When U.S. Soccer releases a women’s youth national team roster, it typically is littered with players from California, New Jersey, Texas and other such hotbeds.…
The spring Development Academy season, after a three-month break, has finally returned to New England. A renewed sense of optimism coincides with the impending buildup…
The girls Development Academy may be in its first year of competition, but it already features top-end talent from throughout New England. Here are 10…
While most grew accustomed to spotting Boston Breakers jerseys in NWSL play, the kits arguably were more present on youth soccer fields across New England.…
When Beachside academy director Paul Melitsanopoulos talks about the state of the Development Academy, he speaks about the league with acclaim. "From my perspective, there…
Zach Dedrick is the type of player that college coaches dream about. At least that’s how Paul Melitsanopoulos, academy director at Beachside Soccer Club, puts…
Her whole life, Natalie Tavana has punched above her weight. As a toddler, there were backyard games with her brother, Ben, and her sister, Christina.…
Alex Clarke, a midfielder for the New England Revolution U-19 academy team, has committed to Bucknell University for the 2018 season. Also a postgraduate midfielder…
The advent of the girls’ Development Academy for 2017-18 has opened up new doors for aspiring college soccer players, serving as an alternative “elite” pathway.…