New England routinely churns out some of the top Division 3 players in the entire country, and 2017 was no different. Thirteen schools with roots in the region made the NCAA Tournament, and five players from New England-based schools earned All-American recognition. But with so much talent abound, … [Read more...]
George El-Khoury of Seacoast United talks Portland, Tim Howard and more
As the Development Academy heads into its winter recess, the hard work remains for players and coaches alike. One New Englander who takes that approach especially to heart is George El-Khoury, Seacoast United’s U-19 goalkeeper and longtime member of the New Hampshire-based club. He’s committed to … [Read more...]
The top Breakers, Oakwood and Stars players from the fall season
Following the Winter Showcase down in Florida last week, the halfway point of the inaugural girls Development Academy season is officially here. Here in New England, that meant FC Stars, the Boston Breakers and Oakwood brought their U-15, U-17 and U-19 teams to compete on a national stage. This … [Read more...]
Black Rock FC expands with Northwood School, prep league and PDL
When Black Rock FC launched back in 2013, Jon Moodey, then the head boys soccer coach at the Berkshire School, wanted to provide prep school players with a meaningful mode of offseason development. With largely isolated campuses, travel to nearby club teams wasn’t always a possibility, so Moodey … [Read more...]
Christian Garner dishes on NEFC, Brooks School, Boston College and more
Christian Garner is, in many ways, a true New Englander when it comes to soccer. He grew up on Cape Cod, attends the Brooks School in North Andover, plays club soccer for NEFC, and will play at Boston College this coming fall. To learn more about the goalkeeper, we caught up with him by phone to … [Read more...]
Oakwood’s Sloan Sullivan on his influences, motivations and D1 soccer dreams
Ahead of the spring portion of the 2017-18 Development Academy season, Oakwood has positioned itself as the top U-19 New England team in the Northeast Division. While head coach Kevin Bacher’s squad has relied upon a tight-knit group, one staple in the starting XI has been Sloan Sullivan. The left … [Read more...]
