If time allows, Julio Fulcar’s family returns to the Dominican Republic once a year. In a place where baseball is the national sport, that’s where many of his uncles, aunts and cousins live. On each trip, there’s one item he makes sure to pack: a soccer ball. "The soccer ball was almost like a … [Read more...]
With Cleats Count, URI’s Taylor Ross is making it count
The memory is still fresh in Taylor Ross’ mind. She can’t shake it even as new memories pile up. It reverberates and spurs her forward. All day long, children at the Tumaini orphanage in Kenya couldn’t stop saying “football” over and over again. When class finished up, they went outside for a game … [Read more...]
Northeastern’s Harry Swartz sets tone as Chris Gbandi rebuilds program
Teammates and coaches tend not to take the easy route when they discuss Harry Swartz’s on-field success. Yes, Swartz is one of Northeastern’s top attacking players — as highlighted by his overtime game-winner, a diving header, Sept. 16 vs. the College of Charleston — but they instead beam about the … [Read more...]
D2 Men’s: NESJ hands out year-end awards, Merrimack leads way
New England’s Division 2 men’s soccer field is a small one, but there’s still plenty of quality. Mindful of that, deciding who gets New England Soccer Journal’s year-end awards is a difficult endeavor. Deliberation ensues, debates go back and forth over one player’s merits versus another’s, and … [Read more...]
Villanova commit Dylan Middlebrook on Beachside, the DA, England roots
With only a few weeks left in the fall portion of the 2017-18 Development Academy season, chances to impress are becoming scant until winter passes. Despite that, consistency and strong performances have rung true for players with New England ties. That’s especially the case with Dylan Middlebrook, … [Read more...]
Nate Cole talks Worcester Academy, GPS and Boston University commitment
The prep soccer scene in New England routinely churns out players who move onto top Division 1 and 3 college programs. One who’ll soon join those ranks is Nate Cole, a senior center back at Worcester Academy. He’s committed to Boston University, and has strong roots to the greater Boston area. This … [Read more...]
