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Jonathan Sigal
Jonathan Sigal is the Director of Content for New England Soccer Journal, overseeing all print and digital efforts. He's covered soccer in the region since 2016, ranging youth to the pros. A Rhode Island native, he attended Boston University. You can email him at jsigal@nesoccerjournal.com or follow him on Twitter @JonathanSigal.

Insider: URI logs first win on busy Wednesday for local teams

URI

With so many new faces, Rhode Island head coach Gareth Elliott knows that this spring’s team is a work in progress. But the Rams could be heading in the right direction, securing a 1-0 non-conference win early Wednesday evening at UMass Lowell behind a 70th-minute strike from junior midfielder Hugo … [Read more...]

Insider: UMass pushes aside Stony Brook with second-half surge

UMass

Thanks to a second half that UMass head coach Jason Dowiak felt contained “some of the best soccer” they've played during his three years at the helm, the Atlantic 10 program is officially in the win column this spring. The Minutewomen grabbed a 2-0 victory over Stony Brook on Wednesday afternoon at … [Read more...]

Goalkeeper coach Des McAleenan leaves profound legacy on, off pitch

Des McAleenan

Grief has engulfed the American soccer community, with news emerging late last week that renowned goalkeeper coach Des McAleenan passed away in his native Ireland at the age of 53. McAleenan’s stateside career involved numerous stops in Connecticut, leading to local friends and mentors telling … [Read more...]

Insider: Frantz Pierrot leads Merrimack in Northeast Conference opener

Frantz Pierrot

Thanks to junior forward Frantz Pierrot (Melrose, Mass.), Merrimack picked up right where it left off. The 2019 Northeast Conference regular-season champions began its seven-game, conference-only spring season on Monday afternoon with a 2-1 double-overtime win over St. Francis Brooklyn, securing … [Read more...]

New England Revolution eye another addition before 2021 MLS season

MLS Cup

Bruce Arena didn’t get into specifics Monday morning as the New England Revolution gathered for their first preseason practice ahead of the 2021 MLS season, but roster addition(s) are in the works. The Revolution’s first-team roster stands at 20 field players and three goalkeepers, so further pieces … [Read more...]

Class of 2022 girls: 10 uncommitted standouts around New England

As the college recruiting world ticks on, we’ve highlighted 10 players around New England who are searching for a college soccer home. It’s still relatively early for these Class of 2022 standouts, though they’ve hopped on coaches’ radar screens for one reason or another. Rather than spotlighting … [Read more...]

Class of 2022 boys: 10 uncommitted standouts around New England

As the college recruiting world ticks on, we've highlighted 10 players around New England who are searching for a college soccer home. It's still relatively early for these Class of 2022 standouts, though they've hopped on coaches' radar screens for one reason or another. Rather than spotlighting … [Read more...]

Beyond the region: 5 collegiate standouts from last weekend

The spring college soccer season marches on, and players from New England are making their presence known beyond the region. As February turns to March, we've highlighted standout performances from five locals who ply their trade outside of the six states we call home. Some are youngsters, while … [Read more...]

Insider: UConn hits right notes in victory over Northeastern

UConn

For the first time since the 2016 season, UConn women’s soccer has started off with two straight wins. The Huskies (2-0) established that Sunday afternoon via a 2-0 non-conference win over Northeastern, creating some momentum before officially returning to the Big East Conference this coming … [Read more...]

Nicolas Cardona goes from Assumption to Hartford Athletic

Nicolas Cardona

Hartford Athletic has signed a third player with New England ties for the 2021 USL Championship campaign, acquiring former Assumption College captain and center back Nicolas Cardona. Also part of Puerto Rico’s national team, Cardona was last with UB Conquense in Spain’s Segunda Division B. While at … [Read more...]

Insider: Providence wins local Big East showdown at UConn

Providence

For the first time in a series that began in 1973, Providence College has won back-to-back games over UConn. That factoid emerged from Saturday afternoon’s Big East opener for the New England foes, with the Friars taking a 2-0 road victory over UConn in rain-soaked conditions during the duo's … [Read more...]

Insider: New Hampshire gets overtime win over UMass Lowell

This spring season, New Hampshire is angling to become the first America East men’s soccer team to three-peat as conference champions since UMBC managed that feat across 2012-14. The Wildcats (1-0) are off to a strong start, beginning Friday afternoon with a 2-1 win at UMass Lowell behind one goal … [Read more...]

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