Even though it's early August, Division 1 women's soccer teams are already back on campus and preseason is underway. This is when first-years look to impress, coaches develop a clearer sense of their team's identity and a tactical foundation is laid, with most programs kicking off Aug. 22. But not … [Read more...]
Notebook: Newtown Pride FC win Amateur Cup; Bedoya’s moment; more
New England's representatives in the 2020 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup just grew by one, as Newtown Pride FC have booked a spot in America's oldest soccer competition. Newtown, part of the Connecticut Soccer League, qualified after winning the U.S. Adult Soccer Association Amateur Cup over the weekend, … [Read more...]
D1 Women: Top forwards to watch for across New England
As the Division 1 women's soccer season nears, our continued review of the region's top players position-by-position continues. Up next are the forwards, and there's plenty of attacking talent set to grace campuses throughout New England. Can any raise their game to the level of Midge Purce during … [Read more...]
D2 Men: Southern New Hampshire leads NESJ preseason coaches poll
Which Division 2 team could reign supreme across New England this fall? That question was posed to the region's programs, and it's clear that Southern New Hampshire is the early favorite. But the 12-team picture wasn't entirely straightforward, especially now that Merrimack has moved up to Division … [Read more...]
Aidan Melville verbally commits to Providence College
The New England Revolution Academy has enjoyed a strong pipeline to Providence College as of late. For the coming fall, it’ll prominently feature sophomore midfielder Kevin Vang (Cranston, R.I.), redshirt senior goalkeeper Austin Aviza (Medway, Mass.) and sophomore forward Andy Chisholm (Attleboro, … [Read more...]
Six players from New England on 2019 MAC Hermann Trophy Watch Lists
The 2019 MAC Hermann Trophy Watch Lists have been announced, and six players from or playing in New England have made the cut for the award given annually to college soccer’s top player. Four men’s players comprise the initial list of 36 nominees, with the University of New Hampshire bringing home … [Read more...]