Much of goalkeeper training, whether it’s done at the youth or professional level, requires working with teammates and a position-specific coach. But in our new world of social distancing and isolating to curtail the COVID-19 pandemic, those routines are on pause. For a position that's inherently … [Read more...]
Cole Dewhurst commits to Providence’s local-heavy Class of 2021
The idea of staying local for college soccer always appealed to Cole Dewhurst (Lancaster, Mass.), a center back for the New England Revolution Academy U-17 team. Dewhurst will be doing exactly that after giving his verbal commitment to Providence College, a Big East program that’s made deep NCAA … [Read more...]
Why NEFC joined the Boys ECNL: Christian Battaglia explains the move
Weeks of seismic changes in U.S. youth soccer continued Thursday when NEFC was announced as the Boys ECNL’s latest Northeast Conference member. The third-year league, which has grown in profile and mirrors its decade-old girls counterpart, will house NEFC’s top teams in the U-13 through U-19 age … [Read more...]
Paige LaBerge transfers to Quinnipiac, gives MAAC program boost
Paige Laberge (Manchester, N.H.), after two semesters at Florida State University, is hoping a change of scenery can jumpstart her college soccer career. LaBerge, a former Seacoast United and Manchester Central (N.H.) star, has transferred to Quinnipiac for the 2020 season, giving the MAAC program a … [Read more...]
MLS 1996: John Kerr’s trade to Revolution sparks key Boston soccer role
Editor’s note: With the 25th season of Major League Soccer upon us, this story is part of a New England Soccer Journal series with local players reflecting on the return of top-flight soccer to America. By the time MLS launched in 1996, John Kerr was already a decade removed from winning the MAC … [Read more...]
Class of 2020: What to know about New England’s Division I newcomers
After years of hard work on the recruiting trails and in the classroom, the Class of 2020 is set to arrive on campuses throughout New England for preseason camp in August. As that unfolds, we’ve delved into what you need to know about each class for each program. There’s plenty of local talent … [Read more...]