Seven New England clubs will be part of a new league that will launch this fall for its inaugural season. The brand new National Academy League will aim to help the nation’s top Academy boys clubs collaborate to support their developmental pathway for players focused on their potential future … [Read more...]
USL League Two: 3 New England players to watch for Seacoast United Phantoms
Last year, the Seacoast United Phantoms won the USL League Two Northeast Division with a record of 12-1-1. After capturing their third-ever division crown, the Phantoms advanced to the final of the Eastern bracket of the playoffs, falling one win shy of a league semifinal appearance. That success … [Read more...]
Girls Academy Spring Showcase: Which teams shined brightest in North Carolina?
BROWNS SUMMIT, N.C. -- There was no shortage of elite talent on display at the Girls Academy Spring Showcase, which took place from April 13-17 at Bryan Park Soccer Complex, just outside of Greensboro. The five-day event, which included competition at the U-15, U-16, U-17 and U-19 levels, served as … [Read more...]
D3 Men: What to know about the Cushing Cup at Wheaton College
One of the best annual events on the New England spring college soccer calendar returns this weekend. The third annual Cushing Cup will be played on Saturday at Wheaton College on the Nordin Turf Field. The Cushing Cup is a four-team round robin event that will feature New England men's Division 3 … [Read more...]
Girls Academy Spring Showcase: 6 NEFC standouts from national event
BROWNS SUMMIT, N.C. — At the Girls Academy Spring Showcase, NEFC took a different approach in regards to which of the club’s players would compete at the premier national showcase. NEFC opted to send Development Player League (DPL) Select groups, that were made up of the top players from the club’s … [Read more...]
Podcast: Brittany Raphino on another year at Brown, national team experience
The latest guest on New England Soccer Journal’s "The Goal" podcast is Brown University senior forward Brittany Raphino (Randolph, Mass.). Last month, the former Thayer Academy and Scorpions SC star was named to the United States U-23 Women's Youth National Team roster for the Thorns Preseason … [Read more...]