Podcast: Frank Dell’Apa on the World Cup and how New England factors in
The latest guest on New England Soccer Journal’s "The Goal" podcast is longtime professional soccer writer and New England Soccer Journal contributor Frank Dell’Apa. As…
World Cup
Remembering Pelé's many impactful appearances in New England
Crowds followed Pelé, whether he was playing a competitive match, a friendly, or just making a promotional stop, whether in Boston, Benin City or Brasilia. "I…Read More
Analysis: New England storylines to follow at the World Cup
Professional scouts visiting Storrs, Conn., a few years ago might have predicted UConn forward Cyle Larin would be a candidate to play in the World…
NEFC’s Nicollette Kiorpes reflects on U-17 World Cup experience
Just days after returning home from India, where she competed with the U.S. U-17 Women’s Youth National Team at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup,…
NEFC’s Nicollette Kiorpes set to play for U.S. in U-17 Women’s World Cup
Nicollette Kiorpes (Worcester, Mass.) has gained a lot of national team experience over the past few years. But the experience she’s embarking on right now…
Analysis: 3 locals on U.S. women’s roster for highly anticipated friendly in England
The second-largest in-stadium crowd ever to watch a U.S. women’s national team match is expected on Friday (3 p.m.). That’s when the United States will…
Hal Phillips’ book explores how New Englanders helped the rise of soccer in U.S.
In the mid-1970s, playing youth soccer for the Wellesley Pilgrims became a reasonably cheap proposition for Hal Phillips. "My mom tells me it was 25…
