Brook Ahern fights for free space against St. Mark's. (Jonathan Gotlib/Lawrence Academy)As November flipped to December, the Class of 2022 forward group from New England already had a strong list of verbal commitments to Division I programs. Consider it further strengthened, with Lawrence Academy … [Read more...]
ECNL’s Super Cup platform looks to challenge top-end players
Connecticut FC is one of six clubs from New England that competes in the ECNL. (Todd Plourde)On its own website, the Elite Clubs National League defines its mission as raising the game. The latest manifestation of that is a new Super Cup format, which will launch in the Fall of 2021 for boys and … [Read more...]
ECNL Boys: What to watch for at the Boston Bolts in 2020-21
The Boston Bolts are one of New England's longest standing clubs. (Evan Scales/New England Soccer Journal)As the 2020-21 Boys ECNL season gets underway for high school-aged players around New England, our preview series continues with the Boston Bolts. One part of the club’s player development … [Read more...]
Recruiting: Payton O’Donnell commits to St. Francis Brooklyn
Exeter defender Payton O'Donnell looks to clear the ball upfield. (Dave Arnold/New England Soccer Journal)These last several years, Payton O’Donnell (Stratham, N.H.) has been with well-established high school and club soccer programs, ones that need little introduction. After all, Exeter High School … [Read more...]
All-Region team: New England’s top girls high school players in 2020
Danvers midfielder Arianna Bezanson navigates through traffic against Winchester. (Dave Arnold/New England Soccer Journal)The 2020 high school soccer season across New England was, in a word, unusual. To highlight a few areas: State champions were crowned in just three of six states (New Hampshire, … [Read more...]
Scott Caldwell: New England Revolution always had this playoff belief
Scott Caldwell, right, keeps possession against Brenden Aaronson. (Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)When the New England Revolution hired Bruce Arena as head coach/sporting director back in May 2019, the club was last in the Eastern Conference standings. They had talented players in … [Read more...]
Bruce Arena: “One-off” playoff games can favor the New England Revolution
Bruce Arena and Robert Kraft chat during a New England Revolution vs. Montreal Impact game. (Andrew Katsampes//Getty Images).When the New England Revolution face Columbus Crew SC in the Eastern Conference Final on Sunday, they’ll again be the underdog. How head coach/sporting director Bruce Arena … [Read more...]
Bilal Hersi joins Somalia U-20 national team for AFCON qualifiers
Bilal Hersi, left, during an AFCON qualifier with Somalia. (Courtesy photo)Bilal Hersi (Lewiston, Maine) can point to being a two-time Gatorade Player of the Year in Maine and three-time All-American selection as headliners on his soccer résumé. Hersi can now toss Somalia U-20 international on there … [Read more...]
Colby Quinones, Marzuq Puckerin sign Revolution II deals
Colby Quinones looks for a pass during a Revolution II game. (Revolution Communications)Right back Colby Quinones (Bedford, N.H.) and goalkeeper Marzuq Puckerin (Cambridge, Mass.), two of New England’s top Class of 2021 players, have signed professional deals with USL League One side Revolution II, … [Read more...]
All-Region team: New England’s top boys high school players in 2020
Manchester Central midfielder Sam Latona eyes his passing options upfield. (Manchester Central Boys Soccer)The 2020 high school soccer season across New England was, in a word, unusual. To highlight a few areas: State champions were crowned in just three of six states (New Hampshire, Rhode Island, … [Read more...]
NEPSAC Class of 2023: 14 players to watch for around New England
Avon Old Farms forward Nana Tuffour looks to dribble past a Kingswood Oxford defender. (Avon Old Farms)One of the most exciting parts of each NEPSAC soccer season is watching underclassmen burst onto the scene. That would've manifested for Class of 2023 players this past fall, though they never … [Read more...]
Matt Turner paws New England Revolution into Eastern Conference Final
Matt Turner saves a penalty kick from Orlando City captain Nani during the MLS playoffs. (Andrew Bershaw/Getty Images)During the 2020 regular season, buzz around New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner (Fairfield) reached new heights. The 26-year-old ultimately placed second in MLS Goalkeeper … [Read more...]
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