Touching base shortly after landing from ECNL National Playoffs, a week in Del Mar, Calif., in the books, FC Stars director of coaching Jason Dewhurst is noticeably caught between two emotions. On one hand, he’s proud of his club and all they accomplished in 2018-19. Four of five possible East … [Read more...]
ENPL: NEFC U-19s win championship, others head to National Finals
Last year, NEFC’s U-19 team came ever-so-close to winning an Elite National Premier League title. But the group, led by Boston College men’s coach Ed Kelly, came up just short in losing 3-1 to Ohio Premier SC. This go-around, NEFC made sure to return to Massachusetts with a winner’s trophy in hand, … [Read more...]
Boys DA: Year-end awards for U-15, U-17 & U-19 age groups
The 2018-19 Development Academy season has come and gone throughout New England, as players and coaches alike hit recharge for the next six weeks or so. Before we know it, the 2019-20 season will be here with preseason preparations. Ahead of then, New England Soccer Journal has handed out … [Read more...]
Girls DA: How NEFC, Oakwood & Seacoast fared at year-end event
The second girls' Development Academy season is officially in the books for New England's three clubs, as teams have returned from the showcase and playoffs in Oceanside, Calif. There's already one national champion crowned, as Midwest United FC beat San Diego Surf at the U-19 age group. Winners at … [Read more...]
DA Rewind: Boston Bolts look forward after 2018-19 season
Making the U-15 Development Academy playoffs was always going to be difficult for any club, with slots given just to the seven division winners and one wild-card team. That aspiration proved extra challenging beyond Major League Soccer circles, as one of eight U-15 teams out in Oceanside, Calif., … [Read more...]
FC Stars East U-18/19 Composite fall just short of ECNL national title
Heading into Sunday’s matchup with So Cal Blues SC at ECNL National Playoffs in Del Mar, Calif., the FC Stars East U-18/19 Composite team had the chance to make it 27 games undefeated. That proposition looked promising, too, when Emily McCormack, a UMass Amherst commit, deposited a penalty kick to … [Read more...]