For the third straight year, the New England Revolution U-19 team has clinched a spot in the Development Academy playoffs, with this year’s event held June 17-29 in Oceanside, Calif. Going a step further, the group can win its second Northeast Division title in three years with wins over Oakwood SC … [Read more...]
As technical advisor, Paul Buckle hopes to vault Hartford Athletic forward
Well over a year ago, before Hartford Athletic even played its first professional game, Paul Buckle spoke with ownership for the USL Championship side. Flash forward to late last week and Buckle joined Hartford as technical advisor to chairman and CEO Bruce Mandell, having most recently coached with … [Read more...]
Oakwood captain Evan Schweickert verbally commits to American University
With a new coaching staff led by former Georgetown associate head coach Zach Samol, American University is set on climbing back up the Patriot League standings. One step towards accomplishing exactly that comes via Oakwood U-17 captain Evan Schweickert, who earlier this week gave his verbal … [Read more...]
After world-class goal, Mitch Taintor reflects on path to Sacramento
The goal was one that most center backs dream of, never mind attempt. Mitch Taintor (Storrs, Conn.), in full stride, took a touch to settle the ball and unleashed a 35-yard volley to the top corner, eventually earning USL Championship Goal of the Week honors. Still, Taintor said it was bittersweet … [Read more...]
Belmont Hill forward Matthew Goncalves verbally commits to Cornell
Getting to this point was no easy feat for Matthew Goncalves (Everett, Mass.), a forward at Belmont Hill and for the Boston Bolts' U-19 Development Academy team. Even with school, prior to getting his driver’s license, it required quite the commute. He’d get up at 5:30 a.m., and start a journey the … [Read more...]
Club or league? Local girls soccer directors stress what’s most important
When commenting on Boston College’s incoming Class of 2023, first-year head coach Jason Lowe – somewhat tongue-in-cheek – was candid about how his program will navigate the recruiting landscape. There are two dominant leagues, the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) and Development Academy (DA), and … [Read more...]