Clare Robinson, a transfer from Wofford College, earned All-American honors in 2018 for Middlebury. (Christopher Coutinho)It’s been several weeks since colleges around New England moved to remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with international and domestic players returning home. As those … [Read more...]
The COVID-19 effect: 5 consequences for the New England soccer scene
New England Revolution Academy and Boston Bolts players warm up before a DA game at Gillette Stadium. (Evan Scales/NESJ)As we all sit at home seeing news reports about COVID-19, the yearning for soccer’s return continues to grow. The game plays such an outsized role in our lives that its absence … [Read more...]
Beachside forward Kacper Skonieczny commits to Central Connecticut State
Kacper Skonieczny is an attack-minded, versatile player for Beachside's U-19 DA team. (Courtesy photo)Another piece to the rebuild at Central Connecticut State is now in place, with Beachside U-19 forward Kacper Skonieczny (North Haven, Conn.) committing earlier this week. Skonieczny, 18, plays out … [Read more...]
Sources: College soccer’s 21st Century Model on pause
Boston College midfielder Jesus Sahagun switches play against Quinnipiac. (Evan Scales/New England Soccer Journal)Update: Coaches behind the 21st Century Model formally tabled their proposal April 2, saying as much in a statement: "We believe our attention now and in the foreseeable future must be … [Read more...]
Jake Williams commits to Holy Cross after NMH stop
Jake Williams' time at Northfield Mount Hermon was brief but memorable. (Mike Gridley/New England Soccer Journal)Holy Cross keeps on adding promising recruits for future seasons, with former Northfield Mount Hermon midfielder Jake Williams joining as a Class of 2021 verbal commit. Williams, 19, is a … [Read more...]
Fairfield alum Matt Danaher innovating with SoccerPulse app
SoccerPulse has local roots in Connecticut, and is even used by Oakwood. (Burt Granofsky/New England Soccer Journal)After playing Division 1 soccer at Fairfield, Matt Danaher (Trumbull, Conn.) continued his playing career professionally for Salthill Devon F.C. in Ireland and FCA Darmstadt in … [Read more...]
Evan Jones commits to Holy Cross for Class of 2021
Evan Jones gives Holy Cross a local attacking piece to build its 2021 recruiting class around. (TJ Fay, tjfay.com)Holy Cross continues to source local talent on the recruiting trails, with forward Evan Jones (West Hartford, Conn.) joining their Class of 2021 earlier this month. Jones, who plays club … [Read more...]
South Kent midfielder Joshua Bolma commits to Maryland
Joshua Bolma is a three-year starter in midfield for South Kent. (Mike Gridley/New England Soccer Journal)During the 2017-18 school year, Joshua Bolma was a bright-eyed prospect at South Kent from the Rising Stars Academy in Ghana. Now, the midfielder has made a high-profile verbal commitment in … [Read more...]
Black Rock FC finds footing as COVID-19 causes prep schools to close
For Black Rock FC, the hiatus caused by COVID-19 has presented unique challenges. (Luke Stergiou/New England Soccer Journal)Like most clubs around New England, Black Rock FC is adjusting to its new normal as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to chart its course. But they’re also in a unique position … [Read more...]
Casey Brown departs Holy Cross, continues coaching rise at Penn
Casey Brown was the 2019 Patriot League Coach of the Year while at Holy Cross. (Holy Cross Athletics)Entering a program mid-semester is never easy for a head coach, a fact that’s compounded for Casey Brown (Natick, Mass.) during these unprecedented times. After it was announced last week that Brown … [Read more...]
NPSL summer season cancelled due to COVID-19: “You can’t risk health”
Greater Lowell and Hartford City clash in a May 2019 game at Al-Marzook Field. (Alex Serbetzian/Hartford City)The global sport cancellations caused by COVID-19 have reached semi-professional soccer in New England, with the National Premier Soccer League's 2020 summer season cancelled under its … [Read more...]
Oakwood forward Nathan Becher commits to Hartford
Nate Becher, right, is a longtime Oakwood player in the Development Academy. (Burt Granofsky/NESJ)The decision took a bit longer than his Oakwood teammates, but Nathan Becher (Brooklyn, Conn.) is now similarly bound for the Division 1 ranks next fall. Becher, 18, committed to Hartford earlier this … [Read more...]
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