Like 18 other Division I women’s soccer programs around New England, Hartford eagerly anticipated returning to action this spring. But after two separate spells of COVID-19 positive tests and the required quarantine periods, the America East program won’t play this spring. Head coach John Natale … [Read more...]
Recruiting: Jack Burgess commits to Boston College for 2021
Earlier this winter, Jack Burgess (Hampton, N.H.) was planning to reclassify into the Class of 2022. But plans have changed, and now the Seacoast United and Phillips Exeter midfielder is joining the local-heavy Class of 2021 at Boston College. The about-face gives first-year head coach Bob Thompson … [Read more...]
Michael Parkhurst joins USL Rhode Island ownership group: “I want this to be everlasting”
Another former U.S. men’s national team player from New England is growing lower-league professional soccer in the region, as it was announced last week that Michael Parkhurst (Cranston, R.I.) has joined the prospective USL Rhode Island ownership group. Parkhurst’s minority stake comes after Charlie … [Read more...]
Analysis: Rhode Island shocks Boston College, makes program history
In a series stretching back to 1992, Rhode Island entered the weekend with zero wins in program history against Boston College. That all changed on Sunday afternoon, as the Rams beat the ACC program 3-2 behind a 93rd-minute golden goal from sophomore forward Brooke Cavino (Bridgewater, Mass.), who’s … [Read more...]
Analysis: Boston College shows final-third potential by thrashing Louisville
Even though Boston College has a shortened roster this spring, its final-third combinations can prove explosive when everyone’s in top form. The Eagles (1-2) approached that on Saturday, blowing past Louisville 4-0 at home to reach the halfway point of their ACC schedule. BC leans upon a 50/50 blend … [Read more...]
Tajon Buchanan shines for Canada at Concacaf Olympic qualifiers
New England Revolution winger Tajon Buchanan’s star is rising. During Canada’s first Group B match at the Concacaf Men’s Olympic Qualifying tournament, Buchanan rifled home two goals in a 2-0 win over El Salvador on Tuesday. Predominantly right-footed... … [Read more...]