The high school soccer season kicks off across New England this week. Teams did indeed have a chance to compete last fall, but it was a limited sample size and a very condensed schedule for most squads, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, states like Massachusetts did not offer a state tournament … [Read more...]
Ledyard’s Nick Washington and Daimon Pollard aim to build off junior season
Nick Washington and Daimon Pollard lead the Ledyard (Conn.) High School’s boys soccer program in different ways. Washington is a laid-back central midfielder who never raises his voice. Pollard, meanwhile, wears his heart on his sleeve and has no issue shouting instructions to his teammates from his … [Read more...]
Watch list: The top high school boys teams and players
The high school soccer season kicks off across New England this week. Teams did indeed have a chance to compete last fall, but it was a limited sample size and a very condensed schedule for most squads, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, states like Massachusetts did not offer a state tournament … [Read more...]
Bayside FC U-17 peaks in prime time, wins National Cup
The night before Bayside FC’s U-17 National Cup finals match, coach Steve Froberg asked his players for their thoughts on how to attack their opponent, the Honolulu Bulls. Bayside had faced the Bulls in the premier division’s group stage a few days earlier, overcoming a two-goal deficit to win, … [Read more...]
Western Mass Pioneers earn conference title, fall short in national semis
Western Mass Pioneers forward Patrick Agyemang has played in plenty of big games throughout his career. Yet taking part in the USL League Two’s national semifinals in Georgia last weekend was an experience unlike any other for the URI senior. “I’ve really never been in an environment where it seemed … [Read more...]
Western Mass Pioneers amped for USL League Two conference final
The Western Mass Pioneers and the Seacoast United Phantoms faced off three times in the USL League Two regular season. Each team won one game, with the other match ending in a draw. With the teams being so well-acquainted, it didn’t surprise Pioneers goalkeeper Blake Mullen that Saturday night’s … [Read more...]