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...]
Girls Academy: 12 New England standouts at the GA Spring Showcase
The Girls Academy League's annual Spring Showcase wrapped up on Monday. The major national event was held at the Bryan Park Soccer Complex, just outside of Greensboro, N.C., from April 18-22. It featured U-15, U-16, U-17 and U-19 teams, who each played three teams outside of their conference during … [Read more...]
MLS NEXT: Connecticut-based club part of league expansion for next season
Today, MLS NEXT announced eight new clubs as part of the program’s expansion for the 2024-25 season. The league says each new member is committed to fostering elite player development with a local community framework aimed at nurturing well-rounded individuals. All eight clubs will begin play in … [Read more...]
Transfer Tracker: Where are men’s players headed for the 2024 season?
As men'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...]
After starring at Milton Academy, Kaan Inanoglu is thriving in Germany
For reasons beyond his control, Kaan Inanoglu (West Roxbury, Mass.) left his comfort zone after his first two years of high school. Inanoglu grew up in the Dallas, Texas area, and developed as a student and soccer player there through his sophomore year of high school. Then, he and his family moved … [Read more...]
Podcast: Brendan Hamilton, Steve McAuliffe on South Shore Select’s move to ECNL
The latest guests on New England Soccer Journal’s "The Goal" podcast are South Shore Select Executive Director Steve McAuliffe and Academy Director Brendan Hamilton. Last month, the ECNL Girls announced that South Shore Select will be joining the league for the 2024-25 season, which means SSS … [Read more...]