The New England Revolution have signed their fifth-ever Homegrown Player. Nicolas Firmino, previously on the club's U-19 Development Academy, was announced as the team's latest signing on Tuesday afternoon. A Somerville, Mass., resident, Firmino has Brazilian roots and previously played for FC … [Read more...]
Adam Perron’s journey to James Madison University paying off
Adam Perron’s journey through the soccer world has covered about every level in New England. A goalkeeper, he played prep school at Wilbraham and Monson, collegiately at Colby-Sawyer and professionally for the Western Mass Pioneers of the PDL and Massachusetts Twisters of the NISL. In the coaching … [Read more...]
Can Tufts capture another national title?
MEDFORD, Mass. – Josh Shapiro, head coach of Tufts, knows comparisons to his 2016 national title-winning team are bound to come up. But that group, he insists, is far different than this year’s. They were built on resiliency and grinding out wins. “They were more comfortable in uncomfortable … [Read more...]
D3 Women: All-Rookie Team named
College soccer coaches, at least publicly, are always quick to temper expectations behind first-year players. They typically encounter an adjustment period, and coaches don't want to ramp up the pressure. But that doesn't stop freshmen from leaving their mark. In fact, some even emerge as their … [Read more...]
Toronto FC-bound Jacob Shaffelburg leaves profound impact at Berkshire
WORCESTER, Mass. – He didn’t have to go back. After all, it’s not everyday that professional teams come calling. Certainly not when you’re still in prep school. That storyline, that pathway is typically reserved for kids in the Development Academy or on youth national teams. Jacob Shaffelburg, … [Read more...]
Prep Boys: Underclassmen Best XI
To no surprise, it's traditionally the elder players turning heads each prep school season. But every year, dozens of underclassmen find their way onto the field and lay the seeds of what will be promising careers. They're freshmen and sophomores who aren't supposed to be big contributors, yet defy … [Read more...]