FSA FC goalkeeper Maria Galley (South Windsor, Conn.) has verbally committed to Xavier, positioning the Class of 2022 standout to compete in the Big East. Galley, when she joins the Cincinnati-based program, will become the first New England native to play for the Musketeers in a dozen years. … [Read more...]
Insider: Providence blending youth, veteran leadership this spring
A versatile player by nature, Avery Snead (Wrentham, Mass.) spent her elder years of youth soccer mainly deployed at forward or in midfield. Snead found success, too, earning All-New England honors for her contributions at King Philip Regional (Mass.) High School, shining alongside now-Hartford … [Read more...]
Carles Gil: New England Revolution carry high expectations in 2021
When the New England Revolution advanced to the Eastern Conference Final in 2020, their catalyst was undoubtedly Carles Gil. The Spanish playmaker recovered ahead of schedule after undergoing surgery last August, reaching full fitness as they fell just short of making MLS Cup for the sixth time in … [Read more...]
Insider: URI logs first win on busy Wednesday for local teams
With so many new faces, Rhode Island head coach Gareth Elliott knows that this spring’s team is a work in progress. But the Rams could be heading in the right direction, securing a 1-0 non-conference win early Wednesday evening at UMass Lowell behind a 70th-minute strike from junior midfielder Hugo … [Read more...]
Insider: UMass pushes aside Stony Brook with second-half surge
Thanks to a second half that UMass head coach Jason Dowiak felt contained “some of the best soccer” they've played during his three years at the helm, the Atlantic 10 program is officially in the win column this spring. The Minutewomen grabbed a 2-0 victory over Stony Brook on Wednesday afternoon at … [Read more...]
Goalkeeper coach Des McAleenan leaves profound legacy on, off pitch
Grief has engulfed the American soccer community, with news emerging late last week that renowned goalkeeper coach Des McAleenan passed away in his native Ireland at the age of 53. McAleenan’s stateside career involved numerous stops in Connecticut, leading to local friends and mentors telling … [Read more...]