Pearse O’Brien (West Hartford, Conn.) is showing plenty of promise as a collegiate midfielder. O’Brien stood out during his freshman season at Providence College, appearing in 17 games and starting 15. He finished the season with three goals and 13 points. The Oakwood SC product led the Friars in … [Read more...]
Prospect Watch: Why Alyssa Bourgeois has pro-level potential
Alyssa Bourgeois (Maynard, Mass.) should have a bright future ahead in the professional ranks. After her senior season at Santa Clara last fall, the Houston Dash selected her with the fifth pick in the fourth round (47th overall) of the NWSL Draft. After transferring from Boston University, the … [Read more...]
MIAA Girls: Natick wins second Division 1 title in three years
Natick coach Dave Wainwright has "no complaints" right now. The No. 1 Redhawks took home their second MIAA Division 1 girls state championship in three years with a 2-0 win over No. 2 Bishop Feehan at Walpole on Saturday. "Some of these kids were on that team [in 2021], and once they get a taste, … [Read more...]
MIAA Boys: Concord-Carlisle blanks Needham for first Division 1 state title
WALPOLE, Mass. -- For the sixth time since 2006, Concord-Carlisle High School is an MIAA boys soccer state champion. Only this time, it's the No. 1 Patriots' first title in Division 1 after they took down No. 2 Needham, 2-0, at Walpole High School on Saturday. "These games, I don't know, it's … [Read more...]
NEPSAC Girls: Why there’s a family feel for Dexter Southfield
For Dexter Southfield's girls varsity soccer squad, it's truly a family affair. It's not unusual to see siblings suiting up alongside one another on any given prep or high school team. But three different sets of siblings on the same team? It's almost unheard of. But such is the case for Dexter … [Read more...]
Record-breaking Addyson Earl has even greater goals in mind at Granby (Conn.) High
There isn't much Addyson Earl (Granby, Conn.) hasn't already accomplished in her high school career. The UNC Charlotte commit is on a tear in her senior season, putting up 45 goals and helping Granby Memorial High School to a 13-2 record. She also hit the 100-goal milestone with a hat trick in a 5-0 … [Read more...]