The annual United Soccer Coaches High School All-Region Teams have been released, and 56 boys players from New England made the cut. Connecticut led the way with 22 players, while Massachusetts was second with 14 players. New Hampshire and Maine both had six players, Rhode Island had five players … [Read more...]
Northeastern plans for Spring 2021 games, CAA tournament
The wheels are in motion for Northeastern men’s and women’s soccer to compete during the Spring 2021 semester, should the public-health situation allow. Men’s head coach Chris Gbandi and women’s head coach Ashley Phillips both told New England Soccer Journal on Monday that the Huskies are planning … [Read more...]
Twenty years later, Chris Gbandi still savors UConn’s 2000 national title
The 20th anniversary of UConn winning the 2000 Division I men’s championship passed last Thursday, capping two decades since the Huskies beat Creighton 2-0 for the program’s third national title. The game was held Dec. 10, 2000 in North Carolina and marked the last time a New England-based team … [Read more...]
Hartford Athletic turns to youth, potential in 2021 season roster build
Youth was a central theme for Hartford Athletic during the 2020 season, as the Connecticut-based club made the USL Championship Playoffs for the first time in its short history. Former head coach Radhi Jaidi turned to those like wingback Tyreke Johnson and central midfielder Justin Haak, who were … [Read more...]
Kaeghan Kelly named Buckingham Browne & Nichols head coach
Buckingham Browne & Nichols boys varsity soccer is keeping it in the family, with Kaeghan Kelly promoted to head coach of the Independent School League program. Kelly, who's been an associate head coach and assistant coach for the Knights, replaces Jesse Sarzana after he stepped away earlier … [Read more...]
Recruiting: Oakwood midfielder Ronan O’Brien verbally commits to Manhattan
As Ronan O’Brien (West Hartford, Conn.) narrowed his college search process, he became focused on attending a smaller school that was close to home. The Oakwood Class of 2021 midfielder found exactly that, verbally committing to Manhattan earlier this week. The Jaspers are located in the Bronx and … [Read more...]