Part of new Harvard head coach Josh Shapiro’s first recruiting class will include a local midfielder, as New England Revolution Academy U-19 standout Kaoru Fujiwara (Lexington, Mass.) is set to join the Crimson next fall. Fujiwara is originally from Japan and joined the Revolution for the 2015-16 … [Read more...]
Hartford Athletic: Six with Connecticut ties invited to preseason camp
When Hartford Athletic begins its preseason training camp on Monday, the roster is guaranteed to have four players with ties to New England. That figure could soon blossom, as six players with Connecticut ties have been invited to preseason and will look to impress head coach Radhi Jaidi as he takes … [Read more...]
Meny Silva signs: What it means for New England’s development pathway
For the first 11 years of the New England Revolution Academy, conversations among coaches about when – or if – players were ready for that next step always centered around a Homegrown Player deal in MLS. That discussion point is still active, but the calculus has changed with the introduction of … [Read more...]
Bob Thompson named Boston College head coach: “I’m really grateful”
A familiar face will lead Boston College men's soccer moving forward, as New England Soccer Journal has learned that Bob Thompson (Framingham, Mass.) has been named the Eagles' head coach. He succeeds Ed Kelly, who retired in November after 32 years in charge of the ACC program. Thompson spent much … [Read more...]
2021 MLS SuperDraft: 10 prospects to watch for from New England
The MLS SuperDraft may be diminishing in importance, but it's still a valuable vehicle for aspiring professionals who are currently in college. That's especially true for players with ties to New England, as the 2020 version saw seven such players selected. Former Beachside center back Henry Kessler … [Read more...]
2021 NWSL Draft: 12 prospects to watch for from New England
We’re just under a year out from the 2021 NWSL Draft, but it’s never too early to look ahead at which players could be selected and jumpstart their professional careers. This past version saw two players with ties to New England picked, as well as a third who transferred out and enjoyed a prominent … [Read more...]