While the continued COVID-19 pandemic ensured that a robust college soccer season wasn't possible during the Fall 2020 semester, some players from New England are still competing. The ACC, Big 12 and SEC – three higher-profile conferences – are all conducting games, and some postseason competition … [Read more...]
Hartford Athletic: 5 takeaways from the USL Championship club’s 2020 season
Just like that, year No. 2 for USL Championship side Hartford Athletic is over. Hartford hosted Saint Louis FC at Dillon Stadium on Saturday night in an Eastern Conference quarterfinal match, having topped Group F. They had clear chances, but ultimately a 93rd-minute game-winner from midfielder … [Read more...]
What Kathy Brawn brings to Mount Holyoke after Colgate successes
Kathy Brawn, during her 29 years as Colgate head coach, always had a deep appreciation for the Division III model. It surfaced in a close relationship with Jen Hughes, her former player and assistant coach who’s led Amherst since the 2004 season. Or even someone like Claire McLain, the former Utica … [Read more...]
Hall keeps momentum going, even without chance to defend Class LL title
It’s easy to picture how the 2020 season for Hall (Conn.) boys varsity soccer was supposed to go. The defending Class LL champions, led by forward Evan Jones (Holy Cross commit) and midfielders Drew Seguro and Jamie Cowan, would ably navigate Central Connecticut Conference play and embark upon … [Read more...]
How Northwood is tackling a Fall 2020 season like no other
In short order, through results and college placements, Black Rock FC’s Northwood residency group has grown into one of the country’s top prep school programs. But the COVID-19 pandemic, as they approached year No. 3, had the potential to derail everything at the international-heavy program in Lake … [Read more...]
Milton Academy guided by “buy-in” during Independent School League rise
When head coach Chris Kane discusses Milton Academy and what’s guided their success, he harps on buy-in. That cultural thread has powered the defending Independent School League champions, even without games being played this fall. The Mustangs also won the 2015 NEPSAC Class A title and lost in … [Read more...]