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Reaction: Northeast Conference postpones season, coaches have doubts

Central Connecticut State midfielder Roma McLaughlin earned Second Team All-American honors last year. (Steve McLaughlin)The Northeast Conference season isn’t 100 percent cancelled, but coaches around…

Celebrating 10 notable Class of 2020s from New England college soccer

Gavin Tasker and Tanner Jameson pose with the 2019 Division III national championship trophy. (Jacob Kupferman/NCAA Photos)This past weekend marked the graduation for most of…

Class of 2020: What to know about New England’s Division I newcomers

FC Stars forward Jaydah Bedoya holds off a pair of Scorpions defenders. (Luke Stergiou/New England Soccer Journal)After years of hard work on the recruiting trails…

Sources: College soccer’s 21st Century Model on pause

Boston College midfielder Jesus Sahagun switches play against Quinnipiac. (Evan Scales/New England Soccer Journal)Update: Coaches behind the 21st Century Model formally tabled their proposal April…

21st Century Model: Why less enthusiasm in women’s college soccer?

Fairfield captain Gabby Diodati and Bryant midfielder Remi Manna fight for possession. (Fairfield Athletics)Across college athletics, there are several instances of small differences in the…

Would the 21st Century Model work? Local coaches weigh in

Dartmouth defender and Berkshire alum Ahria Simons passes upfield against Boston University. (Matt and John Risley)The Division 1 men’s college soccer landscape in New England…

D1 Men: First, Second Best XIs named from 2019 season

URI outside back Peder Kristiansen was one of several locals to earn All-American honors. (Bill Barrett)With the 2019 college soccer season ending after last weekend's…

D2 Men: 5 biggest storylines from the 2019 season

Assumption midfielder Jeremy Martin pleads his innocence as a Saint Rose player falls. (Brian Foley)The Division 2 championship game is set for this weekend, though…

Rankings: New Hampshire, Providence cement place atop region

UNH center back Josh Bauer was recently named a MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist. (Meghan Murphy)Our series of stories reviewing the Division 1 men's soccer season…

D1 Men: 10 biggest storylines from the 2019 season

Tiago Mendonca looks to advance the ball against Clemson in the NCAA tournament. (Providence Athletics)After roughly 14 weeks, the Division 1 men's college soccer season…

D1 Men: Boston College players pace NESJ All-Rookie Team

Stefan Sigurdarson is the latest Icelandic standout to come to a New England school. (Evan Scales/NESJ)As the calendar flips to December, it's time to take…

D1 Men: 10 players who took a big step forward in 2019

A change of scenery at Bryant has done wonders for Alex DaCosta on the pitch. (Credit: Dave Silverman)Heading into every college soccer season, there's always…

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