With the dog days of summer around the corner, one of the only true respites from a hectic soccer season has arrived. The professional ranks are still going on – and the New England Revolution are surging – but it's otherwise a few quiet weeks around the region. Mindful of that, New England … [Read more...]
It’s here! October 2018 edition of New England Soccer Journal
Navigating the college recruiting process is often a difficult task. Divisions 1, 2 and 3 all present their unique benefits and challenges, financial constraints can complicate matters and the importance of academics can't be stressed enough. Those are all lessons Phillips Exeter standout Tyler … [Read more...]
Gallery: Boston Bolts, Seacoast United open Development Academy season
After the dog days of summer, the 2018-19 Development Academy season is officially here. Around New England, that included the Boston Bolts and Seacoast United U-15, U-17 and U-19 teams squaring off. New England Soccer Journal was on hand to photograph the day, and readers can view our gallery in … [Read more...]
Soccer camp guide
Belmont Hill Soccer Camps Website: https://www.belmonthill.org/about/summer-programs/sport-camps- Phone: 617-993-5215 Email: summerprograms@belmonthill.org Location: Belmont Hill School, 350 Prospect St., Belmont, MA 02478 Dates: Girls: July 15-19 and July 29-Aug. 2. Boys: Aug. … [Read more...]
Soccer Tournament Guide
Dana Cup Hjørring Hosted by: Fortuna Hjørring Tournament director/contact: Alison Leigh Forman Location: Hjørring, Denmark Dates: July 22-27, 2019 Application deadline: May 1, 2019 Costs: Start fee $270 per team and participation fee $340 per person Ages: Boys — B19, B17, B16, B15, B14, … [Read more...]
Mental Edge: Train Your Inner Coach To Improve
Every soccer player has at least two coaches. The one on the sideline and the one inside your head. While the one on the sideline can influence your performance by what they say, so too can the one in your mind, and far too many players are unaware of what their inner coach is saying. Of course, … [Read more...]
Class of 2020: Girls soccer commitments from New England
Tabor Academy and NEFC forward Catherine Barry. (Maddie Malhotra/New England Soccer Journal)Whether it's through preps, club soccer, the Development Academy or public schools, New Englanders routinely head off to play at some of the nation's top college programs. Many others stay local, but the … [Read more...]
Class of 2021: Girls soccer commitments from New England
NEFC forward Francesca Yanchuk. (Alexander Dolan/New England Soccer Journal)Whether it’s through preps, club soccer, the Development Academy or public schools, New Englanders routinely head off to play at some of the nation’s top college programs. Many others stay local, but the point is such: The … [Read more...]
Class of 2022: Girls soccer commitments from New England
Buckingham Browne and Nichols standout Molly Martin. (Adam Richins)Whether it’s through preps, club soccer, the Development Academy or public schools, New Englanders routinely head off to play at some of the nation’s top college programs. Many others stay local, but the point is such: The college … [Read more...]
TOCA Football: Master your first touch
Growing up in Southern California, Eddie Lewis always was drawn to soccer. It was hard not to be given how closely linked Latin communities are in that part of the country. However, at age 15, the Cerritos, Calif., native realized he was above the curve athletically but technically a step behind … [Read more...]
Club soccer guide
Aztec Soccer Founded: 2000 Address: 6 Park Street, Topsfield, MA Director/DOC: Mike Kersker Website: www.aztecsoccer.com Age levels: U4 (tots) - U23 Mission statement: Aztec Soccer is dedicated to individual player development. We believe a sound technical foundation is the key to … [Read more...]
Julie King is the Boston Breakers’ stalwart
The Boston Breakers are the lone team to compete in all three American women’s pro leagues, so words like "history" and "tradition" carry a little more weight around here. That’s one reason why Aug. 4 was such a special night for Julie King, as she made her 103rd appearance to break the club … [Read more...]
