Division 2 soccer in New England tends to garner less focus, but that doesn’t mean it’s without some talented players. In fact, Merrimack and Southern Connecticut were both NCAA tournament teams last year, while Southern New Hampshire perennially contends for a national title. Those three teams are … [Read more...]
Oakwood midfielder Matthew Supczak commits to Bryant
When Matthew Supcazk's college recruiting process began, Bryant University was the first school he looked at. But that visit to Smithfield, R.I., was early in the process, so the Oakwood midfielder let matters develop. … [Read more...]
Achara matures at Berkshire as D1 college soccer future nears
When Ugochukwu Achara arrived at Berkshire from The Fessenden School for his sophomore year, high expectations followed suit. After all, his older brother, Ifunanyachi Achara, now a starting striker at Georgetown, helped the Bears to several Class A titles. Save for some early adjustments under … [Read more...]
Beachside midfielder Jon Paul Fernandez commits to Iona
As Jon Paul Fernandez's senior year wound down, he wanted to push for more in the college recruiting process. He'd long developed at Beachside, and a fair deal of Division 3 interest came. Conversations with Ivy League programs fizzled out, too, for the midfielder from Stamford, Conn. Fernandez, 18, … [Read more...]
Q&A: US Club Soccer CEO Kevin Payne on Players First licensing
Earlier this week, US Club Soccer announced a licensing program called Players First, a branded experience for youth clubs designed to improve player development throughout the country. To learn more about it, New England Soccer Journal caught up with US Club Soccer CEO Kevin Payne. Locally, New … [Read more...]
Spain, NMH goalkeeper María Echezarreta Fernández eyes bright future
In some ways, it was a good problem for Rebecca Capinera to have two weeks ago for matches against Worcester Academy and Deerfield Academy. Capinera, Northfield Mount Hermon's girls varsity coach, was without junior goalkeeper María Echezarreta Fernández. Not for injuries, academic concerns or … [Read more...]