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Youth, adult directors who shape club soccer in New England

The below story appeared in our June 2018 magazine, which explored the Top 50 most influential people in soccer in New England.

By Kyle McCarthyJune 1, 2018

John Barata, left. (Courtesy photo)

From its earliest days as MAPLE, the Northeast Soccer League always cast a wide net to ensure clubs and players had a league to call their own. The roots are in Massachusetts, but the branches extend throughout New England.

The decision to have Barata — a seasoned coach with interests and experiences across all levels — lead those efforts constitutes a nod to that expansive approach.

The former All-New England player at Assumption College operates from his base at one of the top high school soccer programs in Massachusetts, Oliver Ames (Easton, Mass.) His successes there include a state title in 2015 and Coach of the Year honors from the Boston Globe in 2014.

Tags: Doug Anneser, John Barata, Massachusetts Youth Soccer, Mike Borislow, New England, Northeast Soccer League, Over the Hill Soccer, Sean Carey

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