A trio of former Seacoast United players have traded coasts to join the residency program at the Seattle Sounders, winners of four U.S. Open Cups and one MLS Cup. Chief among them is U-17 goalkeeper Jamie Lowell, a Brentwood, N.H., native with serious professional soccer aspirations. He previously … [Read more...]
Pathway to U.S. U-14 national team expands for New England’s players
As U.S. Soccer director of talent identification, Farmington, Conn., native Tony Lepore is often at the center of the national body's most important youth decisions. That was again the case last week, when U.S. Soccer announced a new platform designed to expand and improve the men's national team … [Read more...]
Seacoast United midfielder Ian Sparks commits to Merrimack
The 2018 season brought about a familiar sight: Merrimack in the Northeast 10 championship match, on the verge of an NCAA tournament berth. While the Warriors ultimately fell to Adelphi, the early November game also brought about a new era for soccer in North Andover, Mass. Come the 2019 season, … [Read more...]
Justin Rennicks signs Homegrown Player deal with New England Revolution
After an at-times-fraught relationship, Justin Rennicks has signed a Homegrown Player deal with the New England Revolution, his boyhood club. The move was officially announced on Friday after Ives Galarcep first reported it late Wednesday night. Rennicks, a South Hamilton, Mass., native, recently … [Read more...]
Jason Lowe, new Boston College coach, shares vision for program
On Jan. 8, Jason Lowe was on his way to the Wake Forest vs. Duke men's basketball game. He wanted to see in person what all the craze was about Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett, two Blue Devils standouts who are likely lottery picks in the 2019 NBA Draft. But Lowe, then-Wake Forest associate head … [Read more...]
2020 MLS SuperDraft: 10 prospects to watch for from New England
The 2019 MLS SuperDraft has come and gone, and with it some truths have emerged about the annual event. Its comprehensive value is diminishing from years past, with 21 of 48 picks in the third and fourth rounds resulting in a "pass." Outside of the top few picks, there are fewer sure bets in terms … [Read more...]