As women’s college programs reload and prepare for the 2024 season, the transfer portal provides one avenue for roster growth. By adding transfers, programs are able to find proven players, who bring experience and other intangibles that incoming freshmen can’t yet provide, because they haven’t been … [Read more...]
Jefferson Cup: Which New England teams will compete at girls showcase?
The Jefferson Cup, regarded as one of the top youth soccer tournaments in the country, will hold its annual Girls Showcase this weekend. The prestigious national event will feature the age groups of U-15, U-16, U-17 and U-19, competing over three days from Friday-Sunday at various sprawling venues … [Read more...]
Watch List: 11 NWSL players with New England connections
The National Women’s Soccer League will begin the 2024 regular season on Saturday with four matches, followed by another two on Sunday. The NWSL’s 12th regular season includes 14 teams in a single table, which includes expansion sides Utah Royals and Bay FC. Each team will have a 26-match campaign, … [Read more...]
USL Academy Cup: Which New England teams are headed to national event?
On Thursday, the fourth annual USL Academy Cup will kick-off in Tampa. Fla. One of the largest soccer competitions in the country, the four-day competition will be held through Sunday. The event will feature teams divided amongst three age groups -- U-13, U-15 and U-20 -- for both boys and … [Read more...]
D1: What UMass’ move to the MAC will mean for its soccer teams
Just about two weeks ago, UMass announced that is has accepted an invitation to join the Mid-American Conference (MAC) as a full member, beginning on July 1, 2025. All UMass sports currently competing in the Atlantic 10 will remain in the Atlantic 10 through the 2024-2025 academic year and maintain … [Read more...]
ECNL Girls: 5 uncommitted Scorpions SC players to watch this spring
New England’s ECNL Girls teams have returned to action in full force. After the winter break, the 2023-24 season has resumed with New England clubs competing in New England Division play. The regular season will continue for a few months, including the ECNL North Carolina national showcase (U-15, … [Read more...]