After much anticipation, the Spring 2021 college soccer season is only weeks away. None of New England's 22 Division I men's teams competed during the Fall 2020 semester, as the COVID-19 pandemic upended sports at all levels. The public-health situation still weighs heavily on day-to-day life, … [Read more...]
MAAC men: What to watch for at Fairfield, Quinnipiac this spring
If all goes to plan, MAAC men's soccer will return in mid-March with conference-only games as followed by a postseason tournament that’ll determine the conference’s automatic qualifier to the NCAA tournament. That opportunity is enticing for Fairfield and Quinnipiac, the conference’s two teams from … [Read more...]
Rhode Island HS: 10 players to watch for during the 2021 season
While the COVID-19 pandemic limited their senior year, the Class of 2021 in Rhode Island will go down as a strong one. To highlight a few, Exeter-West Greenwich midfielder/forward Cian Purcell is committed to URI, Tolman goalkeeper Nelton Semedo is committed to Merrimack and La Salle … [Read more...]
Recruiting roundup: Nick Bellak commits to Trinity
Editor's note: College commit updates can be emailed to [email protected] with the following information: name, hometown, position, college, high school, class year, club team. Some Class of 2021 verbal commitments have emerged in recent days, with midfielder Nick Bellak (Amherst, Mass.) … [Read more...]
When will pro teams return in New England? 2021 framework emerges
Some clarity around what the 2021 season will look like for professional men’s teams in New England has emerged, per recent announcements from Major League Soccer and the United Soccer League. The New England Revolution are now eyeing an April 3 start date, while Hartford Athletic can start on or … [Read more...]
Patriot League women: What to watch for at BU, Holy Cross this spring
Our Spring 2021 college soccer previews continue with the region's two Patriot League programs, placing a spotlight on Boston University and Holy Cross. It's an interesting juncture for both, with the Terriers looking to bounce back from an uncharacteristically poor season and the Crusaders … [Read more...]