Aside from league play, one of the biggest opportunities for a club soccer team during the spring is winning a State Cup title. This past weekend, nearly 50 teams throughout New England saw those hopes realized, winning State Cup titles throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire/Maine and … [Read more...]
Girls DA: NEFC again sends U-15, U-17 and U-19 teams to playoffs
When a Development Academy season begins in early September, the Summer Playoffs aren’t all too present on the minds of coaches and players. They’re nine-plus months out, and much work is required before qualifying even becomes possible. But as springtime rolls around and standings become more set … [Read more...]
Boys DA: U-19 Best XI for 2018-19 season in New England
After eight months, the end of the Development Academy's regular season is right around the corner. One final weekend of action remains for some clubs, then all focus turns to Oceanside, Calif. That's the site of the Summer Showcase and Playoffs, which are held June 17-25. The event offers … [Read more...]
Brown coach Kia McNeill discusses state of program, Class of 2023
When it comes to incoming first-year players, college coaches are typically quick to pump the breaks on hype and anticipation. Understandably so, they don’t want to heap too much pressure on someone who’s yet to play a single minute for their program. But with a certain New England native bound for … [Read more...]
USL League Two: Early-season standouts across New England
We're about three weeks into the USL League Two season in New England, and with that some centerpieces and standouts are starting to separate themselves throughout the region. Mindful of that, New England Soccer Journal has identified three-to-five players at each team in New England who have proven … [Read more...]
Boys DA: U-17 Best XI for 2018-19 season in New England
Just like that, the end of the Development Academy regular season is right around the corner. Preseason began in August of 2018, and now all eyes are focused on late June in Oceanside, Calif., for the Summer Showcase and Playoffs. Before that event nears, we've highlighted some of the region's top … [Read more...]