With the college soccer season just two months away, Quinnipiac men’s soccer coach Eric Da Costa (New Bedford, Mass.) is noticeably excited for an Aug. 30 opener at Boston College. That anticipation, in large part, is boosted by a what-could-have-been feeling that’s lingered since Nov. 11, 2018. … [Read more...]
NEFC, FC Stars, South Shore Select lead locals at 2019 Girls NPL Finals
When the 2019 ENPL National Finals are held July 11-15 at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo., another marquee event will also take place. Concurrently, the 2019 Girls NPL Finals will see champions crowned, with U-13 through U-18/19 age groups featuring top qualifiers from throughout … [Read more...]
Girls DA: NEFC, Oakwood learn playoff paths out in California
All season long, girls Development Academy teams have dreamt of strong performances at the playoffs June 20-29 in Oceanside, Calif. On Thursday, the path toward accomplishing exactly that was set in stone when U.S. Soccer conducted a draw for the year-end event. In all, 32 teams split into eight … [Read more...]
NMH midfielder Liam Dillon verbally commits to Hobart
Despite being in Geneva, N.Y., the Hobart men’s soccer roster often resembles one right in New England’s own backyard. After all, the 2018 version of the Statesmen had 16 players from the region, then seven who came from the prep school ranks. So it comes as no surprise to learn that another NEPSAC … [Read more...]
Gatorade announces girls State Player of the Year awards
Six players throughout New England were named Gatorade Players of the Year for their respective states this week, while one took home repeat honors. The back-to-back winner was Olivia Freitas (Rehoboth, Mass.) out of Rhode Island, a forward who will play this coming fall at the College of … [Read more...]
How Connecticut College could look under head coach Reuben Burk
For the first time in a decade, Connecticut College will have a new men’s soccer coach when taking to the NESCAC fields during the fall of 2019. Kenny Murphy (Westport, Conn.), after resurrecting the Camels and bringing them to two straight NCAA tournaments, has retired, opening the door for … [Read more...]