When a new coach inherits a recruiting class, it can often be an awkward spot. They likely didn’t know the players beforehand, so they’re left trying to forge relationships with those who thought they were entering a different scenario. That’s the spot Jason Lowe finds himself in with Boston … [Read more...]
USL League Two season begins, Becher shines for Reading
The local USL League Two season kicked off this past weekend, and that included four teams out of the Northeast Division getting the ball rolling. With the introduction of Manhattan SC, the division has expanded to eight teams for the 2019 campaign, while defending champions Black Rock FC won't kick … [Read more...]
NMH goalkeeper Khamari Culcleasure commits to Princeton
When Khamari Culcleasure was a young goalkeeper still in the Washington, D.C., area, he was deadset on playing for a Pac-12, Big Ten, ACC or Big East program. They were the high-profile ones you’d see making College Cup year in and year out, plus the ones producing professional soccer players. But … [Read more...]
New England Revolution supporters’ group requests town hall with Krafts
The supporters’ groups of the New England Revolution – those who spend 90 minutes cheering in The Fort, traveling to away games and organizing charity events – have had enough. Before Saturday’s home game against the San Jose Earthquakes, The Rebellion handed the club’s front office a letter … [Read more...]
Opinion: Where it all went wrong for Brad Friedel as Revs coach
Amid a dismal start to the 2019 season, the Brad Friedel era is officially over for the New England Revolution. On Thursday afternoon, he was let go. First things first, some facts: • Friedel, a former U.S. national team goalkeeper great, was hired with zero professional coaching experience. His … [Read more...]
Hartford Athletic defender Harry Swartz: “All I wanted was an opportunity”
At the 2019 adidas MLS Player Combine in Orlado, Fla., Harry Swartz’s (Needham, Mass.) worst nightmare became reality. In the final day of scrimmages, his last chance to impress MLS coaches, the Northeastern University star rolled his ankle. Frustrated and worried about what comes next, Swartz … [Read more...]