Here in New England, the Division 1 women's schedule often gets underway before the school year begins, so odds are your favorite team is already in search of its second gear. In lieu of that, New England Soccer Journal presents its first rankings of the 2017 season, with a focus on the region's top … [Read more...]
D2 Men’s: Preseason rankings, top players to watch for
With a bevy of Division 1 and 3 teams in New England, it’s often easy to forget that several of the nation’s top Division 2 teams call our region home. More specifically, the vast majority play in the Northeast-10 Conference, offering a place for locals and international students to still earn a … [Read more...]
D3 Men’s: Preseason top 10 teams, player watch list
After a nearly nine months off, Division 3 soccer is back in New England, with top teams and players spanning from the southern tip of Connecticut to the northern reaches of Maine. In other words, no matter where your alma mater, hometown or allegiance may rest, our region features some of the best … [Read more...]
New England Revolution U-18 team leaves behind legacy
The New England Revolution U18's opening match at the 2017 U.S. Soccer Development Academy Playoffs in late June didn’t quite go as planned. In the first match against Crossfire Premier (Redmond, Wash.), the Revs fell, 5-2. Their 15-3-6 regular season seemed for naught. However, Trey Miller (Monson, … [Read more...]
Prep/High School Guide: How coaches land prospects near and far
When Michael Tahiru recalls how he landed at Hebron Academy, he is quick to call the process an "interesting journey." One look at the circuitous road explains his phrasing. Tahiru hails from Accra, Ghana. He first heard of the prep school in southwestern Maine through a friend who attends school in … [Read more...]
Academy: Top Oakwood, Bolts players ready for 2017-18 season
Here in New England, the 2017-18 academy soccer season gets underway the first weekend of September. In light of that, we took a look at some FC Boston Bolts (Mass.) and Oakwood Soccer Club (Conn.) players who could enjoy especially strong seasons. They're committed to some top schools in the … [Read more...]
