UConn men’s soccer tends to tilt its recruiting efforts toward international players and those from academy clubs, though the Big East program also makes a concerted effort to land up-and-comers from Connecticut. You can lump Class of 2021 forward Scott Testori (Madison, Conn.) into that latter … [Read more...]
Preview: New England Revolution seek playoff upset vs. Philadelphia Union
During a normal MLS season, the New England Revolution and Philadelphia Union would play twice, maybe three times if they met in the U.S. Open Cup or MLS Cup Playoffs. Nothing about the 2020 season is normal, though, and so the Revs and Union will square off for the sixth time Tuesday night (8 p.m. … [Read more...]
What it means: Division I recruiting dead period extended to April 15
Players hoping to get evaluated in-person by Division I college coaches will have to wait even longer, with the NCAA’s D-I Council announcing this past Wednesday that the recruiting dead period has been extended to April 15, 2021. The same rules still apply, meaning D-I coaches can talk with Class … [Read more...]
Gustavo Bou delivers playoff dagger, New England Revolution advance
Gustavo Bou’s year-plus with the New England Revolution has included some memorable strikes, starting with his first match upon signing a Designated Player deal from Club Tijuana. That goal, which came during a July 2019 game against the Vancouver Whitecaps, was a one-time volley atop the 18-yard … [Read more...]
Connecticut youth, club soccer faces two-month pause amid COVID-19 surge
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to reshape youth soccer in New England, with club and team sports across Connecticut now facing roughly a two-month pause. The decision, announced Thursday by Gov. Ned Lamont, goes into effect this coming Monday (Nov. 23) and lasts through Jan. 19. It pertains to … [Read more...]
Andres Jasson signs with NYCFC, departs Yale early
Oh, what could have been. U.S. youth international forward Andres Jasson (Greenwich, Conn.) has signed a Homegrown Player deal with New York City FC, the club announced Thursday, ensuring that the freshman never plays a game for Yale University. Jasson was a landmark recruit for the defending Ivy … [Read more...]