WORCESTER, Mass. -- James Proctor is entering his 23rd season as the head coach of the Worcester Academy boys soccer team. In those two-plus decades, he’s watched his squads deliver some truly phenomenal soccer. There have been multiple seasons where WA was right up there with the nation’s top prep … [Read more...]
NEPSAC Boys Power Rankings: Who starts the season at No. 1?
It's no secret that the quality of prep school soccer in New England is outstanding. It’s evidenced by the hundreds of players who move on to play in college every year, some at the nation’s most elite men’s and women’s programs. It’s evidenced by the programs that contend for national rankings and … [Read more...]
D1 Men: 9 New England players named to MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List
If you needed any more evidence that the University of New Hampshire men’s soccer team is one of the most-respected programs in the nation, it was provided on Thursday. Four UNH players are part of the United Soccer Coaches’ men's 2022 MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List, which was announced on Thursday. … [Read more...]
D1 Men: 10 local standouts to watch beyond New England
As Division 1 men’s soccer teams take the field and play their season openers across the country this week, local players are poised to provide major contributions for programs beyond the region. National championship contenders and perennial powers will be relying on players who call New England … [Read more...]
D3 Women: Which New England teams start the season in our Top 10 rankings?
In the 2021 season, Wesleyan was the story in the world of New England Division 3 women’s soccer. The Cardinals enjoyed historic success, making the NCAA Tournament for the first time and playing their way to the Final Four in Greensboro, N.C. With the 2022 regular season set to begin for programs … [Read more...]
Podcast: Worcester Academy’s Jen Marino previews 2022 NEPSAC Girls season
The latest guest on New England Soccer Journal’s "The Goal" podcast is Worcester Academy girls soccer head coach Jen Marino. Marino is entering her 10th season as head coach at WA. Last year, she guided the team to a record of 17-2-1 and a trip to the NEPSAC Class A championship game, where they … [Read more...]