There’s no debate in the discussion about which conference in Massachusetts high school girls soccer was the best in 2022. That crown belongs, undeniably, to the Patriot League. Three Patriot programs captured MIAA state championships last weekend. Hingham defeated Algonquin, 1-0, for the Division 1 … [Read more...]
Recruiting: Boston Bolts’ standout Samson Kpardeh bound for Penn State
After making an official visit to Penn State in mid-August, it was clear that the Big Ten program was a perfect fit for Samson Kpardeh (Worcester, Mass.). Not only in his own mind, but also in the minds of his loved ones as well. "I had a very good time there. My whole family decided that it seemed … [Read more...]
Podcast: Frank Dell’Apa on the World Cup and how New England factors in
The latest guest on New England Soccer Journal’s "The Goal" podcast is longtime professional soccer writer and New England Soccer Journal contributor Frank Dell’Apa. As part of his extensive experience covering the sport, Dell’Apa has covered seven men’s World Cups. While he is not in Qatar … [Read more...]
NEPSAC Boys: Brooks, Greens Farms Academy, Hyde claim championships
LANCASTER, Mass. -- The temperature was in the mid-30s and the wind was gusting, but Brooks boys soccer head coach Willie Waters happily accepted having a cooler of water dumped on his head. It was a November celebration he hadn’t really been expecting. But on the final day of the 2022 NEPSAC … [Read more...]
NEPSAC Boys: Worcester Academy earns redemption with Class A championship
LANCASTER, Mass. -- All season long, the members of the Worcester Academy boys soccer team had redemption on their minds. After falling short in its bid for a championship last year, Worcester Academy was on a mission to be the last team standing in 2022. That mindset, however, faced its stiffest … [Read more...]
NEPSAC Boys: Championship weekend preview, predictions
The final fours are set in the NEPSAC boys playoffs. After an eventful Wednesday of quarterfinal action, Class A, B, C and D all whittled their brackets down for the semifinals on Saturday, followed by all four New England championship games on Sunday at the FC Stars Complex in Lancaster, Mass. Two … [Read more...]