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What to know: 8 clubs from New England join MLS academy league

New England Revolution Academy midfielder Brandon Bueno drives play upfield. (Evan Scales/New England Soccer Journal)The post-Development Academy era in New England has some clarity, with…

Ellie Jean signs with PSV Eindhoven: How the transfer came together

Former Oakwood star Ellie Jean first landed in Europe with FC Nordsjælland, a Danish club. (Courtesy photo)Champions League soccer awaits Ellie Jean (Coventry, Conn.) next…

USL League Two season cancelled: How it’ll impact college soccer

Boston Bolts alum Jack Doran, center, evades a challenge from two Black Rock FC players. (Luke Stergiou/New England Soccer Journal)The Northeast Division of USL League…

Girls Academy League: What its founding means for New England soccer

South Shore Select midfielder/defender Sofia Rosas passes out of pressure against NEFC. (Evan Scales/New England Soccer Journal)Eight days after U.S. Soccer terminated its Development Academy,…

Youth national teams halted: Which local players are affected?

Samantha Agresti during a U-19 international friendly between Netherlands and the U.S. (Mateo Villalba/Quality Sport Images)As one of several topics addressed last week in a…

Girls DA: How the league’s termination impacts college recruiting

Oakwood and NEFC are two of four girls clubs in New England that were in the Development Academy. (Alex Dolan/NESJ)To paraphrase Northeastern head coach Ashley…

Boys DA: How the league’s termination impacts college recruiting

Beachside's Maximo Rivano turns the ball upfield under pressure from Wyatt Walley. (Burt Granofsky/New England Soccer Journal)Like most around youth soccer circles, college coaches had…

Development Academy ends: Local players react to news, next steps

Seacoast United and Oakwood players meet for a 50-50 ball earlier this season. (Alex Dolan/New England Soccer Journal)Sadness. Disappointment. Shock. Dejection. Myriad emotions surfaced as…

Development Academy ceases operations, MLS starts new competition platform

Seacoast United and the Boston Bolts face off this past fall in a Development Academy match. (Evan Scales/NESJ)After nearly a week of rumors, U.S. Soccer…

Recruiting spotlight: 10 uncommitted Class of 2021 boys to watch for

New England Revolution Academy standout Morris Matthews in a June 2019 match against FC Westchester. (Burt Granofsky/NESJ)As much as the soccer world is on pause…

Recruiting rankings: Top 20 players in Class of 2020 from New England

New England Revolution Academy goalkeeper Eliot Jones has recovered from a long-term knee injury. (J. Alexander Dolan/NESJ)Who will progress onto the next level and enjoy…

Oakwood forward Nathan Becher commits to Hartford

Nate Becher, right, is a longtime Oakwood player in the Development Academy. (Burt Granofsky/NESJ)The decision took a bit longer than his Oakwood teammates, but Nathan…

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