New England Soccer Journal

Jonathan Sigal
Jonathan is the Digital Content Manager for Seamans Media, Inc. He oversees the companies websites, social media strategy and newsletters. On the editorial side, he writes extensively for New England Soccer Journal.

Girls ECNL: ’04 players to watch for throughout New England

Lawrence Academy and FC Stars standout Brooke Ahern. (courtesy photo)The U-15 age group, in this case full of 2004-born players, is one that's approached with caution. Interest from college coaches begins to pick up steam, but the vast majority of players are just getting a taste of high school or … [Read more...]

Girls ECNL: ’03 players to watch for throughout New England

With early recruiting becoming increasingly prevalent, the U-16 age group garners great interest from college soccer coaches near and far. In light of that, New England Soccer Journal's overview of the region's Elite Clubs National League landscape continues with a look at the region's four clubs. … [Read more...]

Girls ECNL: ’02 players to watch for throughout New England

Connecticut FC standout Peyton McNamara scores. (courtesy photo)As the club soccer season prepares to hit second gear, our survey of the Elite Clubs National League landscape across New England continues. This story takes stock of the region's five U-17 teams, which are comprised of mostly 2002-born … [Read more...]

GPS New Hampshire defender Ryan Sledjeski bound for Providence

Photo courtesy of Ryan Sledjeski.Under head coach Craig Stewart, the complexion of Providence College's roster often looks similar. The vast majority of recruits played in the Development Academy or come from international backgrounds. Few, if any, come from the National Premier League. That's set … [Read more...]

U.S. U-20 January camp includes Becher, Rennicks

Indiana University striker Justin Rennicks. (Credit: IUHoosiers.com)U.S. Soccer's U-20, U-19 and U-17 national teams will convene from Jan. 4-13 in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., for a three-team training camp. The U-20 camp will include two New England natives as the group builds toward the FIFA U-20 World … [Read more...]

Girls ECNL: 00/01 players to watch for in New England

FC Stars standout Allie Winstanley, left, last year's Northeast Conference U-17 Player of the Year. (courtesy photo)The club soccer season is officially upon us. To preview the landscape across the region, New England Soccer Journal has taken stock of the Elite Clubs National League, highlighting … [Read more...]

Siad Haji: From refugee to Generation adidas deal in MLS

Siad Haji was named to the First Team All-Southeast Region Team as a junior. (Credit: VCU Athletics)At the 2018 MLS Combine, Virginia Commonwealth coach Dave Giffard was there mostly for the sake of Rafael Andrade Santos. The Brazilian midfielder was an All-American and Atlantic 10 Offensive Player … [Read more...]

Year In Review: Top 10 New England soccer stories of 2018

Berkshire celebrates winning its fifth Class A title in seven years. (Mike Gridley/New England Soccer Journal)The 2018 calendar year and its jam-packed soccer season is in the books. To recount it all, New England Soccer Journal has highlighted 10 of the biggest storylines throughout the region. … [Read more...]

Bridgton Academy forward Robbie Caron commits to Hobart

Robbie Caron is doing a postgraduate year at Bridgton Academy. (courtesy photo)This past year, Hobart College featured eight players with NEPSAC roots. Among them were Tabor standout Binjo Emmanuel, Noble & Greenough star Derrick Acheampong (Needham, Mass.), Lawrence Academy midfielder August … [Read more...]

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