For several months, soccer fans in the United States tried to reckon with failing to qualify for the World Cup. The disappointment in Trinidad and Tobago ran the gamut of reactions. Rage turned into disappointment. Sadness yielded to inquisitiveness. Anger and envy eventually rose to the fore. None … [Read more...]
Hangin’ out with … Jake Nerwinski
I was reading up before we got on the phone and I saw that you filed diaries for a local outlet while you were in Hawaii for Whitecaps preseason. As a journalist, I’m concerned: Are you out to take our jobs? "No (laughing). I drew the short end of the stick and I decided to do it. I’m not going for … [Read more...]
A Boston derby in the Champions League final
After his players accomplished a feat 30 years in the making by dispatching the favorites to win the UEFA Champions League, AS Roma owner James Pallotta (Stoneham, Mass.) wanted to celebrate his club’s semifinal berth in proper fashion. He settled on a backwards somersault into the middle of a … [Read more...]
Around the Region: CONCACAF cancellation interrupts local products’ World Cup hopes
FC Stars of Massachusetts standouts Michaela Agresti (Swampscott, Mass.) and Payton Linnehan (Douglas, Mass.) placed their club commitments on hold to chase the ultimate prize: a place at the World Cup. Agresti and Linnehan both featured on the U.S. under-17 national team roster for the 2018 … [Read more...]
Matt Turner’s journey to MLS starter in New England
As the bright lights shined on him for the first time, Matt Turner paused for a moment to reflect on his circuitous journey. A million things ran through Turner’s mind after his MLS debut, but he made sure to touch upon his route to this unexpected moment. His arrival as the opening day starter in … [Read more...]
5 New Englanders to follow in 2018 MLS season
The resurgence of players with New England ties is poised to continue heading into the 2018 MLS season. Over the past few years, the increased success of local college programs piped several integral contributors into the American top flight. This injection of youth combined with a strong veteran … [Read more...]