ISL Boys: 5 storylines that would have shaped the 2020 season
Nobles forward Michael Balleani sidesteps South Kent midfielder Eujin Chae. (Mike Gridley/New England Soccer Journal)We've known for nearly three weeks that the 2020 Independent School…
ISL cancels league slate, schools could still play later this fall
Rivers and Middlesex, two ISL schools, meet during the 2018 NEPSAC Class B title game. (Mike Gridley/NESJ)The traditional Independent School League season won’t take place…
Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu: Uncomfortable talks are needed for Black progress
Before the 2020 season was suspended, Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu made his Sacramento Republic debut. (Sacramento Republic)Throughout his professional career, one that’s now in its fourth year,…
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…
Guide: Every USL Championship player from New England to watch for in 2020
Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu is entering his fourth season as a pro, and continues to push further west. (Sacramento Republic FC)The start of the 2020 USL Championship…
Prep Boys: First, Second, Third Best XIs named from 2019 season
Worcester Academy striker Jose Lolas scored in the Class A title game. (Mike Gridley/New England Soccer Journal)Which players were the best of the best? New…
Top 20: South Kent, Worcester Academy lead final NEPSAC rankings of 2019
South Kent midfielder Hassane Diakho advances the ball upfield against Nobles. (Mike Gridley/New England Soccer Journal)Way back in August, we conducted a preseason coaches poll…
What’s driving increased depth, parity in ISL soccer?
Milton Academy forward Aidan Farwell drives past a Belmont Hill defender. (Evan Scales/New England Soccer Journal)Heading into the final two weeks of the Independent School…
Top 15: ISL, WNEPSSA teams battling for position
Avon Old Farms forward Josh Gomina has been on a tear for the Winged Beavers. (Mike Gridley/New England Soccer Journal)It's crunch time across the NEPSAC…
Top 10: Class A field ripe with NEPSAC tournament contenders
Northfield Mount Hermon defender Connor Bagdon is a former Revs Academy player. (Mike Gridley/New England Soccer Journal)We're about a month out from the NEPSAC championships…
Prep Boys: What’s catching our eye through week No. 4
Worcester Academy postgraduate student Abdel Talabi surveys his options. (Mike Gridley/New England Soccer Journal)Back on Sept. 22 at the Northeast Soccer Jamboree, some questions surfaced…
Notebook: Milton Academy’s big win, South Kent’s DC trip & more
Milton Academy midfielder Oscar Burnes keeps the ball moving. (Mike Gridley/New England Soccer Journal)One of the marquee matchups of the Independent School League season took…
