New England Soccer Journal

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 from 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.

Noel Buck makes Revolution II history with first career goal

Noel Buck (Arlington, Mass.) made some Revolution II history on Sunday evening, becoming the first Revolution Academy youth player to score in a professional match for the USL League One side. Buck tallied his first professional goal in the 54th minute of a 2-2 draw with Chattanooga Red Wolves SC at … [Read more...]

What Geoff Cameron brings to FC Cincinnati upon MLS return

Nearly a decade after departing for Stoke City and the Premier League, Geoff Cameron (Attleboro, Mass.) is back in Major League Soccer. Cameron signed a two-year deal (plus an option year) with FC Cincinnati late last week, then made his debut on Sunday in the club’s TQL Stadium opener, a 3-2 … [Read more...]

Adam Buksa vaults Revolution atop Eastern Conference

For much of Sunday’s match at Gillette Stadium between the New England Revolution and Columbus SC, a scoreless draw seemed like the destined outcome. This rematch of the 2020 Eastern Conference Final featured some strong chances, like when Revolution playmaker Carles Gil forced Columbus goalkeeper … [Read more...]

CCSU, Providence players pace All-Region team selections

United Soccer Coaches released its All-American and All-Region selections earlier this week, and there was plenty of regional representation across the Division I women's teams. The various All-Region lists included 15 players on teams in New England, as well as three locals who compete beyond the … [Read more...]

UNH, Vermont players highlight All-American, All-Region teams

United Soccer Coaches released its All-American and All-Region selections earlier this week, and there were plenty of New England representatives across the Division I men's teams. The All-American group included three players from the region, while the various All-Region lists had 19 players from … [Read more...]

Recruiting: NEFC goalkeeper Eric Widrick commits to Colgate

The Spring 2021 Colgate men’s soccer team included five players from New England, making it one of the most common Division I destinations for those competing beyond the region. That trend’s certainly not slowing down in the Class of 2022, with NEFC U-19 ECNL goalkeeper Eric Widrick (Arlington, … [Read more...]

Local MLS NEXT teams eye inaugural playoffs in Dallas

In the old U.S. Soccer-run Development Academy, teams anxiously anticipated the playoff/showcase event each June in Oceanside, Calif., a city just north of San Diego. That concept is being replicated in the first-year MLS NEXT league, as it was announced Wednesday that their 10-month season will be … [Read more...]

Jonathan Jimenez chases College Cup glory with North Carolina

North Carolina is two games away from winning its third Division I men’s soccer national title in the last two decades, and sophomore forward Jonathan Jimenez (Norwalk, Conn.) is playing a crucial role. The Tar Heels (9-4-4) recently qualified for this year’s College Cup and await a semifinal match … [Read more...]

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