Read more...]
What’s next for former Hartford defender Damion Lowe?
Jamaican center back Damion Lowe during his Hartford playing days. (Credit: Steve McLaughlin)Former University of Hartford defender Damion Lowe’s professional career could be on the verge of taking off. … [Read more...]
Could a Connecticut-born player break through at Nottingham Forest?
Nottingham Forest's stadium, the City Ground. (Wikimedia Commons)England U-17 winger Alex Mighten is playing for Nottingham Forest’s U23s, and has received offers from other clubs. But Mighten hasn't been approached by the United States, the country of his birth, or Major League Soccer … [Read more...]
