Podcast: Bolts’ Brian Ainscough, Boston City’s Renato Valentim on a new rivalry
The latest guests on New England Soccer Journal’s "The Goal" podcast are hoping to see the formation of Boston’s newest soccer rivalry. Renato Valentim, originally…
USL League Two Preview: 5 storylines to follow for New England-based clubs
The 2022 USL League Two season has arrived. Tonight marks opening night for New England-based clubs, as the Western Mass Pioneers play at Boston City…
NPSL summer season cancelled due to COVID-19: “You can’t risk health”
The global sport cancellations caused by COVID-19 have reached semi-professional soccer in New England, with the National Premier Soccer League's 2020 summer season cancelled under…
Notebook: Toronto FC signs Achara, Nuhu to Omaha, Taintor to San Antonio
Another product of the Berkshire-Black Rock FC pipeline has joined the professional ranks, as forward Ifunanyachi Achara signed a first-team deal with Toronto FC on…
New England Revolution on verge of first playoff berth since 2015
Bruce Arena has mostly made the right decisions since becoming sporting director/head coach of the New England Revolution in early May. But Arena might have…
Ben Manoogian heads to Sweden after Boston City FC stint
When Ben Manoogian graduated from Connecticut College in May, he knew he wanted to prolong his playing days for as long as possible. “I didn’t…
After player-coach game, Michael Bustamante looks ahead for Boston City
The sight was a blast from the past: Michael Bustamante (Chelsea, Mass.) in midfield, running the show for Boston City FC. Except this time it…
As FC Cincinnati comes to town, Brad Friedel remains optimistic
During the offseason, the New England Revolution invested in coaches, players, scouts and their academy. But the team has yet to prove the value of…
Michael Bustamante named head coach of Boston City FC
Michael Bustamante (Chelsea, Mass.) was considered among the brightest young prospects in Major League Soccer when he joined the New York Red Bulls in 2013.…
Taking stock of the New England Revolution ahead of 2019 home opener
Since becoming New England Revolution head coach last season, Brad Friedel has often utilized ultra-pragmatic tactics, a strategy that paid off last weekend in a…
Soccer Confidential: As Cristian Penilla goes, so does New England’s offense
Teal Bunbury has not only been the Revolution’s leading scorer (11 goals), but has keyed the team’s pressing tactics and kept the team balanced up…
Could Boston support two pro soccer teams?
Three professional soccer teams claim to represent New York. All three — the New York Cosmos, New York City FC and New York Red Bulls…
