Watch lists for the 2020-21 High School All-American Game were released Wednesday, and 43 players from New England were included in the initial outlook. The match is currently scheduled for May 29 in St. Louis, Mo., though there’s an asterisk given the COVID-19 pandemic’s far-reaching influence. … [Read more...]
MLS NEXT: Checking in with NEFC, others around the region
The inaugural MLS NEXT season is nearly two months old, as eight clubs across New England continue to lay the groundwork for life after the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. One is NEFC, with its U-13 and U-14 teams competing in the New England Division against other local teams. The COVID-19 … [Read more...]
ECNL Girls: What to watch for at FC Stars in 2020-21
The 2020-21 Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) season continues to near, with the first regular-season games only a month away. FC Stars currently has Dec. 12 on the calendar, then they're also planning to have their U-16 and U-17 teams down at the ECNL South Carolina event from Dec. 4-6. While … [Read more...]
Revolution II: Assessing the club’s debut season, next steps
In every sense of the phrase, New England Revolution II is a long-term project. The team’s success won’t be judged on results from its inaugural season, when the Clint Peay-led side went 5-8-3. It also won’t be assessed too heavily during a pandemic-altered ramp-up period, one where games were … [Read more...]
Breaking down Boston College’s Fall 2020 season, next steps
Boston College women’s soccer was the region’s only NCAA side competing this fall, but head coach Jason Lowe’s team is now left in the same position as New England’s 44 other Division I programs: waiting. The Eagles’ fall season concluded Sunday with a 3-0 loss against Virginia Tech, a game that … [Read more...]
NEPSAC seniors: Celebrating top Class of 2021s around the region
NEPSAC soccer in November tends to have a different feeling. Champions are crowned in various leagues, and teams lock up (or fall short of) postseason bids before vying for region-wide titles in Class A through Class D tournaments. But the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted those 2020 plans, denying … [Read more...]