Whether it’s through prep school or the club ranks, New Englanders are routinely bound for some of the nation’s top college soccer programs. Many stay within the region, but the point remains: The college soccer landscape – across all three divisions – is chock-full of local players. To get insight … [Read more...]
Class of 2023: Boys soccer commitments from New England
Through a variety of pathways, players from New England routinely join some of the nation’s top college soccer programs. Many stay within the region, while others head beyond our six states and compete for Division 1, Division 2 and Division 3 teams. To track what’s coming next, here’s our running … [Read more...]
Revolution II: Academy forward Olger Escobar signs MLS NEXT Pro contract
New England Revolution II has signed Revolution Academy forward Olger Escobar (Malden, Mass.) to an MLS NEXT Pro professional contract through the 2024 season with a club option for 2025. Escobar becomes the 11th player to ascend to Revolution II’s roster from the Revolution Academy since 2020. The … [Read more...]
Women’s World Cup: How to watch Team USA seek a third straight title
The U.S. women’s World Cup team begins its quest for a historic third straight championship on Friday night. The Americans are pursuing what no team — men’s or women’s — has ever accomplished before, hoisting the World Cup for a third consecutive tournament. The World Cup is being held in … [Read more...]
Podcast: Are the U.S. women ready to win a third straight World Cup?
Can the United States women win their third straight World Cup? That’s the topic on the latest edition of "The Goal" podcast, with host Matt Langone joined by longtime New England soccer writer Frank Dell’Apa. No team — in the men’s or women’s tournaments — has ever won three straight World … [Read more...]
MLS NEXT: Revolution Academy’s Olger Escobar Named 2022-23 U-17 MVP
New England Revolution Academy forward Olger Escobar (Malden, Mass.) has been named the 2022-23 U-17 MLS NEXT MVP. "We are incredibly proud of Olger and all of the hard work he’s put in throughout his time in our Academy," Director of Youth Development Rob Becerra said. "Olger has a bright future … [Read more...]