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...]
D1 Women: Merrimack’s Gabe Mejail reflects on reaching 500-win milestone
After Sunday’s 3-1 victory over Vermont, Merrimack women’s soccer head coach Gabe Mejail couldn’t help but hear the loud chants. "There was a big tailgate -- it was our first home game so that’s normally something. The game ends, and I thought that was it, and then everybody started chanting 'Gabe! … [Read more...]
D3 Men: Which New England teams start the season in our Top 10 rankings?
After a 2021 that saw two New England teams and NESCAC rivals play in the Division 3 national championship game, the 2022 season should be another highly competitive campaign in the region. Connecticut College enters as the defending national champion, having defeated Amherst in dramatic fashion for … [Read more...]
Recruiting: Close friends, Beachside teammates make Division 1 commitments
Two very good friends from the same hometown and same club program took a major step forward in their personal soccer journeys this summer. Goalkeeper Caleb McNeil has committed to the University of Rhode Island, while forward Charlie Yates has committed to Colgate University for next year. The … [Read more...]
D1 Women: 7 New England players named to MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List
Today, United Soccer Coaches announced the 60 NCAA women’s Division 1 players named to the 2022 MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List. Seven players with connections to New England, meaning they are either from here or play for a college program here, were part of that group of 60. Brown and Harvard both … [Read more...]
D1 Women: 10 local standouts to watch beyond New England
As Division 1 women’s soccer teams take the field and play their season openers across the country tomorrow, 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...]