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Soccer New England Has Moved
October 1, 2007

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Soccer New England Has Moved
October 1, 2007

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Soccer New England Archive
October 1, 2007
The Soccer New England Archive page is where we post previously published articles, and with over 25 years of continuous publication, either in print or online, these pages truly represent a history of soccer in New England, the like of which can not be found anywhere else on the Web. If you ... Read More

Soccer New England Has Moved
October 1, 2007

Special Announcement! Effective October 1st, 2007, we will be launching a brand new website to better serve the needs of our readers. The new site can be found here . And don't forget to add the new URL to ... Read More

Soccer New England Has Moved
October 1, 2007

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Smith Gives Revs Victory By Sean Donahue
September 30, 2007
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Khano Smith proved to be the hero, scoring in the 88th minute to give the Revolution a 1-0 win over the Colorado Rapids in a sloppy match in front of 19,166 at Gillette Stadium. Both sides struggled to string together passes throughout the game and the visitors looked content ... Read More

U.S. Takes Third Place
September 30, 2007
SHANGHAI, China – The United States women received some solace at least, winning third place in the Women's World Cup Sunday with a 4-1 rout of Norway. A pair of goals from Abby Wambach, along with a goal each from Lori Chalupny and Heather O'Reilly, led the U.S. to an easy win at Shanghai ... Read More

Germans Win Second Straight Cup
September 30, 2007
Germany beat Brazil, 2-0, to win its second straight Women's World Cup Sunday. Second-half goals from Birgit Prinz and Simone Laudehr led the Germans to victory. Prinz scored in the 52nd minute and Laudehr added an insurance tally late in the game, helping Germany become the first women's ... Read More

Reid Earns 300th Victory
September 29, 2007
STORRS, Conn. – Ryan Cordeiro and the UConn men's soccer team made sure coach Ray Reid got his 300th victory Friday night. Cordeiro scored twice and Akeem Priestley added another to lead the No. 5 Huskies over St. John's, 3-0, in front of 5,116 fans eager to see history made by their heralded ... Read More

Hawks Soar Past URI
September 29, 2007
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – A goal off the head of Daniel Antunez gave the Hartford men's soccer team a 1-0 victory over the University of Rhode Island Friday night. The University of Hartford men's soccer team picked up its second-straight 1-0 victory, this time over Rhode Island to improve to ... Read More

Solo Won't be at Norway Game By Nick Williams
September 29, 2007
United States goalkeeper Hope Solo will not be with the team when the Americans face Norway Sunday in the third place game of the Women's World Cup. The disgruntled keeper who publicly ripped Greg Ryan in an interview with ESPN after the coach benched her in favor of Briana Scurry in Thursday's ... Read More

Maduro, PC Edge Syracuse
September 29, 2007
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Senior All-American Ryan Maduro almost single-handedly lifted the Providence men's soccer team to its 3-1 victory over Syracuse Friday. Maduro, a Bristol, R.I. native, scored twice and added an assist to lead the Friars past the Orangemen in Big East conference action. The ... Read More

Revs Dealing With Desperate Rapids Squad By Sean Donahue
September 29, 2007
Head coach Steve Nicol recently described in the Boston Herald the New England Revolution's 3-0 loss to the Colorado Rapids earlier this season as one of the few times the team has "actually embarrassed" themselves. With the Revs relative success during Nicol's tenure, such results come ... Read More

OPINION: Ryan Outdoes Himself By Andrew Hush
September 28, 2007
"I think the way the Brazilians play, in terms of creating off the dribble in the penalty box and making the goaltender make reaction-type saves, I think (Briana Scurry) is the best goalkeeper in the world in those situations." So said Greg Ryan on the eve of the USA's World Cup semifinal, a ... Read More

West. Conn. Downs Wesleyan
September 28, 2007
DANBURY, Conn. – Western Connecticut's Amy Corchard scored in the 10th minute to lead the No. 21 Colonial women's soccer team to a1-0 victory over Wesleyan University Thursday night. Corchard, a Monroe, Conn. native and a graduate of Masuk High School, headed home her second goal of the season, ... Read More

Opening Match Set for Dev. Academy
September 28, 2007
Birmingham United will meet the Atlanta Fire Saturday in the opening match of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy's inaugural season. Atlanta and Birmingham's Under-16 teams will square off at 3 p.m. at the Rathmell Sports Park in Birmingham, Ala., followed by the U18's at 5 p.m. The weekend's ... Read More

MIT Stays Clean at Home
September 28, 2007
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Andre Bishara ensured the MIT men's soccer team would remain undefeated at home when his 73rd-minute free kick found the back of the net in Thursday's 1-0 victory over Bates. MIT improved to 4-0-1 at Steinbrenner Stadium and 5-2-1 overall, while Bates dropped to ... Read More

Keene St. Upsets Williams
September 27, 2007
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Alex Horne and the Keene State men's soccer team dealt Williams College its first loss of the season, 1-0, yesterday. Horne, a Harvard, Mass. native, scored 13 minutes into the second half to left Keene St. to 3-4-2 on the season. After flubbing a point-blank ... Read More

Disaster: U.S. Routed by Brazil
September 27, 2007
HANGZHOU, China – The United States' goalkeeping switch didn't work, but not much else did either in the Americans 4-0 loss to Brazil Thursday – a disaster that ended both their bid for a third Women's World Cup and their 51-game unbeaten streak. Goalkeeper flip-flopping was only part of the ... Read More

Babson Gets By Framingham State
September 27, 2007
BABSON PARK, Mass. – The Babson men's soccer team scored twice in a five-minute span midway through the second half to down Framingham State, 2-1, in a non-conference game Wednesday. Framingham State took the lead just five minutes into the game when senior Rob Harvey (Lakeville, Mass.) hit a ... Read More

Wheaton Escapes With Win
September 27, 2007
AMHERST, Mass. – The Wheaton women's soccer team looked to be headed toward its first loss of the season Wednesday, down 1-0 to Amherst with 10 minutes left. But the Lyons battled back, scoring two late goals to win, 2-1, and remain unbeaten on the season at 9-0-1. Amherst, which fell to 1-4-2, ... Read More

OPINION: The Tale of Two Teams By Emlyn Lewis
September 26, 2007
We saw both sides of the Revolution in their 2-2 tie with the Red Bulls Saturday. First, the negative. The Revolution twice had the lead, and twice gave it up. They can't close out games, because they lack the discipline to possess the ball. Despite playing two defensive midfielders, the ... Read More

U.S. Switching Goalies By Nick Williams
September 26, 2007
HANGZHOU, China – UMass product Briana Scurry will start in goal in place of Hope Solo in the U.S. women's soccer team's match against Brazil tomorrow, according to reports from multiple media outlets. According to the Chicago Tribune, head coach Greg Ryan called Solo into his office Tuesday ... Read More

Two Locals Earn AE Rookie Honors
September 25, 2007
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Two local players shared America East women's soccer Rookie of the Week honors. Boston University goalkeeper Janie Reilly and Hartford forward Mary Beth Hamilton were selected as co-Rookies of the Week Monday. Reilly made 11 saves during the week, posting a 1-0-1 record. ... Read More

Mass. Native Recieves Ivy League Honors
September 25, 2007
PRINCETON, N.J. – Norwell's (Mass.) Andrew Olsen of the Dartmouth men's soccer team has been named Ivy League Rookie of the Week for the second consecutive time. Olsen notched two game-winning goals to lead the Big Green to a 2-0 record last week, extending their unbeaten streak to six games ... Read More

BC's Bedoya Shares ACC Award
September 25, 2007
Boston College midfielder Alejandro Bedoya's busy week earned him a share of the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Week honors with Wake Forest's Cody Arnoux. Bedoya was involved in six of the 10 goals scored by BC in two victories last week, including the equalizer in the Eagles' 2-1 ... Read More

Sheeleigh Honored for Harvard
September 25, 2007
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard's Katherine Sheeleigh's first career hat trick earned her Ivy League Player of the Week honors. Sheeleigh scored thrice in the Crimson's 4-0 win over Central Connecticut State last Friday. On Sunday, Sheeleigh added another one, netting the game's only goal in a 1-0 ... Read More

Terriers' Hlavaty Recognized
September 25, 2007
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Boston University men's soccer midfielder Neil Hlavaty was named America East Player of the Week for his efforts in two Terrier wins last week. Hlavaty scored his first two goals of the season in the Terriers' wins over Central Florida and Rhode Island. The junior buried a ... Read More

Northeast-10 Award Round-Up
September 25, 2007
Round-up of Northeast-10 Conference honors: Franklin Pierce senior Gabriela Demoner earned NE-10 women's soccer Player of the Week honors for the second-straight week (sixth career), while senior James Thorpe collected the men's Goalkeeper of the Week accolades for the first time this season ... Read More

So. Maine's Rennie Gets Offensive
September 25, 2007
GORHAM, Maine – Southern Maine's Samantha Rennie was named the Little East Conference's Offensive Player of the Week Monday after scoring four goals in two Husky wins. Rennie helped the Huskies to a 2-0-0 record last week with wins over the University of Maine-Farmington and UMass-Boston. ... Read More

Quinn Wins Fifth Straight
September 24, 2007
HAMDEN, Conn. – Susan Donovan and Sara Lawlor each scored twice and the Quinnipiac women's soccer team rolled to its fifth straight win, 5-2, over Siena on Sunday. The Bobcats (5-1) fell behind the visiting Saints (3-4), 1-0, early in the match when Siena's Tabitha Tice scored on a header, ... Read More

Brown Blows Late Lead
September 24, 2007
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Despite Kevin Davies' best efforts, the Brown men's soccer team could only secure a 2-2 tie against UC Irvine in a battle of two of the nation's top 25 teams Sunday. Davies scored twice to put No. 9 Brown up, 2-0, on No. 21 UC Irvine, but had to watch in agony as the Brown ... Read More

A Big Green Comeback
September 24, 2007
HANOVER, N.H. – Craig Henderson and Andrew Olsen (Norwell, Mass.) scored twice in 50 seconds to give the Dartmouth men's soccer team a 2-1 comeback win over Saint Francis Sunday. It was Dartmouth's (5-1-1) fourth straight win. The Big Green now remains unbeaten in their last six contests after ... Read More

Hartford Stuns Holy Cross
September 24, 2007
WORCESTER, Mass. – Mary Beth Hamilton scored with 36 seconds left in the first overtime to give the visiting Hartford women's soccer team a 1-0 victory over Holy Cross Sunday. On the winning play, the Hawks had a direct kick just outside of the 18-yard box. Sara Flowers passed it to Laura ... Read More

Sitting Down with DiCicco By Nick Williams
September 24, 2007
Soccer New England recently caught up with Tony DiCicco, who was named head coach of the new Boston Breakers last Friday. The former U.S. Women's National Team coach has been working as a commentator for ESPN's broadcasts of the Women's World Cup and plans to join the Breakers at the conclusion ... Read More

Revs Fit to be Tied By Sean Donahue
September 23, 2007
Continuing a disturbing pattern on the road, the Revolution took a lead, but couldn't hold on. Twice Taylor Twellman gave the Revs the lead, but both times New York had a response as the two teams ended deadlocked in a 2-2 draw Saturday night at Giants Stadium. The draw further dents the ... Read More

Bentley Women Off to Fast Start
September 23, 2007
WALTHAM, Mass. – Tara Petitto's second game winning goal in as many games Saturday propelled the Bentley women's soccer team to a 1-0 win over American International and the Falcons best start since 2003. Petitto (Wakefield/Wakefield HS) broke a scorless deadlock in the 71st minute when she ... Read More

Eagles Shock North Carolina
September 23, 2007
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Down 1-0 late in Saturday's ACC match against North Carolina, the Boston College men's soccer team got a goal from Alejandro Bedoya with just over three minutes left in regulation, then waited just 37 seconds in overtime before Mike Konicoff sent the Eagles home with an ... Read More

Revs Face Red Bulls One Last Time By Sean Donahue
September 22, 2007
Fresh off clinching a playoff spot, the New England Revolution are headed to New York to take on the rival Red Bulls for the third and final time of the regular season. With the Revs second in the current Eastern Conference standings, and New York occupying third, this match may very well be a ... Read More

BC Women Still Unbeaten
September 22, 2007
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – The Boston College women's soccer team continues to roll over the competition. The Eagles (7-0-1) remained undefeated after trouncing Northeastern (2-3-1), 3-0, Friday. Boston College has not been scored upon in seven of eight games this season. The Eagles have gone ... Read More

UConn Sneaks Past No. 17 USF
September 22, 2007
TAMPA, Fla. – Chukwudi Chijindu's 71st minute goal gave the UConn men's soccer team a come-from-behind 2-1 win over No. 17 South Florida in a rain-delayed Big East contest in front of a USF record crowd of 2,431. The game was delayed over two hours because of stormy weather, and it took over a ... Read More

Harvard Dealt First Loss
September 22, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The Harvard men's soccer team lost its first game of the season, 3-2, to Loyola Marymount Friday. In the opening game of the Loyola Marymount tournament, it was the host team that jumped out to the early lead on a Jawann Delaney goal less than five minutes into the match. ... Read More

Terriers Corral Rams
September 22, 2007
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Buoyed by two first-half goals, the Boston University men's soccer team cruised to a 2-0 victory over the University of Rhode Island Friday night at the URI Soccer Complex. In front of 1,121 mostly pro-Rhody fans, Petur Sigurdsson notched his third goal of the season, and the ... Read More

U.S. Advances to Semis
September 22, 2007
TIANJIN, China – The United States Women's National Team advanced to the semifinals of the Women's World Cup with a 3-0 victory over England Saturday. Abby Wambach, Shannon Boxx and Kristine Lilly all tallied within 12 minutes and the U.S defense held England star Kelly Smith to just one shot ... Read More

First Goal Sends WPI Past Fitchburg
September 21, 2007
Mike Ford's (Whitman, MA) first collegiate goal gave WPI a 1-0 win over Fitchburg State in Division III men's soccer action Thursday. Ford's goal came in the 30th minute on a perfect cross from fellow reserve Evan Demers-Peel (Norton, MA), helping WPI improve to 2-3. The best chance for ... Read More

UMass Breaks Away From Dartmouth
September 21, 2007
HANOVER, N.H. – A breakaway goal with just over six minutes left in the match gave the UMass women's soccer team a 1-0 victory over Dartmouth Thursday. With Dartmouth in command in the UMass defensive half, the Minutewomen's Vanessa Patry stole possession and passed to Therese Smith. Smith ... Read More

DiCicco to Coach Breakers By Nick Williams
September 21, 2007
Former United States Women's National Team coach Tony DiCicco has been named head coach of the Boston Breakers of the new women's pro soccer league. DiCicco, who has been working as a commentator for ESPN's broadcasts of the Women's World Cup in China, was the head coach of the U.S. women from ... Read More

U.S. Planning Trip to South Africa
September 21, 2007
CHICAGO — The U.S. men's national team will get a preview of the 2010 World Cup when it makes its first ever visit to South Africa this November. As part of the Nelson Mandela Challenge Cup, the U.S. will play South Africa on Nov. 17 in Johannesburg – the American's first game in the host ... Read More

Lady Eagles Remain Unbeaten
September 20, 2007
The Boston College women's soccer team remained undefeated in 2007 after a 2-0 win over Fairfield Wednesday. Sophomore Kelly Henderson and a junior Caitlin Hiler scored for the No. 9 Eagles, who improved to 6-0-1 on the season. Junior goalkeeper Sarah Buonomo earned her sixth shutout of the ... Read More

No. 1 Williams Ties No. 7 WNEC
September 20, 2007
SPRINGFIELD, Mass – In a battle of two Division III regional powers, the Williams men's soccer team rallied from a two-goal deficit to tie Western New England, 2-2, Wednesday. Western New England (5-1-2) got on the board early with an unassisted strike by Junior Dale Totman in the 11th minute. ... Read More

BU Keeps Brown Winless
September 20, 2007
ROVIDENCE, R.I. – Mara Osher and the Boston University women's soccer team kept Brown winless on the season with a 1-0 victory Wednesday. Osher scored in the 47th minute on a high loft to the far left corner that ricocheted off Black Bear goalkeeper Steffi Klein and the crossbar before ducking ... Read More

OPINION: Unpredictability Is All That's Predictable By Emlyn Lewis
September 19, 2007
I have a sore spot just above my right temple, slightly balding, from where I've been scratching my head over the 2007 New England Revolution. Just when you think the rest of the league has caught up with them and their lack of depth is going to turn into a complete end-of-season collapse, they go ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Takes Three Awards
September 18, 2007
RINDGE, N.H. – Franklin Pierce nearly swept the Northeast-10 weekly conference honors this week. The Ravens had three players earn recognition. Senior All-American Gabriela Demoner was named NE-10 Player of the Week on the women's side, while sophomore Henning Comé was selected as Player of ... Read More

Big East Honors UConn Back
September 18, 2007
UConn back Oscar Castillo was named the BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week Monday after helping the Husky men's soccer team extend its season-opening win streak to six games. The junior made his second and third career starts this week, playing 187 minutes in shutout wins over Hofstra ... Read More

Harvard Sweeps Weekly Honors
September 18, 2007
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – As usual, there were some honors dished out at Harvard this week. Only this time, it was for athletics. Harvard men's soccer forward Andre Akpan and women's soccer goalkeeper Lauren Mann were each named Ivy League Player of the Week. Akpan scored decisive goals in wins ... Read More

U.S. Soccer Academy Set to Kick Off
September 18, 2007
CHICAGO – Forty teams from the U.S. Soccer Development Academy will kick off the inaugural season of the new program from Oct. 6-8 as part of a Fall Showcase Weekend at the National Training Center in Carson, Calif. A total of 40 matches are scheduled for the opening weekend. The U.S. ... Read More

U.S. Tops Nigeria, Wins Group B
September 18, 2007
SHANGHAI, China – The U.S. Women's National Team got a goal just 53 seconds into the match against Nigeria Tuesday then held on the rest of the way for a 1 -0 victory that earned the Americans first place in Group B and a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2007 FIFA World Cup. The U.S. took first ... Read More

Hartford, UVM Players Share Rookie Awards
September 18, 2007
Hartford's Sam Groves and Vermont's Brendan Symington shared America East Rookie of the Week honors this week. Groves came off the bench in the 37th minute of Hartford's match at James Madison and scored the game-tying goal and assisted on the game-winner in a 2-1 victory. His goal in the 56th ... Read More

Maine-stay Phillips Goalie of Week
September 18, 2007
Maine goalkeeper Jasmine Phillips was named America East Women's Soccer Player of the Week for posting a pair of shutouts over the weekend. Maine was 1-0-1 in the Buffalo Fall Soccer Tournament behind Phillips. She had nine saves, including five in the second half and one in each of the overtimes ... Read More

BC's Manswell Gets Recognized
September 18, 2007
Boston College men's soccer forward Sherron Manswell earned Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Week honors for his two-goal outburst in the Eagles huge win over No. 7 Maryland this weekend. Manswell scored both goals in the team's 2-0 home victory over their conference rival Saturday. The ... Read More

Revolution Officially in Playoffs
September 17, 2007
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The Revolution officially clinched a playoff berth after the Chivas USA-Colorado draw on Sunday. New England beat FC Dallas 4-2 Saturday to get in position to become the third team to clinch a playoff berth in the 2007 MLS Cup Playoffs, joining D.C. United and Houston ... Read More

Vermont Wins 4th Straight Nike Fall Classic
September 17, 2007
DURHAM, N.H. – There's something about the Nike Fall Soccer Classic that brings the best out of the Vermont men's soccer team. Losers of four straight after opening the year with a win, the Catamounts got their season back on track, winning their fourth straight Nike Fall Classic with two ... Read More

Harvard Remains Undefeated With Win Over UMass
September 17, 2007
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Harvard men's soccer team remains undefeated six games into the season after Sunday's 2-1 victory over UMass. Sophomore Brian Grimm's first goal of the season gave 11th-ranked Harvard (6-0) the win over UMass (2-4) at Ohiri Field. Harvard broke a scoreless deadlock in ... Read More

Eagles Clip Terps in ACC Opener
September 16, 2007
NEWTON, Mass. – Sherron Manswell scored both Eagle goals to lead the Boston College men's soccer team to a 2-0 victory over No. 7 Maryland in ACC action Saturday. In the conference opener for both teams, Maryland controlled play in the early part of the match, but BC capitalized on its chance ... Read More

Revs Inch Closer to Playoffs By Sean Donahue
September 16, 2007
In a preview of the upcoming US Open Cup Final, the New England Revolution defeated FC Dallas, 4-2, thanks to two strikes from Pat Noonan and Khano Smith's best performance of the season. The win moves the Revs tantalizingly close to clinching a playoff spot. Though the match was a ... Read More

Revs Prepare for Dallas By Sean Donahue
September 15, 2007
The New England Revolution and FC Dallas have both been at or near the top of the standings for the majority of the season. With both teams in sight of the league's best regular season record, D.C. United gave each side a major blow with two crushing defeats over the past two weeks. D.C. ... Read More

Christman Placed on 18-man Roster
September 15, 2007
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The Revolution placed rookie forward Adam Cristman on the team's 18-man senior roster Friday. In his first professional season, Cristman is a Rookie of the Year candidate, tied for the league's rookie lead in both goals (4) and assists (4). “Adam has been a very ... Read More

OPINION: Playing a Part in Brazil's World Tour By Andrew Hush
September 15, 2007
Shortly after his side has completed a 3-1 win over Mexico, Brazil coach Dunga sat in a Gillette Stadium media room answering questions about what had gone before. Hanging on his every word was a pack of reporters whose job it was to detail every single aspect of the experience that is the Brazilian ... Read More

Twellman Nets Goal of the Week
September 15, 2007
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Revolution forward Taylor Twellman earned MLS Sierra Mist Goal of the Week honors for his spectacular volley against D.C. United in the Revs' 4-2 loss Sunday. In the 45th minute, Khano Smith served a ball in from the left endline and found the Revs' leading scorer in the ... Read More

Wambach, U.S. Bury Sweden
September 14, 2007
CHENGDU, China – U.S. forward Abby Wambach – playing with 11 stitches in her head from a skull-cracking collision in the Americans' tie with North Korea – scored twice to lead the U.S. Women's National Team over Sweden, 2-0, in the Women's World Cup Friday. The U.S. striker now has three ... Read More

Freshman Decides BC-BU Game
September 13, 2007
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College freshman Chelsea Regan got her first taste of the BU-BC rivalry Wednesday. The women's soccer forward was unfazed, scoring her second goal of the season to lead the Eagles past Comm. Ave rival Boston University, 1-0. Regan, who scored her first collegiate ... Read More

Brazil Tops Mexico at Gillette By Nick Williams
September 13, 2007
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – In front of over 60,000 fans in the home of the New England Revolution, Brazil scored two second half goals to break a 1-1 deadlock and defeat Mexico, 3-1, in a friendly Wednesday night at Gillette Stadium. Mexico's Juan Carlos Cacho (42') and Brazilian Correa Kleber ... Read More

Norwich Edges Elms in OT
September 13, 2007
CHICOPEE, Mass. – Ryan Boyton tallied twice, including the game-winner 2:34 into the second overtime to lift visiting Norwich University to a 3-2 win over Elms College in Wednesday afternoon's Division III men's soccer game at Leary Field. Elms sophomore midfielders Brian Murca (Chicopee, MA) ... Read More

Williams Deals Springfield 1st Loss
September 13, 2007
WILLIAMSTOWN, MA. – When two undefeated teams meet, the club that makes the right adjustments usually prevails. Well, Williams head coach Michelyn Pinard made plently as her Williams (3-0-0) squad dealt Springfield (4-1-0) its first loss of the season in a 4-0 overpowering Wednesday afternoon. ... Read More

OPINION: Women's World Cup Rolling After Tough Start By Andrew Hush
September 13, 2007
It wasn't exactly the most auspicious start was it? Having the holders as the initial attraction is one thing but whoever decided the best opening match for the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup was Germany versus Argentina might need to reexamine the criteria for such an occasion. We should have ... Read More

Sacred Heart Downs Holy Cross
September 12, 2007
WORCESTER, MA – A 78th-minute goal from senior Brian Downs led the Sacred Heart men's soccer team to a 2-1 rain-soaked victory at Holy Cross Tuesday night. Holy Cross (2-1) opened the scoring just 8:12 into the game on an unassisted goal by Kyle Miller. The Crusaders would ride that goal into a ... Read More

New Haven Makes 1st Goal Count
September 12, 2007
WATERBURY, Conn. – New Haven's first goal of the season was all it needed in a 1-0 victory over Post University in Division II men's soccer action Tuesday. Junior Jessey Fernandez' 85th-minute strike lifted the Chargers (1-4) to their first victory of the season and the first win in the career ... Read More

UNH Blanks Brown
September 12, 2007
DURHAM, N.H. – Michelle Sheehan and Sara Hourihan each tallied goals in the New Hampshire women soccer team's 2-0 victory over Brown Tuesday. Sheehan (Belmont, Mass.) tallied her fifth goal of the season and Hourihan (Lynnfield, Mass.) scored her first. Both goals came in the first half. ... Read More

Wheaton Coach Gets 200th Win
September 12, 2007
MEDFORD, Mass. – Even the pulsating rain beating down on Bello Field couldn't damper the spirits of Luis Reis. The Wheaton women's soccer coach had a lot to be pleased about on Tuesday. He just watched his team beat regional rival Tufts, 2-0, and in the process, earned his 200th victory. No. 15 ... Read More

OPINION: Let's Be Positive About This By Emlyn Lewis
September 12, 2007
On Sunday, the New England Revolution lost to D.C. United, 4-2, at RFK Stadium. The loss gifted D.C. a four-point cushion at the top of the standings, seriously jeopardizing the Revolution's shot at winning the MLS Supporters' Shield and emboldening their closest rival for league and conference ... Read More

Dartmouth Keeper Nets POTW Honors
September 11, 2007
PINCETON, N.J. -- Dartmouth junior goalkeeper Sean Milligan (Westport, Conn.) has been named Ivy League Player of the Week for his efforts posting a pair of shutouts at the Yale Classic this past weekend. Milligan was perfect through the tournament, leading Dartmouth to a 2-0 win over Sacred ... Read More

Bentley Frosh Goalies Honored
September 11, 2007
WALTHAM, Mass. – The goalkeeping at Bentley may be in good hands for years to come. While that statement may be a bit premature, the coaches of the Bentley men's and women's soccer programs must be pleased with the performances of male freshman goalie Michael Nikiforov and women's first-year ... Read More

Northeastern Nips Holy Cross
September 11, 2007
WORCESTER, Mass. – Northeastern's Kelsey O'Rourke scored the game-winner with 6:04 left in the game to lead the Northeastern women's soccer team past Holy Cross, 1-0, Monday night. With the win the Huskies improve to 2-2, while the Crusaders fall to 1-3 overall with the loss. The first half ... Read More

UConn Forward Offensive Once Again
September 11, 2007
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – UConn forward O'Brian White was named the BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week for the second straight week on Monday. White scored twice in a 3-0 victory over No. 15 South Carolina on Sept. 7, the first goal coming on a 30-yard shot into the far upper right corner of the ... Read More

U.S. Women Draw with North Korea
September 11, 2007
CHENGDU, China –Playing without their star striker and with only 10 players, the United States Women's National Team surrendered two goals before getting back to full strength and rallying for the equalizer in the Americans 2-2 tie with North Korea in the opening match of the 2007 FIFA Women's ... Read More

Harvard Survives PC Onslaught
September 10, 2007
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Michael Fucito wouldn't let Harvard lose to Providence. The Crimson striker netted two second-half goals to lift No. 13 Harvard past a pesky Providence squad, 2-1, on Sunday. With the score knotted at one apiece, an infraction at midfield gave Marcel Perl a free kick and he ... Read More

Bryant Upsets No. 5 Franklin Pierce
September 10, 2007
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University erased an early deficit with two unanswered goals to upset No. 5 Franklin Pierce in Northeast-10 women's college soccer action Sunday. Tricia Spada of Dedham, Mass., scored the deciding goal for Bryant with a 35-yard blast in the 57th minute. The goal was ... Read More

U.S. Can't Handle Brazil
September 9, 2007
CHICAGO – Former Rev Clint Dempsey's goal in the 73rd minute pulled the United States temporarily even with Brazil, 2-2, but it was international sensation Ronadinho's goal just two minutes later that gave the Brazilians the lead in an eventual 4-2 victory over the U.S. Men's National Team Sunday. ... Read More

Revs Fall Apart: 'D' Blows Lead, Nicol Ejected By Sean Donahue
September 9, 2007
The New England Revolution came back from a one-goal deficit, but allowed three unanswered goals to D.C. United in wild 4-2 loss Sunday that saw the Revs slip further out of first place and Steve Nicol get ejected. The Revs' coach was tossed from the match for protesting a Luciano Emilio goal ... Read More

Revs Return to MLS Action By Sean Donahue
September 9, 2007
The New England Revolution head to Washington, D.C. on Sunday with the hope of reclaiming their lead in the Eastern Conference after two weeks off from MLS action. The Revs defeated the USL's Carolina RailHawks on Tuesday to advance to the U.S. Open Cup Final for just the second time ever, but ... Read More

Terriers Put Four on Fordham
September 8, 2007
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Freshman Daniel Chu scored twice and sophomore Samuel Appiah struck just 8:22 into the game to lead the Boston University men's soccer team over Fordham, 4-0, in the first game of the Brown Invitational Friday night. Sophomore Tom Stackhouse netted the final goal for the ... Read More

BC Tops No. 17 Fairfield
September 8, 2007
Junior Alenhandro Bedoya (4th minute) and senior Sherron Manswell (20th) struck early to lead the Eagles over No. 17 Fairfield, 2-0, Friday. Midfielder Mike Konicoff -- who netted the game-winner in BC's seaosn opening win over Boston University -- assisted on both goals. Junior goalkeeper ... Read More

Brown Upsets No. 5 Santa Clara
September 8, 2007
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Down 1-0 at halftime, the Brown men's soccer team rallied for two goals in the second frame to upset No. 5 Santa Clara, 2-1, Friday night. Junior Dylan Sheehan and senior Kevin Davies scored for the Bears and freshman goalkeeper Paul Grandstrand made six saves to pick up the ... Read More

Crimson Outlasts Maine
September 8, 2007
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- The Harvard men's soccer team peppered Maine goalkeeper Nemanja Kostic (four saves) for most of the day before finally breaking through in the 67th minute for the 1-0 victory Friday afternoon. Junior Marcel Perl headed home a Adam Rousmaniere corner kick to give Harvard the ... Read More

PK Lifts CCSU Over Holy Cross
September 8, 2007
WORCESTER, Mass. -- A Ciara Crinion penalty kick was the difference in the Central Connecticut State women's soccer team's 2-1 victory over Holy Cross Friday. Crinion converted the PK in the 57th minute after teammate Beth Lloyd was taken down in the Crusader goal box. Lloyd got CCSU (1-2) on ... Read More

Eagles Claw Brown in Women's Action
September 7, 2007
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Two second-half goals gave the Boston College women's soccer team a convincing 2-0 win over Brown Thursday. Freshman Natalie Crutchfield tallied an unassisted goal in the 69th minute and junior Caitlin Hiler scored at the 86-minute mark to lead the Eagles. Brown goalkeeper ... Read More

UConn Can't Overcome Fluke Goal
September 7, 2007
The UConn women's soccer team couldn't survive a fluke first-half goal and fell to Penn State, 1-0, Thursday. The Huskies outshot Penn State, 14-8, but couldn't get anything by goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher (six saves). It was the second straight game UConn outshot its opponent and still came away ... Read More

Rhody Ranked 5th in Region
September 6, 2007
KINGSTON, R.I. – The University of Rhode Island men's soccer team was ranked fifth in the Mid-Atlantic region in this week's adidas/NSCAA regional poll. The Rams were ranked 22nd overall in preseason rankings and have since dropped a decision to No. 15 Harvard and beaten cross-state rival ... Read More

UNH Women Rout Holy Cross
September 6, 2007
URHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire women's soccer team routed Holy Cross, 5-0, behind two goals apiece from Caitlin Whelan and Michelle Sheehan in non-conference action Wednesday night. With the win, the Wildcats improved to 2-1, while the Crusaders dropped to 1-1 overall. UNH ... Read More

Women's Soccer Coming Back in '09 By Nick Williams
September 4, 2007
Professional women's soccer is coming back to the United States. Investors and league officials announced Tuesday the establishment of a new North American women's professional league, under the temporary working title of Women's Soccer LLC, created to fill the void left when the Women's United ... Read More

UMass Tips Past Dartmouth in OT
September 3, 2007
HANOVER, N.H. – Worcester's Prince Ofosu tipped in a service from teammate Bryan Hogan in the 94th minute to give the UMass men's soccer team just its fifth win ever over Dartmouth Monday, 2-1. The Minutemen (1-1-0) improved to just 5-22-3 overall against the Big Green (0-1-0) with the ... Read More

Huskies Hounded by Terriers
September 3, 2007
BOSTON – Junior forward Petur Sigurdsson scored twice and freshman Aaron O'Neal added another to lead Boston University over Northeastern, 3-0, Monday night at Nickerson Field. Sigurdsson scored both of his goals within a minute to put the game out of reach early. The Icelandic striker turned a ... Read More

Qunnipiac Grounds Eagles
September 3, 2007
The Boston College men's soccer team surrendered two second-half goals, squandering an early 1-0 lead in a 2-1 loss to Quinnipiac on Monday. Quinnipiac scored in the 59th and 68th minutes on goals from Graciano Brito and Nick Pelicaen, respectively. Brito was also involved in the game-winner, ... Read More

Revs Catch Well-Traveled RailHawks in Open Cup By Sean Donahue
September 3, 2007
The Carolina RailHawks head to New Britain, Connecticut to face the Revolution in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Semifinal on Tuesday in the midst of a stretch of four games, all in different locations, in just seven days. The RailHawks are sitting in ninth in the USL First Division, outside the ... Read More

No. 15 Harvard Tops No. 22 URI
September 1, 2007
In a game pitting two of the nation's best, the 15th-ranked Harvard Crimson survived two defensive lapses that saw them blow separate one-goal leads before a second-half Matt Hoff strike propelled them to a 3-2 victory over No. 22 Rhode Island Saturday. Hoff led a Crimson attack that didn't miss ... Read More

Roger Williams Picked First
August 31, 2007
Defending three-time conference champion Roger Williams has been selected as the favorite once again to win the 2007 Commonwealth Coast Conference men's soccer championship. Roger Williams (13-6-2, 9-1-1 TCCC) received seven of the 13 first-place votes in the preseason poll conducted among the ... Read More

BU-BC Back in Swing
August 31, 2007
The Green Line rivalry resumes Saturday night when the Boston University men's soccer team squares off with Boston College in both teams' season opener at BU's Nickerson Field. The Terriers shocked the Eagles with a last-second 2-1 double-overtime victory in last year's season opener courtesy of ... Read More

Vermont Heading West
August 31, 2007
Vermont is heading west to start the 2007 men's soccer season. The University of Vermont Catamounts open the 44th men's soccer season with two challenging games against a pair of perennial West Coast Conference and national powers. Vermont takes on San Francisco Friday at 10:00 p.m. in its season ... Read More

More Accolades for Akpan, Harvard
August 31, 2007
The preseason accolades continue to pour in for Harvard and its sophomore sensation, Andre Akpan. MajorLeagueSoccer Magazine named the U.S. U-20 star one of its 11 preseason All-Americans, the lone representitive from the New England region, while also dubbing Harvard as a “Team to Watch” in ... Read More

Revs Must Travel in Open
August 30, 2007
FOBOROUGH, MASS. – Seattle or Dallas. The New England Revolution will be making the trek to one of those cities if they defeat the Carolina RailHawks in Tuesday's U.S. Open Cup semifinal. U.S. Soccer announced Wednesday that the U.S. Open Cup Championship will be played at either Qwest Field ... Read More

Western Conn. Picked 1st
August 29, 2007
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The 2006 Little East Conference champion Western Connecticut State women's soccer team was picked to finish in the same position this year – first – earning all seven possible first-place votes in the annual coaches' preseason poll. The 2006 conference tournament and ... Read More

UM-Lowell Earns Highest Ranking Ever
August 29, 2007
LOWELL, MA – The UMass-Lowell men's soccer team reached its highest ranking ever yesterday, earning the No. 3 ranking in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Division II Coaches Poll. The River Hawks ascended to No. 3 after defeating Dowling College, 3-2, Saturday. Their previous ... Read More

Over the Hill Soccer League Elects New Board By Joyce Furia
August 28, 2007
The fall season began on a high note for the New England Over The Hill Soccer League August 26th. In addition to getting back on the field and once again playing the beautiful game, the league had something else to celebrate. Last week NEOTHSL held its Annual General Meeting and swept most of ... Read More

OPINION: A Snowball's Chance in D.C. By Emlyn Lewis
August 28, 2007
With a fortuitous, if not exactly well-deserved, win over the New York Energy Drinks and a bye week on the horizon, the time has come to do the math on the Revolution's chances for 2007 silverware. As things stand, our home town Revolution can win the Supporters' Shield, MLS Cup and the US Open Cup, ... Read More

Swede Earns Double Honors for Franklin Pierce
August 27, 2007
RINDGE, N.H. – Angelika Johansson's 11-point explosion this weekend earned the Franklin Pierce striker Player and Freshman of the Week honors in the Northeast-10 Conference. The Falkenberg, Sweden native scored four goals in a 9-0 victory over Philadelphia University Saturday, a day after she ... Read More

Unfinished Business for Dartmouth Women's Team
August 27, 2007
Having been just shy of an Ivy title in the past two seasons and overlooked for the NCAA Tournament in 2006, the Dartmouth women's soccer team comes into the 2007 campaign with unfinished business. After graduating 10 seniors from the 2006 squad, the Big Green may have a new look, but will have same ... Read More

Own Goal Gives Revs Win By Sean Donahue
August 26, 2007
FOXBOROUGH, MASS. -- Carlos Mendes provided the Revolution an extremely valuable three points with his shocking 40-yard own goal in the 80th minute of Saturday's 2-1 Revs win against the New York Red Bulls. Sharlie Joseph missed a penalty kick and Jozy Altidore had given the Red Bulls the lead ... Read More

U.S. Women Win Final Tune-up
August 26, 2007
CARSON, Calif. – It was just an exhibition, but the members of the U.S. Women's National Team still proved something Saturday night – they're ready. The Americans put an emphatic finishing touch on their preparation for the 2007 Women's World Cup, blowing past Finland, 4-0, in the final ... Read More

U-17s Advance in World Cup
August 26, 2007
CHEONAN, South Korea – With their backs against the wall, facing a possible humiliating 0-3 exit on the world's greatest stage, the members of the U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team scored twice in the second half to beat Belgium, 2-0, and advance to the second round of the FIFA U-17 World ... Read More

High Octane Attack From Red Bulls By Sean Donahue
August 25, 2007
The New York Red Bulls head into town Saturday for a big match-up with the Revolution. Led by former Colombian International Juan Pablo Angel, U.S. U-20 star Jozy Altidore, and World Cup veteran Clint Mathis, the visitors enter the match with one of the most dangerous attacks in the league. At the ... Read More

Brazil Stars Coming to Mass.
August 23, 2007
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Brazilian and international superstars Kaka and Ronaldinho will be here for Brazil's tilt with Mexico at Foxborough's Gillette Stadium this September. Brazil head coach Dunga announced his roster for the Sept. 12 match versus Mexico and both Ronaldinho and Kaka are on it. ... Read More

U.S. Loses Fourth Straight
August 23, 2007
GOTEBORG, Sweden – A blistering strike from Sweden's Kim Kallstrom downed the U.S. Men's National Team, 1-0, in an exhibition match Wednesday, sending the Americans to their first four-game losing streak in a decade. The U.S. had its chances, including a 90th minute header from Michael Bradley, ... Read More

U-17s Lose to Tunisa
August 23, 2007
CHANGWON, South Korea – After Thursday's 3-1 loss to Tunisa, the United States Under-17 men's National Team is winless at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, sitting in last place in Group E with and 0-2 record and seven goals allowed. Still, despite Thursday's loss, the Americans still have a chance to ... Read More

BU Teams Picked 1st, 2nd in America East Conference
August 22, 2007
Fresh off last year's at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament, the Boston University women's soccer team was picked to win the America East Conference by the league's head coaches in a preseason poll released Tuesday. Meanwhile, the BU men's team was chosen to finish second behind New York's ... Read More

More Polls: URI Picked First
August 22, 2007
The Rhode Island men's soccer team was picked to finish first in the Atlantic 10 Conference in the 2007 Preseason Coaches' Poll. URI returns 10 starters from last year's squad that went 12-5-6, won a second-straight A-10 Championship and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. ... Read More

OPINION: Joseph is the Lynchpin of Midfield By Andrew Hush
August 22, 2007
Emlyn Lewis, my esteemed colleague, I have to take issue with you. I don't doubt that Steve Ralston is a key man in the Revolution lineup and his return to the side cannot come soon enough. However, there can be no doubt that the beating heart of Steve Nicol's side is Shalrie Joseph, its ... Read More

Franklin Pierce in Good Shape
August 22, 2007
Franklin Pierce soccer should be prosperous this year. The Franklin Pierce University men's and women's soccer teams were each picked to finish first in the Northeast-10 Conference in the Preseason Coaches Polls released Wednesday. The men's team, which finished 17-2-3 (11-1-1 NE-10) last ... Read More

U.S. on Wrong End of Back-and-Forth Game
August 21, 2007
CHANGWON, South Korea – The U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team blew a lead, came back, then blew another lead in a 4-3 loss to Tajikistan Monday in the opening match of Group E of the FIFA U-17 World Cup. After taking an early 1-0 lead on a ninth minute header goal from Mykell Bates, the U.S. ... Read More

OPINION: The Best Defense is a Good Midfield By Emlyn Lewis
August 21, 2007
You don't need me to tell you how good a player Steve Ralston is, but I'm going to go ahead and do it anyway, because the last 180 minutes of Revolution soccer have demonstrated with absolute clarity exactly what MLS' iron man midfielder brings to the team. Obviously, the 3-0 loss to Colorado was ... Read More

Twellman, Revs Tame Wizards By Sean Donahue
August 20, 2007
Taylor Twellman struck in the 72nd minute and the Revolution held on for an extremely important 1-0 win at Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday night. Missing key starters Steve Ralston and Pat Noonan to injury and losing Jay Heaps just before halftime with an injury of his own, the ... Read More

Revs Look to Recover Against Wizards By Sean Donahue
August 18, 2007
Fresh off a stretch that has seen them suffer their two worst league defeats of the season in the past three games, the Revolution head to Kansas City for a Sunday night match-up with the Wizards. The teams last squared off on August 2 in Foxboro, where the Revs won 2-0. The Revs have played ... Read More

USL Honors Go to Local Players
August 18, 2007
Defender Jay Willis of the Western Mass. Pioneers was named to the USL Second Division All-League First Team, as voted on by club general managers and coaches. Willis played 18 games this season and scored twice. He now has three career goals in 68 regular season games with the club. Willis' ... Read More

Rapids Rule Ralston-less Revs, 3-0 By Sean Donahue
August 17, 2007
Sometimes in Major League Soccer the difference just two games can make is shocking. A week ago the Colorado Rapids were left for dead by pundits throughout the country and criticized as an embarrassment to MLS when they were dumped from the Open Cup in a 5-0 loss to a lower division side. It looked ... Read More

Harvard, UConn Nationally Ranked By Nick Williams
August 16, 2007
Harvard University and the University of Connecticut were ranked 24th and 25th respectively in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America 2007 Preseason Top 25 National Poll. The only two New England schools to make the cut, Harvard and UConn each had fairly successful seasons last year. ... Read More

Francisosa on board with Bentley
August 16, 2007
WALTHAM, MASS. – Stefano Franciosa was named an assistant men's soccer coach at Bentley Thursday. The Topsfield resident joins head coach Peter Simonini's staff after five seasons as head coach at Endicott. Franciosa's roots in the local soccer scene run deep. He served as acting head coach at ... Read More

Rapid Fire for New England By Sean Donahue
August 15, 2007
The New England Revolution head to Colorado Thursday to face a highly motivated Rapids side that just snapped a 10-game winless streak. With the winless streak culminating in a 5-0 embarrassing loss to the Seattle Sounders of the USL in U.S. Open Cup action last Tuesday, the Rapids rebounded with a ... Read More

Brazil Coming to U.S.
August 14, 2007
CHICAGO – The No. 1 soccer power in the universe is coming to Chicago. Top-ranked Brazil will travel to the Windy City to take on the U.S. Men's National Team in the “Clash of Champions” Sunday Sept. 9. The CONCACAF champion United States, and Brazil, champions of CONMEBOL, have meet 12 ... Read More

OPINION: This Article Is Not About Beckham By Emlyn Lewis
August 14, 2007
It's difficult these days to write about anything soccer-related without mentioning the name Beckham, if only to ensure some modest number (1,000,000,000) of page views. Despite that fact, I will endeavor not to bore you with fawning appraisals of the few minutes DAVID BECKHAM has spent playing MLS ... Read More

Beckham a No-Go By Nick Williams
August 13, 2007
FOXBOROUGH, MASS. – With a near-record crowd packing Gillette Stadium and a media contingent much larger than usual on hand, the man everybody came to see – David Beckham – did not play a minute in the Revolution's 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy Sunday. Beckham didn't even dress ... Read More

Revs Defeat Beckham-less Galaxy By Sean Donahue
August 13, 2007
FOXBOROUGH, MASS. -- Over 35,000 fans showed up to see the New England Revolution take on David Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy. Despite the overwhelming support for the home team, there can be no doubt the large crowd was the result of interest in the English International. While Beckham didn't ... Read More

UConn's James on First Team
August 13, 2007
Connecticut senior defender Julius James made the 2007 College Soccer News Preseason All-America First Team while Harvard's Andre Akpan and Providence's Ryan Maduro were named to the Second Team. James and Maduro, a senior midfielder for the Friars, were also recently named to the Missouri ... Read More

U.S. Women Trounce Kiwis
August 12, 2007
CHICAGO – Abby Wambach and Carli Lloyd each scored twice to lead the U.S. Women's National Team past New Zealand, 6-1, on a hot Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field. The U.S. improved to 12-0-2 in 2007 with just one game left in the team's Send-Off Series before leaving for the 2007 FIFA Women's ... Read More

Revs Ready for Beckham Mania By Sean Donahue
August 12, 2007
Coming off a 2-1 victory over the third division Harrisburg City Islanders in the U.S. Open Cup in front of the smallest crowd that's seen New England play this season (1,512), the Revolution are ready to take on David Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy in front of season-best, star-studded ... Read More

Duxbury Player Returns from Germany
August 11, 2007
Duxbury, Mass. native Daniel Sangster recently from his stint on the 2007 Super Y-League ODP 1992 National Select Team roster for their summer 2007 tour of southern Germany. While in Germany for 2 weeks, the team posted a 5-2 record against top Bavarian club teams and the Bavarian Football ... Read More

Eagles Not Picked to Soar
August 10, 2007
Boston College men's soccer was picked to finish seventh out of the eight-time Atlantic Coast Conference in the 2007 ACC preseason poll released Thursday. The Eagles finished with a .500 record in the power conference last year, going 3-3-2 in ACC play (8-7-2 overall. The league's nine head ... Read More

One More Go for Phantoms
August 10, 2007
HAMPSTEAD, N.H. – In a battle of two disappointing clubs, the New Hampshire Phantoms (3-11-5, 13 points) welcome the Cincinnati Kings (3-10-5, 14) to Manchester Memorial High School for the final game of the 2007 season Saturday. Cincinnati was shut out by Harrisburg last Saturday night, 2-0, ... Read More

Finally: Becks Plays By Nick Williams
August 10, 2007
And after the all the hype, David Beckham played. The English superstar finally made his MLS debut Thursday in the Los Angeles Galaxy's 1-0 loss to D.C. United. Beckham played the final 21 minutes of the match, opting to test his injured ankle on the rain-soaked RFK Stadium field. He did ... Read More

Nowak in the Fold
August 9, 2007
CHICAGO – A former MLS champion as both a player and coach, Peter Nowak knows how to win. Now the former Chicago Fire standout will try to implement his winning ways as head coach of the U.S. Under-23 Men's National Team. U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati announced the move Wednesday. Nowak ... Read More

Revs Open for Cup Victory By Sean Donahue
August 8, 2007
Prior to the much-heralded match-up with the Los Angeles Galaxy where David Beckham may just happen to make an appearance, the New England Revolution have a match of much greater importance to what, if any, trophies the team will be bringing home at the end of the season. The Harrisburg City ... Read More

Seven Area Players on Watch List
August 8, 2007
Seven players from New England colleges and two Massachusetts natives were among those named to the 2007 Missouri Athletic Club's Hermann Trophy Watch Lists for men's and women's soccer. Defenders Rhett Bernstein (Brown) and Julius James (UConn) and midfielder Ryan Maduro (Providence) made to the ... Read More

Three More Revs' TV Games
August 8, 2007
FOXBOROUGH, MASS. -- Fox Sports New England will televise three of the Revolution's final 10 regular-season games. The regional sports network's three-game schedule begins on Thursday, Aug. 16, when they will air the Revolution's game at the Colorado Rapids live at 9 p.m. ET. Fox Sports New ... Read More

Revs Advance in Open Cup By Sean Donahue
August 8, 2007
Andy Dorman and Taylor Twellman each tallied in the opening 20 minutes and the Revs withstood a late scare to advance to the semifinals of the US Open Cup with a 2-1 victory over the Harrisburg City Islanders (USL Division 2) Wednesday. New England completely dominated the opening period and was ... Read More

Local Club Rounds Out Academy
August 7, 2007
CHICAGO – South Central Premier (Connecticut) was among the final 13 clubs selected to join the new U.S. Soccer Development Academy, bringing the total number of clubs to 64, including four from New England. South Central is joined by Oakwood SC (Connecticut), the FC Greater Boston Bolts ... Read More

Brazil Coming to Gillette
August 7, 2007
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Soccer powerhouse Brazil will make its first-ever appearance in Massachusetts when it meets Mexico at the home of the New England Revolution, Gillette Stadium, on Wednesday, Sept. 12. Brazil, the world's top-ranked national team, is expected to call up world-renowned ... Read More

OPINION: Some Ideas for the Revolution By Emlyn Lewis
August 7, 2007
I have some ideas. Stand back. And try not to giggle. One, the Revolution need some help in midfield, specifically on the left. They've got something in the way of an allocation and some cap space to play with, as well as a Designated Player spot. Eddie Lewis, once the premier left-footed ... Read More

SoccerPlus CT Wins Championship
August 7, 2007
SEATTLE -- The SoccerPlus Connecticut Reds downed the Kansas City Dynamos, 2-0, Sunday to win the U.S. Amateur Soccer Association's Under-23 national championship. The Reds earned a spot in the final by defeating the Southern California ICSL Allstars, 7-0, on Friday. SoccerPlus CT, lead by ... Read More

Depleted D.C. Dominates Revs By Sean Donahue
August 6, 2007
With the chance to move into first place overall in MLS, the Revolution put in their worst home performance of the season Sunday, allowing D.C. United's Luciano Emilio to score twice in a 3-0 loss. United was without several key starters due to injury and suspension, but it didn't matter as they ... Read More

Youth Soccer Group Withholds Taxes of Coaches
August 6, 2007
The IRS and Fairfield United Soccer Association reached an agreement to treat the league's coaches not employed by professional coaching associations like employees rather than independent contractors and withhold taxes from their pay, the New York Times reported last week. The Times also ... Read More

UConn Picked to Top Big East Blue Division
August 6, 2007
The University of Connecticut men's soccer team was chosen to capture the 2007 Big East regular season Blue Division title by the league's 16 coaches. Last year's Big East Champions, St. John's, was voted to finish atop the Red Division. Coaches were not allowed to select their own ... Read More

Revs Look for First in the Overall Standings By Sean Donahue
August 5, 2007
The once seemingly untouchable Houston Dynamo (10-6-4) have finally fallen at the hands of the league's worst, losing 1-0 to Real Salt Lake on Saturday evening. Meanwhile the Revs (9-3-6) have quietly gone on a 5 game unbeaten run en route to distancing themselves from the pack in the tightly ... Read More

Noonan scores on birthday, Revs overcome Kansas City By Sean Donahue
August 3, 2007
Pat Noonan scored on his 27th birthday and the Revolution shut out the Wizards for their first home victory against their conference rivals in eight years. Rookie Adam Cristman came off the bench to tally a late insurance goal and the Revs expanded their lead at the top of the standings to four ... Read More

Revs Channeling 1999 By Sean Donahue
August 2, 2007
Time to party like its 1999? That was the last year the Revs managed to get a victory in Foxboro against the Kansas City Wizards.Two months ago the Wizards continued that trend with a deflating 4-3 victory at Gillette Stadium despite the home side having an early 2-0 lead. With the visitors now ... Read More

SoccerPlus CT in Open Cup
August 2, 2007
SoccerPlus Connecticut, out of the WPSL playoffs since their overtime loss at Long Island on July 18, has a chance to capture a different title in the Open Cup National Finals this Friday in Seattle against the No. 2 internationally ranked Ajax America. Ajax is coming off a penalty kick loss to ... Read More

Revs meet Harrisbug in Open Cup
August 2, 2007
Possible pairings for the semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup were releases Wednesday, with the Revolution matched up with the Harrisburg City Islanders of the USL Second Division. Harrisburg opened the 2007 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with a 4-0 victory over Aegean Hawks FC (USASA) in the first round. ... Read More

Two Phantoms Honored
August 2, 2007
KEENE, NH – Two New Hampshire Phantom players were recognized by the United Soccer Leagues Second Division for their individual performances in the team's 3-2 win over Wilmington Hammerheads last Saturday night. Midfielders Romelle Burgess and Valdemir Teixeira were named to the USL-2 Team of ... Read More

Williams On Board for U.S.
August 2, 2007
CHICAGO – Boston's Sheanon Williams was one of the 21 players named to the U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team Thursday in preparation for the 2007 FIFA Under-17 World Cup. Williams, a defender out of Rivers High School in Weston, Mass. and a member of the FC Greater Boston Bolts, was selected by ... Read More

U.S. to Visit Mexico
August 1, 2007
CHICAGO – For the first time in 23 years, the United States Men's National Team will play a friendly on Mexican soil. The U.S. will play their Mexican rivals for the third time this season Sept. 9 at the famed Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The Americans haven't played a friendly in Mexico ... Read More

Two Local Clubs Capture Titles
August 1, 2007
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Two New England teams were among the select U.S. clubs to capture a 2007 National Cup VI Championship Tuesday. Andres Paredes' hat trick led Connecticut's Eastern FC Magic to a 3-2 victory over Bethesda SC United in the Premier U13 boys division and Gabrielle Jatkola tallied ... Read More

N.H. and Vermont Go At It
July 31, 2007
HAMPSTEAD, N.H. – The New Hampshire Phantoms will entertain the Vermont Voltage in an exhibition match at Owl Stadium at Keene State College Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. Vermont is 4-9-3 and in sixth place in the PDL's Northeast Division. The Phantoms are 3-10-5 and have missed the USL-2 ... Read More

Larentowicz Up for Goal of the Week
July 31, 2007
Jeff Larentowicz's game-winning free kick against Real Salt Lake Saturday is one of the nominees for the MLS Goal of The Week. Larentowicz's goal was an 82-minute blast past the left side of the wall and inside the far post. It proved the difference in the Revs' 2-1 win over Real. The other ... Read More

Three Area Schools in Top 30
July 31, 2007
Harvard highlighted the three New England universities that made the 2007 College Soccer News Preseason Top 30 Poll for men's soccer. The defending Ivy League champion Crimson were ranked 15th, followed by Connecticut at 18 and 29th-ranked Rhode Island. The Crimson, who led the nation in ... Read More

OPINION: Why Beckham is Bad for MLS By Emlyn Lewis
July 31, 2007
Let me first say, this article has been written before, and my offering is only so much more kindling on the fire. Second, I like and respect David Beckham and what he's done in his career thus far. But I've been thinking too much about his arrival on our shores, and it's bothering me so much the ... Read More

USL Joins with West Ham
July 31, 2007
TAMPA, FL – The United Soccer League and West Ham United of the English Premier League will be partnering up, each side declared in a joint announcement made Tuesday in London, England and Tampa, Florida. West Ham CEO Scott Duxbury and USL's President Francisco Marcos made the announcement of ... Read More

Mutiny Lose Championship in Ejection-Filled Final
July 30, 2007
TAMPA, FL – The New England Mutiny's season came to a close Sunday, the WPSL club losing an ejection-riddled affair, 3-0, to F.C. Indiana in the WPSL Championship match, ending the season on a sour note and giving Indiana its second WPSL title in three years. A 50-50 match early on turned into ... Read More

Phantoms Spook Wilmington
July 29, 2007
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The New Hampshire Phantoms jumped out to an early lead and held on late to earn a hard-fought 3-2 victory against the Wilmington Hammerheads Saturday night at Manchester Memorial High School. Wilmington, coming off a win last night over the Western Mass Pioneers in the Bay ... Read More

Larentowicz Strike Lifts Revs Over Shorthanded Real Salt Lake By Sean Donahue
July 29, 2007
With eight minutes to regain the lead they had given up 10 minutes prior, the Revolution were awarded a dangerous free kick opportunity when Pat Noonan was taken down just outside the box with regulation time winding down. Four Revs lined up behind the ball to have a go, though it seemed clear ... Read More

Crusaders Pay Penalty By Nick Williams
July 29, 2007
OCEAN CITY, N.J. -- The team that got them in the regular season was the one that ended their postseason. The Brooklyn Knights, the only team to beat the Cape Cod Crusaders this year, dealt a more crushing blow Saturday night, defeating the Crusaders, 1-0, in the PDL Eastern Conference Final at ... Read More

U.S. Dominates Japan in WC Tune-up
July 29, 2007
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The U.S. Women's National Team looked as if it was playing in September already. The Americans were firing on all cylinders against Japan Saturday in the team's third to last Send-Off Series match. The U.S. got a powerful header from Shannon Boxx in the first half, and ... Read More

Mutiny Take Semifinal in PKs
July 29, 2007
TAMPA, FL – The No. 17-internationally ranked New England Mutiny defeated the Tampa Bay Elite in penalty kicks (5-4) after the teams tied, 1-1, at the end of overtime Saturday in the WPSL Final Four. It was the feet of WPSL East Conference Goalkeeper of the Year Stephanie Labbe that made the ... Read More

U.S. Women Face Japan
July 28, 2007
The U.S. Women's National Team continues its “2007 Send-Off Series” today against Japan at Spartan Stadium in San Jose, Calif. This will be the fourth of the six Send-Off Series matches scheduled for the U.S. in preparation for September's FIFA Women's World Cup in China. The USA has won ... Read More

Crusaders win, 5-0, Play Brooklyn Tonight By Nick Williams
July 28, 2007
The Cape Cod Crusaders earned a date with Brooklyn in the conference final tonight after thrashing the Ocean City Barons, 5-0, in the PDL Eastern Conference semifinals last night in Ocean City. The Barons didn't have much of chance after two early ejections forced them to play the remaining 67 ... Read More

Salt Lake No Easy Task for Revs By Sean Donahue
July 28, 2007
Undeniably the worst team in Major League Soccer since entering the league in 2005, Real Salt Lake has yet to make the playoffs and has only managed a single win this season. Despite this, the Revs last victory over the perennial bottom dwellers came back in September of 2005. Especially ... Read More

Three MLS Teams Join Development Academy
July 28, 2007
With the August 1 application deadline less than a week away, the U.S. Soccer Federation expects a very competitive final selection process for the last spots in the new U.S. Development Academy. The Academy recently expanded to 50 clubs with the addition of three MLS teams. Chivas USA, Colorado ... Read More

Crusaders Place Two on All-Conference Team By Nick Williams
July 27, 2007
Cape Cod Crusader defender Graham Munro and forward Dwight Barnett were each named to the PDL Eastern All-Conference Team, announced by the United Soccer League's Premier Development League Friday. Barnett is second in the PDL with 16 goals and trained with the depleted New England Revolution ... Read More

Local Players Earn WPSL Honors By Nick Williams
July 26, 2007
Tiffany Weimer of SoccerPlus Connecticut was named the WPSL East Conference Player of the Year and the New England Mutiny's Stephanie Labbe and Tony Horta were named the East's Goalkeeper and Coach of the Year, respectively. Weimer and Labbe joined Mutiny midfielder Meghan Schnur on the ... Read More

Revs One of Two Teams Lacking Youth Program By Nick Williams
July 25, 2007
Before the big ticket on July 19 at Denver's Dick's Sporting Goods Park – the MLS All-Stars vs. Celtic FC – there was a lesser publicized match on the very same pitch. D.C. United's Under-17 team squashed Kansas City's youth team, 3-0, to win the very first SUM U-17 Cup, a youth development ... Read More

Crusade(ers) to Ocean City
July 24, 2007
WALTHAM, MASS. – The New England Mutiny isn't the only semi-pro playoff team around New England. After clinching the PDL Northeast Division title last weekend, the Cape Cod Crusaders play the Ocean City Barons Friday in the Eastern Conference semifinals at Ocean City. "Winning the Northeast ... Read More

Women's U-20s Advance to Gold Medal Game
July 24, 2007
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Lauren Cheney scored twice and the U.S. Women's U-20s upset the full Canadian Women's National Team, 2-1, in the semifinal of the 2007 Pan American Games Monday. Cheney, who missed last week's loss to Mexico after being suspended a game for a red card against Argentina, ... Read More

Black Replaces Fleming on BU Staff By Nick Williams
July 24, 2007
Virginia Tech's Scott Black will join head coach Neil Roberts on the Boston University sideline this fall, replacing longtime BU assistant Andy Fleming, who bolted for an assistant position at Northwestern this offseason. Black served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for Va. Tech ... Read More

Mutiny in Final Four
July 23, 2007
UConn's Meghan Schnur helped the WPSL's New England Mutiny win its fourth East Conference Championship in five seasons Sunday. She just waited until the last minute or so to do it. With penalty kicks looming, Schnur scored with two minutes remaining in double overtime to give the Mutiny a 2-1 ... Read More

OPINION: Void in Midfield Needs Filling By Emlyn Lewis
July 23, 2007
In recent weeks I've gone out of my way to defend the Revolution's failure to sign a big name player with the roster slots and cap space they have at their disposal. It's part of the plan, I argued, this whole business of drafting talented, versatile college kids and growing them into the club's ... Read More

Former Breaker Makes Final Cut
July 23, 2007
CHICAGO – Former Boston Breaker Angela Hucles was among the final three additions to the 2007 U.S. Women's World Cup Roster handpicked by head coach Greg Ryan. Hucles, a midfielder who was a standout at the University of Virginia before joining the now-defunct Breakers, joins forward Natasha ... Read More

Late Goal Dooms Phantoms Again
July 22, 2007
MANCHESTER, N.H. -- For the third time this season, the New Hampshire Phantoms lost a game in extra time – this time to surging Crystal Palace Baltimore in the 91st minute Saturday. Even more vexing for Phantom fans was the goal scorer -- 90 th minute substitute Sean Rush. The sub was made by ... Read More

Revs Tie Houston, 3-3 By Sean Donahue
July 22, 2007
FOXBOROUGH, MASS. -- Taylor Twellman and Pat Noonan combined for two goals and Shalrie Joseph added the game-winner from the penalty spot against the league's best defense, but it wasn't enough to give the Revolution the victory as the Dynamo matched them goal for goal to earn a 3-3 draw in a battle ... Read More

Mass. Girls' Team in Championships
July 22, 2007
The Massachusetts United Football Club Stars (Acton, Mass.) will travel to Frisco, Texas this week to compete for the US Youth Soccer National Championship. The U-14 girls' club won the Massachusetts State Cup and the Region 1 championship to earn the right to play at Pizza Hit Park, home of the ... Read More

Revenge Not a Factor, Revs Just Want the Win By Sean Donahue
July 21, 2007
With the defending champions coming to Foxboro on Sunday, the Revolution will have to be at their best to get a positive result. The Houston Dynamo, who defeated the Revolution on penalty kicks in last year's MLS Cup, head into town with a 10 game unbeaten run and a MLS record 695 minutes shutout ... Read More

MLS Stars Sink Celtic, 2-0 By Sean Donahue
July 20, 2007
Colombians Juan Pablo Angel and Juan Toja each scored, leading the MLS All-Stars to a 2-0 victory over reigning Scottish Champions Glasgow Celtic Wednesday night. The three Revolution starters, the most in MLS, all made their presence felt. Matt Reis turned in a scoreless first half. Michael ... Read More

Local Players Enjoy Week as a Rev By Sean Donahue
July 20, 2007
With Matt Reis, Michael Parkhurst, and Shalrie Joseph in Denver with the MLS All-Stars this week, along with head coach Steve Nicol, the Revolution have brought several players in to train with the team. Backup 'keeper Doug Warren's continued absence from training due to concussion symptoms, ... Read More

Maine's Levesque Leads Sounders
July 19, 2007
Maine native Roger Levesque tallied a goal and two assists to lead the Seattle Sounders of United Soccer Leagues (USL) First Division to a 3-1 victory over Major League Soccer's Chivas USA Wednesday – becoming the fifth lower-division soccer club to beat a MLS affiliate in eight third-round U.S. ... Read More

Former Phantom Back to Haunt Old Squad By Nick Williams
July 19, 2007
HAMPSTEAD, N.H. - The New Hampshire Phantoms will welcome back an old friend Saturday. But they'll make sure he doesn't make himself too comfortable. Former Phantom Jim Cherneski brings his Crystal Palace Baltimore squad into town Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Chernseki has done a decent job with his ... Read More

OPINION: Absent Beckham Could Cause Difficulties By Andrew Hush
July 18, 2007
I had Tuesday off this week so I took advantage of my freedom by frying my brain watching daytime television. After catching up on the pop culture world series, I flicked over to the nation's premiere entertainment channel to see which 20-something starlet had checked into rehab this week. What I ... Read More

Sixteen Clubs Added to Development Academy By Nick Williams
July 17, 2007
CHICAGO – The U.S. Soccer Development Academy announced the addition of 16 clubs to the program Monday, putting the total number of teams at 47, near the expected capacity for the inaugural season. Of the 47, three are from New England, as Oakwood SC (Connecticut), FC Greater Boston Bolts ... Read More

Mutiny, SoccerPlus in Thick of Playoffs
July 17, 2007
The WPSL East Conference playoffs commence this week, with two New England sides in the thick of the action. Wednesday night, former U.S. Women's National Team mentor Tony DiCicco and his SoccerPlus Connecticut (6-1-3) side battle the defending WPSL champion Long Island Fury (7-1-2) in a matchup ... Read More

OPINION: Dorman Just Fine in Dempsey's Shoes By Emlyn Lewis
July 16, 2007
Andy Dorman is no Clint Dempsey. The Englishman seldom indulges in the same sorts of taunting trickery that made Dempsey so popular in New England. He has no edge. Doesn't rise to the bait of an overzealous defender. Passes when an audacious dribble might spring the defense. He is, by most ... Read More

Tough Tests for Harvard This Season
July 16, 2007
The Harvard men's soccer team released its 2007 regular season schedule Monday, with the defending Ivy League champions slated for a tough season lineup that includes five dates with NCAA Tournament participants. The 17-game schedule includes a tilt with defending national champion UC Santa ... Read More

U.S. Women Down Norway in World Cup Tune-up
July 15, 2007
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. – The U.S. Women's National Team got a second half goal on a header from midfielder Carli Lloyd to edge long-time rival Norway, 1-0, in a tough tune-up for the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup. A crowd of almost 10,000 saw the U.S. improve its record to 10-0-2 in 2007 with ... Read More

U.S. U-20s eliminated from Cup
July 15, 2007
TORONTO, Canada – The U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team lost to Austria, 2-1, in the quarterfinals of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup Saturday, ending an impressive campaign that saw the U.S. go 3-1-1 in a five-game run, highlighted by a 2-1 victory over Brazil, a feat no U.S. men's team accomplished ... Read More

Lady Aztecs trounce Northampton
July 15, 2007
The Boston Aztec WPSL team improved to 5-3-1 after a 4-0 win over the Northampton Laurels F.C. Saturday at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown, PA. The Aztecs jumped to an early lead in the opening minutes of Saturday's contest with a goal from former BU captain Lauren Ciccone on an assist by ... Read More

Dorman Strike Holds Up as Revs Move Into First By Sean Donahue
July 15, 2007
Andy Dorman struck in the first half and the Revs held on to beat the New York Red Bulls, 1-0, and jump into first place in the East. The Revs survived a few early scares as New York hit the post and crossbar before New England took the lead, but they managed to keep the home side silent after ... Read More

Revs Look to Build on Midweek Win With Victory Over Rivals By Sean Donahue
July 14, 2007
The New England Revolution recovered from a disappointing draw last weekend against Chivas USA with a 4-2 US Open Cup win over the Rochester Raging Rhinos at Paetec Park on Tuesday. Now headed back to New York this weekend, though this time to the city, the Revs will look to build on that result as ... Read More

Two Phantoms Earn Honors
July 12, 2007
New Hampshire Phantoms players Joseph Clancy (Dublin, Ireland) and Tom McNeil (Paisley, Scotland) were each selected to the United Soccer Leagues Second Division Team of the Week last week for their strong performances in the Phantoms 2-1 upset victory over previous undefeated Richmond Kickers. ... Read More

Bradley sends U.S. U-20s to Quarterfinals By Nick Williams
July 12, 2007
TORONTO, Ontario – The United States Under-20 Men's National Team was 13 minutes from going home Wednesday – only an own goal by Uruguay's Mathias Cardaccio extended the game, setting up midfielder Michael Bradley's overtime winner in the 107th minute and sending the U.S. into the quarterfinals ... Read More

Playoffs on the line for Mutiny and SoccerPlus
July 12, 2007
WPSL playoff implications will be on the line Friday when the New England Mutiny take on the Connecticut Soccerplus side in the last regular season game of the season. The Mutiny needs a win or tie to secure the North Division Championship and the No. 1 seed in the playoffs. A loss could possibly ... Read More

Crusaders and Renegades Set for Double Dip
July 11, 2007
WALTHAM, MASS. – The Cape Cod Crusaders and the Boston Renegades will play a doubleheader this Saturday at Bowditch Stadium. The PDL's Crusaders will take the field first, squaring off against Northeast Division rivals, the Long Island Rough Riders at 5 p.m. Immediately following will be the ... Read More

Women's World Cup Roster Announced
July 11, 2007
CHICAGO – Connecticut native and former Boston Breaker Kristine Lilly and UMass product Briana Scurry highlighted the list of the first 18 players who will represent the United States in the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup, announced Wednesday by head coach Greg Ryan. Ryan will make his final three ... Read More

Ralston, Twellman Rally Revs to Victory By Sean Donahue
July 11, 2007
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- With a 2-2 tie and overtime approaching in the hot and humid weather Tuesday night, U.S. products Taylor Twellman and Steve Ralston each scored in the 90th minute to allow the Revs to escape with a 4-2 win in what was a very attacking game from both sides. Twellman and ... Read More

Revs face Rhinos in Open Cup tonight By Nick Williams
July 10, 2007
The Revolution kicks off their U.S. Open Cup docket tonight in Rochester where they'll face the Rhinos of the United Soccer League's First Division. This year marks New England's eighth appearance in the Open Cup (5-6-2 all-time) and the fourth time in five years the Revs will play the Rhinos. ... Read More

URI, UMass crowd A-10 Preseason Teams By Nick Williams
July 10, 2007
New England schools were well-represented in the Atlantic-10's Preseason All-Conference teams announced Monday. Four of the 11 selections for the men's soccer preseason team came from New England schools – three from the Univeristy of Rhode Island and one from UMass-Amherst. Senior ... Read More

Weimer earns POTW honors
July 10, 2007
Tiffany Weimer's huge week did not go unnoticed. The star of the SoccerPlus Connecticut Reds earned WPSL Co-Player of the Week honors for her five-goal, one-assist effort in two wins last week. Weimer's performance included all four tallies in a 4-3 win over the Boston Aztecs Sunday. With the ... Read More

Aztec's Demoner to Play for Brazil
July 10, 2007
Boston Aztec star and Franklin Pierce All-American Gabriela Demoner has been selected to play for Brazil at the World University Games next month in Thailand. Her team, meanwhile, was knocked out of the WPSL playoff race after a tough 4-3 loss to the SoccerPlus CT Reds Sunday in Connecticut. ... Read More

OPINION: New England doing it without stars By Emlyn Lewis
July 9, 2007
If you are a New England Revolution fan, you've probably been waiting a long time for the club to sign a star player -- maybe since the day the Walter Zenga show rolled into town, complete with performing seals and one of those tiny clown cars (how DO they fit so many clowns in that thing?). ... Read More

National Cup Championship Sites Awarded
July 9, 2007
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Three sites were award championship rounds for the 2007 National Cup VI Championships scheduled for July 21-24: Boise, Idaho, Indianapolis, Indiana and Virginia Beach, Virginia. The regional rounds concluded Tuesday, July 3. Invitations to the 2007 National Cup VI Finals, ... Read More

Acapulco, Mex. to Host CONCACAF Beach Tournament
July 9, 2007
NEW YORK -- The 2007 CONCACAF Beach Soccer Tournament will take place at the Princess Hotel Stadium in Acapulco, Mexico from August 9-12, according to a statement released Monday by CONCACAF. Costa Rica, El Salvador, Mexico and the United States will compete in the second annual CONCACAF Beach ... Read More

Revolution tie Chivas 1-1 By Sean Donahue
July 8, 2007
FOXBOROUGH, MASS. – Despite dominating the second half and creating countless chances, the Revolution were only able to come away with a 1-1 draw with Chivas USA Saturday. The Revolution – who suffered a 2-0 setback at the hands of this same Chivas squad last Saturday in Los Angeles – came ... Read More

Aztec Men Clinch Playoffs
July 8, 2007
The Boston Aztec NPSL and WPSL teams finished the home half of their 2007 regular seasons this Saturday night with very different results. The Aztec men came back from a 2-0 deficit to topple the Lon Island Academy 3-2 in the first match while the Lady Aztecs suffered a 4-0 loss to the defending ... Read More

Revs Seek Revenge vs. Chivas By Sean Donahue
July 7, 2007
The New England Revolution had never lost by more than a goal in 2007 before losing 2-0 to Chivas USA last week. The Revs look to rebound from that loss, just their third of the season, Saturday when they face Chivas for the second straight match. In Los Angeles, the Revs, without starting ... Read More

Phantoms Shock Virginia
July 7, 2007
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The New Hampshire Phantoms had their finest hour – or minutes – of the season – 16 to be exact – when they rallied from a 1-0 deficit to knock the defending USL Second Division Champion Virginia Kickers from the ranks of the undefeated with a 2-1 victory. After ... Read More

Confidence Building Week for Renegades
July 6, 2007
WALTHAM, MASS. – The Boston Renegades will take the field twice this weekend, trying to build on last weekend's victory over the NJ Wildcats. The Northern Virginia Majestics come into town first, with game time set for 7:30 p.m. Friday at Bowditch Stadium. "We go into Friday's game against ... Read More

Admirals to Invade Crusaders
July 6, 2007
WALTHAM, MASS. -- The Cape Cod Crusaders will entertain the Albany Admirals Saturday night at Barnstable High School. After last weekend's defeat to the Brooklyn Knights, the team will try to get back on track against a squad it defeated twice previously this season. "Although we have ... Read More

Mutiny in World's Top 20
July 6, 2007
The New England Mutiny (WPSL) once again reached the Top 20 in the world of women's soccer. The Women's World Football (Soccer) Ranking Service rated the Mutiny as the 17th best women's soccer team in the world. Sitting on a 6-0-2 record with two regular season games remaining, the Mutiny ... Read More

Conn. Reds Prepare for Final Four
July 6, 2007
The SoccerPlus Connecticut Reds advanced to the Final Four of the 2007 US Women's Open Cup Tournament with a 4-0 win over the United German Hungarians back on June 24. The Reds won Region I and are currently preparing for the Final Four, which will be played in Seattle August 3-5. The Reds ... Read More

Phantoms Host Richmond
July 6, 2007
HAMPSTEAD, N.H. – The New Hampshire Phantoms kick off a six-game, season-ending homestand Friday against defending United Soccer League Second Division Champion Richmond Kickers at Manchester Memorial High School. The Kickers are 9-0-2 this season, good for 29 points, one point ahead of the ... Read More

Three Revs Make MLS First XI
July 6, 2007
Revolution defender Michael Parkhurst, midfielder Shalrie Joseph and goalkeeper Matt Reis made the MLS All-Star First XI team, set to battle Scottish Premier League champions Celtic FC in the 2007 Sierra Mist MLS All-Star Game July 19. New England led all teams with three players among the First ... Read More

10 More Clubs Join Development Academy
July 6, 2007
CHICAGO, ILL. -- Ten additional clubs – including one USL and three MLS teams -- have been selected to participate in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy, bringing the total number of admissions to 31 from across the country. The Chicago Fire, Colorado Rush and D.C. United joined the USL's ... Read More

U.S. Leaves Copa Pointless, Loses to Colombia, 1-0 By Sean Donahue
July 6, 2007
The U.S. National Team left Venezuela and the 2007 Copa America with a 0-3 record after losing to Colombia, 1-0, Thursday night. The Americans allowed eight goals and only scored two. For head coach Bob Bradley the tournament marked the first time he had tasted defeat, while the losing streak was ... Read More

Nicol to Coach All-Stars for First Time By Sean Donahue
July 4, 2007
Thanks to leading the Revolution to the best points per game total as of June 25, head coach Steve Nicol earned the honor of coaching the MLS All-Stars against Scottish Premier League Champions, Glasgow Celtic FC July 19 in Colorado. Though Nicol was named Coach of the Year in his first season ... Read More

OPINION: July Madness By Emlyn Lewis
July 2, 2007
The first 10 days of July feature American players involved in the MLS regular season, the US Open Cup, Copa America and the South American championship currently playing itself out in Venezuela. Our own Taylor Twellman could find himself in a match against Brazil, Chivas USA or the Rochester ... Read More

Poor Finishing From US Leads to Loss Against Paraguay By Sean Donahue
July 2, 2007
The United States essentially ended all chances of advancing in the 2007 Copa America with a 3-1 loss to Paraguay Monday. Despite seemingly having the lion's share of the chances, the U.S. was unable to convert after Ricardo Clark scored the tying goal. The decision leaves the U.S. at the bottom ... Read More

Error Vaults Pioneers over Phantoms
July 1, 2007
LUDLOW, MASS. – A critical defensive miscue gave the Western Mass. Pioneers a gift 1-0 victory Saturday and sustained the tough luck season being had by the New Hampshire Phantoms. In the 64th minute, Phantom back Craig Lamy played right to the feet of Pioneer forward Federico Molinari in New ... Read More

No Wins for Aztec Squads
July 1, 2007
The Boston Aztec women and the New England Mutiny played to a scoreless draw, while the Aztec men fell to Queen City FC, 3-0, in WPSL and NPSL action Wednesday. In the women's match, Kellie Oberholtzer and Sara Hourihan both hit the post for the Aztecs, and Mutiny goalkeeper Karen Riviere saved a ... Read More

Chivas Earns Win in Battle of Depleted Clubs By Sean Donahue
July 1, 2007
In a battle of two undermanned clubs, Chivas USA defeated the New England Revolution, 2-0, at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles Saturday. Missing three regular starters due to national team call-ups and others due to injuries and suspensions, Chivas was able to keep the Revs, without U.S. ... Read More

Revs look for good road form to continue By Sean Donahue
June 30, 2007
The New England Revolution, holders of MLS' best road record this season, have not lost away from home in five games since their season opening loss to Chicago. Now set to face Chivas USA for the first time this season, the Revs will try and keep that good form and hold onto their slender lead at ... Read More

Youthful U.S. Can't Hang with Argentina By Sean Donahue
June 29, 2007
Inter Milan forward Hernan Crespo scored twice and substitutes Pablo Aimar and Carlos Tevez also tallied as Argentina overcame an early goal by Eddie Johnson to defeat the babyfaced United States National Team, 4-1, in Copa America action Thursday. Despite controlling the match, Argentina failed ... Read More

OPINION: Reis Right to Feel Snubbed By Andrew Hush
June 29, 2007
In a week that has seen the USA win the first trophy of the Bob Bradley era, you could forgive Matt Reis for turning the channel when the celebrations aired. The Revolution goalkeeper, who was between the sticks for the first game of the post-Arena regime, has gone from hero to apparent zero, frozen ... Read More

Lady Aztecs Continue Winning Ways By Nick Williams
June 28, 2007
The Boston Aztec WPSL team improved to 4-1-0 with a 2-0 win over Bay State Selects Wednesday at Salem State College. Franklin Pierce All-American Gabriela Demoner scored both goals for the Aztecs. After a scoreless first half, the Aztecs got on the board in the 70th minute when Jenna Giardina, ... Read More

Rivalry, What Rivalry? By Michael Jones
June 27, 2007
A lot has been made of the growing rivalry between the US and Mexico, and certainly Sunday's classic Gold Cup final has added to the ongoing feud. But some have suggested that the rivalry is one of the best in world soccer, and I'm afraid I have to disagree on that one. Before I explain why, ... Read More

Pioneers Out of US Open Cup By Nick Williams
June 27, 2007
The Western Mass. Pioneers came close to doing something that no one has been able to do: beat the Rochester Rhinos in the U.S. Open Cup as a lower division club. Instead, the Pioneers lost a heartbreaker in overtime, 2-1, to the Rhinos, ending their tournament in the second round of the Lamar ... Read More

Nor'Easter Stringers to Hold Additional Tryouts
June 26, 2007
The Nor'Easter Stingers Soccer Academy will be holding additional tryouts for the remaining spots on their U11 Boys, U11 Girls, and U10 Girls Teams. Tryout schedule is as follows: U11 Boys - Thursday, June 28, 6-7:30pm, Ponta Delgada Field, Shove Street, Tiverton U10 Girls & U11 Girls - ... Read More

Labbe Earns WPSL Honors
June 26, 2007
The New England Mutiny's Stephanie Labbe was named the Women's Premier Soccer League's Co-Player of the Week Tuesday. The Canadian goalkeeper shared the honor with Cami Boswell of Ajax America. Labbe, a standout at UConn, notched three shutouts for the Mutiny last week. ... Read More

U.S. Seeks Best By Nick Williams
June 26, 2007
Boasting one of the world's largest populations, the United States – an international powerhouse in most sports – has yet to conquer the globe's most popular game. Americans certainly have the resources, not to mention the athletic talent, but so far have been unable to consistently field a ... Read More

Oakwood One of Ten New Academy Clubs By Nick Williams
June 26, 2007
Oakwood Soccer Club (Connecticut) was one of 10 more teams added to the U.S. Soccer Development Academy, bringing the total number of clubs in the league to 21. Initiated in June, the Development Academy is intended to “shift the focus of the young elite player from an ‘overburdened, game ... Read More

Johann Smith Replaced on U-20 Roster
June 26, 2007
Bloomfield, Connecticut native Johann Smith has been replaced on the U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team roster after injuring his ankle in a scrimmage Monday. He'll be replaced on the roster by Preston Zimmerman (Hamburg SV) for the upcoming 2007 FIFA Under-20 World Cup. Smith suffered a ... Read More

OPINION: Maybe Wrong About Gold Cup By Emlyn Lewis
June 25, 2007
Last week I crapped all over the Gold Cup. I said it was, at best, a useful opportunity to blood the younger swimmers in the player pool. Then I said the United States had outgrown CONCACAF. And since then they've won the Gold Cup again, coming back from a goal down to beat archrivals Mexico, ... Read More

U.S. Takes Gold Cup Crown By Sean Donahue
June 24, 2007
A stunning goal by Benny Feilhaber in the 73rd minute proved to be the difference for the United States as the Americans retained their Gold Cup title with a 2-1 victory over Mexico Sunday. Feilhaber received the ball at the top of the box off a poorly cleared corner kick and launched the ball ... Read More

Aztec Men Lose on Own Goal
June 23, 2007
BEVERLY, MASS. -- The Boston Aztec lost a back-breaking decision on a 75th minute own goal, 1-0, to Queen City FC Friday night in Buffalo. The Aztecs (2-3-2) find themselves below .500 for the first time this season. The win improved Queen City FC's record to 3-1-1. The next Boston Aztec home ... Read More

Revs Roast Toronto By Sean Donahue
June 23, 2007
The Revolution came away with their second commanding victory over Toronto FC Saturday when Andy Dorman and Pat Noonan combined for three goals to lead New England to a 3-0 victory. Dorman tallied twice and Noonan scored his second goal in as many games, earning the Revs a first place position ... Read More

U.S. Looks to Defend Crown By Nick Williams
June 23, 2007
In a matchup that surprises no one and seems to rile up everyone, the United States will try to defend its title in the finals of the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup Sunday. At the start of the tournament, many expected this showdown to take place in group play. But after the Mexicans faltered early, ... Read More

Twellman Makes Copa America Cut
June 22, 2007
Two players with New England ties were named to the United States National Team's 22-man roster for the 2007 Copa America in Venezuela. The Revolution's Taylor Twellman and New Hampshire native and Boston College product Charlie Davies (Hammarby IF) made head coach Bob Bradley's roster, which ... Read More

OPINION: MLS Still Has Long Way To Go By Andrew Hush
June 22, 2007
The dog days of summer are here and the MLS regular season has taken on a depressingly familiar look, as teams grind their way through the middle third of their schedule, well aware of the more important games that lie ahead. When Clint Dempsey was asked of his reasons for wishing to leave MLS ... Read More

Toronto, Revs meet on different terms By Sean Donahue
June 22, 2007
Last time the New England Revolution took the field against expansion side Toronto FC, both sides were looking to rebound from disappointing season opening away loses. The Revs came out on top of a 4-0 decision, kicking off a seven-game unbeaten run that saw them rise to the top of the ... Read More

Gold Cup Semi-Final USA 2 – 1 Canada By by Anthony Flum
June 21, 2007
After a game largely dominated by the United States, the Americans narrowly escaped with a 2-1 victory over the Canadian team on Wednesday night at Soldier Field in Chicago in the semifinals of the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Leading 2-1 in the final minute of stoppage time, it looked as if Canada ... Read More

Mexico Earns Battle with U.S. By Nick Williams
June 21, 2007
Mexico defeated Guadeloupe, 1-0, Thursday night at Solider Field, earning a date with the U.S. Sunday in the championship match of the 2007 Gold Cup. A Pavel Pardo goal in the 69th minute put the Mexicans up for good and effectively ended any chance for a Guadeloupe upset. Pardo beat two ... Read More

Longtime MCLA Coach Retiring
June 21, 2007
NORTH ADAMS, MASS. -- After 30 years of coaching at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, men's soccer coach Ron Shewcraft has decided to retire. Shewcraft's announcement, effective June 15, leaves him with a .604 winning percentage (292-184-46) in his 29-year tenure as head coach. He previously ... Read More

Stoppage Time Strike Spooks Phantoms By Nick Williams
June 21, 2007
MANCHESTER, N.H. -- A stoppage-time goal vaulted the Western Mass. Pioneers over the New Hampshire Phantoms, 2-1, Wednesday night in USL Division II action. Easton Wilson potted the 91st-minute strike, one-timing a serve from teamate Omar McFarlane to give the Phantoms their second extra time ... Read More

Two New England clubs selected for U.S. Development By Nick Williams
June 21, 2007
The FC Greater Boston Bolts (Mass.) and Seacoast United (New Hampshire) were two of 11 youth soccer clubs selected for the United States Soccer Development Academy. The academy, set to begin this fall, is a grassroots program intended to “provide improved soccer environment(s) for elite ... Read More

OPINION: New England's Trade Deficit By by Michael Jones
June 20, 2007
This Saturday's game between the Revs and Totonto FC at Gillette stadium will bring together two Scottish coaches who have shown very different approaches to running their teams this season. On the one hand, we have Mo Johnston, whose managerial style with Toronto FC can best be described as ... Read More

Aztec Men Earn Draw
June 20, 2007
The Boston Aztec men earned a 1-1 draw with Long Island Academy (2-0-3) Tuesday night in Lowell. Ebbie Kodiat scored for the Aztecs (2-2-2) on a 25-yard free kick in the 40th minute, while Shawn Higgins evened the match on a rebound in the 74th minute. Long Island goalkeeper Bill Gatti (4 ... Read More

Revs release Hernandez By Nick Williams
June 20, 2007
The New England Revolution lost players who started in the MLS Cup for them last year, releasing the rehabbing Daniel Hernandez yesterday while also declaring Joe Franchino out for the season. Hernandez, nursing a sore groin, recently played in two reserve games, but the emergence of Jeff ... Read More

Crusaders Return Home
June 19, 2007
After a week off, the Cape Cod Crusaders return to action Sunday against the Westchester Flames at Barnstable High School. The teams played to a scoreless draw last time they met, May 19. Now, the first-place Crusaders are looking toward the playoffs. "Westchester are a good side coming off ... Read More

Split decision for Phantoms By Nick Williams
June 19, 2007
The New Hampshire Phantoms (USL Division II) had a tough weekend, failing to earn a victory on their two-game road trip. They did earn a point, playing the Wilmington Hammerheads to a 1-1 draw Friday night, but dropped a 2-0 decision to the Charlotte Eagles Saturday. The loss effectively ended ... Read More

Aztec Teams Remain Unbeaten at Home
June 19, 2007
The Boston Aztec WPSL and NPSL teams remained undefeated at home last Saturday night after a successful doubleheader at UMass-Lowell. The Aztec men (2-2-1) tied, 1-1, with the Atlantic City Diablos. Former Beverly High All-American Ali Kaba scored in the 90th minute to even the match with the ... Read More

OPINION: U.S. Too Good for CONCACAF By Emlyn Lewis
June 18, 2007
The U.S. is marching through this opening stage of the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup, which should delight casual fans of the USA as well as the hard core denizens of Sam's Army. But it's interesting to note how this year's tournament plays out relative to the version we watched in the '90s. Mexico won ... Read More

Voltage Routed
June 18, 2007
The Vermont Voltage surrendered hat tricks to two different players and were routed, 10-2, by the Westchester Flames Sunday at City Park Stadium Kevin Meyer and Josh Trott scored three goals apiece for the Flames, who were up 8-0 before the Voltage finally broke through in the 72nd minute. ... Read More

CONCACAF Semifinals Set By Nick Williams
June 18, 2007
A Jared Borgetti goal in the second session of overtime vaulted the Mexicans over the Costa Ricans, 1-0, in a hard-fought CONCACAF quarterfinal matchup Sunday. Both teams had their chances early – including a doorstep opportunity for the Costa Rican offense, after Mexican goalkeeper Oswaldo ... Read More

Revs Blow Two-Goal Lead By Sean Donahue
June 17, 2007
FOXBOROUGH, MASS. -- The New England Revolution, missing three key players to national team call-ups, scored three times in the opening 32 minutes and looked to be headed to their first win in three games before allowing a game-changing Columbus Crew goal just before half and finally the tying the ... Read More

Lady Voltage fall to Raging Rhinos
June 17, 2007
The Vermont Lady Voltage fell to the Rochester Raging Rhinos, 4-1, at PAETEC Park Saturday night. The Raging Rhinos (1-4) scored three times before half, including two goals in the first 11 minutes, both courtesy of Gretchen Miller. Rachel Kruze added the third just before the half. Rochester ... Read More

Harvard Sophomore Akpan on U.S. U-20 Roster By Nick Williams
June 16, 2007
Harvard sophomore Andre Akpan beat out several top professionals to make the 21-player roster for the upcoming FIFA Under-20 World Cup. Akpan is the squad's leading scorer in 2007, notching four goals and an assists in four starts. The Crimson striker scored a goal and added an assist two weeks ... Read More

US Advance to Semifinals with 2-1 win over Panama By Sean Donahue
June 16, 2007
FOXBOROUGH, MASS. -- Landon Donovan and Carlos Bocanegra put the United States ahead and the American defense withstood heavy pressure from 10-man Panama to advance to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Blas Perez caused the U.S. backline problems all night and provided a scare with his 85th ... Read More

Revs Look to Return From Lay-off With Win Against Columbus By by Sean Donahue
June 15, 2007
After a two week break the New England Revolution will be looking to turn around their recent rough patch of form likely without leading scorer Taylor Twellman, key midfielder Steve Ralston, and defender Michael Parkhurst. Following a seven game unbeaten run the Revs suffered a 4-3 defeat at home to ... Read More

OPINION: Ralston Ultimate Professional By Andrew Hush
June 15, 2007
For a man with his resume, Steve Ralston is a pretty humble guy. The native of Missouri sits atop of the MLS all-time appearances and minutes played lists and is just one assist away from reaching the top of that chart, though he claims many of them were secondary set-ups that were completed by ... Read More

Formiga and Jersey visit Renegades
June 14, 2007
Waltham, Mass. – The Boston Renegades will host Brazilian sensation Formiga Saturday when the Jersey Sky Blue come to town for a W-League match at Bowditch Stadium in Framingham. Formiga represented Brazil in three World Cups and three Olympic games during her international career before ... Read More

CONCACAF Quarterfinal Preview By Nick Williams
June 14, 2007
With Saturday's quarterfinal matchup between the United States and Panama just two days away, Soccer New England takes a look and what to expect in that game as well as the rest of the matches this weekend. USA vs. Panama One of the keys of Tuesday's 4-0 win over El Salvador according to head ... Read More

CONCACAF matchups set By Nick Williams
June 14, 2007
The United States will play Panama Saturday in CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal action after Mexico's 1-0 victory over Panama Wednesday. In other quarterfinal matchups, Canada will face Guatemala, Honduras is paired with Guadeloupe and Mexico takes on Costa Rica. Panama finished in third place ... Read More

Western Mass. defeats Danbury in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open
June 13, 2007
Easton Wilson's goal in the 108th minute vaulted the Western Mass. Pioneers over Danbury United, 3-2, in a back-and-forth overtime. The Pioneers used two penalty kicks to set up Wilson's goal. Everson Maciel netted the first of the PKs in the 60th minute, putting Western Mass. ahead, 1-0. But, ... Read More

U.S. downs El Salvador, 4-0 By Sean Donahue
June 13, 2007
FOXBOROUGH, MASS. -- Midfielder DaMarcus Beasley tallied twice, Revolution forward Taylor Twellman scored and Landon Donovan struck from the penalty spot in the United States' 4-0 victory over El Salvador Tuesday night at Gillette stadium. Revolution defender Michael Parkhurst played the full 90 ... Read More

Four players with local ties named to U.S. women's squad
June 12, 2007
Four players with ties to New England were named to Greg Ryan's roster as part of the U.S. Women's National Team's two-week send-off series set to begin June 16. Kristine Lilly, Kate Markgraf, Angela Hucles and Briana Scurry were all named to the 24-player squad that will face China and Brazil ... Read More

US defeat Trinidad and Tobago 2-0 By by Sean Donahue
June 9, 2007
Rhode Island native Michael Parkhurst made his debut for the US as goals from Eddie Johnson and Brian Ching led the team to a 2-0 win that was never really in doubt. The Trinidad and Tobago team, missing many of the players that got them to the 2006 World Cup due to a dispute over compensation, ... Read More

Sloppy US overcome weak Guatemala By by Sean Donahue
June 8, 2007
The United States started their 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Guatemala. A mediocre performance from the US produced the win off a goal from former Rev Clint Dempsey. Fortunately against a poor Guatemala side the poor performance was enough for the full three points, but ... Read More

The Top Corner: Hooray for Henry By Andrew Hush
June 8, 2007

Thierry Henry strode into Reebok's headquarters in Canton on Wednesday and was met by a round of applause as the company's entire staff took time out from their work schedule to applaud the face of the company's soccer branding. The Arsenal and France striker was in town to film an ad for ... Read More

Mariner Soccer Club Holding Premier Team Tryouts
June 4, 2007
The Mariner Soccer Club's Premier Team program will be holding tryouts for the 2007/2008 season during the month of June. The Mariner Premier Team program offers the highest level of competitive and developmental opportunities to talented youth soccer players from throughout the South Coast region. ... Read More

Salt Lake Holds Revs to a Scoreless Draw By by Sean Donahue
June 3, 2007
Real Salt Lake came to Foxboro seemingly content to play for their 6th draw of the year. The only winless side in MLS was satisfied with playing defense for most of the night and they succeeded in leaving New England with a point. As the Revs looked to rebound from a disappointing 4-3 loss last ... Read More

Revs Look to Rebound Against Salt Lake By by Sean Donahue
June 2, 2007
he New England Revolution are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 4-3 loss against the Kansas City Wizards last weekend with a home win over the winless Real Salt Lake. The defeat snapped the Revs seven game unbeaten run and was their first home loss in nine games. Salt Lake meanwhile has ... Read More

The Top Corner: Beck for good? By Andrew Hush
June 1, 2007

Later today, England will play Brazil in the first international match at the new Wembley Stadium. Lining up for the home side in the number seven shirt will be David Beckham, whose return to the national team follows an outstanding run of form for Real Madrid. Usually, the story would end ... Read More

Revs blow two goal lead in loss to Wizards By Sean Donahue
May 27, 2007
Taylor Twellman scored his 7th goal of the season to give the Revs a 2-0 lead against a Wizards side missing three defensive starters. The lead was erased completely just three minutes later and soon after Kansas City went ahead. The Revs would tie the score briefly in the second half, before Eddie ... Read More

Republic of Ireland, Bolivia fight to 1-1 draw By Sean Donahue
May 27, 2007
The Republic of Ireland and Bolivian national teams battled to a spirited 1-1 draw in an exhibition match at Gillette Stadium on Saturday evening. The Irish and Bolivia line-ups were both missing a few key players, but the two teams filled with players trying to earn more time with their respective ... Read More

The Top Corner: Sent from heaven? Angel shines By Andrew Hush
May 26, 2007

When the Beckham Rule was instigated, everyone knew who it was designed for. Sure enough, two months later, Goldenballs announced he would on his way to Los Angeles in July. Immediately on that January day, the MLS propaganda machine cranked into top gear, largely ignoring what it should have ... Read More

Revs Look to Make it Four Wins in a Row By Sean Donahue
May 26, 2007
Kansas City has had the New England Revolution's number in recent years, especially in Foxboro. The Revs head into Saturday's match in first place, currently on a seven game unbeaten run and three match winning streak. To keep those streaks intact Head Coach Steve Nicol will need to lead his team to ... Read More

Revs 1 - 0 Houston By Sean Donahue
May 20, 2007
Shalrie Joseph put New England ahead early against the run of play and then the Revolution held on to the fragile 1-0 lead as the Houston Dynamo dominated everywhere but the scoreboard. The Revs, facing the Dynamo for the first time since losing on penalties to them in the 2006 MLS Cup, extended ... Read More

The Top Corner: FA Cup fever returns ‘home' By Andrew Hush
May 19, 2007

It's FA Cup Final day on Saturday and, after a seven-year absence, the most famous domestic trophy will be lifted at Wembley Stadium. Hopefully, from this writer's point of view, the man getting his hands on the trophy will be Ryan Giggs, who will lead Manchester United. The other skipper ... Read More

Revs 3-2 Galaxy By Sean Donahue
May 13, 2007
Taylor Twellman added two goals to his league-leading total as the New England Revolution came away with a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy. The Galaxy went into halftime with a 1-0 lead, but just seven minutes into the second half the Revs had gone in front. Los Angeles seemed to have earned ... Read More

Revs look to extend unbeaten run at Galaxy's expense By By Sean Donahue
May 12, 2007
The New England Revolution head into Los Angeles for a late night showdown with the rival Galaxy looking to extend their five game unbeaten streak against the team that has defeated them in overtime in three separate cup finals. Having beaten the Galaxy in both meetings last year including a 1-0 ... Read More

The Top Corner: Deuce set to lead the US charge in the UK By Andrew Hush
May 10, 2007

When Fulham took the lead on Saturday against Liverpool, I sent a text message to a friend, in which I suggested that Clint Dempsey had just scored a goal that would be worth $100m to his new side. ‘Wow' was the reply I got. Wow, indeed. Forget Caliguiri's shot heard round the world, or ... Read More

Revs 3 - 1 Chicago Fire By Sean Donahue
May 6, 2007
Three players tallied their first goal of the season as the Revs got revenge for their opening day loss in Chicago by beating the Fire 3-1 in front of a crowd of 9,508 at Gillette Stadium. Captain Steve Ralston scored the game winner in the 68th minute and assisted both of the others as he became ... Read More

The Top Corner: Reflecting on another refereeing catastrophe By Andrew Hush
May 4, 2007

With everything else going on, I was planning to take a bit of a break from writing, but Terry Vaughn wouldn't let me, as the man in charge of ESPN's Thursday night game gave me more than enough ammunition for the first of my weekly columns on soccernewnegland.com. Having missed the ... Read More

Revs 1 - 1 DC United By by Sean Donahue
May 3, 2007
After a tentative first half from both sides, Andy Dorman fired the Revs in front just seconds into the second half only to see a very questionable call from Terry Vaughn gift DC United the equalizer less than five minutes later. The controversy did not stop there, however, as just nine minutes ... Read More

Thank You By Andrew Hush
May 1, 2007

From Monday 30 April onwards, I will no longer be working for Soccer New England on a full-time basis, having accepted a position with ESPN International. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped make the last two years with SNE so enjoyable. Specifically, I ... Read More

MLS Ins 'n' Outs – 2006-07
April 23, 2007

The following are transactions which have been confirmed by MLS or the clubs involved: Latest Moves 4/20 - Colorado Rapids: Acquired Conor Casey from Toronto FC in exchange for a 2008 SuperDraft third round pick, an allocation and the rights to Riley O'Neill
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April 23, 2007

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Eagles fly to Bay State Select
April 23, 2007
Six Boston College players have agreed to play for Bay State Select in the East Conference of the WPSL this summer. Jenny Maurer, a former All-WPSL selection with the New England Mutiny, leads the group, which also includes former NSCAA National High School Player of the Year, Kia McNeill. ... Read More

Revs pegged back late in Columbus
April 20, 2007

Columbus Crew 2-2 New England Revolution Just over ten minutes after Taylor Twellman had missed a golden opportunity to shoot New England into a two-goal lead, the Revs' defense broke down, allowing Kei Kamara to sweep home an 86th minute equalizer to deny Steve Nicol's side its ... Read More

Revolution search for road success in Columbus By Andrew Hush
April 19, 2007

With Shalrie Joseph prepared to play, for now, the Revolution will head into action at Columbus tonight seeking to pick up their second straight win and first road points of the year. Steve Nicol will likely field an unchanged starting line-up, with Pat Noonan once again on the bench as he ... Read More

It's official: The Breakers are back By Andrew Hush
April 19, 2007
After almost a five-year hiatus, women's professional soccer will return to the USA in 2008 and the Boston Breakers will be there for the relaunch. Backed by a group of local businessmen, the Breakers will form one eighth of a league that has been founded by the Women's Soccer Initiative (WSII) ... Read More

Players delighted pro league is back
April 18, 2007

Kristine Lily had been struggling to keep it in. The news that women's professional soccer was returning had been eating her up and being in New England at the weekend for the USA's game against Mexico had not helped. “I heard about a week ago so it was hard to keep quiet,” said Lilly ... Read More

Joseph to consider holding out over contract By Andrew Hush
April 18, 2007

Shalrie Joseph will consider refusing to play for the Revolution if his ongoing dispute with the club and MLS over a new contract is not resolved. Speaking to Soccer New England after the Revs' training session on Tuesday morning, the Grenadian midfielder revealed that no further ... Read More

Cummings back at the Breakers' helm
April 18, 2007

When asked why he decided to return as President of the Boston Breakers for the second time, a smile came across Joe Cummings' face. ‘Unfinished business', he said, was the driving force. “I am at a stage, personally and professionally, where I really feel I have one more challenge,” ... Read More

WUSA heading back to Boston By Andrew Hush
April 17, 2007

A press conference has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, at which it is expected to be announced that Boston's WUSA franchise will be resurrected when the league returns in 2008. The Boston Breakers were one of the founding members of the original WUSA, which ran from 2001-03 before ... Read More

Injury outlook brightening for Revolution By Adam Smartschan
April 16, 2007

The New England Revolution is closing in on full health. Following a light-hearted Patriots' Day training session on Gillette Stadium's main field, coach Steve Nicol was bullish about the quick returns of Pat Noonan and Michael Parkhurst. Noonan, who's played just 20 minutes in each of ... Read More

Thompson strikes late to hand reserves win
April 16, 2007

Wells Thompson's goal in the 85th minute gave the Revolution's Reserves a 3-2 victory over the Toronto FC on Sunday morning at Gillette Stadium in rainy, raw weather. Andrea Lombardo put the visitors ahead in the seventh minute of the first half, before Miguel Gonzalez tied the score at ... Read More

Twellman doubles up in Revs romp By Adam Smartschan
April 15, 2007

So much for Taylor Twellman's finishing troubles. The 2005 Major League Soccer MVP, who failed to convert at least one golden chance in the Revs' season-opening loss to the Chicago Fire, scored twice in the first 18 minutes against Toronto FC on Saturday, leading New England to a 4-0 win in ... Read More

Lilly at the double in USA win
April 15, 2007

USA 5-0 Mexico The USA opened their 2007 domestic schedule with style with a comprehensive defeat of Mexico on a chilly night at Gillette Stadium. Boston resident, Kristine Lilly, scored twice in front of her hometown crowd while Abby Wambach, Lindsay Tarpley and Lauren Cheney added ... Read More

Reis happy with what he sees in front of him By Adam Smartschan
April 15, 2007

The New England Revolution took some flak this off-season for not jumping on the Designated Player Express, ridden at great expense by the likes of the Los Angeles Galaxy, Red Bull New York and Chicago Fire. After Saturday's 4-0 home-opener drubbing of expansion Toronto FC, Revs keeper ... Read More

Confident Larentowicz keen to keep it simple By Andrew Hush
April 14, 2007

Given his outstanding form throughout 2006, which continued with an impressive display last week in Chicago, it's hard to believe that, twelve months ago, Jeff Larentowicz's ‘career minutes played' log had precisely sixty seconds recorded in it. One minute was all the time the ... Read More

USA women ready to start World Cup countdown at Gillette By Andrew Hush
April 14, 2007

As the women of the USA national team made their way onto the Gillette Stadium field on Friday morning, it was apparent that the New England weather was not agreeing with many of them. Huddled up in long sleeves and pants, Greg Ryan's squad quickly realized that they were a long way from the ... Read More

Byrne signs; Lochhead waived by Revolution
April 13, 2007

The Revolution has announced that its 2007 third round SuperDraft pick, Bryan Byrne, has signed a contract with MLS. The 24-year-old will wear the number 26 shirt, although he will be unavailable for Saturday's game against Toronto FC. “It's good to be here; it's the only place I wanted ... Read More

USA Women's Notebook – Anticipation growing for WUSA return
April 13, 2007

Following the demise of the first version of the WUSA in 2003, the women's domestic game has had a fragmented look as a number of start-up leagues have attempted to offer top-level soccer to the best female players in the country. The alternative competitions have been successful to ... Read More

Revs Notebook – Nicol: Toronto will pose a tough test
April 13, 2007

Steve Nicol and Toronto coach, Mo Johnston, go back a long way and that long-standing friendship means the Revs boss knows that his side is in for a difficult game on Saturday. Nicol and Johnston were teammates on the Scottish national team and occasionally lined up opposite each other in ... Read More

Local side heads to Scotland
April 12, 2007
On Wednesday, thirteen Massachusetts high school players from the Bridgewater / Raynham International Soccer Club traveled to Scotland for a nine day soccer and cultural exchange. The boys, ages 15-17, play for their local high schools (Bridgewater/Raynham Regional, Cardinal Spellman, Coyle ... Read More

Bohn is back; signs with Lynx
April 12, 2007
Connecticut native, Erika Bohn, has agreed to play with the Adirondack Lynx of the WPSL in 2007. Bohn, who hails from Brookfield, is currently in residency with the US Women's National Handball team but will return this summer to soccer, a sport in which she won a national championship at Notre ... Read More

UVM announce clinic details
April 12, 2007
The University of Vermont will hold its third annual Soccer Coaches Clinic on 28-29 April and will feature Catamounts men's head coach, Jesse Cormier, and his assistants, Gregg Olson and Ross Duncan, women's head coach, Kerry Dziczkaniec and her assistants, James Franklin and Steph Mead, Guest ... Read More

Revs working on final touches By Andrew Hush
April 11, 2007

Three days after their opening day defeat in Chicago, the Revolution were still bemused on Tuesday as to how they left Toyota Park without a positive result. Having fallen behind early on, the Revs dominated the home side throughout the remainder of the game but were unable to turn their ... Read More

Coleman sacked as Fulham boss
April 11, 2007

Clint Dempsey may be facing an uncertain future after Fulham announced that Chris Coleman has been sacked as manager of the English Premier League side. Just hours after Coleman claimed that he was the man to lead the floundering London club, which has won just one league game in 2007, away ... Read More

Deuce finding his new life hard work By Andrew Hush
April 10, 2007

On 24 February at Craven Cottage in London, Cristiano Ronaldo ended a sixty-yard run by smashing in a last-minute winner to give Manchester United three points against a Fulham side that, to this day, must still be wondering how it let a game that it should have won, slip away. Standing ... Read More

Caldwell inspires USA over Mexico
April 10, 2007
Scott Caldwell was the star of the show as the USA's U-17s rounded off their campaign at the 35th Mondial Minimes International Tournament in Mouilleron le Captif, France with a 3-0 win over Mexico. Caldwell, who is the latest member of the family from Braintree, MA, to shine on the national ... Read More

Lilly excited ahead of New England return
April 10, 2007

USA coach, Greg Ryan, has selected a squad of eighteen for this Saturday's women's international friendly against Mexico at Gillette Stadium. The game will represent a homecoming on sorts for three players in the squad, which is led by Kristine Lilly. The world record holder for ... Read More

NEISL All-Stars announced
April 10, 2007

The participants for the annual NEISL All-Star game have been named. This year's match will take place at Clark University in Worcester, MA, on Saturday 28 April. Division One Goalkeeper Mark Sauter - Rhode Island Backs Ryan ... Read More

UVM ladies to host alums
April 9, 2007
The University of Vermont women's program will hold its annual Alumni Game on Sunday 29 April. The celebration game for Catamounts past and present will begin at 1pm at Centennial Field and will be followed by a tailgate. For more information or to reserve your spot in the game please contact ... Read More

Local boys make Super-Y ODP roster
April 9, 2007

Four U-15 players from Massachusetts have been invited to the Super-Y League's ODP National Camps. Daniel Sangster (Duxbury), Jeff Kilday (Marshfield), Brett Canepa (Hingham) and Peter Galeno (Easton), all of whom play for Blackwatch Rhode Island and Crusaders United, have received the call. ... Read More

Crusaders continue to add to 07 squad
April 9, 2007
Following last week's announcement that the Cape Cod Crusaders have signed Haitian international Ricardo Pierre-Louis from Lee University, comes the news that the club has reached an agreement with Adam Chavez, who will return to the club this summer. Chavez rejoins the squad after capping ... Read More

Phantoms look ready for new season
April 9, 2007

The New Hampshire Phantoms are busily preparing for their USL Division Two season opener, which take place on 28 April at the Richmond Kickers. The Phantoms will open at home on Friday 11 May versus Harrisburg City Islanders. The Phantoms are the Granite State's longest active professional ... Read More

Renegades secure five signings
April 9, 2007
The Boston Renegades have announced the signings of four players to their 2007 squad. Ciara Crinion from Ireland, Karen Ray from England and Michelle Barr from Scotland will join up with W-League squad this summer. Additionally, the Renegades have received commitments from two of the brightest ... Read More

Election dispute at MASS Soccer remains unresolved By Joyce Furia
April 9, 2007

It has been more than six months since MASS Soccer's Annual General Meeting but the issue of just who is in charge has still not been determined. John Utter and Jeremy Mordkoff were elected at the 11 September AGM as president and secretary respectively, but previous president, Larry ... Read More

Revs can't douse Fire on opening night By Andrew Hush
April 8, 2007

Chicago Fire 1-0 New England Revolution After falling behind in the fourth minute to Logan Pause's goal, the Revolution fought valiantly but were unable to take advantage of their chances and opened their 2007 season with a disappointing defeat at Toyota Park. With a number of ... Read More

Western Conference Preview
April 7, 2007

Houston Dynamo: (SNE prediction: 1st, Western Conference Finalists) If you thought the Revolution were quiet on the transfer front, then think yourself lucky you aren't a Houston fan. Aside from the Expansion and SuperDrafts, Dominic Kinnear made precisely zero moves. Mind you, ... Read More

Revs Notebook – Ralston ready for the off By Andrew Hush
April 6, 2007

After a pre-season campaign that has seen the Revolution play six games in three different countries, the opening day of the regular season cannot come quickly enough for Steve Nicol and his players. The most experienced man on the Revs playing staff, Steve Ralston, explained that, for all ... Read More

Eastern Conference Preview
April 6, 2007

DC United: (SNE prediction: 1st, Eastern Conference Champions) They may have a new coach and have traded the face of the franchise in the off-season but DC United come into the new season as the clear favorite in the east and a fashionable pick to collect another championship ... Read More

Reis signs new deal
April 6, 2007
On the eve of the season opener against Chicago Fire, the Revolution have been boosted by the news that Matt Reis has signed a new contract with the club. Reis, who has played more games in goal (92) than any other Revolution goalkeeper, holds nearly every career club goalkeeping record, ... Read More

Relaxed Smith ready for major role By Andrew Hush
April 5, 2007

Though a hamstring strain might prohibit him from participating in this Saturday's season opener in Chicago, Khano Smith approaches the new season in a happy frame of mind, hopeful that his long-term injury issues are behind him. Smith signed for the Revolution in 2005 and offered fleeting ... Read More

Revs Notebook – Ticket sales progressing well
April 4, 2007

Revolution COO, Brian Bilello, addressed the media on a number of topics on Tuesday. Among those he covered were ticket sales ahead of the regular season which, he said, had been boosted by the news of David Beckham's signing with Los Angeles. 12 August is the date that Beckham is ... Read More

This year, Twellman has a club focus By Andrew Hush
April 4, 2007

A year ago, Taylor Twellman did not know whether he was coming or going. The Revolution's all-time leading scorer began the 2006 season full of confidence having finally, it seemed, made a place for himself in the national team with a string of excellent displays, featuring several goals, in ... Read More

Revs ready for kick-off By Andrew Hush
April 4, 2007

The Revolution held their media day at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, amid a feeling of genuine excitement that the regular season is just days away. On the back of a 6-0-0 pre-season, Steve Nicol and his players are eager to get to Chicago, where they will take on the Fire on Saturday evening. ... Read More

Catamounts announce incoming female class
April 3, 2007
The University of Vermont women's program has announced it's freshman class for 2007, with nine newcomers, seven of whom hail from the state, set to join Kerry Dziczkaniec's squad. "This is an exciting time for our program,” said Dziczkaniec. “We are adding talented players at every ... Read More

Caldwell and Mewis on USA duty
April 3, 2007
Two Massachusetts youngsters are in national team action this week. Scott Caldwell of Braintree and Kristin Mewis of Hanson have linked up with the boys' U-17 and girls' U-16 squad respectively. Caldwell, who is a memebr of US Soccer's Residency Program in Bradenton, FL, is in France with ... Read More

Pre-season form a boost for promising Revs By Andrew Hush
March 30, 2007
The Revolution picked up two more convincing wins in New Orleans this week to ensure they completed their pre-season schedule with an impressive 6-0 record. On the field, Steve Nicol's side has played an attractive offensive style and goals have come from many sources including a number of ... Read More

National league plans announced
March 30, 2007
US Youth Soccer has announced details of a national league, which will begin operation in the 2007-2008 seasonal year that goes from September 1, 2007, through August 31, 2008. For this first year, competition will be held for the U-15 and U-16 age groups, girls and boys. Beginning with the ... Read More

Ryan names training camp roster
March 30, 2007

USA women's head coach, Greg Ryan, has named a squad of 32 players for the side's latest training camp, which will begin in California on Monday. The camp is the latest preparation for the World Cup, which will be held in China in September. In addition to training, the USA will play a ... Read More

Oka and Cristman inspire 100% Revs
March 29, 2007

New Orleans Shell Shockers 0-4 New England Revolution After Adam Cristman had scored his fifth pre-season goal in the second minute, the Revolution added three further strikes, including two from Arsene Oka, to cruise to victory over the New Orleans Shell Shockers and complete their ... Read More

Goodman joins Mass Youth staff
March 29, 2007
Mass Youth Soccer has appointed Tom Goodman as its new Assistant Director of Coaching. Goodman's arrival at Mass Youth marks a homecoming for the Massachusetts native, who is a graduate of Springfield College. With a resume featuring everything from national level coaching to corporate and ... Read More

USA held by Guatemala
March 29, 2007

USA 0-0 Guatemala After the euphoria of Sundays win over Ecuador, the USA fell flat as a stifling Guatemalan defense ensured that the attacking verve that had been displayed in Tampa three days previously would not be allowed to flourish at Pizza Hut Park. With Revolution ... Read More

Franchino Takes Indefinite Leave of Absence
March 27, 2007
The Revolution issued the following statement on Tuesday afternoon: 'New England Revolution midfielder/defender Joe Franchino has been granted an indefinite leave of absence from the team to attend to personal matters. He left the team while the squad was training in New Orleans. 'This ... Read More

Twisters set for AISL title game
March 27, 2007
The Massachusetts Twisters stand on the verge of making history this Saturday when they will play for the first time in team history in the American Indoor Soccer League Championship Game. The Twisters will take on Rockford Thunder at the Eastern States Coliseum in Springfield, MA. The ... Read More

Cristman at the double in New Orleans
March 26, 2007

CD Olimpia 1-3 New England Revolution Adam Cristman continued his impressive pre-season form, scoring two goals and assisting on a third as the Revolution swept past Olimpia in New Orleans. Cristman struck on either side of half-time, sandwiching a goal from Andy Dorman, to give a ... Read More

Goalkeeping courses scheduled for Massachusetts
March 26, 2007
The NSCAA, in association with Lasell College in Newton, MA, will host State Level I, Regional Level II, and National Level III Goalkeeper courses this summer. Lasell Head Mens' Coach and NSCAA State Technical Coordinator, Giovanni Pacini, will serve as the site coordinator. Pacini is also a ... Read More

Donovan treble fires USA
March 25, 2007

USA 3-1 Ecuador Landon Donovan inspired the USA to victory over Ecuador with a magnificent hat-trick. From the moment – after just 43 seconds to be exact – that the American captain fired his side into the lead, Donovan was in irrepressible form and, with the game tied at 1-1, ... Read More

Cristman cruises into professional game By Andrew Hush
March 23, 2007

“It's been pretty crazy over the past five weeks, with a lot of traveling and playing in different towns for different teams.” Yeah, ‘pretty crazy', that's a good way to describe it. Adam Cristman has certainly made the most of 2007 so far. The year began with the University of ... Read More

Revolution Reserves Schedule
March 23, 2007
15 April: Toronto FC (10am)
6 May: Chicago Fire (7:30pm)
13 May: @ Los Angeles Galaxy (9am)
27 May: Kansas City Wizards (10am)
17 June: Columbus Crew (10am)
22 July: Houston Dynamo (6:30pm)
29 July: @ Real Salt Lake (10am)
5 August: DC United (6:30pm) ... Read More

A tribute to Shrewsbury's U-12 Champions By Jim McKinley
March 23, 2007

2005-2006 was quite a season to remember for the girls of Shrewsbury Youth Soccer. Playing in the Nashoba Valley Youth Soccer League, the SYS Hurricanes amassed an impressive 32-0 run to take their first ever Division One 8v8 state title at the Massachusetts Tournament of Champions held by ... Read More

Revs Notebook – Reis adapting to new faces
March 22, 2007
Matt Reis admitted he is getting used to having some new faces around the goalkeeping fraternity at the Revolution. Rookie, Brad Knighton, has impressed with his attitude and potential, while goalkeeper coach, Gwynne Williams, has brought his own knowledge. “It has gone well,” said Reis. ... Read More

Wantaway Joseph defiant over trade request By Andrew Hush
March 22, 2007

Just as he said he would, Shalrie Joseph showed up at the Revolution's training session on Wednesday and gave it his all. The Grenadian midfielder was his usual all-action self in an impressive showing as New England got back into pre-season work following their return from Cancun last ... Read More

Hartford secure incoming quartet
March 22, 2007

University of Hartford Men's Coach, Dan Gaspar, has announced the signing of four players for his 2007 roster. Bojan Delibasic, from Novi Sad, Serbia, is currently enrolled in classes at Hartford. Delibasic, was captain of the Vojvodina Novi Sad junior team and led his side to the Cup of ... Read More

Despite injuries, Nicol remains positive By Andrew Hush
March 22, 2007

Away from the ongoing Shalrie Joseph saga, Revolution boss, Steve Nicol, is having to deal with a ever-lengthening injured list, with Pat Noonan and Michael Parkhurst struggling to be fit for the regular season opener against the Chicago Fire on 7 April, while Daniel Hernandez continues to ... Read More

Shields returns to Harvard
March 20, 2007

Katie Shields has been named assistant coach of the women's program at Harvard, announced head coach, Ray Leone, on Monday. Shields was a standout goalkeeper for four years for the Crimson prior to her 2006 graduation. She will work with the program's goalkeepers and will also take on ... Read More

Youth Sports Festival set for this weekend
March 20, 2007

Gillette Stadium is playing host to the first-ever New England Youth Sports Festival this weekend. The event is designed to bring all of the distinct elements of youth sports together in a unique format that will appeal to all attendees – be they children who are active in sports or would ... Read More

Joseph asks for trade and expects to get it By Andrew Hush
March 20, 2007

Shalrie Joseph has asked to be traded from the New England Revolution and expects the club to honor his request, according to the Grenadian midfielder's agent. Ron Waxman spoke to Soccer New England on Monday and revealed that Joseph has already made his request to the Revs and ... Read More

URI announces freshmen class
March 20, 2007

University of Rhode Island men's head coach, John O'Connor, has announced the program's incoming class for the 2007 season. O'Connor's first recruiting class at URI is composed of six student-athletes hailing from the East Coast and Midwest. "We're very excited to have this group of ... Read More

Aztec NPSL side grows in number
March 20, 2007
Boston Aztec have added three new names to the roster, with Ebbie Kodiat, Matt Lemire and Matt Carroll all joining the team will compete in the inaugural year of the NPSL's Northeast Division. Lemire and Kodiat are both veterans of the Aztec PASL squad, while all three were part of the ... Read More

Noonan set for further surgery
March 20, 2007

The Revolution have been rocked by the news that Pat Noonan requires a second operation within six months. The forward will undergo sports hernia repair surgery on Wednesday, following an injury to his left side he suffered on 9 March. The surgery will be performed by Dr. Ulrike Muschaweck ... Read More

Report: Joseph to request trade
March 18, 2007

Shalrie Joseph will ask to be traded away from the Revolution after negotiations over a new contract broke down, according to a report in Sunday's Boston Globe. Joseph has two years ... Read More

Cristman wins it for Revolution
March 16, 2007

Adam Cristman scored the game's only goal in the 79th minute to lead the Revolution to victory over Pioneros de Cancun on Thursday evening. Cristman converted a cross by Khano Smith, who was sent off just minutes later, for his second goal in as many games on the trip. Christman was paired ... Read More

Ezeugo joins SNHU staff
March 15, 2007

Emeka Ezeugo has been named assistant men's coach at Southern New Hampshire University. A native of Nigeria, Ezeuko joins head coach, Dave Anderson, and brings with him extensive experience as both a player and a coach. Ezeuko has served as an assistant coach with the Nigerian ... Read More

Bradley names friendly squad
March 15, 2007

Bob Bradley has called up thirteen European-based players to the USA squad for upcoming games against Ecuador on 25 March and Guatemala three days later. Just one Revolution player is included, as Taylor Twellman retains his place in the squad, following his return to international duty ... Read More

USA clinch Algarve Cup glory
March 15, 2007

Goals from Kristine Lilly and Carli Lloyd were enough to give the USA victory in the Algarve Cup Final, as Greg Ryan's side outplayed the Danes to win the tournament for the fifth time. Lilly put the USA ahead in the twelfth minute when she took a through ball from Abby Wambach in stride ... Read More

Huffer awarded NCAA scholarship
March 15, 2007

Patrick Huffer of Williams College has received a prestigious NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship for his studies after Williams. The Boulder, CO, native is the seventeenth Eph athlete to earn the scholarship and the first men's soccer player. Earlier this fall, Huffer was named Academic ... Read More

Twellman leads Revs romp
March 14, 2007

Revolution 7-0 Inter Playa Del Carmen Taylor Twellman scored four times as the Revs romped to an easy win over their opponents from the Mexican second division, although the gloss was taken off the evening's work somewhat by the sendings off of Jeff Larentowicz for two bookable ... Read More

Aztecs beaten at International finals
March 13, 2007
The Boston Aztec squad returned from Mexico after falling in the elimination round of the PASL International Championship on penalties to Springfield (IL) Spirits. In a low scoring match for an indoor game, both teams battled through a scoreless first half before Springfield took a 1-0 lead ... Read More

USA into Algarve final
March 13, 2007

USA 3-2 Sweden Two goals from Abby Wambach and a third strike in as many games gave the USA the win over Sweden it needed to advance to the final of the Algarve Cup. Going into the game, each side had six points but, with Sweden boasting a greater goal difference, Greg Ryan's side ... Read More

Injured Noonan and Parkhurst head home
March 13, 2007

The Revolution have suffered a double injury blow during their pre-season training camp in Cancun, with Pat Noonan and Michael Parkhurst both returning to New England early for treatment on groin and shoulder problems respectively. Noonan complained of soreness in his left groin and ... Read More

Lloyd comes good again for USA
March 10, 2007
USA 1-0 Finland Carli Lloyd was the USA match-winner for the second straight game as the midfielder's third international goal was all Greg Ryan's side needed to defeat Finland and give the Americans their second win in the Algarve Cup. Lloyd entered the game as one of three changes ... Read More

Aztecs face uphill task in Mexico
March 10, 2007

Boston Aztec were facing an elimination game late on Friday night after a disappointing opening day at the PASL International Championships in Mexico. The Aztecs went 0-1-1, drawing 4-4 with Mexican side Monterrey Tech and losing to the Tacoma Stars, 5-4. Only a win in their final game ... Read More

Pioneers announce 2007 coaches
March 10, 2007

The Western Mass Pioneers have announced the 2007 coaches for the men's and women's programs. Tom D'Agostino will coach the men's team, while Chris Mogavero will head up the women's program. D'Agostino replaces Leszek Wrona and brings a long list of credentials to his new role. A key ... Read More

Memorial Fund established to honor Vanole
March 9, 2007

The US Soccer Foundation has announced details of the establishment of the David Charles Vanole Memorial Fund, in memory of the former New England Revolution goalkeeper coach, who died in January at the age of 43 (Read More

Local programs receive USSF grants
March 9, 2007
A number of New England organizations are the recipients of grants from the US Soccer Foundation, following the announcement of the details of the dispersal of over $2m to 52 groups from 24 states. Since the first grants were made in the spring of 1995, the Foundation has issued a grand ... Read More

Local teams to hold tryouts
March 9, 2007

New England Mutiny The Mutiny, who play in the WPSL, will hold tryouts at SportsWorld in East Windsor, CT, on Monday 12 March. The session will begin at 8pm. For more information, contact team owner, Joe Ferrara, on 413-330-9775 or at Read More

Happy Revs ready for Cancun camp By Andrew Hush
March 8, 2007

The Revolution fly to Cancun, Mexico, on Thursday morning for an eight-day training camp, during which they will play two games against teams from Mexico's Segunda División. On Tuesday 13 March, the Revs will face Inter Playa del Carmen, before taking on Pioneros de Cancun two days ... Read More

Locals set for national action
March 7, 2007

New England players are set to be heavily involved in youth national activity over the coming weeks, with the USA's U-21 women, as well as U-17 and U-18 men all convening for training camps. Bill Irwin's U-21s, which will include in the travel party, Meghan Schnur and Brittany Taylor of ... Read More

Lilly leads USA to opening Algarve win
March 7, 2007

USA 2-1 China Goals from Kristine Lilly and Carli Lloyd gave the USA a 2-1 win over China in the opening game for both sides in the 2007 Algarve Cup. The USA went ahead in the nineteenth minute when Cat Whitehill's found Abby Wambach at the edge of the six-yard box. Chinese ... Read More

Revs sign developmental quintet
March 7, 2007

The Revolution announced on Wednesday that it has added four players to its developmental roster, after forward Adam Cristman, defender Gary Flood, goalkeeper Brad Knighton and forward Chris Loftus signed with MLS to play for the Revs. Additionally, midfielder Miguel Gonzalez has re-signed to ... Read More

Aztecs announce reserve teams plans
March 7, 2007

Boston Aztec have announced details of reserve teams for its summer NPSL and WPSL squads. The teams will be selected on a tryout basis and will be open to players from the current Aztec U18, U17 and U16 club teams, as well as Aztec Alumni who are currently playing in college. Each team ... Read More

Johnson looks for foreign chance
March 6, 2007
Ryan Johnson, a native of Melrose, MA, looks set to pursue a career overseas after he failed to reach an agreement over a new contract with MLS. After a standout career at Oregon State University, Johnson was drafted by Real Salt Lake with the 26th pick of the 2006 SuperDraft, only to be ... Read More

USA to play Gold Cup game at Gillette (on natural grass)
March 6, 2007

The USA will play El Salvador at Gillette Stadium in CONCACAF Gold Cup Group B play on Tuesday 12 June. The game will kick off at 7pm and will form the first part of a double-header, which will also feature Trinidad and Tobago taking on Guatemala at 9pm. Gillette will also be the venue for ... Read More

Keefe to head inaugural Regis program
March 5, 2007
Regis College has announced that Jonathan Keefe has been appointed as the first head men's coach at the Massachusetts school. Regis, traditionally an all-women's undergraduate institution, announced last fall that it would be accepting men, beginning in the fall of 2007. In addition to the ... Read More

Bliss in charge at KSYSA
March 5, 2007

Former Wizards midfielder and head coach, Brian Bliss, has been named director of coaching for Kansas Youth Soccer. Bliss, a Connecticut native, played for the USA in the 1990 World Cup before his career took him to Germany and ended in MLS with the Kansas City Wizards after a year in New ... Read More

U-20s to face Brazil in World Cup
March 5, 2007

The USA's will play Korea Republic, Poland and Brazil in Group D of the 2007 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Canada, which will take place from 30 June – 22 July. The USA opens against Korea Republic on 30 June, then faces Poland on 3 July and concludes group play three days later against ... Read More

Aztecs win through to national finals
March 5, 2007

Boston Aztec stunned the New York Shockers in overtime to earn a 5-4 win and, with it, the club's third consecutive PASL Regional Championship. For the second straight year, O'Neil Gray played the part of hero, scoring the ‘golden goal' winner with just over a minute to play in the ... Read More

Busy Parkhurst ready for new season By Andrew Hush
March 3, 2007

On and off the field, Michael Parkhurst has a spring in his step. Following a busy off-season that saw the 23-year-old defender make trips to England with a Generation Adidas squad and California for his first experience of national team duty, Parkhurst took an even bigger step in his personal ... Read More

Local company buys into English club
March 2, 2007

A Massachusetts company has bought into English club, Millwall. Chestnut Hill Ventures, which is based in Wellesley Hills, has invested ₤5m (approximately $9.72m) in the south London club, which is currently lying fourteenth in League One, two divisions below the Premier League. The ... Read More

Aztecs one step away from nationals
March 2, 2007

Championship soccer is back on the North Shore after Boston Aztec defeated the New Hampshire Granite, 9-2, on Saturday in the semi-final of the PASL Divisional play-offs. Aztec will now host the New York Shockers in the Divisional Championship Game on Saturday at 4pm at Soccer ETC in ... Read More

Smith heads for Faroes
March 1, 2007

Kareem Smith, a Massachusetts native who played for Boston Aztec and the Cape Cod Crusaders, has agreed to sign with Faroe Islands side, KÍ Klaksvík FC. The native of Hyde Park joined the Aztecs in mid-December, and recorded three assists as a fullback. He departs for Europe just before ... Read More

UVM hands out awards
February 28, 2007

University of Vermont players, Corey Bronner, Connor Tobin and Jake McFadden have been named recipients of the team's awards for the 2006 season. Bronner was named the team's Most Valuable Player, Tobin received the Hal Greig Award and McFadden picked up the Donoson FitzGerald Award. A ... Read More

90 Minutes with Peter Bradley By Andrew Hush
February 28, 2007

“The next ten years will be a great time to be in the USA. Things like adding David Beckham will only add spice and help to increase awareness of the sport. The talent is here and we have to develop and nurture it properly. Is winning the World Cup that far away for a country of this size? ... Read More

Revolution continue pre-season at home By Andrew Hush
February 28, 2007
After spending last week in Bermuda, the Revolution continued their preparation for the 2007 season on Tuesday inside the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse at Gillette Stadium. Steve Nicol's squad was in good spirits upon its return to New England, following a training camp which was supplemented by ... Read More

Hamm and Foudy to be inducted into Hall of Fame
February 28, 2007

The National Soccer Hall of Fame's Class of 2007 will be an all-girl affair after it was announced that two-time Olympic gold medalists and two-time World Cup champions, Mia Hamm and Julie Foudy, will be the inducted in August. Hamm was selected on 137 of the 141 ballots cast, setting a new ... Read More

MASS controversy rumbles on By Joyce Furia
February 27, 2007

Five months after John Utter and Jeremy Mordkoff ‘won' the MASS Soccer elections for president and secretary respectively, the duo now sit on the outside of the organization, having been suspended from soccer by a disciplinary committee. Meanwhile, Larry Frisoli, who lost the ... Read More

Glory for Mariner in vacation tourney
February 25, 2007

Mariner's Under-11 Girls emerged victorious at the 19 February indoor tournament at Forekicks in Norfolk, MA as a 5-4 come-from-behind overtime victory over the Danvers Pride gave Sarah Bourque's side the Winter Break Classic Championship. After overcoming FC Greater Boston Bolts, 2-0, in ... Read More

Mello and Cooney join Aztecs
February 25, 2007

Having announced player signings in December and January, the Boston Aztecs have added two more local ... Read More

ECAC and Brine team up to help Iraqis
February 23, 2007
In the villages of Iraq, joy is something that is not as apparent as most would like. US Army Lieutenant, Eric Roles, is a 2005 graduate of West Point who was stationed in the war-torn country and who was responsible for finding and stopping insurgents before more damage occurs. Roles saw ... Read More

Algarve Cup squad named
February 23, 2007

Women's national team head coach, Greg Ryan, has named a roster of twenty players for the 2007 Algarve Cup, which will be held from 7-14 March in southern Portugal. Recalled to the squad is former Boston Renegades star, Shannon Boxx, who has recovered from ACL surgery: “I'm just ... Read More

Revs see off Galaxy
February 23, 2007

New England Revolution 3-1 Los Angeles Galaxy The Revolution picked up their second win of their pre-season trip to Bermuda on Thursday night when they saw off the Los Angeles Galaxy at the national stadium in Bermuda. Two goals in a five-minute first half spell put New England ... Read More

Christman at the double but USA held again
February 23, 2007

Rosso Kumamoto 2-2 USA Under-23s Despite two goals from Revolution draft pick, Adam Christman, a late fightback by Rosso Kumamoto meant that the USA Under-23s had to settle for a second consecutive tie to round out their week-long visit to Japan. Christman put the USA ahead in ... Read More

Full-time officials program announced
February 22, 2007
In a move designed to continue the growth and progress of officiating, US Soccer has established a program to employ full-time referees for the first time in the organization's 95-year history. Jair Marrufo, Ricardo Salazar, Baldomero Toledo and Terry Vaughn will become full-time referees, ... Read More

Aztecs ready for post-season play
February 22, 2007

Boston Aztec will host the New Hampshire Granite in the regional semi-final of the PASL on Saturday at Soccer ETC in Beverly, MA. Kick-off is set for 7pm. Boston finished the regular season at 6-1-1 to earn their second consecutive New England Division title. New Hampshire finished the ... Read More

BC confirm five new faces
February 22, 2007

Boston College women's head coach, Alison Foley, has announced the addition of five players for the 2007 season. Amy Caldwell (Braintree, MA, Braintree High School; 5' 1” – Forward) Caldwell has helped Braintree capture two straight Division One state titles. She is a ... Read More

Kolodziey takes over as Pioneers GM
February 22, 2007
The Western Mass Pioneers are set to launch its tenth season with a new general manager, following the selection of Greg Kolodziey to fill the role. Club President, Celso Correia announced that Kolodziey, who has been involved with the Pioneers since the club's inception in 1997 as a player ... Read More

UVM adds Duncan to coaching staff
February 22, 2007
Ross Duncan, a 2004 graduate of Oregon State who played professionally in Australia, has been named a part-time assistant men's coach at the University of Vermont. “We welcome Ross to Catamount Country and I feel he will be a great addition to the program,” said head coach, Jesse Cormier, ... Read More

Leone takes over at Harvard
February 22, 2007
Ray Leone has been named the new head women's coach at Harvard University, it was announced on Thursday. Leone replaces Erica Walsh, who resigned earlier this month to take over at Penn State. Leone carries a wealth of coaching experience with sixteen years as a collegiate head coach. He ... Read More

Revs late show secures Bermuda win
February 21, 2007

Bermuda 1-3 New England Revolution Two late goals gave the Revolution victory over the Bermuda national team on Tuesday evening, in New England's first game of the 2007 pre-season. In a game that saw Steve Nicol give playing time to 23 players, Andy Dorman powered home a cross ... Read More

BC duo head to Mexico
February 19, 2007

Gina DiMartino and Kelly Henderson of Boston College have been included in the USA Under-20 squad for this week's two-game tour of Mexico. DiMartino scored thirteen goals and had five assists on her way to being named ACC Rookie of the Year. Henderson was the Eagles fifth leading scorer ... Read More

Dorman ready for next test By Andrew Hush
February 19, 2007

Losing Clint Dempsey and Jose Cancela took from the Revolution arguably their two most creative midfielders. Fortunately for Steve Nicol's side, in Andy Dorman, New England has a player who is more than ready to fill the void left by the departed duo. That is not to say that Dorman, the ... Read More

Revs pair in Japan with U-23s
February 19, 2007

The Revolution duo of Ryan Solle and Adam Christman are in Japan this week as part of the USA's Under-23 team eighteen-man tour party. Bob Bradley's side will play two games during the week-long trip as part of the side's continued preparation for the 2008 Olympics. Last week, the U-23s ... Read More

Mutiny gearing up for new season
February 19, 2007
The New England Mutiny of the WPSL's East Conference have announced the addition of some new players ahead of the upcoming season. Tony Horta has been named as the man in charge of the Mutiny and the former Quinnipiac head coach is set to oversee a talented squad that will be led by two ... Read More

Revs jet off to Bermuda By Andrew Hush
February 16, 2007

The Revolution left behind the frozen tundra of New England on Friday morning when they flew to Bermuda for a pre-season training camp. Steve Nicol's squad have spent the last two weeks practicing indoors and though the Revs coach is pleased to have had his team together, he is excited to ... Read More

Revs give trial to Peruvian forward By Andrew Hush
February 15, 2007
Soccer New England has learned that the Revolution have invited Jorge Eduardo Ramirez Tabacchi, a Peruvian forward who is more commonly known as Jorge Ramirez, to their pre-season training camp in Bermuda, for which the side leave on Friday morning. Commenting on Ramirez on Thursday ... Read More

Revs announce exclusive TV deal
February 14, 2007

The Revolution has announced details of a two-year, exclusive television rights agreement that makes TV38 (WSBK-TV) the team's only regional television broadcast partner in the Boston market. TV38 will feature 22 Revs regular season games this season, beginning with New England's season ... Read More

Algarve Cup preparations begin
February 14, 2007

Following their victory at last month's Four Nations Tournament in China, the USA's women will reassemble today in California for a week-long training camp, which will mark the start of preparation for next March's Algarve Cup in Portugal. The USA will open the tournament on 7 March in ... Read More

USA learn Copa America opponents
February 14, 2007

The USA will open the 2007 Copa America against Argentina on Thursday 28 June before playing Colombia on 2 July and Paraguay three days later, it was announced on Wednesday. The tournament will feature twelve teams playing in nine Venezuelan cities between 26 June and 15 July. Host nation, ... Read More

John's journey stalls By Andrew Hush
February 13, 2007

Avery John packed as much into 2006 as some professional players experience in a career. The Trinidad and Tobago international began the year on the periphery of the Revolution first team and played in more games for his country than his club, as part of the Soca Warriors World Cup squad. ... Read More

Revs Notebook – Joseph next to sign?
February 13, 2007

Having locked up several key components – messrs Twellman, Noonan, Hernandez and Franchino – of his squad for the foreseeable future, Steve Nicol spoke on Monday of his wish to reach a similar agreement with Shalrie Joseph. The Grenadian international has been the subject of ... Read More

Twellman signs new deal with MLS
February 12, 2007

The Revolution has confirmed that Taylor Twellman has signed a long-term contract extension with MLS. Per league and team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed, though it is understood that Twellman will earn up to $300,000 per year. The 2007 season will be Twellman's sixth in with ... Read More

The mess continues at MASS By Joyce Furia
February 12, 2007

NEOTHSL held a special meeting last Monday in an attempt to resolve the dispute with MASS Soccer over monies owed for last season. It should have been a short discussion, but the ongoing dispute between Larry Frisoli, the MASS President who was ‘defeated' in last year's Annual General ... Read More

Revs stars to attend local fundraisers
February 12, 2007

Members of the Revolution will be present tonight at two separate fund-raising events in Boston. Michael Parkhurst, Joe Franchino, Jay Heaps, Marshall Leonard and James Riley will be at the Park Plaza Hotel to take part in this year's MDA Muscle Team Boston event. The event involves a ... Read More

Rapids announce Arsenal link-up
February 10, 2007

The Colorado Rapids have announced a commercial alliance with English Premier League side, Arsenal. The agreement will see the establishment of a Center of Excellence at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, the brand new home of the Rapids. The development of the Arsenal Cup, a club tournament that ... Read More

Lindsay and Erwin share top CT award
February 10, 2007

Crystal Lindsay of North Haven and Orange's Lauren Erwin have been named joint winners of the Ed Tremble Female College Player of the Year award by the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association. Lindsay and Irwin were honored at the CJSA Presidents Dinner on Friday, January 26, 2007. Lindsay ... Read More

Wildcats announce two new recruits
February 10, 2007

University of New Hampshire men's head coach, Rob Thompson, has announced the signing of two players to National Letters of Intent. Joe Corsello (York, ME) and Corey Diamond (East Brunswick, NJ) committed to the Wildcats and will begin their collegiate careers next fall for a UNH side that is ... Read More

Bradley names local names in U-23 squad
February 10, 2007

Revolution duo, Ryan Solle and Adam Christman, have been included in the USA Under-23 squad for a training camp at The Home Depot Center in Carson, CA, which begins this weekend. Bob Bradley's side will train on the west coast for a week before departing for a two-match tour of Japan. Also ... Read More

Walsh quits Harvard to take Penn State job
February 9, 2007

Harvard women's head coach, Erica Walsh, has quit the Crimson to take over at Penn State. The current USA Under-17 coach will fill the position vacated recently by Paula Wilkins, who left the Nittany Lions for Big Ten rival, Wisconsin. “Becoming the head coach at Penn State is an ... Read More

'Countdown to Kickoff' with the Revolution
February 9, 2007

The Revolution has announced details of its ‘Countdown to Kickoff' Tour, a series of four interactive, fan-friendly events to be held throughout the region ahead of the side's home opener against Toronto FC on 14 April. The tour will make stops at the Mansfield SportsPlex in Mansfield, MA ... Read More

Opportunist USA beat Mexico again
February 8, 2007

The USA relied on stout defense and predatory instincts on the break to overcome Mexico on Wednesday evening in front of a sellout 62,462 crowd in Glendale, AZ. Goals from Jimmy Conrad and Landon Donovan at either end of the second half gave Bob Bradley his second consecutive win since ... Read More

Keeper to train with Revs
February 8, 2007

Following his performance at the recent invitation-only tryout, Brad Knighton (left) has been invited to train with the Revolution next week. The former UNC-Wilmington goalkeeper will join up with the Revs at their training base in Fore Kicks, MA. Knighton is a native of Richmond, VA and ... Read More

Brown to stay in Europe, while Casey leaves
February 8, 2007

Former Revolution goalkeeper, Adin Brown, has signed a fresh deal with Aalesund FK that will see him stay with the Norwegian side until 2009. Brown has been the subject of interest from several other Scandanavian clubs, but has decided to continue with the promoted Tangoshirts. "I'm ... Read More

Twellman hoping for USA chance
February 7, 2007

In front of a sellout crowd of over 60,000 at The University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ, tonight, the USA will play against arch rival Mexico as interim head coach, Bob Bradley, looks to maintain his winning start in the nation's top job. Following last month's 3-1 win over Denmark, ... Read More

Aztecs announce signings
February 7, 2007

Boston Aztec has announced the signing of eleven players for its inaugural National Premier Soccer League summer season. The NPSL is expanding to the East Coast for the first time and the Aztecs are a part of the new six-team Northeast Division, along with the Atlantic City Diablos (NJ), ... Read More

2007 Revolution Schedule
February 7, 2007

The 2007 regular season schedule was released on Tuesday morning … and Revolution fans will be pleased to see that ‘Beckhamania' will come to Gillette Stadium on Sunday 12 August for a primetime 7pm game. Beckham is set to make his Galaxy debut on 4 July when LA host the Chicago Fire. ... Read More

Revs Notebook – Thompson pleased to get started
February 6, 2007

It's quite possible that Wells Thompson has not stopped smiling since his was the fifth name called in January's SuperDraft. While the veterans Revs looked to escape the opening day of pre-season as quickly as possible, the rookie out of Wake Forest was beaming after his first session with his ... Read More

Revs kick off pre-season By Andrew Hush
February 6, 2007

The Revolution opened up pre-season training on Monday morning at Fore Kicks in Norfolk, MA. Steve Nicol welcomed a good number of his squad into camp and expects to have the remainder on board by the end of the week. Absentees on the first day included Shalrie Joseph, Daniel Hernandez, Joe ... Read More

Konopka on trial with Charlton
February 6, 2007

Former Providence College goalkeeper, Chris Konopka, is currently in London for a trial with esteemed English Premier League side, Charlton Athletic. The 6'5", 215lb netminder was a guest of the Addicks on Saturday afternoon as Charlton hosted Chelsea at The Valley. Konopka is expected to ... Read More

Aztecs win on special night
February 5, 2007

On a special night at Soccer ETC, Boston Aztec rolled to an 8-4 win over New Hampshire Granite in PASL action. However, the main winners on the evening were two charitable causes – the Friends of Sally Birchmore and the Dana Farber Marathon Challenge in honor of Valerie Bradley – for ... Read More

Local quartet on Under-20 duty
February 5, 2007

USA Under-20 women's head coach, Jillian Ellis, has included four players with New England links to participate in a training camp at The Home Depot Center in Carson, CA. In total, thirty players have headed to the west coast for a camp that began on Sunday and will run for a week. The ... Read More

Ireland and Scotland heading to Gillette Stadium?
February 4, 2007

The Republic of Ireland will play Bolivia at Gillette Stadium on Saturday 26 May, the FAI has announced. However, Kraft Soccer has said the game is not scheduled at this time. Steve Staunton's side will head to ... Read More

Tryout shows little to Revolution coaches By Andrew Hush
February 3, 2007
The Revolution conducted an invitation-only tryout in the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse at Gillette Stadium on Friday night, as a handful of selected players were given the chance to impress Steve Nicol and the other New England coaches. In truth, the standard on display was unimpressive, with none ... Read More

MASS Mess By Joyce Furia
February 3, 2007

At its Annual General Meeting last September, Massachusetts Adult State Soccer (MASS) elected a new president and secretary. Or not; it all depends on who you talk to. The final outcome will probably not be determined for some time to come as Larry Frisoli, who was defeated for re-election ... Read More

Bradley calls on European quartet
February 2, 2007

Bob Bradley has named a twenty-man roster for next Wednesday's international friendly between the USA and Mexico. Despite having previously stated that he planned to call up eight overseas-based players, Bradley has remained largely loyal to the core of MLS players that were involved in ... Read More

Revolution readying for pre-season By Andrew Hush
February 2, 2007

The long road back to MLS Cup begins for the Revolution this weekend, as Steve Nicol's squad reports for entrance physicals on Sunday and commences pre-season training the following day. Before the current members of the roster get to work, however, young hopefuls will convene inside the ... Read More

Aztecs set for special fund raiser
February 1, 2007
On Saturday, Boston Aztec will host the New Hampshire Granite on a Cancer Research Benefit Night, to help ‘The Friends of Sally Birchmore' and ‘The Dana Farber Marathon Challenge in honor of Valerie Bradley.' The game kicks off at 7pm at Soccer ETC in Beverly, MA and present will be ... Read More

USA continue to prepare for Mexico test
February 1, 2007
It may only be a friendly but next Wednesday's international between the USA and Mexico in Glendale, AZ, is shaping up to be a true test of Bob Bradley's side. With over 40,000 tickets already sold, a large crowd is set to witness the latest encounter between the two great rivals, as the USA ... Read More

Johann Smith signs Carlisle loan deal
January 31, 2007

Connecticut native, Johann Smith, has signed for League One side, Carlisle United, on loan from Bolton Wanderers, until the end of the English season in May. Smith, who recently represented the USA's Under-20s as they successfully qualified for this summer's FIFA World Youth Cup, was ... Read More

USA ladies to face Mexico in Foxboro
January 31, 2007

US Soccer announced on Wednesday that Mexico will be the opponents of the USA's women at Gillette Stadium on Saturday 14 April. The match, which kicks off at 5pm, will be followed at 7:30pm by the Revolution's home opener against Toronto FC. The USA will be playing their first match in the ... Read More

MA duo named to Bradenton roster
January 31, 2007
Under-17 Men's national head coach, John Hackworth, has included two players from Massachusetts – Boston's Sheanon Williams and Braintree's Scott Caldwell – on his final 40-player roster for the spring semester of US Soccer's Residency Program at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL. The ... Read More

Ladies clinch Four Nations glory
January 30, 2007

China 0-2 USA Goals on either side of half-time from Lori Chalupny and Natasha Kai gave the USA victory over China and, following Germany's goalless draw with England, secured the Four Nations Tournament title for Greg Ryan's side. Chalupny's goal came at the end of a first half ... Read More

New US Open Cup structure revealed
January 30, 2007

The details for the new format of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup were announced on Monday. A total of 40 teams, including 24 professional and sixteen amateur clubs, will compete in the 2007 version of the competition when it kicks off in June for the 94th consecutive year. With a busy summer ... Read More

Aztecs roll to NY win
January 29, 2007
Boston Aztec topped the New York Shockers, 8-2, in PASL action on Saturday afternoon, reversing an early season loss in New York. The first place Shockers fall to 5-2-1, while the Aztecs move to 3-1-1. New York have now finished their regular season schedule with sixteen points, which is ... Read More

USA held by England
January 28, 2007
USA 1-1 England Goals were tough to come by on the second match day of the Four Nations Tournament as the USA drew 1-1 with England, while hosts China tied Germany, 0-0. The combination of results means the USA is still alive for the tournament championship, but must beat China by a ... Read More

Gillett interested in Liverpool?
January 26, 2007
Former Amherst College student, George Gillett, could be poised to launch a takeover bid for English Premier League side, Liverpool. Gillett, who founded Booth Creek Holdings in 1996, which incorporates a number of ski resorts, including Loon, Waterville valley and Cranmore in New Hampshire, ... Read More

USA held by Germany in opening game
January 26, 2007

USA 0-0 Germany A USA side that featured youth and experience in almost equal measure battled to a goalless tie against Germany, as the the world's top two women's sides played an evenly-contested encounter in the opening game of the 2007 Four Nations Tournament in China. “On ... Read More

PDL and W-League schedules announced
January 26, 2007
Following a 2006 regular season in which they went unbeaten, only to be eliminated at the last eight stage of the PDL play-offs, the Cape Cod Crusaders will kick off their quest for a national championship in 2007 with a two home games, against the Albany Admirals on 12 May and versus the Rhode ... Read More

National Paralympic team to hold tryouts
January 25, 2007

The US Paralympic Soccer Team will host an open tryout on from 16-18 February at The Home Depot Center in Carson, CA. The three-day tryout will precede the team's first camp of the year. The upcoming year is shaping up to be a busy one for the team, with the squad competing in the ... Read More

Aztec ready for New York
January 25, 2007
The Boston Aztecs return home to Soccer ETC in Beverly on Sunday at 2pm to take on the New York Shockers. It is the first time Aztec and the Shockers have faced each other at ETC since last year's PASL Regional final, with the Aztecs earning the crown with a 6-5 win. Earlier this year, the ... Read More

UAA Women End-of Season Report
January 25, 2007

Regular Season Champion: Washington Offensive Player of the Year: MeghanMarie Fowler-Finn (Washington) Rookie of the Year: Caryn Rosoff (Washington) Coaching Staff of the Year: Washington All-Conference First Team Talia Bucci (Washington) ... Read More

UAA Men End-of Season Report
January 25, 2007

Regular Season Champion: Case Offensive Player of the Year: Jeritt Thayer (NYU) Rookie of the Year: John Smelcer (Washington) Coaching Staff of the Year: Case All-Conference First Team Jonathan Browne (Carnegie Mellon)
RJ French ... Read More

Patriot League Women End-of Season Report
January 25, 2007

Tournament Champion: Navy Regular Season Champion: Bucknell Offensive Player of the Year: Meggie Curran (Navy) Co-Defensive Players of the Year: Nicole Marotta (Bucknell) & Shelly Moeller (Navy) Goalkeeper of the Year: Lizzie Barnes ... Read More

Patriot League Men End-of Season Report
January 25, 2007

Tournament Champion: Bucknell Regular Season Champion: Lehigh Offensive Player of the Year: Josh Trott (Holy Cross) Defensive Player of the Year: John O'Reilly (Lehigh) Goalkeeper of the Year: David Cappuccio (Colgate) Rookie of the Year: ... Read More

Ladies preparing for China tournament
January 24, 2007

The USA's women have been encamped for almost a week in Guangzhou, China, in preparation for the 2007 Four Nations Tournament which, for Greg Ryan's side, begins on Friday against Germany Following their encounter with the current World Cup holders, the USA will face England two days later ... Read More

2007 USL College Player Draft
January 24, 2007
New Hampshire goalkeeper, Brian Levey, was the highest pick amongst a number of players with links to New England in the 2007 USL College Player Draft. Levey, who played for the Cape Cod Crusaders in the PDL for two years, was selected with the sixth overall pick by the Atlanta Silverbacks. ... Read More

Twellman returns to national team fold
January 24, 2007

A trio of Revolution players has been included in the USA squad for its upcoming training camp, which will prepare the side for its friendly against Mexico on 7 February. Matt Reis, who won his second cap in last week's 3-1 over Denmark, is one of four goalkeepers, while Michael Parkhurst ... Read More

Laughlin takes the helm at Maine
January 23, 2007

The University of Maine has named Pat Laughlin as the new head coach of its mens' program. A graduate of the school, Laughlin was a four-year letterman for the Black Bears. A native of Dallas, TX, Laughlin graduated in 1992 with a degree in History. As a player, Laughlin was a four year ... Read More

Revs re-sign Leonard and Warren
January 23, 2007

The Revolution announced on Tuesday that the club has re-signed Marshall Leonard and Doug Warren. Meanwhile, TJ Tomasso has left the team. Additionally, Jeff Larentowicz has been elevated to the team's eighteen-man senior roster. The Revs also announced that Wayne Penniman has been hired as ... Read More

O'Toole moves up at Richmond
January 23, 2007

Matthew O'Toole, a native of Norwell, MA, has been promoted to first assistant coach for the University of Richmond men's program. O'Toole has been an assistant coach for the Spiders since 2004 under head coach, Jeff Gettler, and his promotion sees him replace Bryan Waggoner, who has taken ... Read More

Former Catamount hits the heights back home
January 23, 2007

Former University of Vermont standout, Tony Anderson, has signed a professional contract to play for Larne Football Club in his native Northern Ireland. Based in East Antrim, Larne plays in the Northern Ireland Premier League. A native of Belfast, Northern Ireland, Anderson made his debut ... Read More

Dempsey pleased with Fulham debut
January 23, 2007

Clint Dempsey made an instant impact on his English Premier League debut for Fulham on Saturday when he played a part in his new side's goal within two minutes of coming on as a substitute late in the second half. Despite only arriving back in England late in the week from the USA and ... Read More

DiCicco to head up WPSL side
January 22, 2007

Former USA women's national team coach and WUSA Commissioner, Tony DiCicco, will head SoccerPlus Connecticut in 2007 North Division of the East Conference of the WPSL, it was announced at the weekend. Furthermore, DiCicco revealed that his first major signing is former Penn State star forward ... Read More

Big win clinches U-20 progress
January 22, 2007

The USA Under-20s clinched a place in the FIFA U-20 World Cup with a thumping 5-0 victory over Panama on Sunday. Freddy Adu led Thomas Rongen's side to the win with the USA's first and last goals, while Connecticut's Johann Smith, Robbie Rogers and Jonathan Villanueva also found the net ... Read More

Under-20s held by Guatemala
January 20, 2007

The USA Under-20s were held to a scoreless tie by Guatemala in their second match of the final qualifying tournament for the FIFA World Youth Championships. Despite out-shooting their opponents, 10-4, Thomas Rongen's side could not make the breakthrough and must now avoid defeat on Sunday ... Read More

Bradley's reign begins with Danes
January 20, 2007

The Bob Bradley era begins today as the USA sees its first action since last June's World Cup. Bradley's men will take on Denmark in a friendly at the Home Depot Center, in the first of four matches scheduled for the opening three months of the year. On 7 February, Bradley will get his ... Read More

Debutants hand Bradley opening game win
January 20, 2007

USA 3-1 Denmark Bob Bradley said during the week that his chances of having the ‘interim' tag removed form his title as USA head coach would be greatly enhanced by his side winning games. On Saturday at the Home Depot Center, the man in charge of the national team thanked two men ... Read More

Colaluca to appear at Project GOAL event
January 19, 2007

Nico Colaluca, who last week was selected with the sixth overall pick by the Colorado Rapids in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft, will make a guest appearance today at a Project GOAL program session at Calcutt Middle School in Central Falls, RI, at 5pm. Colaluca, a native of Coventry, RI, was ... Read More

Pioneers announce tryouts dates
January 19, 2007

The Western Mass Pioneers have announced a schedule of tryout dates for the club's 2007 men's team. Each session will be held at Soccer City in Wilbraham. Schedule Friday 26 January: 9-11pm
Friday 2 February: 9-11pm
Friday 9 February: 9-11pm
Friday 16 ... Read More

2007 MLS Supplemental Draft
January 19, 2007

FIRST ROUND 1 - Toronto - Jarrod Smith (West Virginia) 2 - Chivas - Desmond Brooks (St. Mary's) 3 - Kansas City - Aaron Hohlbein (Wisconsin) 4 - Colorado - John DiRaimondo (Saint Louis) 5 - Los Angeles - Steve Purdy (California) 6 - New York - Randi Patterson ... Read More

Akpan set to lead USA attack again
January 19, 2007

Fresh off his debut hat-trick on Wednesday, Harvard University's Andre Akpan will be hoping for his second international cap tonight when the USA's Under-20s continue their qualifying campaign for the 2007 FIFA World Youth Championships against Guatemala in Panama. Akpan's hat trick was ... Read More

Aztecs to host fundraiser
January 19, 2007

The Boston Aztec PASL team is to host a Cancer Research Benefit when they take on the New Hampshire Granite at 7pm at Soccer ETC in Beverly on Saturday 3 February. Also in attendance on the evening will be Revolution had coach, Steve Nicol. A fundraiser will see proceeds split equally ... Read More

Ladies headline Hall of Fame ballot
January 19, 2007

Names from the golden age of women's soccer dominate the 2007 ballot for induction into the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Two-time World Champions and Olympic Gold Medalists, Joy Fawcett, Julie Foudy, and Mia Hamm headline the list of newly eligible names and the trio are joined by 1999 ... Read More

Local trio drafted by MLS
January 19, 2007

Three stars from local colleges were picked up by MLS teams in Thursday's Supplemental Draft: Zach Kirby (Boston University): The Georgian was selected by the Los Angeles Galaxy in the second round. A central defender, Kirby is set to learn his trade from one of the country's finest ... Read More

Revs add three more to roster
January 19, 2007

The Revolution added three players to their 2007 roster in Thursday's Supplemental Draft. Joining the Revs are Clemson goalkeeper, Phil Marfuggi, Hofstra defender, Gary Flood, and Duke midfielder/forward, Chris Loftus. The Revolution elected not to use their fourth-round pick. Marfuggi ... Read More

Talent available in Supplemental Draft By Andrew Hush
January 18, 2007

Today sees the opportunity for MLS sides to fill out their rosters as the best players not to be selected in last week's SuperDraft go up for grabs in the Supplemental Draft. The Revolution have four picks in all, with the penultimate selection in each round. Following Steve Nicol's ... Read More

Akpan sensational as U-20s ease to victory
January 18, 2007

With a hat-trick display, Harvard University's Andre Akpan made a dream debut for the USA Under-20s against Haiti on Wednesday. In an impressive all-round display that also saw him hit the post twice, Akpan helped Thomas Rongen's side run out comfortable 4-1 winners in the opening game of ... Read More

Former Revs coach David Vanole passes away
January 17, 2007

David Vanole, the Revolution's goalkeeper coach from June 2004 to July 2006, died on Tuesday at the age of 43. While on a skiing vacation in Utah with his wife, Kerry Tatlock, Vanole complained of not feeling well and saw a doctor in Salt Lake City. At dinner later on the same day, Vanole ... Read More

Is Beckham's arrival the answer or the question? By Andrew Hush
January 17, 2007

Now that the dust has settled and the bunting has been taken down, the decision of David Beckham to join the Los Angeles Galaxy can be examined in a more balanced manner. The response of the masses to last Friday's announcement that the Beckham brand was heading state-side was pretty ... Read More

Akpan set for international stage By Andrew Hush
January 17, 2007

It has been quite a six months for Andre Akpan. First, the Harvard freshman made an instant impact with the Crimson, scoring eleven goals and adding twelve assists in his first year as John Kerr's side won the Ivy League championship. Unsurprisingly, Akpan was a unanimous choice as the Ivy ... Read More

Markgraf to skipper USA in China
January 16, 2007

Following the completion of a five-day training camp in California, women's national team head coach, Greg Ryan, has named a 20-player roster for the 2007 Four Nations Tournament, which will be held in Guangzhou, China, from 26-30 January. The Americans open their tournament on 26 January ... Read More

SuperLiga to kick off in July
January 15, 2007

In a joint announcement on Saturday, MLS and the Mexican football federation revealed plans for the inaugural SuperLiga, a club tournament that will feature sides from each country playing against each other. Eight clubs – four each from the top flight leagues of the United States and ... Read More

Gonsalves pleased to be heading home
January 15, 2007

When a bout of mononucleosis prevented him from participating in the MLS combine, Rhode Island University's Jeffrey Gonsalves might have feared he had missed his last chance to impress potential future employers. Fortunately, for him, his hometown club had already seen enough. Gonsalves ... Read More

Revs pick up six in SuperDraft By Andrew Hush in Indianapolis
January 12, 2007

It was an exciting day at the MLS SuperDraft, with the Revolution active from start to finish. Steve Nicol left Indianapolis having secured the services of six new players, including four representatives of the ACC, one outstanding youth international and another overseas star from a ... Read More

MLS SuperDraft 2007
January 12, 2007

FIRST ROUND 1 - Toronto - Maurice Edu (Maryland) 2 - Chicago (From Columbus) - Bakary Soumare (Virginia) 3 - Kansas City - Michael Harrington (North Carolina) 4 - Real Salt Lake - Chris Seitz (Maryland) 5 - New England (from Los ... Read More

What he said ... Steve Nicol's SuperDraft reaction
January 12, 2007

Steve Nicol On the Revs' 2007 draft class: “We're very happy, very pleased. We've picked guys we like and we think a lot of them. The one thing that sticks in my head that we have now is that the guys we have, the experienced guys, report to start the season, ... Read More

What they said ... Comments from the newest Revs
January 12, 2007

Wells Thompson – First Round (Fifth overall) “I'm excited to join a team that just went to the MLS Cup final the last two years. I'll come in and try to make an impact in my first season, and hopefully I'll be able to help the team win a Cup in 2007. Michael Parkhurst and ... Read More

SuperDraft 07: What will the Revs do? One man's view By Andrew Hush in Indianapolis
January 11, 2007
First, here's my caveat. I probably wouldn't need all my fingers and toes to count all of the potential draftees I have seen play live. I wasn't at the Combine and have relied on the opinions of those that were to gauge who could be going when and to whom. Furthermore, as nicely as I have asked ... Read More

Fulham confirm Dempsey signing
January 11, 2007
After his work permit was granted yesterday, Clint Dempsey's transfer to Fulham has been confirmed by the English club. The former Revolution midfielder has signed a ‘long-term' deal with the EPL side and spoke of his delight at finally securing the move. “I'm real happy that everything ... Read More

Nicol hoping for SuperDraft success By Andrew Hush
January 11, 2007
Steve Nicol heads to Indianapolis today for the 2007 MLS SuperDraft hoping to rediscover his golden touch when it comes to selecting rookies for his Revolution squad. In his first three drafts, Nicol amassed an impressive collection of talent. In 2003, Pat Noonan was taken with the ninth ... Read More

Beckham to sign with Galaxy
January 11, 2007
After months of speculation, the ‘Beckham rule' finally has its number one target. David Beckham, the global superstar of Manchester United, Real Madrid and England fame, has agreed to sign a five-year contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy, which could net the 31-yaer-old a reported $250m. ... Read More

Colaluca set to head New England draftees By Andrew Hush in Indianapolis
January 11, 2007
A number of players with New England links are hoping their name will be called in this year's SuperDraft. Rhode Island's Nico Colaluca is set to be the most in-demand of the local names, having foregone his senior year at the University of Virginia to join this year's Generation Adidas class. ... Read More

Dempsey leaves many happy memories By Andrew Hush
January 10, 2007
Almost three years to the day since he was selected with the eighth pick in the MLS SuperDraft, New England is a thing of the past for Clint Dempsey, who has made the switch from the Revolution to English Premier League side, Fulham. The 23-year-old completed his move following Fulham's ... Read More

Project GOAL set for seminar role at convention
January 10, 2007
Project GOAL, a Rhode Island after-school initiative that partners with both the Central Falls and Providence School Departments, has been invited to participate as part of a panel for the Urban Soccer Collaborative seminar, which is being sponsored and mediated by the US Soccer Foundation and ... Read More

Aztec add four more
January 10, 2007
Boston Aztec has added a further four players to its roster for the 2007 WPSL season. The addition of Sara Hourihan, Myriam Del Pozo, Jaime Gillis and Lyndsay Sheffield means that Aztec can boast seventeen committed players. Hourihan was a state champion while at Lynnfield high school and ... Read More

Dempsey work permit approved By Andrew Hush
January 10, 2007
Clint Dempsey has been granted a work permit and has completed his $4m move to English Premier League side, Fulham. An official announcement is expected soon from the English club. “We're pleased this opportunity worked out for Clint. We wish him nothing but the best as he heads to the ... Read More

Pacini picks up another award
January 9, 2007
Giovanni Pacini, Head Men's Coach at Lasell College has been voted the 2006 College Coach of the Year by the Eastern Massachusetts High School Soccer Coaches Association. It is the second straight year that Pacini has earned the honor and marks the second Coach of the Year recognition for ... Read More

Aztecs romp against New Hampshire
January 9, 2007
Boston Aztec took over sole possession of second place in the PASL New England Division with a 12-5 win over the New Hampshire Granite (0-3-0) last weekend in Bedford, NH. After a tight opening fifteen minutes, the Aztecs scored three times before half-time and never looked back. The visitors ... Read More

CT Hall of Fame class announced
January 9, 2007
The 2007 Class of the Connecticut Soccer Hall of Fame has been announced by the hall's chairperson, Patricia A. Hennig. The inductees will be honored at the ninth annual CSHOF Induction Dinner, to be held at the Farmington Marriott at 5:30pm on Saturday 27 January. Additionally, for the ... Read More

Draft board looks tough to predict By Andrew Hush
January 9, 2007
With the 2007 MLS SuperDraft now just three days away, coaches from across the league were in Florida over the weekend, running the rule over this year's class ahead of Friday's selection in Indianapolis. In temperatures that, at times, hit ninety degrees, the wannabee professionals, several of ... Read More

Dempsey and Fulham waiting for work permit By Andrew Hush
January 8, 2007
Clint Dempsey will discover on Wednesday whether he will be granted a work permit, which would enable him to complete his $4m move to English Premier League side, Fulham. When contacted by Soccer New England last week, the British Home Office would not comment on the status of ... Read More

Akpan included in U-20 squad
January 8, 2007
Harvard University's Andre Akpan has been included the USA Under-20 squad for the side's upcoming CONCACAF Qualifying tournament in Panama. Akpan, who scored eleven goals in his first year for the Crimson and was named Ivy League Rookie of the Year, participated in Thomas Rongen's squad's ... Read More

Aztecs back in action this weekend
January 5, 2007
The Boston Aztecs side ends their three-week holiday lay-off this Saturday when they take on the New Hampshire Granite, kick-off 8pm, in PASL action. It will be the last of three consecutive games on the road for the Aztec, who finally return home to Soccer ETC on Sunday 28 January 28th for ... Read More

SuperDraft Order announced
January 5, 2007
MLS has announced the order for the 2007 SuperDraft, which will be held on Friday 12 January in Indianapolis, IN. As things currently stand, the Revolution will have the twelfth overall pick, as well as picks 25, 38 and 51. MLS new boys, Toronto FC, hold the first overall ... Read More

Looking forward, Leary cannot help looking back
January 5, 2007
Dana Leary has marked the end of his collegiate career by being voted the best player in the country and the Williams standout is hoping that accolade provides him with a springboard into the professional game. Next Saturday, Leary will be presented with the NSCAA Division Three Player of ... Read More

Impressive Huffer collects academic award
January 5, 2007
Patrick Huffer, a senior midfielder at Williams College, has been named the NSCAA Men's Scholar Athlete of the Year. Huffer was one of 34 players from across the country named to the three Senior College Men's Scholar Athlete Teams and is the first from Williams to win the Scholar Athlete of ... Read More

Colaluca ready to take pro chance By Joyce Furia
January 4, 2007
Nico Colaluca has been described by his college coach, the University of Virginia's George Geinovatch, as ‘(maybe) … the most talented player in college soccer'. Starting today, the Coventry, RI, native will seek to prove that he has what it takes at the professional level in the MLS ... Read More

Combine set to get underway
January 3, 2007
The final list of participants for the 2007 adidas MLS Player Combine, which begins on Thursday, has been announced. More than 60 young hopefuls will be divided into four teams that will compete against each other in games coached by prominent NCAA coaches, including Brown's Mike Noonan and ... Read More

USA set for training camp
January 3, 2007
Bob Bradley will take charge of the USA for the first time on Thursday when the national team kicks off its January training camp at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA. A 28-man squad will begin preparing for the USA's upcoming international friendlies against Demark (20 January) and Mexico ... Read More

Keegan makes 'Well debut
January 2, 2007
Former Boston College and Revolution player, Paul Keegan, made his debut for Scottish Premier League club, Motherwell, on Tuesday. The 33-year-old midfielder, who has signed an eighteen-month contract with the Fir Park side, entered the game against Rangers as an 82nd minute substitute but ... Read More

Weimer called up to USA camp
January 2, 2007

US women's coach, Greg Ryan, has announced a squad of 28 players that will participate in a five-day training camp at The Home Depot Center in Carson, CA. The camp precedes the USA's trip to China for the 2007 Four Nations Tournament, to which Ryan will take a twenty-player roster. The ... Read More

John set to be a loan Ranger? By Andrew Hush
January 1, 2007
Avery John's proposed move to English Championship side, Queen's Park Rangers, has hit a snag, Soccer New England has learned. It is understood that QPR were originally keen to offer John a long term deal. However, MLS has exercised the option they held on the 31-year-old for 2007. ... Read More

Revs re-sign Franchino and Noonan By Andrew Hush
December 28, 2006
An official announcement has confirmed that the Revolution have re-signed club captain, Joe Franchino, and forward, Pat Noonan. The news that Franchino and Noonan have committed their immediate futures to the Revs comes less than a week after Daniel Hernandez also agreed to return to ... Read More

Lilly wins Player of the Year; Dempsey misses out
December 27, 2006
Following a sensational body of work in 2006, Kristine Lilly has been named US Soccer's Female Athlete of the Year. It is the third time the New Englander, who recently took second place in the FIFA World Player of the Year voting, has won the award, following previous triumphs in 1993 and 2005. ... Read More

Hernandez inks new Revs deal By Andrew Hush
December 23, 2006
The New England Revolution confirmed on Friday that Daniel Hernandez has re-signed with the club for the 2007 season. The 30-year-old had been linked with a move to Mexico in recent weeks but it is understood that Hernandez will be back in a Revs uniform next season. Precise details of the ... Read More

Williams to coach Revs keepers
December 23, 2006
The Revolution announced on Friday that Gwynne Williams is to join the club's staff as its new goalkeeping coach. Williams take a role which has been vaacnt since Dave Vanole left the position in July. Williams joins the Revolution coaching staff after eleven seasons on the staff of NAIA ... Read More

Ladies head to China again
December 23, 2006
The USA's women will open its 2007 schedule by participating in the annual Four Nations Tournament in China at the end of January. The four-team, round-robin competition will feature four teams - USA, Germany, China and England - that will compete in the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup, which ... Read More

Davies completes Hammarby deal
December 22, 2006
Charlie Davies has completed his move to Hammarby, the Swedish side confirmed on its website on Friday morning. Though details of his contract have not been confirmed, it is believed that Davies, 20, has signed ... Read More

Dempsey takes best goal award
December 22, 2006
It was a New England one-two in US Soccer's ‘Best Goal' category in its annual awards. Clint Dempsey's World Cup screamer for the USA against Ghana took the prize, closely followed by a spectacular overhead kick from Boston's Sheanon Williams for the national under-17s against Turkey in ... Read More

NESCAC Men End-of Season Report
December 21, 2006
Regular Season Champion: Williams Tournament Champion: Williams Player of the Year: Patrick Huffer (Williams) Rookie of the Year: Matt Lewis (Amherst) Coach of the Year: Mike Russo (Williams) 2006 All-NESCAC First Team Nick ... Read More

NEWMAC Men End-of Season Report
December 21, 2006
Tournament Champion: Wheaton Regular Season Champion: Wheaton Player of the Year: Tim Winn (Babson) Rookie of the Year: Adrian Schippers (Springfield) Coach of the Year: Jon Anderson (Babson) All-Conference First Team Tim Winn ... Read More

NESCAC Women End-of Season Report
December 21, 2006
Tournament Champion: Middlebury Regular Season Champion: Amherst Player of the Year: Amy Armstrong (Amherst) Rookie of the Year: Meg Murphy (Amherst) Coach of the Year: Peter Kim (Middlebury) All-NESCAC First Team Kim Alexander - ... Read More

Aztec squad continues to take shape
December 21, 2006
The Boston Aztec WPSL team has announced the addition of eleven more players for the 2007 season with former Boston Breaker and Two-Time All-American striker, Meotis Erickson, leading the list of those committing. These names are in addition to the earlier addition of former Boston University ... Read More

Twellman out of USA camp
December 21, 2006
Taylor Twellman has declined an invitation to the USA's forthcoming training camp, having failed to recover sufficiently from hernia surgery, which he underwent following MLS Cup in November, to return to full training. In Twellman's place, Kansas City Wizards forward, Eddie Johnson, has ... Read More

Expanded PDL plans set
December 21, 2006
Hot on the heels of the details of the 2007 W-League alignment, the United Soccer leagues has announced the structure of its Premier Development League (PDL) for next year. The 2007 PDL will include six new ... Read More

NEWMAC Women End-of Season Report
December 21, 2006
Tournament Champion: Wheaton Regular Season Champion: Wheaton Player of the Year: Amy Ludlum (MIT) Rookie of the Year: Liz Theurer (MIT) Coach of the Year: Phil Nielsen (Smith) All-Conference First Team Amy Ludlum (MIT)
Liz ... Read More

Soehn in at DC as Nowak goes national
December 21, 2006
One of the Revolution's main Eastern Conference rivals will have a new man at the helm next season after it was confirmed that Tom Soehn will take charge at DC United, following Peter Nowak's decision to accept an offer to assist Bob Bradley with the USA national team. Soehn graduates to ... Read More

2007 W-League plans announced
December 20, 2006
The United Soccer Leagues has announced the official alignment for the 2007 W-League season, in which four new teams – San Diego Sunwaves, Fredericksburg Lady Gunners, Jersey Sky Blue and Washington Freedom SC – will bring the total number of competing sides to 35. The structure of the ... Read More

Phantoms face tough road start
December 20, 2006
The New Hampshire Phantoms will open their 2007 USL Second Division season in one of the league's newest and most exotic locations – Bermuda – on 20 April. Bermuda is one of three first-year clubs entering the league next year with the other two being the improbably named Crystal Palace ... Read More

Parkhurst hoping call leads to caps By Andrew Hush
December 20, 2006
Anyone who has seen the way Michael Parkhurst handles himself on and off the field will not be surprised to hear that the Revolution defender took the news of his call-up to the USA squad for the national team's January training camp firmly in his stride. “I had been out from doing some ... Read More

Lilly loses out in world player vote
December 19, 2006
Kristine Lilly was pipped to the FIFA World Player of the Year award on Monday, as Brazilian, Marta, took the crown at a star-studded gala in Switzerland. Lilly finished as runner-up and, after her outstanding 2006, must now be wondering if she will ever be voted as the best female player in ... Read More

Parkhurst makes Project GOAL visit
December 19, 2006
The Rhode Island-based inner-city soccer program, Project GOAL, was visited on Friday at Calcutt Middle School in Central Falls by the Revolution's Michael Parkhurst and Detective Dan Bozkowski of the Juvenile Affairs Division of the Central Falls Police Department. Michael Parkhurst, who was ... Read More

Colaluca to go pro
December 19, 2006
Nico Colaluca, a native of Coventry, RI, will forego his senior year of NCAA eligibility and leave the University of Virginia to pursue a professional career, according thesabre.com, which carried an interview with UVA head coach, George Gelnovatch ... Read More

Keegan set for Motherwell deal
December 19, 2006
Former Boston College and Revolution forward, Paul Keegan, is expected to sign for Scottish Premier League side, Motherwell, in the next few days. Keegan, who is a native of Ireland, most recently played for St. Patrick's in the Irish Premier League. Prior to that, he had played for Bray ... Read More

Aztecs romp to derby win
December 19, 2006
The Boston Aztecs picked up their first PASL win of the season with a 7-3 victory over South Shore Select on Saturday. The Aztecs never looked back after jumping out to a 4-0 lead in the first half. Select reduced the arrears by one, but that served only to reawaken the Boston offense for ... Read More

Fab five earn USA calls
December 19, 2006
A quintet of current Revolution players has been named to the USA's roster for its January training camp. Bob Bradley, the national team's interim head coach, has selected Clint Dempsey, Michael Parkhurst, Taylor Twellman, Pat Noonan and Matt Reis for the camp, which will be held at the Home ... Read More

MLS mourns Lamar Hunt
December 14, 2006
Lamar Hunt, one of the driving forces behind the establishment of soccer in the USA, has died at the age of 74. Hunt championed the sport for more than thirty years, from the time of his first experience in 1962 when he met his future wife, Norma, at a Shamrock Rovers game in Ireland. In ... Read More

Notebook – MLS Cup heads to DC
December 14, 2006
RFK Stadium will be the host for MLS Cup 2007. The final game of the season will be played on 18 November and will kick off at noon eastern time. It will mark the third time that RFK has hosted MLS Cup. The move to play the league's showpiece game in a non-soccer specific stadium marks a ... Read More

Revs announce pre-season plans
December 13, 2006
The Revolution and TNT Vacations announced plans on Wednesday for the side's 2007 pre-season training camps. In addition to a return to Bermuda, Steve Nicol's side will head to Cancun for its very own spring break. The Revolution will travel to Bermuda from 16-24 February and to Cancun from ... Read More

North Atlantic Conference Women End-of Season Report
December 13, 2006
Tournament Champion: Elms Regular Season Champion: Husson Player of the Year: Shelby Pickering (Husson) Rookie of the Year: Jodi Fralick (Lesley) Coaches of the Year: Ryan Kelly (Elms) Team Sportsmanship Award: Wheelock ... Read More

North Atlantic Conference Men End-of Season Report
December 13, 2006
Tournament Champion: Mount Ida Regular Season Champion: Johnson State Player of the Year: Mike Grieco (Johnson State) Rookie of the Year: Alec Brown (UMaine-Farmington) Coaches of the Year: Jamies Beadudoin (UMaine-Farmington) & Giovanni Pacini ... Read More

Northeast Conference Men End-of Season Report
December 13, 2006
Tournament Champion: Franklin Pierce Regular Season Champion: Franklin Pierce Player of the Year: Colin Jackson (Southern Connecticut) Defensive Player of the Year: Bisharra Etienne (Franklin Pierce) Rookie of the Year: Jared Joaquin ... Read More

Northeast Conference Women End-of Season Report
December 13, 2006
Tournament Champion: Franklin Pierce Regular Season Champion: Saint Rose Player of the Year: Joceyln Savastano (Saint Anselm) Co-Defensive Players of the Year: Alex Scavo (Franklin Pierce) & Kylee Litchfield (Saint Rose) Rookie of the Year: ... Read More

Lady Aztecs sign two
December 13, 2006
The Boston Aztec WPSL team has announced the signing of two former captains at Boston University for the 2007 season: Ashley Chassar and Lauren Ciccone. A midfielder, Chassar appeared in 76 games for the Terriers during her four-year career, winning the team's Most Improved Award following ... Read More

PASL Round-Up
December 12, 2006
Bay State Select 9-6 New Hampshire Granite Bay State Select won their home opener against New Hampshire Granite at the South Shore Sports Center on Saturday night. Lasell College's Zach Gagne was player of the match, highlighting his performance with an amazing heel flick goal from ... Read More

Greater Boston enjoy successful weekend
December 12, 2006
FC Greater Boston's U-16 and U-17 boys' sides had successful weekends at the 2006 Nike Friendlies, which were held in Bradenton, FL. After dropping a 2-1 decision to Neusport on Thursday, the U-17s bounced back the next day with a 2-0 victory over Real Colorado, featuring goals from Chris ... Read More

Aztec's to hold cancer benefit
December 12, 2006
The Boston Aztec's have announced a Cancer Research Benefit, to be held on Saturday 3 February at 7pm, in which the club's PASL side will play host to New Hampshire. A raffle benefit will be held for two members of the Aztec Soccer family affected by cancer over the past year. There will be ... Read More

National call-up for Akpan
December 12, 2006
Thomas Rongen has named 26 players to participate in the USA under-20's training camp, which runs from today through 23 December at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL. The camp marks the final time the under-20s will be together before Rongen names his final roster for the 2007 CONCACAF Final Round ... Read More

Adu signs for Real (Salt Lake, not Madrid)
December 11, 2006
In one of the most surprising transfers in recent MLS history, Real Salt Lake has acquired Freddy Adu from DC United. Joining the 17-year-old on the plane to Utah will be reserve goalkeeper, Nick Rimando. In return, DC will receive goalkeeper, Jay Nolly, a ‘major allocation' and, perhaps ... Read More

Bradley steps into interim role following Klinsmann's withdrawal
December 8, 2006
Bob Bradley has been named the Interim Head Coach of the national team, US Soccer President, Sunil Gulati, announced on Friday. Bradley steps into the role following Thursday's withdrawal from the running of Juergen Klinsmann. Bradley will leave his current post as head coach of Chivas USA ... Read More

Men's NCAA Division Three All-American Teams
December 8, 2006
First Team Dan Coble - Johns Hopkins
Kyle Altman - Trinity (TX)
Nick Gkionis - Stevens Institute
**Dana Leary * - Williams
Bill Anthes - Montclair State
Pat Huffer - Williams
Craig Neal - Ohio Wesleyan
Chris ... Read More

Women's NCAA Division Two All-American Teams
December 8, 2006
First Team** Rachel Zollner - Metro State
Christine Beatty* - Winona State
Kylee Litchfield - St. Rose (From North Granbury, CT)
Casey McKinney* - West Chester
Alex Scavo* - Franklin Pierce
Gabriella DeMoaner - Franklin ... Read More

Men's NCAA Division Two All-American Teams
December 8, 2006
First Team
Tom Donley - Fort Lewis
Bisharra Etienne - Franklin Pierce
Leon Jackson - Lynn
Daniel Woolard - Midwestern State
Raphael Guimaraes - Franklin Pierce
Thomas Beattie - Limestone
Keith Savage - West Florida
Nick ... Read More

Women's NCAA Division Three All-American Teams
December 8, 2006
First Team Christy Carr - Hardin-Simmons
Courtney Krol - College of New Jersey
Lauren Thompson - Otterbein
Ashley Van Vechten * - Rochester
Kelly Donnelly * - Virginia Wesleyan
Meghan Fowler-Finn - Washington (MO)
Kaitlin Giannetti - Johns ... Read More

Young Americans romp to win
December 7, 2006
The Generation Adidas team continued its tour of England on Thursday with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Watford's reserves. Chicago's Chad Barrett put the young Americans ahead in the fourteenth minute with an effort from twenty yards and was unfortunate, two minutes later, to be denied his ... Read More

High School All-Americans named
December 7, 2006
New England is well represented in the lists of NSCAA High School All-Americans. Ten boys and nine girls make an impressive total of nineteen local stars that have made the national grade. The complete list of New England representatives is as follows: (Name, Class, School, ... Read More

NSCAA High School All-New England Teams
December 6, 2006
Boys GK Jon Mayo (Senior) - Merrimack High School, Merrimack, NH
GK Peter Rosoff (Senior) - Framingham High School, Framingham, MA
GK Miguel Sagastume (Senior) - Central High School, Providence, RI
D Andrew Heinshaw (Senior) - Marlborough High School, ... Read More

Leeds trial ends for John
December 6, 2006
Avery John's trial at Leeds United has ended with the English Championship side deciding not to pursue the possible signing of the Trinidad and Tobago international any further, according to his agent, Patrick McCabe. John's trial began on 29 November and saw him feature in a ... Read More

Rebuilding process is a slow one for Revolution By Andrew Hush
December 5, 2006
With the 2007 MLS SuperDraft just over five weeks away, Revolution coach, Steve Nicol, was in Saint Louis at the weekend at the Men's College Cup, where he witnessed Santa Barbara take the national championship back to the west coast with a 2-1 victory over another of the University of ... Read More

Revs open in Chicago; play Toronto in home opener
December 5, 2006
The Revolution will open the 2007 season on the road at the Chicago Fire on 7 April (8:30pm ET), before returning home to open their Gillette Stadium campaign against Toronto FC one week later. New England are no strangers to the Fire, having played Dave Sarachan's side on seven different ... Read More

Generation Adidas side follows opening game win with defeat
December 5, 2006
A Generation Adidas team, featuring Michael Parkhurst and Willie Sims, has experienced mixed fortunes in its opening two games in England this week. On Monday, goals from Colorado's Jacob Peterson and David Arvizu of the New York Red Bulls helped the Sigi Schmid-coached side to a 2-0 win ... Read More

Boston Aztecs 7-7 South Shore Select
December 4, 2006
The Boston Aztec started their PASL season with a 7-7 draw with South Shore (MA) Select at Soccer ETC on Saturday night. Former New England Revolution man, Luke Vercollone, scored four goals for the visitors. Seven different players scored for the Aztecs, including current Danvers High ... Read More

Women's NCAA Division One All-American Teams
December 4, 2006
First Team Jillian Loyden –Villanova
Ali Krieger* - Penn State
Kasey Moore - Texas
Kelly Rowland - Florida State
Yael Averbuch - North Carolina
Christina DiMartino - UCLA
Yolanda Odenyo - Oklahoma State
Lauren Cheney - UCLA
Kerri ... Read More

Women's NCAA Division Two All-New England Teams
December 4, 2006
First Team Jocelyn Durando - Pace
Kyle Litchfield - St. Rose
Alex Scavo* - Franklin Pierce
Heather Carr* - Merrimack
Gabriela DeMoner - Franklin Pierce
Shona Franklin - Franklin Pierce
Lindsey Bove* - St. Rose
Laura Asbell* - ... Read More

Senior showpiece finishes all-square
December 4, 2006
North 2-2 South The 2006 NEWISA Senior Bowl took place on Sunday, as fifty of New England's finest female players came together on the campus of Merrimack College to battle it out in a ‘North v South' battle in front of a crowd of 158. The game was an exciting, open attraction and ... Read More

Men's NCAA Division One All-American Teams
December 4, 2006
First Team Nick Noble - West Virginia
Andrew Boyens* - New Mexico
**Julius James* - Connecticut
Jay Needham - SMU
John O'Reilly - Lehigh (From Arlington, MA)**
Gregory Dalby * - Notre Dame
Maurice Edu - Maryland
Ryan Maduro - ... Read More

Women's NCAA Division Three All-New England Teams
December 4, 2006
First Team Pipin Crowell - Amherst
Megan Coffin* - Bates
Alana Darling - Amherst
Erin Davis - Wheaton
Jessica Hing* - Williams
Martha Furtek* - Tufts
Jessica Gomes - Western Connecticut
Angelamaria Viscomi - Wheaton
Kimberly ... Read More

Scratching the surface issue: Award of Gold Cup games raises questions By Andrew Hush
December 1, 2006
Gillette Stadium has been awarded two match days during the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup, but the tournament organizers and Kraft Soccer appear to have differing views as to what playing surface will be in use for the June events, which will see a group stage doubleheader followed by back-to-back ... Read More

Lilly leads NE trio of US Soccer award candidates
November 30, 2006
The finalists for the US Soccer Athlete of the Year Awards have been announced by the sport's governing body and three athletes with New England links are in the running for the prestigious awards. A candidate for the women's award, 35-year-old Kristine Lilly might just be getting better. ... Read More

Parkhurst and Sims set for England trip
November 30, 2006
The Revolution's Michael Parkhurst and Willie Sims are among the squad of recent Generation Adidas players that will travel to England on Friday for a ten-day tour, on which they will play four games and also attend a number of live matches. The twenty man squad will be coached by Columbus Crew ... Read More

Men's NCAA Division Two All-New England Teams
November 30, 2006
First Team James Thorpe - Franklin Pierce
Andre Elphic - Franklin Pierce
Bisharra Etienne* - Franklin Pierce
Ancil Farmer - Southern Connecticut State
Christian Figueroa - UMass-Lowell
Raphael Guimaraes - Franklin Pierce
David McGuire* - ... Read More

John continues Leeds trial; joined by Martino By Andrew Hush
November 30, 2006
Avery John's trial with English Championship side, Leeds United, continued on Wednesday when he played in a behind-closed-doors reserve team friendly against Middlesbrough at the Yorkshire club's training ground. John, 31, was a member of the Trinidad and Tobago squad that played in its ... Read More

Women's NCAA Division One All-Northeast Teams
November 30, 2006
First Team Elizabeth Cook* - Hartford
Laura Georges* - Boston College
Brittany Taylor* - Connecticut
Sue Weber* - Hofstra
Marie-Andree Canuel* - Maine
Jennifer Maurer - Boston College
Meghan Schnur* - Connecticut
Lauren Erwin* - Boston ... Read More

Men's NCAA Division Three All-New England Teams
November 30, 2006
First Team Zach Toth - Middlebury
Jared Ashe - Wesleyan
Tim Larocca - Western New England
Dana Leary - Williams
Tommy Day - Williams
Pat Huffer - Williams
Yuta Kizaki - Salem State
Nick Figuireido - Bowdoin
Casey Ftorek - ... Read More

Lilly in line for top FIFA award
November 30, 2006
Kristine Lilly is one of the three finalists for the 2006 FIFA World Player of the Year award. The USA captain, who was born in Wilton, CT and now lives in Brookline, MA, is joined in the final trio by Brazilian star, Marta, and the German playmaker Renate Lingor. The winners will be announced ... Read More

Senior Bowl roster announced
November 30, 2006
New England's top female seniors will take part in the 2006 New England Women's Intercollegiate Soccer Association (NEWISA) Senior Bowl, at Merrimack College in North Andover, MA, on Sunday. Chosen by coaches, the Senior Bowl features over forty players from schools based throughout the ... Read More

Men's NCAA Division One All-New England Teams
November 30, 2006
First Team Nick Noble - West Virginia
Julius James* - Connecticut
Zach Kirby* - Boston University
Rhett Bernstein - Brown
Ryan Maduro* - Providence
Michael Fucito - Harvard
Teddy Niziolek - Seton Hall
Jarrod Smith - West Virginia ... Read More

Aztecs ready to kick off season
November 29, 2006
The Boston Aztec indoor side play the opening game of the PASL season this Saturday at Soccer ETC in Beverly, MA. Aztecs will begin the defense of their Back-to-Back PASL New England Division crowns against local rivals, Bay State Select. Schedule (home teams listed first) 2 ... Read More

Gold Cup coming to New England again
November 29, 2006
An announcement on Thursday is expected to confirm that Gillette Stadium will be one of the venues for the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup. CONCACAF General Secretary, Chuck Blazer, will unveil the cities and stadiums that will host the event, which is scheduled to be held from 6-24 June and will ... Read More

Combine participants named
November 29, 2006
MLS today released the initial list of participants for the 2007 Player Combine. Among the 58 college seniors that have been invited to the four day event in Fort Lauderdale, FL, in January are several men with New England links. In addition to those players named today, further additions to ... Read More

Onalfo hopes to work magic with Wizards
November 28, 2006
Kansas City Wizards have announced that Curt Onalfo will be the franchise's third head coach. Most recently an assistant to Bruce Arena for the USA during the World Cup, Onalfo has coaching and playing experience at every level from youth soccer to world-class competitions. "I am both ... Read More

Lilly the hero yet again
November 27, 2006
Kristine Lilly's 120th minute penalty gave the USA a 2-1 overtime win over Canada in the final of the CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup on Sunday evening at The Home Depot Center. The game-winner was well-earned for a USA side that dominated overtime, out-shooting Canada 10-1. For the match, Greg ... Read More

Revolution decline Abundis option
November 27, 2006
Jose Manuel Abundis will not return to the Revolution in 2007 following the decision of the club not to exercise its option on the 33-year-old striker. It has been speculated that Abundis will return to his native Mexico to play for Querétaro FC of the Primera División 'A' Mexicana. During ... Read More

Mariner fall in semi-final
November 27, 2006
The toss of a coin was the deciding factor for Mariner's Under-11 Girls in their Thanksgiving Holiday Tournament at the Forekicks indoor facility. Mariner girls started the tournament with a 2-2 tie against South Shore Select, before avenging a regular season loss to Crusaders with a 2-1 ... Read More

Revs Trio attracting overseas interest
November 27, 2006
Fulham manager, Chris Coleman, confirmed this weekend that he continues to be keen on signing Clint Dempsey. Coleman watched the Revolution man on a number of occasions in recent months and, with the transfer window set to open in January, is keen to boost his squad: “There are funds ... Read More

NH club to mark milestone
November 27, 2006
New Hampshire's Lakes Region Soccer Club is set to celebrate its first decade of existence by holding its tenth anniversary dinner at the Wolfeboro Inn on Sunday 17 December. In its short time in existence, the organization has evolved from a fledgling club on the banks of Lake Winnipesaukee ... Read More

Metro Atlantic Men End-of Season Report
November 25, 2006
Tournament Champion: Fairfield Regular Season Champion: Fairfield Offensive Player of the Year: Juan Gaviria (Saint Peter's) Defender of the Year: Tom Skara (Fairfield) Rookie of the Year: Alan McGreal (Canisius) Coach of the Year: ... Read More

Smith helps Bermuda qualify
November 25, 2006
Khano Smith played the full ninety minutes as Bermuda tied with Barbados, 1-1, in the Digicel Cup. With the draw, both teams advance to the final qualifying round of the CONCACAF tournament and are a step closer to the 2007 Gold Cup. Following the fourth-minute expulsion of Bermuda ... Read More

Metro Atlantic Women End-of Season Report
November 25, 2006
Tournament Champion: Niagara Regular Season Champion: Loyola New England Teams: Fairfield (3rd, Tournament Semi-Finalists) Offensive Player of the Year: Kristen Turner (Siena) Defender of the Year: Brett Maron (Fairfield) Rookie of the Year: ... Read More

Wambach the hero as ladies advance
November 23, 2006
Abby Wambach scored goals on either side of half-time to secure a comfortable win for the USA over Mexico in the semi-final of the CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup at The Home Depot Center. As well as setting Greg Ryan's side a Sunday date with Canada in the tournament final, the victory also earned ... Read More

Little East Men End-of Season Report
November 23, 2006
Tournament Champion: Keene State Regular Season Champion: Plymouth State New England Teams: Plymouth State (Tournament Finalists) Rhode Island College (3rd, Tournament Semi-Finalists), UMass-Boston (4th, Tournament Semi-Finalists), Eastern Connecticut (5th), Southern ... Read More

Little East Women End-of Season Report
November 23, 2006
Tournament Champion: Western Connecticut Regular Season Champion: Western Connecticut New England Teams: Eastern Connecticut (2nd, Tournament Semi-Finalists), Keene State (3rd, Tournament Finalists), Rhode Island College (4th, Tournament Semi-Finalists), Southern Maine ... Read More

East Coast Conference Men End-of Season Report
November 22, 2006
Regular Season Champion: Dowling New England Teams: New Haven (3rd, Tournament Finalists), Bridgeport (4th, Tournament Semi-Finalists) Player of the Year: Morten Jensen (Dowling) Rookie of the Year: Carl Rydin (Dowling) Coach of the Year: Matt ... Read More

Ivy League Men End-of Season Report
November 22, 2006
Regular Season Champion: Harvard New England Teams: Brown (3rd), Dartmouth (4th), Yale (6th) Player of the Year: Charles Altcheck (Harvard) Rookie of the Year: Andre Akpan (Harvard) All-Ivy First Team Charles Altchek, Harvard
Andre ... Read More

East Coast Conference Women End-of Season Report
November 22, 2006
Regular Season Champion: Bridgeport New England Teams: Bridgeport (1st, Tournament Finalists), New Haven (2nd, Tournament Semi-Finalists) Player of the Year: Crystal Lindsay, New Haven Rookie of the Year: Sofia Hoflin, Bridgeport Coach of the Year: ... Read More

Much to consider for Davies By Andrew Hush
November 22, 2006
One of the best young players to come out of New England for many years, Charlie Davies, will have much on his mind as he sits down to eat his Thanksgiving dinner. The now former Boston College striker has opted out of his final two years at the Chestnut Hill school; that much is certain. Where ... Read More

Ivy League Women End-of Season Report
November 22, 2006
Regular Season Champion: Columbia New England Teams: Dartmouth (2nd), Brown (3rd), Yale (4th), Harvard (6th) Player of the Year: Shannon Munoz (Columbia) Rookie of the Year: Lauren Mann (Harvard) All-Ivy First Team Kathryn Moos, Brown ... Read More

Commonwealth CC Women End-of Season Report
November 21, 2006
Tournament Champion: Endicott Regular Season Champion: Endicott Player of the Year: Paula McGinn (Endicott) Rookie of the Year: Amanda daCunha (Roger Williams) Coach of the Year: Jodi Kenyon (Endicott) Senior Scholar-Athlete of the ... Read More

Colonial AA Men End-of Season Report
November 21, 2006
Tournament Champion: Hofstra Regular Season Champion: Towson New England Teams: Northeastern (5th, Tournament 1st Round) Player of the Year: Michael Todd (Hofstra) Defensive Player of the Year: David Horst (Old Dominion) Rookie of the ... Read More

Davies quits BC to pursue professional dream By Andrew Hush
November 21, 2006
Charlie Davies has left Boston College and is now mulling over a number of offers to pursue a professional career, Soccer New England has learned. Davies, who is a native of Manchester, NH, and a former student at Brooks School in Andover, MA, has signed with agent Lyle Yorks of ... Read More

Colonial AA Women End-of Season Report
November 21, 2006
Tournament Champion: Old Dominion Regular Season Champion: William & Mary New England Teams: Northeastern (5th, Tournament 1st Round) Player of the Year: Claire Zimmeck (William & Mary) Defensive Player of the Year: Sue Weber ... Read More

Commonwealth CC Men End-of Season Report
November 21, 2006
Tournament Champion: Roger Williams Regular Season Champion: Roger Williams Player of the Year: Antoine Bell (Roger Williams) Rookie of the Year: Mike Gregory (Wentworth) Coach of the Year: Bob Long (Wentworth) Senior Scholar-Athlete of ... Read More

Local names involved in Thanksgiving Interregionals
November 21, 2006
Several young New Englanders will be spending the week of Thanksgiving in Florida, with local representatives on both national and regional team duty at the US Youth Soccer Thanksgiving Interregional. Here is who is enjoying soccer in the sunshine this week: USA Under-16 ... Read More

CT High School Play-Off Brackets
November 20, 2006
Boys Division LL: Click here Division L: Click here Division M: Read More

Central Atlantic Women End-of Season Report
November 20, 2006
Tournament Champion: Dominican Regular Season Champion: Dominican New England Teams: Post (4th, Tournament Semi-Finalists) Player of the Year: Brianne Redelheim (Holy Family) Rookie of the Year: Kelli Veras (Post) Coach of the Year: ... Read More

Central Atlantic Men End-of Season Report
November 20, 2006
Tournament Champion: Dominican Regular Season Champion: Dominican New England Teams: Post (3rd, Tournament Finalists) Player of the Year: Tim Conway (Nyack) Rookie of the Year: Sargbah Tarpeh (Wilmington) Coach of the Year: Nick ... Read More

Super-Y League Finals Latest
November 20, 2006
Click here for the latest news from Florida: 2006 Super-Y League Finals: Scores ... Read More

Big East Men End-of Season Report
November 20, 2006
Tournament Champion: St. John's Regular Season Champion: West Virginia (Blue) & Cincinnati (Red) New England Teams: Connecticut (2nd in Red Division, Tournament ¼ Final), Providence (4th, Tournament Semi-Final) Offensive Player of the Year: Joseph Lapira ... Read More

MA High School Play-Off Brackets
November 20, 2006
Boys State Play-Offs State Division 1: St. John's Prep 4-1 Algonquin Bracket: State-D1 State Division 2: Concord-Carlisle 9-1 Leicester Bracket: Read More

Big East Women End-of Season Report
November 20, 2006
Tournament Champion: Notre Dame Regular Season Champion: West Virginia (American) & Notre Dame (National) New England Teams: Connecticut (3nd in Red Division, Tournament ¼ Final), Providence (8th in Red Division) Offensive Player of the Year: Kerri Hanks ... Read More

Eagles bow out of NCAA Tournament
November 20, 2006
Penn State Women 1-0 Boston College Boston College's season was ended on Sunday by a narrow loss at the hands of Penn State in the NCAA tournament third round. The Nittany Lions move on to the quarter-finals, where they will face Notre Dame next weekend. The Eagles finished the season ... Read More

Toronto take Cancela in expansion draft By Andrew Hush
November 17, 2006
Jose Cancela is a Rev no more after the native of Uruguay was selected in the Toronto FC Expansion Draft. Cancela appeared in 84 games, starting 73, for the Revs after signing with the club on 22 July 2003 as a Discovery Player. Cancela scored six goals and ranks third in club history with ... Read More

Joseph 'Bhoy-ed' by Celtic Interest By Andrew Hush
November 17, 2006
Following the disclosure from Celtic Chief Executive, Peter Lawell, that the club remain keen to sign him, Shalrie Joseph admitted on Thursday that he is flattered to once again be linked with the Scottish champions. However, having been disappointed in the summer when a reported bid of $1.9m ... Read More

2006 Revs already a thing of the past By Andrew Hush
November 17, 2006
Many of the players of the 2006 New England Revolution were at Gillette Stadium on Thursday morning to undergo end-of-season physicals and clean out their lockers. For some, such as the waived quartet of Danny Wynn, Jani Galik, Pat Haggerty and Adam Williamson, it would be the final time ... Read More

Revs Notebook – Joseph, Dempsey again linked with British clubs By Andrew Hush
November 16, 2006
Speaking on the ‘Fox Football Fone-In' on Wednesday night, Peter Lawell, the Chief Executive of Scottish giants, Celtic, confirmed that the club will once again attempt to sign Shalrie Joseph in the forthcoming January transfer ... Read More

UCLA Men 3-0 Harvard
November 16, 2006
UCLA used goals at both ends of the first half on Wednesday night to defeat Harvard and eliminate the Crimson in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. UCLA got on the board just two minutes into the action when Sal Izzo received a pass from Michael Stevens and sped past a Harvard ... Read More

Lehigh Men 1-1 Rhode Island (Lehigh won 5-4 on penalties)
November 16, 2006
Rhode Island were just over six minutes away from heading to the third round of the NCAA Tournament, only for Lehigh to level through Adam Gazda and go on to win the tie on penalties. Rhody led from the eighteenth minute, when Lukasz Tumicz tallied his seventh goal of the season on an assist ... Read More

Martino to go Dutch?
November 15, 2006
Connecticut native, Kyle Martino, is currently on trial with Dutch club, NEC Nijmegen, reports Yanks Abroad. The 25-year-old is a member if the Los Angeles Galaxy, having been traded to the west coast from Columbus in the ... Read More

America East Women End-of Season Report
November 15, 2006
Regular Season Champion: Hartford Tournament Champion: Hartford Other New England Teams: Boston University (2nd, Tournament Semi-Finalists), Maine (3rd, Tournament Finalists), Vermont (6th, Tournament 1st Round), New Hampshire (5th, Tournament ... Read More

Atlantic 10 Women End-of Season Report
November 15, 2006
Tournament Champion: Saint Louis Regular Season Champion: Charlotte New England Teams: Rhode Island (2nd, Tournament Semi-Finalists), UMass-Amherst (7th ) Offensive Player of the Year: Ali Wean (Saint Joseph's) Defensive Player of the Year: ... Read More

America East Men End-of Season Report
November 15, 2006
Regular Season Champion: Binghamton Tournament Champion: Binghamton New England Teams: Vermont (2nd, Tournament Finalist), New Hampshire (3rd, Tournament Semi-Finalist), Boston University (5th, Tournament Semi-Finalist), Hartford (8th), Maine (9th) Striker of the ... Read More

Atlantic 10 Men End-of Season Report
November 15, 2006
Tournament Champion: Rhode Island Regular Season Champion: Saint Louis New England Teams: Rhode Island (2nd), UMass-Amherst (12th), Offensive Player of the Year: Jeffrey Gonsalves (Rhode Island) Defensive Player of the Year: Eric Sciocchetti ... Read More

Bay State Select schedule released
November 15, 2006
The Bay State Select indoor side has announced its schedule for the forthcoming PASL season (home teams listed first): 2 December: 8:00PM - Mass Aztec v Bay State Select
9 December: 8:00PM - Bay State Select v NH Rising Stars
16 December: 8:00PM - Bay State Select v Mass ... Read More

Hysterical Revolution criticism is unwarranted By Andrew Hush
November 15, 2006
Following the Revolution's loss on Sunday, the haters have had a field day. The knives have been out following another Revolution failure in an MLS Cup, with Steve Nicol attracting criticism for his game-plan and in-game tactics. It is hard to argue with the bare facts. One goal in 353 ... Read More

17 Revs exposed in Expansion Draft list By Andrew Hush
November 15, 2006
Three men who started the week in the Revolution first eleven for the MLS Cup could end it as members of the league's newest side. Joe Franchino, Daniel Hernandez and Avery John, along with eight others, have been ‘exposed' by New England and are therefore available to be selected by Mo ... Read More

FieldTurf is here to stay
November 15, 2006
It has been confirmed that, in 2007, the Revolution will play their home games on FieldTurf. On Tuesday, the New England Patriots announced that the natural grass surface at Gillette Stadium was to be ripped up immediately and replaced with the synthetic surface. Today, an announcement was made ... Read More

Mariner seasons come to an end
November 14, 2006
Under 11 Girls (MAPLE White Division) Mariner bounced back form two tough loses to defeat FC United, 3-0, at the Mariner fields in Fairhaven. Despite playing without one of their key players, Alexa Ferreira, Mariner dominated the first fifteen minutes and got on the scoreboard ... Read More

Georges up for another award
November 14, 2006
Boston College's Laura Georges is the only New England representative on the list of semi-finalists for the women's Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy, presented each year to the best player in women's college soccer. Georges, who was voted the twelfth best player in the world by FIFA in ... Read More

Players available in expansion draft
November 14, 2006
Chicago Fire Bedrossian, Pascal Brown, C.J. Capano, Craig Carr, Calen Curtin, Jeff Franks, Floyd Griffin, Leonard Gutierrez, Diego Jaqua, Nate Johnson, Ryan Mahoney, David (GK) Montz, Jared Plotkin, Brian Russolillo, Jordan Ruud, ... Read More

Local trio on Hermann Trophy list
November 14, 2006
Three players with links to New England are among the fifteen semi-finalists for the prestigious men's Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy award. Duke Michael Videira, from Milford, MA, Boston College's Charlie Davies, who hails from Manchester and Connecticut's Julius James, a Trinidadian, ... Read More

What they said … Reaction from the Revs locker room
November 13, 2006
Steve Nicol On the game … I guess the key was losing the goal right after we had scored. That has really been our downfall. We had a couple of chances and they had a couple of chances. I really did expect us to be solid but the cross got a deflection to Ching and it ... Read More

Heartbroken Revs suffer cruelest loss By Andrew Hush at Pizza Hut Park
November 13, 2006
Taylor Twellman put it in the bluntest terms, which was fitting given the raw feeling amongst the Revolution squad: “We have lost every possible way we can lose in the final. That's my answer, I don't know.” I don't know indeed. Revolution fans everywhere no doubt are thinking the same ... Read More

Weary Revs return home empty-handed By Andrew Hush
November 13, 2006
How apt it was. The New England Revolution squad landed in Boston early on Monday afternoon to be greeted by gloomy weather and no fanfare. Meanwhile, in Houston, it was 75 degrees as the party to celebrate the Dynamo's MLS Cup win continued. Over the next four and a half months, until the ... Read More

Rutgers Women 0-0 Boston College (BC won 4-2 on penalties)
November 13, 2006
Boston College advanced in the NCAA tournament on penalties over Rutgers, one of the third seeds. After 110 minutes of scoreless soccer, the Eagles won 4-2 in the shootout. Arianna Criscione made two saves while all four BC shooters converted their opportunities. The win improves the Eagles ... Read More

USA names Gold Cup squad
November 13, 2006
Greg Ryan has named a twenty-player roster for the upcoming CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup, which will also serve as the qualification tournament for next year's World Cup. The USA will take on either Mexico or Trinidad & Tobago in one of the semi-finals at the Home Depot Center on 22 November ... Read More

MLS Cup Final: Match Day Blog By Andrew Hush at Pizza Hut Park
November 13, 2006
New England Revolution 1-1 Houston Dynamo (Houston won 4-3 on penalties) 5:30pm - The Revolution players are dejectedly leaving the Pizza Hut Park for the second year in a row after Pat Onstad's save from Jay Heaps gave Houston a 4-3 win in the shootout. Revolution penalty: Heaps - ... Read More

Brandeis Men 5-3 New England College
November 13, 2006
Brandeis scored five first-half goals to defeat New England College and claim the 2006 ECAC Division III New England championship. The contest looked like it would be a shootout right from the outset, thanks to the sloppy weather. New England College (12-7-2) got on the board quickly, as Nel ... Read More

Revolution set to banish final demons By Andrew Hush in Frisco, Texas
November 12, 2006
Since the 2006 MLS Season began seven months and eleven days ago, the thing the Revolution have been working for since Guillermo Ramirez broke their hearts here in Frisco one year ago is finally here. Today's MLS Cup Final is a chance, not for redemption for any past failures, but simply to put ... Read More

Media side robbed of Cup glory
November 12, 2006
The Revolution's media side was defeated in controversial circumstances by FC Dallas in Saturday's final of the annual MLS Media Cup. With the scores level at 1-1 after regulation, MLS abandoned the rule of the previous round, which had seen the game decided immediately by penalties and ... Read More

2007 plans show several changes
November 12, 2006
In addition to the Designated Player Rule, announced by MLS on Saturday, the league also laid out its plans for the format of the regular and post seasons in 2007: Next year will feature a thirty-game regular season. Each week, one of the thirteen clubs will have a bye. The Eastern & Western ... Read More

The Beckham Rule is approved
November 12, 2006
After months of speculation, MLS announced on Saturday that, from 2007 onwards, a Designated Player Rule will be implemented. Commonly referred to a ‘The Beckham Rule', the new rule will allow MLS to sign players whose salary will fall outside of the team salary budget and whose cost ... Read More

Rutgers Men 1-1 Rhode Island (Rhode Island won 4-2 on penalties)
November 12, 2006
Rhode Island emerged victorious in a penalty shootout, having battled to a double overtime tie with Rutgers. With their first win over the Scarlet Knights since 14 October, 1986, the Rams advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament and will face Lehigh on Wednesday night. Rhody took ... Read More

Harvard Men 2-1 Binghampton
November 12, 2006
Goals from Michael Fucito and Andre Akpan gave Harvard a come-from behind win over Binghamton in the first round of the NCAA Championships on Saturday afternoon in front of more than 1,000 fans at Ohiri Field. “Binghamton played fantastic soccer,” said Harvard head coach, John Kerr. ... Read More

Dynamo respectful of final opponent By Andrew Hush in Frisco, Texas
November 12, 2006
Houston Dynamo trained in the midday Texas sun on the Pizza Hut Park field on Saturday and met the media afterwards, at which time Dominic Kinnear discussed the challenge that New England pose: “There are very solid all the way through, back-to-front and from side-to-side. Matt (Reis) is a ... Read More

Revs Notebook – Heaps looked for rest before big day
November 12, 2006
When the Revolution players left the Pizza Hut Park field on Saturday afternoon, there were still some 23 hours remaining until kick-of in today's MLS Cup. The squad was to return to the team hotel and would have dinner together. After that, the time was theirs and Jay Heaps explained how he ... Read More

Hernandez desperate for starting role By By Andrew Hush in Frisco, Texas
November 11, 2006
Before the post-season began in Chicago three weeks ago, Daniel Hernandez spoke out at his frustration about his lack of playing time since he returned from ankle surgery. Now, following performances in the play-offs that have been increasingly effective as the games have come and gone, the ... Read More

MLS announces youth development plans
November 11, 2006
MLS announced on Friday the launch of a youth development initiative that allows teams to acquire, outside of the annual draft, top young players from their respective local areas. MLS is requiring each of its teams next season to establish a youth amateur program, separate from the pro ... Read More

Boston College Women 3-0 Boston University
November 11, 2006
Kia McNeil notched two goals for the Eagles to lead Boston College to victory over Boston University. Kelly Henderson scored the third goal to ensure the win and improve the Eagles to 12-6-2 on the season. BC had the first opportunity to score after 25 minutes when Gina DiMartino sent a cross ... Read More

Ching wins Goal of the Year
November 11, 2006
Brian Ching of the Houston Dynamo has won the Sierra Mist Goal of the Year. The striker picked up the prize for his bicycle kick in the Dynamo's game versus DC United on 30 September. With time winding down in a scoreless game, Ching struck the game winner with an overhead kick. The move ... Read More

Revs Notebook – Joseph keen for happier ending
November 11, 2006
Back at the venue from which he virtually crawled away last year, Shalrie Joseph smiled wryly on Friday as he recalled the way he felt following the Revs' loss in MLS Cup 2005 to the Los Angeles Galaxy. Among the ailments that Joseph was bothered by at the game's end were a concussion, deep ... Read More

John injury worry for Revs By Andrew Hush in Frisco, Texas
November 11, 2006
Having arrived late on Thursday night, the Revolution hit the practice field at Pizza Hut Park today with a light session that was low on contact and high on maintaining freshness ahead of Sunday's game. A total of 29 players have made the trip, with the entire Revs' roster in attendance. ... Read More

Men's NSCAA New England Rankings
November 10, 2006
Division One – Northeast 1 St. John's 2 Harvard 3 West Virginia 4 Rutgers 5 Pennsylvania 6 Providence 7 Brown 8 Connecticut 9 South Florida 9 Binghamton Division One – North Atlantic 1 ... Read More

Revs Notebook – Mayors keep their pies on the prize
November 10, 2006
With their cities set to battle it out on Sunday, the respective mayors of Boston and Houston have entered into the spirit of things by making a small wager. Boston's Tom Menino has pledge that, in the event if a Houston victory, ten of the finest Boston cream pies will make their way to the ... Read More

Marrufo gets the whistle By Andrew Hush
November 10, 2006
Jair Marrufo will referee Sunday's MLS Cup between the Revolution and Houston Dynamo. Despite Brian Hall being named the MLS Referee of the Year, Marrufo has been named as the man in the middle for what will be just the third play-off game he has refereed in his career. Marrufo, who hails ... Read More

Women's NSCAA New England Rankings
November 10, 2006
Division One 1 Dartmouth 2 Boston College 3 Boston University 3 Connecticut 5 Columbia 6 Maine 7 Hartford 8 Massachusetts 9 Brown 10 Colgate 10 Fordham Division Two 1 Franklin Pierce 2 ... Read More

Dorman looks for dream end to finest season By Andrew Hush
November 10, 2006
The entire Revolution squad took a full part in Thursday afternoon's training session at Gillette Stadium. Clint Dempsey was on the field for the second straight day, as was Steve Ralston. Meanwhile, Daniel Hernandez returned to practice having missed Wednesday's session. The availability of ... Read More

Men's NSCAA National Rankings
November 9, 2006
Division One 1 SMU 2 Duke 3 Virginia 4 Wake Forest 5 Santa Clara 6 Indiana 7 Saint Louis 7 Maryland 9 St. John's 10 Clemson 11 California 12 Notre Dame 13 Kentucky 13 Harvard 15 ... Read More

Straight-talking Twellman hopes it's third time lucky By Andrew Hush
November 9, 2006
Taylor Twellman jogged off the training field on Wednesday with a spring in his step that few could blame him for. The Revs all-time leading scorer has scored in each of his side's last two play-off games and is four days away from playing in his third MLS Cup. Add to all that the fact that, ... Read More

Women's NSCAA National Rankings
November 9, 2006
Division One 1 Notre Dame 1 North Carolina 3 UCLA 4 Santa Clara 5 Florida State 6 Texas 7 Portland 8 Penn State 9 Oklahoma State 10 Wake Forest 11 Utah 12 Rutgers 13 Texas A&M 14 West ... Read More

Revs Notebook – Hernandez absent from training
November 9, 2006
In the Revolution's training session on Wednesday, only Daniel Hernandez was missing. The midfield limped off in the 42nd minute of Sunday's game at DC United with a foot injury. Hernandez is listed as questionable for Sunday's final. The rest of the Revs' injury report had Clint Dempsey, ... Read More

Brandeis Women 3-2 RI College
November 9, 2006
Melissa Gorenkoff took the ball half the length of the field to score the game-winning goal in overtime as Brandeis advanced over Rhode Island College in the quarter-finals of the ECAC Division III tournament. Brandeis (10-5-3) fell behind early as Rhode Island College (14-8) opened the ... Read More

Gomez named MVP
November 9, 2006
DC United's Christian Gomez claimed Major League Soccer's top individual award on Thursday when he was named the 2006 MLS Honda Most Valuable Player. Gomez helped lead United to the League's best regular season record and the MLS Cup Eastern Championship match. In his second full season with ... Read More

Plymouth State Men 0-1 Brandeis
November 9, 2006
An eleventh minute goal by Ben Premo stood up as Brandeis Plymouth State University in the quarter-final of the ECAC Division III New England tournament. Brandeis (11-7-3) got the game's only goal when Scott Zackaroff sent a ball from deep in his half over the Plymouth State defense to Premo, ... Read More

Dempsey return boosts Revolution By Andrew Hush
November 9, 2006
It was a sight to gladden the hearts of Revolution fans everywhere: Clint Dempsey back in full training. After missing two and a half weeks with a sprained right ankle, the midfielder rejoined his teammates on the practice field on Wednesday, taking a full role as the Revs began their ... Read More

ACC Women End-of season Report
November 8, 2006
Regular Season Champion: North Carolina Tournament Champion: North Carolina New England Teams: Boston College (4th,Tournament ¼ Final) Offensive Player of the Year: Yael Averbuch (North Carolina) Defensive Player of the Year: Laura Georges ... Read More

ACC Men End-of season Report
November 8, 2006
Regular Season Champion: Duke Tournament Champion: Duke New England Teams: Boston College (6th,Tournament ¼ Final) Offensive Player of the Year: Charlie Davies (Boston College) Defensive Player of the Year: Chris Seitz (Maryland) Freshman of ... Read More

Final marks completion of franchise rebirth By Andrew Hush
November 8, 2006
When the decision was made to relocate the San Jose Earthquakes to Houston, the club's players and staff faced not only a name change but also an alteration to their lives. The move from the northern California coast to deep in the heart of Texas was enough to shake the Quakes' staff in a way ... Read More

Final coaches cut from the same cloth By Andrew Hush
November 8, 2006
In the week that one of the greatest Scottish managers in soccer history celebrates twenty years in charge of Manchester United, two other sons of Caledonia are preparing to do battle with each other in this Sunday's MLS Cup Final. On Tuesday afternoon, shortly before Alex Ferguson was ... Read More

Burns scoops top award
November 7, 2006
Revolution Director of Soccer, Michael Burns, has been named the 2006 Team Manger of the Year, along with Bobby Hammond of FC Dallas. Burns was the first-ever club captain for the Revolution, donning the Red, White and Blue from 1996 to 2000 and playing in 108 games in his five-year New ... Read More

Division One brackets show mixed New England bag
November 7, 2006
There was mixed news for New England teams when the brackets for the NCAA Division One tournaments were released on Monday. On the men's side, a total of six teams – Brown, Harvard, Fairfield, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Providence – were included. Three of the half dozen qualified by ... Read More

St. Louis Men 0-2 Rhode Island
November 6, 2006
Rhode Island claimed its second-consecutive Atlantic 10 Championship with a win over Saint Louis on Sunday. Jeffrey Gonsalves scored the game-winner for the Rams, while Chris Pennock picked up his fourth shutout of the season. In the 39th minute, Gonsalves, the A-10 Offensive Player of the ... Read More

Harvard Men 3-1 Columbia
November 6, 2006
Charles Altchek scored two goals in four second half minutes to help Harvard defeat Columbia to win the Ivy League championship at Ohiri Field. The Crimson, ranked seventeenth nationally in the latest NSCAA Poll, claimed its twelfth league title in school history and the first since the 1996 ... Read More

What they said ... Reaction from the Revs locker room
November 6, 2006
Steve Nicol We're obviously delighted. It was a tough old afternoon and we probably scored too early. Getting the goal meant they were coming forward and they really put us under pressure but we defended magnificently and I don't remember a chance where you would say that they ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Women 3-1 St. Rose
November 6, 2006
Franklin Pierce captured its eleventh New England regional title with a 3-1 victory over Saint Rose in second round action of the 2006 NCAA Division II Championship at Sodexho Field. Franklin Pierce (18-2-1) advances to the quarter-final and will travel to West Chester (PA) ... Read More

Revs heading back to Texas By Andrew Hush at RFK Stadium
November 6, 2006
DC United 0-1 New England Revolution Taylor Twellman's fourth minute goal was the difference as the Revolution won their first play-off victory against DC United in franchise history. Twellman's instinctive finish gave the Revs a lead that, despite periods of extreme pressure, United ... Read More

Double joy for Mariner
November 6, 2006
Under 12 Girls (MAPLE Red Division) Mariner posted a decisive 3-0 victory over Inter Bandits SC on Sunday. Mariner created a lot of early pressure and got on the scoreboard within the first five minutes when Sammy Bucknell scored off an assist from Nicole Fusaro. Tori Vargas scored ... Read More

Houston fight back to advance
November 6, 2006
Houston Dynamo 3-1 Colorado Rapids For a moment it looked like the dream scenario for Fernando Clavijo. The Colorado boss watched as Jovan Kirovski stroked home a fourth-minute penalty after a handball from Adrian Serioux and Clavijo could be forgiven to casting his mind forward a week ... Read More

Western Conference Championship Preview By Andrew Hush
November 5, 2006
Houston Dynamo v Colorado Rapids When the play-offs began, the common consensus was that the Western Conference Championship game would be an all-Texas affair, with FC Dallas providing the opposition for Houston. Few gave Colorado a chance after Fernando Clavijo's side scraped into the ... Read More

Binghampton Men 1-0 Vermont
November 5, 2006
Barry Neville converted a penalty with less than a minute left in the first period of overtime to give Binghamton victory over Vermont in the title game of the 2006 America East Championship on Saturday afternoon at West Gym Field. Denied in its bid for the school's first conference title ... Read More

Lasell Men 2-1 Elms
November 5, 2006
Zach Gagne scored the game-winning goal and added an assist to lift Lasell over Elms in Saturday afternoon's North Atlantic Conference Tournament Championship game at Taylor Field. Lasell, which now advances to next week's NCAA Division III Championship, improved to 15-5 overall. With the ... Read More

Harvard Women 0-1 Columbia
November 5, 2006
Aubrey Medal scored off a corner in the 82nd minute to lift Columbia past Harvard in Ivy League action at Ohiri Field on Saturday morning. The victory gave Columbia its first as well as the league's automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament. The Lions improve to 10-4-3 overall, 6-0-1 Ivy, while ... Read More

Plymouth State Men 0-3 Keene State
November 5, 2006
Alex Horne's hat-trick scored led Keene State to victory Plymouth State in the championship game of the Little East Conference Tournament at Panther Field on Saturday. Keene State avenged a double overtime loss to the Panthers from earlier this year and, more importantly, the Owls (14-5-1) ... Read More

Eastern Conference Championship Preview By Andrew Hush
November 5, 2006
DC United v New England Revolution It's a game fit to be the final with more storylines than a Quentin Tarantino movie. And if it is violent encounters you want, then look no further than when these teams meet. And I'm not just talking about Alecko Eskandarian. However, putting aside the ... Read More

Monmouth Women 2-1 Central CT
November 4, 2006
Central Connecticut saw its season ended by a 2-1 loss versus Monmouth in the Northeast Conference semi-final at Long Island. Andrea Lopez, the conference's rookie and player of the year, was the difference for Monmouth. The freshman gave the hosts the lead in the 40th minute and scored ... Read More

Lilly the hero yet again
November 4, 2006
USA 1-0 Canada Kristine Lilly scored in the 68th minute to give the USA a hard-fought victory that clinched 2006 Peace Queen Cup in South Korea. After struggling to create quality chances against Canada's compact and organized defense, the USA finally broke through in the 68th ... Read More

Reis ready to silence critics By Andrew Hush
November 4, 2006
“This is the time as a player that you want to be playing.” So said Matt Reis on Friday and it is not hard to see why the Revolution goalkeeper and his teammates are excited about the prospect of going into DC this weekend and upsetting the Supporter' Shield winners. The ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Women 1-1 UMass-Lowell
November 4, 2006
Franklin Pierce advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division II tournament via a penalty shootout win over UMass-Lowell. UMass-Lowell opened the scoring late in the first half against the run of play when Tanekar Alexander fired a cross from Kristin Mahoney from 22-yards into ... Read More

Rhode Island Men 1-0 Richmond
November 4, 2006
Rhode Island posted a 1-0 win over Richmond on Friday night to advance the defending champions to the Atlantic 10 championship game on Sunday against Saint Louis at 1pm. Rhody took the lead in the thirteenth minute when Danleigh Borman sent an unassisted shot past Eric Sciocchetti in the ... Read More

Healthy and confident Revs set for DC test By Andrew Hush
November 4, 2006
The Revolution fly to the nation's capital today ahead of the Eastern Conference Championship game against DC United tomorrow afternoon. Steve Nicol has an almost fully-fit squad to choose from, with only Clint Dempsey unlikely to be available. Dempsey was back on the training field on ... Read More

Expansion draft details announced
November 4, 2006
The Revolution look set to lose one of their players to Toronto FC following the announcement on Friday of the details of the expansion draft, which will see Mo Johnston begin to build his squad in preparation for the Canadian side's entry into MLS in 2007. The draft will take place on 17 ... Read More

Plymouth State Men 1-1 UMass-Boston
November 3, 2006
Plymouth State won 4-2 on penalties Top-seeded Plymouth State University advanced to championship game of the Little East Conference on Thursday night with a shootout win over fourth-seeded UMass-Boston at Panther Field. Felix Rosen scored the tying goal for Plymouth State with ... Read More

Women's NSCAA New England Rankings
November 3, 2006
Division One 1 Boston College 2 Dartmouth 3 Boston University 3 Connecticut 5 Maine 6 Brown 7 Columbia 8 UMass-Amherst 9 St. John's 9 Colgate 10 Hartford Division Two 1 Franklin Pierce 2 St. Rose ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Men 1-0 Southern NH
November 3, 2006
Franklin Pierce scored late in the first half to claim a 1-0 victory over Southern New Hampshire in opening round action of the 2006 NCAA Division II Championships at Sodexho Field. Franklin Pierce (17-1-3) advances to face Southern Connecticut State University (16-2-3) for the ... Read More

Men's NSCAA New England Rankings
November 3, 2006
Division One – Northeast 1 West Virginia 2 Harvard 3 Providence 4 Rutgers 4 St. John's 6 Brown 7 Pennsylvania 8 Connecticut 9 South Florida 10 New Hampshire Division One – North Atlantic 1 Monmouth ... Read More

Elms Women 0-0 UMaine-Farmington
November 2, 2006
Alix Raymond stopped five shots and Susan Murray netted the game-winning goal in the sixth round of penalty kicks to lift UMaine-Farmington to the win over top seeds, Elms College, in Wednesday's North Atlantic Conference Tournament semi-final at Leary Field. Following a scoreless ... Read More

Clark Men 0-1 Springfield
November 2, 2006
Tony Distasio's goal juts past the halfway point in the second half was enough for sixth-seed Springfield to upset third-seed Clark NEWMAC quarter-final at Granger Field on Wednesday evening. In the 71st minute, nine minutes after Springfield keeper, Ryan Driscoll, had denied Daniel ... Read More

Nicol fined for Joseph ban comments
November 2, 2006
Revolution coach, Steve Nicol, has been fined $2000 by MLS for comments he made following the suspension of Shalrie Joseph. Citing Nicol's comments to the Boston Globe on 27 October, a league ... Read More

Women's NSCAA National Rankings
November 2, 2006
Division One 1 Notre Dame 1 North Carolina 3 UCLA 4 Santa Clara 5 Portland 6 Florida State 7 Oklahoma State 8 West Virginia 9 Texas 10 Utah 11 Texas A&M 12 Penn State 13 Boston College ... Read More

Mastering the shootout lottery By Andrew Hush
November 2, 2006
On Sunday the Revolution will return to the site of one of the most exciting yet heartbreaking games in franchise history. On Saturday 6 November 2004, New England came from behind three times to tie DC United in the Eastern Conference Final, only to be eliminated in a penalty shootout. ... Read More

Men's NSCAA National Rankings
November 2, 2006
Division One 1 Wake Forest 2 SMU 3 Virginia 4 West Virginia 5 Maryland 6 Clemson 7 Santa Clara 8 Saint Louis 9 Duke 10 Indiana 11 California 12 Notre Dame 13 Kentucky 14 Lehigh 15 ... Read More

Vermont Men 1-0 New Hampshire
November 2, 2006
An early goal by Lee Stephane Kouadio and a gritty defensive effort lifted second-seeded Vermont to a 1-0 win over third-seeded New Hampshire in the semi-finals of the 2006 America East Championship on Wednesday afternoon at Centennial Field. The Catamounts advance to the conference title game ... Read More

Lilly off in USA win
November 2, 2006
USA 2-0 Netherlands The USA ended the game with just nine players on the field but bunkered down to hang on and secure a place in the final of the Peace Queen Cup in South Korea. Goals from Lindsay Tarpley and Cat Whitehill in the first half were enough to see the USA through, ... Read More

Boston College Women 1-2 Clemson
November 2, 2006
A late goal from Clemson saw Boston College, eliminated in the ACC Tournament quarter-finals on Wednesday. Boston College is now 11-6-2, while Clemson improves to 11-6-2. With four minutes left in regulation, Meghan Smith broke through the BC defense off a flick from Molly Franklin and sent ... Read More

Revs Notebook – Mixed news on injuries
November 1, 2006
Following their exertions on Saturday night, the Revolution's second leg starters were limited to light jogging and stretching at training on Tuesday. Absent altogether was Steve Ralston, who was getting treatment on his injured calf, and Clint Dempsey, who is still out with the ankle sprain he ... Read More

Chivas duo pick up latest MLS awards
November 1, 2006
MLS announced on Tuesday that Jonathan Bornstein of Chivas USA has been named the 2006 Gatorade Rookie of the Year while his coach, Bob Bradley, received the 2006 MLS Coach of the Year award. Bradley and Bornstein helped lead their club to a third place finish in the Western Conference ... Read More

Lasell Men 3-1 Castleton State
November 1, 2006
Lasell College was able to hold off eleven shots from Castleton State as goalkeeper Julian Dutton tallied seven saves. Lasell are now 14-5 and will face Elms College on Saturday at 1pm for the NAC Championship. Lasell opened the scoring in the 37th minute when Jeff Danso found the back of ... Read More

Elms Men 3-1 UMaine-Farmington
November 1, 2006
Ben Masse netted his team-leading sixth goal of the year and seventh-seeded Elms used a two-goal first half to upset third-seeded UMaine-Farmington in Tuesday's North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Tournament semi-final at Prescott Field. With the victory, Elms College (8-9-1) advances to its ... Read More

Women's College Players of the Week
November 1, 2006
Several players at local schools have been acclaimed in their conference's latest weekly awards: Big East Offensive Player: Brittany Tegeler (Connecticut) Commonwealth Coast Conference Player: Kaila Gray (Nichols) Rookie: Jennifer Duval (Salve ... Read More

RI College Women 4-1 Southern Maine
November 1, 2006
Rhode Island College received goals from four different players en route to victory over Southern Maine on Tuesday evening in the first round game of the Little East Conference tournament. The win moves the fourth-seeded Anchorwomen into a semi-final - on Friday (3pm) against number one ranked ... Read More

Lilly and Kai inspire USA to win
November 1, 2006
First half goals from Kristine Lilly and Natasha Kai were enough for the USA to defeat Australia, 2-0, in their second group match of the 2006 Peace Queen Cup. The USA next faces the Netherlands on Thursday, where a win likely to put the Americans in the championship game. Greg Ryan made ... Read More

Paul Irwin to be remembered
October 31, 2006
A memorial service for Paul Irwin, the Commissioner of the Massachusetts Premier League (MAPLE), who died while walking in the Serengeti National Park in Africa in September, is to be held on Saturday 25 November. Irwin, who was a lawyer by profession, was the Commissioner of MAPLE, as well ... Read More

Endicott Women 3-1 Wentworth
October 31, 2006
Erica Hunt scored two second half goals to lead Endicott past Wentworth and into the semi-finals of the Commonwealth Coast Conference tournament. After a back and forth start to the game, the momentum went firmly with Endicott on either side of the interval. First, Margreta Weber hit an ... Read More

Men's College Players of the Week
October 31, 2006
Several players at local schools have been acclaimed in their conference's latest weekly awards: Central Atlantic Rookie: Eurica Trowers (Post) Colonial Athletic Association Player: Alexander Volk (Northeastern) Commonwealth Coast ... Read More

Beach soccer World Cup to get underway
October 31, 2006
The USA have arrived in Rio de Janeiro for the 2006 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, a sixteen-team tournament that kicks off on Thursday and run until Sunday 12 November. The USA opens group play on Friday against Japan, faces Poland on Sunday and finishes on Tuesday against Brazil. The ... Read More

Quinnipiac Women 0-2 Central CT
October 30, 2006
Central Connecticut clinched the third seed in the Northeast Conference Tournament with a 2-0 victory at Quinnipiac. Stephanie John and Ciara Crinion scored in the win, while Caity Casey made three saves for her third career clean sheet. Neither team found the net over the opening ... Read More

Mixed weekend for Mariner
October 30, 2006
Under 12 Girls (MAPLE Red Division) An under-manned Mariner side lost a tough match, 1-0, to Nova SC on Sunday. Playing without one of their leading scorers and both starting full-backs, Mariner limped into the game with only twelve available players. Despite that, the side ... Read More

MLS Play-Offs Round-Up
October 30, 2006
New England Revolution 2-1 Chicago Fire (Eastern Conference Semi-Final Series)
(Aggregate 2-2; New England won 4-2 on penalties) For a full game report, click here. DC United ... Read More

National team accepts Copa America invite
October 30, 2006
The USA has accepted an invitation to compete in the 2007 Copa America, it was announced on Monday morning. The regional championship of South America is a twelve team tournament and will run from 26 June to 15 July in nine cities across Venezuela. For the United States, the appearance ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Women 3-1 Bryant
October 30, 2006
Franklin Pierce captured its record seventh-straight Northeast-10 Conference Tournament Championship with a 3-1 victory over Bryant at Sodexho Field. Franklin Pierce took the lead in the 22nd minute when Laura Stockdale broke through one-on-one with Bryant goalkeeper, Katie Mitchell, after ... Read More

New Hampshire Men 4-0 Stony Brook
October 30, 2006
Chris Banks scored twice as New Hampshire defeated Stony Brook University on Sunday afternoon at Bremner Field. The win advances the Wildcats to the America East semi-finals and marked the first conference play-off win for UNH since 1994. In the 43rd minute, Banks put the hosts ahead when ... Read More

Dartmouth Men 1-3 Harvard
October 30, 2006
Harvard scored three times in the second half to roll past Dartmouth in Ivy League action at Chase Field. The win was the seventh straight for Harvard, which improves to 12-4-0 overall on the season and 5-1-0 in Ivy play. The Crimson, which has won five games on the road during its current ... Read More

Lilly saves USA blushes
October 30, 2006
The USA's women opened their 2006 Peace Queen Cup campaign with a disappointing 1-1 tie against Denmark in South Korea. Kristine Lilly scored in the 73rd minute to tie the match after Denmark had taken an early lead. The USA's next match is at Chenoan Stadium outside of Seoul on Tuesday ... Read More

Revs fans showed Joseph support
October 29, 2006
Revolution fans made clear their feelings in the suspension of Shalrie Joseph at Gillette Stadium last night. The midfielder missed the second leg against the Chicago Fire following an incident involving Ivan Guerrero last Sunday and watched from the sidelines as his teammates secured their ... Read More

What they said ... Reaction from the Revs locker room
October 29, 2006
Steve Nicol I think we absolutely and thoroughly deserved it. Their goalkeeper was man of the match in both games and I think that tells the whole story. They were breaking on us pretty quickly but I think we controlled the game and, most of the time, it was in our hands until ... Read More

Southern Maine Men 3-1 Western CT
October 29, 2006
Sinisa Bajic scored twice to lead Southern Maine to a 3-1 victory over Western Connecticut State in the Little East Conference on Saturday afternoon. The win was the second straight for the Huskies and lifted their record to 10-9-0 overall and 3-4-0 in the conference. The Colonials ... Read More

Lehigh Women 2-1 Holy Cross
October 29, 2006
Holy Cross fell to Lehigh on Saturday afternoon in the last game of the year for the Crusaders. Holy Cross finishes the season with a 4-14-2 overall record (1-5-1 Patriot League), while the Mountain Hawks improve to 8-8-1 overall (4-2-1 Patriot League) and will be the third seed in the Patriot ... Read More

Cincinnati Men 0-2 Providence
October 29, 2006
Providence College upset 15th-ranked Cincinnati on Saturday night at Gettler Stadium to advance to the BIG EAST semi-finals, where they will play either Connecticut or St. John's. The win also marks the third time in the past four years, including the last two seasons, that PC will play in the ... Read More

Nicol deserves credit for winning the coaching battle By Andrew Hush
October 29, 2006
Just after the Chicago Fire took the lead in Saturday night's second leg, Taylor Twellman guided a free header to the wrong side of Matt Pickens' post. Moments later, Steve Nicol made his regular in-game appearance with Brad Feldman and Greg Lalas and his voice had the sound (almost) of a man ... Read More

Western CT Women 2-0 Souther Maine
October 29, 2006
Catherine Nathans tied the Western Connecticut school record with her twentieth goal of the season in the Colonials defeated Southern Maine at the Westside Athletic Complex on Saturday afternoon. With the win, the Colonials (17-1-1, 7-0-0 Little East) captured the Little East Conference ... Read More

Revs win through after shootout drama By Andrew Hush at Gillette Stadium
October 29, 2006
New England Revolution 2-1 Chicago Fire (Aggregate 2-2; Revs win 4-2 on penalties) Of course, it wasn't easy. After a week when pretty much everything that could have gone wrong, did, the Revolution made life even harder for themselves by going a goal behind. However, the side ... Read More

Colgate Men 6-2 Holy Cross
October 29, 2006
Fellipe Castrillon scored twice and Andreas Andrews had two assists for Holy Cross in the first half to keep the Crusaders in the game, but Colgate scored four times in the second period to defeat the Crusaders in Patriot League action on Saturday at Van Doren Field. Castrillon tied the ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Men 2-2 Southern NH (FPC won 4-3 on penalties)
October 28, 2006
Franklin Pierce edged Southern New Hampshire University in a penalty shootout after the two sides played to a 2-2 double-overtime draw in semi-final action of the 2006 Northeast-10 Conference tournament at Sodexho Field. Franklin Pierce (16-1-2) advances to the NE-10 ... Read More

New Hampshire Women 0-0 Binghampton (New Hampshire won 4-2 on PKs)
October 28, 2006
After 110 minutes of scoreless soccer, New Hampshire defeated Binghamton on penalties to advance to the semi-finals of the America East Championship on Friday afternoon at Al Marzook Field in West Hartford, CT. While UNH (6-10-1) move on to face Hartford on Sunday at 4pm, Binghamton ... Read More

Bridgeport Women 2-0 Molloy
October 28, 2006
Therese Petersson led the Bridgeport with a goal and an assist as the Purple Knights advanced to the finals of the East Coast Conference Tournament. The number one seeded Purple Knights improve to 15-5-1 and will face Adelphi on Sunday at 1pm. Molloy drops to 13-6 for the season. Sofia ... Read More

UMass-Amherst Men 1-3 St. Louis
October 28, 2006
Saint Louis scored three first-half goals to set themselves on the road to victory over UMass on Friday afternoon at Rudd Field. Mike DeSantis scored the lone goal for UMass in the second half for his third of the season. Saint Louis (11-3-2, 7-0-1 A-10) began the scoring in the 23rd ... Read More

Boston College Women 2-1 Maryland
October 28, 2006
Boston College ended the regular season with a 2-1 victory over ACC foe, Maryland, at the Newton Soccer Field. Boston College finishes the regular season 11-5-2 overall and 5-3-2 in the ACC, while Maryland ends its regular season at 5-9-4 overall and 1-6-2 in the ACC. The Eagles found ... Read More

Adelphi Women 1-1 New Haven (Adelphi won 3-2 on PKs)
October 28, 2006
Adelphi advanced against New Haven on penalties in the semi-final of the East Coast Conference Tournament. Crystal Lindsay put the Chargers ahead when she converted a sixteenth minute penalty. Adelphi would battle back and tie the game in the 65th minute when Caitlin Morrison scored on a ... Read More

Sacred Heart Women 2-0 St. Francis
October 28, 2006
Sacred Heart kept their Northeast Conference tournament hopes alive on Friday afternoon when they posted a 2-0 shutout over Saint Francis University. The Pioneers are now 4-3-1 in the NEC with the win and jump the Red Flash in the standings into fourth place with one game to go. Sacred ... Read More

Rhode Island Men 4-0 Duquesne
October 28, 2006
Rhode Island posted a shutout victory over Duquesne on Friday night. Geoff Cameron recorded two goals and an assist to lead URI to its tenth win of the season. With the win, Rhody improves to 10-4-4 (7-1-0 A-10) while Duquesne falls to 10-6-1 (5-3-0 A-10). The Rams opened the scoring in the ... Read More

Revolution hope their luck will change By Andrew Hush
October 28, 2006
Jay Heaps issued a defiant rallying call on Friday, calling on the Revolution to bounce back from its troubles of the last six days, which began with their first leg defeat in Chicago and continued with the news that Clint Dempsey (injury) and Shalrie Joseph (suspension) will miss tonight's ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Women 2-1 St. Anselm
October 28, 2006
Franklin Pierce advanced to the Northeast-10 Championship match with a 2-1 overtime victory over Saint Anselm College in the NE-10 Tournament semi-final at Sodexho Field. Franklin Pierce (17-2-0, 12-2-0 NE-10) will look for its seventh-straight NE-10 Tournament title on Sunday ... Read More

Maine Women 2-0 Vermont
October 28, 2006
Marie-Andree Canuel scored once and assisted on another to lead the Maine past Vermont in the America East Quarter-final on Friday evening. After a scoreless first half, Maine went up in the 64th minute when Laura Harper finished off following a give-and-go with Canuel, slotting the ball ... Read More

Women's NSCAA New England Rankings
October 27, 2006
Division One 1 Boston College 2 Dartmouth 3 Connecticut 4 Boston University 5 Brown 6 Maine 7 UMass-Amherst 8 St. John's 9 Columbia 10 Colgate Division Two 1 St. Rose 2 Franklin Pierce ... Read More

Eagles ready to fly into post-season By Andrew Hush
October 27, 2006
Having suffered the disappointment of missing out on next year's World Cup with France, Boston College's Laura Georges is pleased that she has a new challenge to focus on, as she gears up to help the Eagles in the upcoming post-season. BC complete their regular season schedule tonight at ... Read More

Men's NSCAA National Rankings
October 27, 2006
Division One 1 SMU 2 Virginia 3 Wake Forest 4 West Virginia 5 Duke 6 California 7 Maryland 8 Notre Dame 9 Saint Louis 10 Clemson 11 Santa Clara 12 South Carolina 13 Lehigh 14 Kentucky ... Read More

Parkhurst picks up humanitarian honor
October 27, 2006
Michael Parkhurst has been named the 2006 US Soccer Foundation Humanitarian of the Year, MLS announced on Friday. Parkhurst, who recently won the Revolution's team Humanitarian of the Year award, was honored for his tireless efforts in the New England community. “I'm honored to be named ... Read More

Women's NSCAA National Rankings
October 27, 2006
Division One 1 North Carolina 1 Notre Dame 3 UCLA 4 Santa Clara 5 Texas A&M 6 Portland 7 Florida State 8 West Virginia 9 Penn State 10 Oklahoma State 11 Utah 12 Texas 13 William & Mary 14 ... Read More

Revs Notebook – Guerrero applauds Joseph suspension
October 27, 2006
The man who was on the receiving end of Shalrie Joseph's left elbow last Sunday has spoken out in support of the league's decision to ban the Revolution midfielder from this Saturday play-off second leg. Speaking in Thursday's Read More

Men's NSCAA New England Rankings
October 27, 2006
Division One – Northeast 1 West Virginia 2 Harvard 3 Connecticut 4 Providence 5 Brown 6 Pennsylvania 7 St. John's 8 South Florida 9 Rutgers 10 Binghamton 10 Seton Hall Division One – North ... Read More

New England Youth Sports Festival to be held in 2007
October 27, 2006
The first-ever New England Youth Sports Festival is to be held at Gillette Stadium from 23-25 March, 2007. The event will feature a unique format of sports activities and skills training for boys and girls from ages 6-18, as well as educational workshops and clinics for parents, ... Read More

Elms Women 0-1 Southern Maine
October 26, 2006
Shannon Donnelly stopped eight shots, but MCLA's Erin Bourque netted the game's only goal in the 74th minute to lift the Trailblazers to the win over the Blazers in Wednesday's non-conference game at Leary Field. Elms College lost for just the third time in its last sixteen games to fall to ... Read More

Becker Men 0-3 Clark
October 26, 2006
Joseph Silva had a goal and an assist to lead Clark to a 3-0 non-conference victory over Becker on Wednesday afternoon. Clark (11-2-2) extends its unbeaten streak to four games, while Becker drops its second straight contest and concludes its season at 3-11-4. Silva put the ... Read More

Revs have worries about Noonan and Dempsey By Andrew Hush
October 26, 2006
The Revolution were back on the practice field yesterday, still reeling from the news that Shalrie Joseph will miss the second leg of their play-off series with Chicago Fire because of suspension. The Grenadian was in training, with his right hand still heavily wrapped. No comment on his ... Read More

Vermont Men 1-2 Dartmouth
October 26, 2006
Derek Stenquist's late second half goal gave Dartmouth victory over Vermont on Wednesday afternoon at Centennial Field. The game was the last regular season contest for the Catamounts (8-6-4), who have a bye into the semi-finals of the upcoming America East Championship. Both coaching ... Read More

Nicol angered by Joseph ban By Andrew Hush
October 26, 2006
“If anybody can look me in the eye and tell me that Shalrie Joseph tried to elbow Ivan Guerrero then they are kidding themselves.” Having received news earlier today that MLS has refused to overturn the Revolution's protest at the one-game suspension it imposed upon Shalrie Joseph, ... Read More

Southern Maine Men 1-0 Salem State
October 26, 2006
Adam Bial and Chris Willard played key roles for Southern Maine as the Huskies defeated Salem State in a non-conference match on Wednesday afternoon at the USM Soccer Field. The win was the fourth in the last five matches for the Huskies and leveled their overall record at 9-9-0. The ... Read More

Providence Men 2-0 Louisville
October 26, 2006
Providence scored early and late en route to victory over Louisville in the First Round of the BIG EAST Tournament on Wednesday afternoon at Glay Field. With the win, the Friars (12-5-0) advance to the quarter-finals to take on Cincinnati on Saturday at 7pm. It marks the second ... Read More

Hartford Men 1-1 Holy Cross
October 25, 2006
The Hawks and the Crusaders both scored in the early minutes but neither could connect late for a winner. Hartford closes out the 2006 season with a 4-8-5 overall record and a 2-6 mark in America East play. The Crusaders are 9-4-3. The Hawks put the first score on the board with a goal in ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Women 2-0 Stonehill
October 25, 2006
Franklin Pierce advanced past Stonehill College in quarter-final action of the 2006 Northeast-10 Conference Championship at Sodexho Field. Franklin Pierce (15-2) advances to Friday's semi-final where will host sixth-seeded Saint Anselm (10-6-3) at 4pm after the Hawks ... Read More

Women's College Players of the Week
October 25, 2006
Several players at local schools have been acclaimed in their conference's latest weekly awards: ACC Player: Gina DiMartino (Boston College)
* DiMartino was also named the NSCAA Player of the Week America East Player: Sara Flowers ... Read More

Southern Maine Women 0-4 Bowdoin
October 25, 2006
Ann Zeigler scored a goal and set up another as Bowdoin rolled past the Southern Maine in a non-conference on Tuesday afternoon at the USM Soccer Field. The win was the fourth straight for the resurgent Polar Bears, who improved to 6-5-2 overall. Over the last four matches, Bowdoin ... Read More

Joseph ban highlights league's own disciplinary problems By Andrew Hush
October 25, 2006
Following another example of the staggering inconsistency that has been a feature of the work of the MLS Disciplinary Committee throughout the year, the Revolution will be without Shalrie Joseph for their play-off second leg against the Chicago Fire. On Tuesday, the Grenadian midfielder ... Read More

Clark Women 4-1 Coast Guard
October 25, 2006
Liz Adamcik and Amanda Ramos each scored twice to lead Clark to a NEWMAC victory over the Coast Guard Academy in their final regular season home game at Granger Field on Tuesday. With the victory, Clark improves to 4-11-1 (2-6-1 NEWMAC) while Coast Guard concludes the season at 4-13 (0-9 ... Read More

Southern NH Men 3-1 Merrimack
October 25, 2006
Bobby Dufour scored two goals to lead Southern New Hampshire to victory over Merrimack in quarter-final round action of the Northeast-10 Conference tournament. The Penmen improved to 9-6-4 and will travel to top-seeds, Franklin Pierce, for a semi-final game on Friday at 7pm. Merrimack ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Men 3-0 St. Anselm
October 25, 2006
Franklin Pierce defeated Saint Anselm College in quarter-final round action of the 2006 Northeast-10 Conference tournament at Sodexho Field. Franklin Pierce (16-1-1) advances to Friday's semi-final and will host Southern New Hampshire (9-6-4) at 7pm. Saint Anselm draws its ... Read More

Men's College Players of the Week
October 24, 2006
Several players at local schools have been acclaimed in their conference's latest weekly awards: Atlantic-10 Player: Lukasz Tumicz (Rhode Island) Commonwealth Coast Conference Player: Antoine Bell (Roger Williams) / Matt Martins ... Read More

More MLS season-ending awards handed out
October 24, 2006
Bobby Boswell of DC United and FC Dallas midfielder, Richard Mulrooney, have been named the MLS Defender of the Year and MLS Comeback Player of the Year respectively. The League also announced that veteran referee Brian Hall was chosen as the Official Sports International (OSI) Referee of the ... Read More

Joseph banned from second leg
October 24, 2006
MLS announced on Tuesday afternoon that Shalrie Joseph has been suspended for one game following an incident in Sunday's Eastern Conference Semi-Final Series first leg against the Chicago Fire. Joseph's punishment stems from a play in first-half stoppage time when his left elbow struck ... Read More

Clean sweep for Mariner girls
October 24, 2006
Under 12 Girls (MAPLE Red Division) Mariner improved their league record to 4-2-0 with a dominating 6-1 victory over Charles River United. Minus their starting sweeper, the entire Mariner roster picked up the slack in contributing to a solid all-around team effort. After ... Read More

Rhode Island Men 2-1 UMass-Amherst
October 23, 2006
Rhode Island rallied from an early deficit to post an overtime win over UMass-Amherst on Sunday afternoon. Lukasz Tumicz scored his third game-winner of the season to give the Rams their fourth consecutive conference victory. With the win, Rhody improves to 9-4-4 (6-1-0 A-10) while Massachusetts ... Read More

What they said … Reaction from the Revs locker room
October 23, 2006
Steve Nicol On the officiating … "I don't have a problem with challenges. I have a problem when the referee is giving yellow cards out. If you are going to give one out for one thing then you have to be consistent. I think there were too many yellow cards." ... Read More

Brandeis Men 9-0 Colby-Sawyer
October 23, 2006
Brandeis hammered Colby-Sawyer in their regular-season home finale. The nine goals scored by the Judges were their highest total since 1996. Seniors led the way as Brandeis (8-5-3) was paced by a hat-trick from Mike Snyder, who scored twice in the game's first ten minutes and assisted on ... Read More

Virginia Tech Women 3-3 Boston College
October 23, 2006
Boston College finished a two-game road trip with a double-overtime tie at Virginia Tech ACC. The Eagles are now 10-5-3 overall and 4-3-2 in the ACC. The Eagles had a nightmare start and found themselves two down just six minutes into the match as Mary Elizabeth Newton and Robin Chidester ... Read More

MLS Play-Offs Round-Up
October 23, 2006
Chicago Fire 1-0 New England Revolution (Eastern Conference Semi-Final Series) For a full game report, click here. New York Red Bulls 0-1 DC United (Eastern Conference ... Read More

Elms Women 4-0 Castleton State
October 23, 2006
Jen LeDoux and Krystyna Gagne netted a pair of goals each to help lift the Blazers to a convincing shutout victory over Castleton State in Sunday afternoon's North Atlantic Conference regular season finale for both teams. Elms College won for the thirteenth time in its last fifteen games to ... Read More

Revs behind after first leg loss By Andrew Hush at Toyota Park
October 23, 2006
Chicago Fire 1-0 New England Revolution The Revolution controlled play throughout and had a number of chances to score but their failure to breach the Chicago defense means that Steve Nicol's side will go into next week's Eastern Conference Semi-Final Series second leg a goal down ... Read More

UMass-Lowell Women 2-0 Stonehill
October 22, 2006
Colleen Fitzpatrick and Tanekar Alexander scored first half goals two minutes apart as UMass-Lowell defeated Stonehill College on Saturday in the Northeast-10 Conference at Cushing Field. With the win, UML improved to 10-4-3 overall and 10-3-1 in the NE-10 and clinched third place outright. ... Read More

Providence Men 0-1 West Virginia
October 22, 2006
Providence were narrowly defeated by fourth-ranked West Virginia in BIG EAST action on Saturday at Glay Field. The Friars held a 6-4 shot advantage after the first half and began the second period well but could not get on the scoreboard. The closest the hosts came to finding ... Read More

Southern NH Men 4-1 Assumption
October 22, 2006
Simon Kearney scored two goals, while Bobby Dufour and Kevin Woods each recorded a pair of assists to lead Southern New Hampshire to a victory over Assumption in Northeast-10 Conference action that featured three late goals for the victors. The Penmen improve to 8-6-4 overall and 6-3-4 in ... Read More

MIT Men 3-4 Springfield
October 22, 2006
Ryan Sheffler netted a hat-trick for MIT on Saturday afternoon at Steinbrenner Stadium, but it wasn't enough for the Engineers to overcome NEWMAC foe, Springfield, who won the game thanks to two late Adrian Schippers goals. The Pride improved to 5-10-2 overall and 2-4 in conference play ... Read More

Elms Women 4-0 Johnson State
October 22, 2006
Kerrie Bowden recorded her first collegiate hat-trick as Elms eased to victory over Johnson State in Saturday afternoon's North Atlantic Conference game at Leary Field. With the victory, Elms College won for the twelfth time in the last fourteen games, improve to 12-5 overall and remain at ... Read More

New Haven Women 3-1 NY Tech
October 22, 2006
Desi Guenther had a goal and an assist and Crystal Lindsay tied her own school record with her 22nd goal of the season on Saturday at Robert B. Dodds Stadium to lift New Haven to an ECC victory over New York Tech. New Haven (12-4-3 overall) improved to 7-1-2 in the East Coast Conference ... Read More

UMass-Lowell Men 5-2 Stonehill
October 22, 2006
Edens Chery scored one and set up two others as UMass-Lowell defeated Stonehill on Saturday afternoon in a Northeast-10 Conference tilt at Cushing Field. With the win, UML capped their regular season with a 7-4-5 overall record and a 5-3-5 mark in the NE-10, good for sixth place. The River ... Read More

Princeton Men 1-2 Harvard
October 22, 2006
Harvard scored a goal in each half and turned in a big defensive effort to win at Princeton in Ivy League action at Lourie-Love Field on Saturday afternoon. The Crimson (11-4-0, 4-1-0 Ivy) entered play as the fourth-highest scoring team in the nation but had to use its strong backline to ... Read More

MLS Play-Off Preview: New England Revolution v Chicago Fire By Andrew Hush
October 22, 2006
Eastern Conference Semi-Final Series Schedule 1st Leg: Sunday 22 October, 1pm (Toyota Park)
2nd Leg: Saturday 28 October, 7:30pm (Gillette Stadium) The two MLS teams in the best form will come together in the first round of the play-offs, with the series ... Read More

St. Michael's Women 3-0 Bentley
October 22, 2006
Kelly Boulter recorded five points for the Purple Knights to lead Saint Michael's to a 3-0 win over Bentley on Saturday afternoon in Northeast-10 Conference action at Duffy Field in the season finale for both teams. The Purple Knights finish at 7-9-2 (4-8-2 NE-10), while the Falcons end ... Read More

Lafayette Men 1-2 Holy Cross
October 22, 2006
Josh Trott's late penalty proved to be nothing more than consolation for the Crusaders as Lafayette's two first half goals proved enough to top Holy Cross in Patriot League action. The Leopards went ahead by two in the first half and held off the Crusaders for the greater part of the game. ... Read More

UMBC Men 5-2 Hartford
October 22, 2006
Hartford dropped a road decision to UMBC on Saturday afternoon. The Hawks are now 4-8-4 overall and finish America East play at 2-6. The loss eliminates the Hawks from post season play. The Retrievers began the game with a vengeance, scoring first half goals from four different players. ... Read More

Southern Maine Women 0-1 Eastern Connecticut
October 22, 2006
Nicole Gaudette scored the game's lone goal early in the second half to give Eastern Connecticut victory over the Southern Maine in a Little East Conference match at the USM Soccer Field. With the win, the Warriors extended their winning streak to six. The victory lifts their record ... Read More

Revs bosses appeal for calm ahead of Fire test By Andrew Hush
October 22, 2006
Ahead of today's opening leg of the Eastern Conference Semi-Final Series against Chicago, Revolution coaches, Steve Nicol and Paul Mariner, have been instilling in their players the importance of maintaining their composure in the face of what is sure to be a hostile atmosphere at Toyota ... Read More

Elms Men 1-2 Johnson State
October 22, 2006
Ben Masse scored his fifth goal of the season but Elms fell to Michael Grieco's brace for Johnson State in Saturday afternoon's North Atlantic Conference game at Leary Field. Masse put Elms ahead in the 18th minute when he finished off from a cross from Nda Kaslong, placing the ball in the ... Read More

Clark Women 0-1 Babson
October 22, 2006
Kirsten Schmid scored the lone goal of the game late in the first half to lead Babson to victory over Clark in NEWMAC action at Granger Field on Saturday afternoon. Clark falls to 3-11-1 and 1-6-1 in the NEWMAC, while Babson improves to 9-4-3 (4-2-2 NEWMAC). Clark began the game ... Read More

Binghampton Men 0-0 Vermont
October 22, 2006
Vermont pushed hard but could not get the win they needed at Binghamton in the America East egaulsr season title decider match on Saturday afternoon at West Gym Field. The Bearcats (8-6-4, 6-1-1) came into the game with a two-point lead in the standings and were able to clinch first place ... Read More

Central CT Women 2-2 Sacred Heart
October 21, 2006
Kari Mancini equalized twice for Central Connecticut in a 2-2 double overtime tie versus Sacred Heart. CCSU moves to 6-8-2 overall and 3-2-2 in Northeast Conference play. Rachel Caneen and Jessica McCavanagh each registered an assist on Mancini's goals while goalkeeper, Caity Casey, made ... Read More

Unheralded Parkhurst elevates his game By Andrew Hush
October 21, 2006
When the three-man shortlist for the MLS Defender of the Year award was released earlier this week, it is likely that more than a few eyebrows were raised in this region and across the country, that not one member of the best defense in MLS had made the list. The Revolution set a club ... Read More

Pittsburgh Women 3-2 Providence
October 21, 2006
Providence attempted to mount a comeback from an early deficit, but ultimately fell just short against Pittsburgh at Founders Field on Friday evening. With the loss, Providence falls to 4-7-5 overall and 1-7-2 in the BIG EAST, while the Panthers improve to 8-6-3 and 3-5-2 in conference ... Read More

Hernandez upset at lack of action By Andrew Hush
October 21, 2006
On the eve of the Revolution's opening play-off game against Chicago Fire, midfielder Daniel Hernandez has expressed his frustration at the limited playing time he has seen following his return from ankle surgery. After featuring as a second-half substitute in each of the Revs' last two ... Read More

Virginia Women 0-1 Boston College
October 21, 2006
Boston College started off the biggest weekend of their season on the right note as the Eagles defeated Virginia on the road. The 24th-ranked Eagles are now 10-5-1 and 4-3-1 in the ACC, while the number twelve Cavaliers are now 9-5-2 (4-3-1 ACC). The win puts the Eagles in a three-way tie ... Read More

St. Michael's Men 1-0 Bentley
October 21, 2006
Jared Berry scored the lone goal for the Purple Knights to lead Saint Michael's to victory over Bentley and eliminate the Falcons from Northeast-10 play-off contention on Friday afternoon at Duffy Field. The Falcons finish the season with a 9-7-2 record (5-6-2 NE-10), while the Purple Knights ... Read More

Colgate Women 1-2 Holy Cross
October 21, 2006
Alison Peters scored her second goal of the season for the Crusaders, but it was not enough as a former Massachusetts high school star helped Colgate edge out Holy Cross in Patriot League play on Friday night. Peters scored unassisted to put the Crusaders on the board first in the 28th ... Read More

Maine Women 1-0 Vermont
October 20, 2006
Marie-Andree Canuel converted a penalty kick in the 58th minute to give Maine the 1-0 victory over Vermont in an America East match on Thursday afternoon. After a scoreless first half, a Black Bear attacking player was fouled by Vermont goalkeeper, Eliza Bradley, and the referee pointed to ... Read More

Men's NSCAA New England Rankings
October 20, 2006
Division One – Northeast 1 West Virginia 2 Connecticut 3 South Florida 4 Harvard 5 Providence 6 Pennsylvania 7 Seton Hall 8 Brown 9 Rutgers 10 New Hampshire 10 St. John's Division One – North ... Read More

Southern NH Women 2-1 Nyack
October 20, 2006
Sophia Saint Paul scored two goals, including the game-winner three minutes into overtime, to lead Southern New Hampshire to victory over Nyack College. SNHU ran its winning streak to three games and improved to 6-4-6. Saint Paul put SNHU ahead in the 26th minute when a pass ... Read More

Women's NSCAA New England Rankings
October 20, 2006
Division One 1 Dartmouth 2 Boston University 3 Boston College 4 Brown 5 UMass-Amherst 6 Maine 7 Connecticut 8 St. John's 9 Fordham 10 Rhode Island Division Two 1 St. Rose 2 Franklin ... Read More

Wentworth Men 3-0 MA Maritime
October 20, 2006
Dan Marra scored a goal and assisted on another while Geoff Hackett chipped in with a pair of helpers as Wentworth won its fourth consecutive game to improve to 11-2-1 on the season. Marra picked up his fifth game-winning tally of the year on his fourteenth goal in the thirteenth minute ... Read More

MLS Play-Off Preview: Houston Dynamo v Chivas USA By Andrew Hush
October 20, 2006
Western Conference Semi-Final Series Schedule 1st Leg: Sunday 22 October, 4pm (Home Deport Center)
2nd Leg: Saturday 28 October, 4pm (Robertson Stadium) As with several of the other sides that line up in the post-season, both of these sides rather stumbled ... Read More

New Haven Men 2-3 American Int'l
October 20, 2006
Chris Charles scored with just under nine minutes remaining as American International rallied from an early two-goal deficit to post a 3-2 win over the New Haven in a non-conference match on Thursday afternoon at Dodds Stadium. The Yellow Jackets are now 8-7-2 overall, while the Chargers are ... Read More

UMBC Women 3-0 Boston University
October 20, 2006
Boston University (13-3-2, 5-0-1 AE) overcame UMBC (4-12-1, 0-7-0) by a comfortable margin on Thursday afternoon. Farrell McClernon scored her fourth game winner of the season and Lauren Erwin and Erica Lee each contributed a goal, as BU remained undefeated in conference action. After ... Read More

Brandeis Men 3-0 Springfield
October 19, 2006
Brandeis had three different scorers as the Judges defeated Springfield in a non-conference match-up on Gordon Field. Brandeis (7-5-3) opened the scoring it would need when Brett Fitzgerald converted a penalty in the 24th minute after Billy Murphy had been held back. Fitzgerald converted ... Read More

Revolution duo miss out
October 19, 2006
Despite leading the league in shutouts, goals against average and saves, Revolution goalkeeper, Matt Reis, was overlooked today for the Panasonic Goalkeeper of the Year Award, which instead went to Troy Perkins of DC United. In his ninth professional season, Reis led the league in goals ... Read More

Boston University Men 1-0 Hartford
October 19, 2006
In an America East encounter, Boston University edged things against Hartford on Wednesday night. The Terriers improve to 8-4-4 overall and 3-3-1 in conference play while the Hawks are now 4-7-4 overall and 2-5 in America East action. The only goal of the game came with seventeen minutes to ... Read More

Women's NSCAA National Rankings
October 19, 2006
Division One 1 Notre Dame 2 North Carolina 3 UCLA 4 Santa Clara 5 Florida State 6 West Virginia 7 Portland 8 Texas A&M 9 Penn State 10 Oklahoma State 11 Utah 12 Virginia 13 Dartmouth ... Read More

Wheelock Women 1-0 Becker
October 19, 2006
Alicia Eddy scored the game's only goal with 28 seconds remaining in the first half as Wheelock College defeated Becker College. On their Senior Day, the Wildcats notched the only goal they would need when Eddy scored her second goal of the year on a breakaway that was set up by a header ... Read More

Seton Hall Men 0-1 Providence
October 19, 2006
Providence College scored the only goal of the match in the first half and held on for a crucial BIG EAST victory over Seton Hall on Wednesday afternoon at Lubetkin Field. The Friars set a school record with their seventh BIG EAST Conference victory. In addition, the win also guarantees ... Read More

CT's Smith inks pro deal in EPL
October 19, 2006
Johann Smith, who played club soccer for Oakwood SC in Connecticut, has signed a three-year contract at English Premier League club, Bolton Wanderers, according to his agent, Lyle Yorks of Proactive Sports Management. Smith, 19, is a striker and has been on the bench for two EPL games this ... Read More

MLS Play-Off Preview: FC Dallas v Colorado Rapids By Andrew Hush
October 19, 2006
Western Conference Semi-Final Series Schedule 1st Leg: Saturday 21 October, 9pm (Invesco Field)
2nd Leg: Sunday 29 October, 8.30pm (Pizza Hut Park) Of all of the four semi-finals ties, this is most likely to be the one in which home advantage counts the most. ... Read More

CW Post Women 0-0 New Haven
October 19, 2006
New Haven and CW Post battled for 110 minutes on Wednesday, but could not be separated as they played to a scoreless draw in East Coast Conference play. New Haven (11-4-3, 6-1-2 ECC) and C.W. Post (10-3-2, 6-1-2 ECC) remain tied for second place in the ECC standings following the match, ... Read More

UMass-Lowell Men 0-0 Southern NH
October 19, 2006
Ryan Richards stopped his third penalty of the season in the 80th minute to save a point for UMass-Lowell against Southern New Hampshire in a Northeast-10 Conference clash at Cushing Field. With the draw, UML stands at 6-4-5 overall and 4-3-5 in the NE-10 entering Saturday's regular season ... Read More

Southern Maine Women 0-1 Colby
October 19, 2006
Liz Morbeck scored the only goal of the match to give Colby a 1-0 victory over Southern Maine in a non-conference women's soccer match on Wednesday afternoon at the USM Soccer Field. The win snapped a three-match winless stretch (0-2-1) for the Mules, who improved to 7-2-3 overall. ... Read More

Men's NSCAA National Rankings
October 19, 2006
Division One 1 SMU 2 Virginia 3 Wake Forest 4 West Virginia 5 Duke 6 Notre Dame 7 California 8 Maryland 9 Indiana 10 UCLA 11 Clemson 12 Saint Louis 13 San Francisco 14 Connecticut ... Read More

Joseph back to give Revs a hand By Andrew Hush
October 19, 2006
With his right hand still heavily wrapped, Shalrie Joseph returned to full training this week to give the Revolution a timely boost ahead of this Sundays first leg of the Eastern Conference Semi-Final Series. Joseph has been out of playing action for four weeks, having lacerated tendons in ... Read More

Rhode Island Women 2-4 Brown
October 19, 2006
Brown spoiled Rhode Island's Senior Day at the URI Soccer Complex with a Kathryn Moos-inspired 4-2 win. Brown got on the board just six minutes into the game when Moos, the reigning Ivy League Player of the Week, sent a pass from Lindsay Cunningham past URI's Amanda Thomas. Rhode ... Read More

Wentworth Women 3-3 Nichols
October 18, 2006
Caillin Wall's goal with four minutes remaining in regulation tied the score at 3-3, and, with neither team able to score in overtime, Wentworth and Nichols settled for a share of the points in their Commonwealth Coast Conference match at Sweeney Field. Nichols jumped out to a 2-0 lead ... Read More

Bentley Men 3-2 Merrimack
October 18, 2006
Mike Earnest scored the winning goal two minutes into overtime to lift Bentley to a 3-2 win over Merrimack on Tuesday afternoon in Northeast-10 Conference action at the Bentley Soccer Complex. The win boosts the Falcons to 9-6-2 (5-5-2 NE-10), while the Warriors, ranked 22nd nationally and ... Read More

Reis and Ralston in line for league awards
October 18, 2006
Matt Reis is one of three finalists for the 2006 Panasonic Goalkeeper of the Year award, while Steve Ralston is on a shortlist of three for the Kraft Global Fair Play award, the league announced on Wednesday The winners of both awards will be announced on Thursday. In his ninth ... Read More

Women's College Players of the Week
October 18, 2006
Several players at local schools have been acclaimed in their conference's latest weekly awards: America East Rookie: Jenny Solberg (Vermont) Big East Goalkeeper: Stephanie Labbe (Connecticut) Central Atlantic Rookie: Kelli ... Read More

MLS Play-Off Preview: DC United v New York Red Bulls By Andrew Hush
October 18, 2006
Eastern Conference Semi-Final Series Schedule 1st Leg: Saturday 21 October, 2pm (Giants Stadium)
2nd Leg: Sunday 29 October, 6pm (RFK Stadium) Given that this season has seen in New York, amongst other things, a coach and general manager leave and be replaced ... Read More

Harvard Women 1-2 Holy Cross
October 18, 2006
An opportunistic Holy Cross team stunned Harvard in overtime in non-conference action at Ohiri Field on Tuesday afternoon. Shelby Stand was the Crusaders hero, as she sent the game into extra frames with just 27 seconds left in regulation and then won it with her second three minutes into the ... Read More

Ryan names Peace Cup squad
October 18, 2006
Women's National Team head coach, Greg Ryan, has named a squad of twenty that will travel to South Korea for the 2006 Peace Queen Cup, which will be held from 28 October – 4 November. The roster consists of the core of the squad that participated in this year's six-month Residency ... Read More

MIT Men 1-0 Johnson and Wales
October 18, 2006
MIT used a dominant defensive effort and a timely goal to edge out Johnson and Wales in non-conference action on Tuesday afternoon at Steinbrenner Stadium. In the process, the Engineers (5-8-0) snapped the Wildcats' (10-4-0) ten game winning streak. From the outset it was clear that it was ... Read More

Southern CT Men 1-2 Franklin Pierce
October 18, 2006
Fourth-ranked Franklin Pierce clinched at least a share of its second-straight Northeast-10 Conference regular season title with a 2-1 victory at number twelve Southern Connecticut State. With the win, Franklin Pierce (14-1-1, 10-1-1 NE-10) clinches the top-seed for the ... Read More

Sod it! Field Turf a no-go ... for now
October 18, 2006
In a further development to the Gillette Stadium field saga, it has been confirmed that the NFL does not allow a team to change its playing surface during a season. A report in Tuesday's Boston Herald had claimed that the Pats were investigating the possibility of laying a turf field ... Read More

Double joy for Mariner
October 17, 2006
Under 13 Boys (Maple-D White) Mariner put forth a great team effort in their 4-2 win over the Galway Rovers on Sunday. After falling behind in the first half, the team made several adjustments and picked up their game. The defensive backs, consisting of Tyler ... Read More

Men's College Players of the Week
October 17, 2006
Several players at local schools have been acclaimed in their conference's latest weekly awards: Atlantic-10 Player: Zach Simmons (UMass-Amherst) America East Rookie: Chris Banks (New Hampshire) Colonial Athletic ... Read More

Adelphi Women 3-0 Bentley
October 17, 2006
Adelphi earned a 3-0 win over Bentley on Monday afternoon in non-conference action at Stiles Field. The loss drops the Falcons to 5-12, while the Panthers improve to 9-1-4. Lauren Lopez paced the Adelphi offense, scoring a goal and adding an assist on the afternoon. The Panthers began the ... Read More

UMaine-F'ton Women 0-3 Elms
October 16, 2006
Jen LeDoux netted her team-leading tenth goal of the year and the Blazers won for the eleventh time in their last twelve games with a convincing shutout of the University of Maine-Farmington in Sunday's North Atlantic Conference (NAC) game. With the victory, the Blazers improve to 11-4 ... Read More

UMass-Amherst Men 2-0 Temple
October 16, 2006
Zack Simmons earned his tenth shutout of the year to set a new UMass school record as the Minutemen defeated Temple on Sunday at Rudd Field in the Atlantic-10. The hosts were paced offensively by Tony Bassett, who had a goal and an assist on the day. UMass improves to 8-5-3 overall and 2-3-1 in ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Women 4-0 American Int'l
October 16, 2006
Franklin Pierce scored two goals in each half to collect victory over American International College in Northeast-10 Conference women's soccer action. Rachel Smith registered a goal and assist to lead Franklin Pierce to its twelfth straight victory. Linnea Authier made one save ... Read More

Cunningham wins golden boot
October 16, 2006
Real Salt Lake striker, Jeff Cunningham, has won the Budweiser Golden Boot, awarded to the leading goal scorer in MLS during the regular season. Cunningham scored 16 goals during the 2006 campaign, two ahead of Ante Razov (Chivas USA) and Christian Gomez (DC United). Last year's winner, ... Read More

Long Island Women 0-1 Central CT
October 16, 2006
Ciara Crinion scored her fourth goal of the season, accounting for the lone tally of the game as Central Connecticut won at Long Island. The Blue Devil victory snapped LIU's 23-game unbeaten home streak and moved Central to 6-8-1 overall and 3-2-1 in Northeast Conference play. Central ... Read More

Brandeis Men 1-0 Emory
October 16, 2006
Brandeis University Mike Snyder scored in the 64th minute and Taylor Bracken had a career-high thirteen saves as the Judges defeated Emory University on Gordon Field. Brandeis (6-5-3, 1-3 UAA) and Emory (9-4, 1-3 UAA) played a tight first half, with neither team getting great chances though ... Read More

Boston College Women 3-0 NC State
October 16, 2006
Boston College bounced back from last Thursday's defeat at North Carolina to capture a vital ACC win against North Carolina State at the Newton Soccer Field. The Eagles are now 3-3-1 in the ACC and 9-5-1 overall, while NC State drops to 3-4-0 in the ACC and 8-5-2 overall. BC got on ... Read More

Vermont Women 2-1 UMBC
October 16, 2006
Vermont finished off UMBC in overtime in America East action on Sunday afternoon as Carson Laderoute's goal gave UVM a 2-1 victory on ‘Senior Day'. “My hat's off to our seniors and the team today,” said Vermont head coach, Kerry Dziczkaniec. “We hung together through some tough ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Twenty-Nine
October 16, 2006
New England Revolution 1-0 Columbus Crew (Saturday) For a full game report, click here. New York Red Bulls 3-2 Kansas City Wizards (Saturday) New York squeezed into the ... Read More

Central CT Men 0-2 Fairleigh Dickinson
October 16, 2006
Central Connecticut Fairleigh Dickinson on Sunday afternoon. With the loss, the Blue Devils fall to 5-6-2 on the season and 1-4-1 in the NEC while the Knights extend their conference unbeaten streak to five games and currently boast an 8-3-2 season record. The Knights took the lead in the ... Read More

Wentworth Women 5-1 Anna Maria
October 15, 2006
Katie Wetherbee scored two goals, while Chelsea Carron added two assists as Wentworth (6-8-1, 4-5-1 Commonwealth Coast Conference) cruised to a 5-1 win over Anna Maria (7-9-0, 3-7-0) in a CCC contest played at Sweeney Field. After missing an open net, having two shots hit the post and ... Read More

Reis is MVP on awards night at Gillette
October 15, 2006
Matt Reis has been named the Revolution's Most Valuable Player for 2006. The goalkeeper received his award before Saturday night's game against the Columbus Crew. The goalkeeper has been an ever-present in the Revolution starting line-up and collected his tenth shutout of the season ... Read More

Revs turn attention to bigger tests ahead By Andrew Hush
October 15, 2006
It may not have been pretty, but the Revolution wrapped up their regular season schedule with a win over the Columbus Crew, thanks to Khano Smith's 87th minute goal in front of the biggest home crowd of the season, 19,166. “The conditions were tough,” said Steve Nicol after the game. ... Read More

St. Michael's Men 1-0 Franklin Pierce
October 15, 2006
Franklin Pierce, ranked number one in the latest NSCAA Division II national poll, slipped to their first defeat of the season at Saint Michael's College in Northeast-10 action at Duffy Field. Glenn Sherman netted the match's lone goal when he headed in a corner from Sam Piotrowski ... Read More

MIT Men 0-5 Babson
October 15, 2006
Babson emerged with the plaudits and points from Saturday morning's NEWMAC game against MIT. Babson improves to 8-4-2 overall, 3-1-0 in the conference, while the loss drops MIT to 4-8-0 on the season and leaves them with a record of 0-4-0 in the NEWMAC. Justin Unger was the hero for the ... Read More

Smith locks up second for Revs By Adam Smartschan at Gillette Stadium
October 15, 2006
New England Revolution 1-0 Columbus Crew Talk about getting hot at the right time. With a chance to ice second place in the Eastern Conference – and home-field advantage in its playoffs-opening series – the New England Revolution rode a late goal by Khano Smith to a 1-0 ... Read More

Clark Men 0-0 Coast Guard
October 15, 2006
Clark University and the United States Coast Guard Academy fought to a double-overtime scoreless tie in a NEWMAC match on Saturday at Granger Field. With the tie, Clark moves to 9-2-2 (3-1-1 NEWMAC) on the season, while Coast Guard holds at 7-3-2 (2-1-1 NEWMAC). The first half of play ... Read More

Holy Cross Women 1-0 Lafayette
October 15, 2006
Casey Boland scored the winning goal with under eight minutes left as Holy Cross defeated Lafayette in Patriot League action on Saturday afternoon at Linda Johnson Smith Soccer Stadium. With the win, the Crusaders improve to 3-11-2 overall and 1-2-1 in the Patriot League, while the Leopards ... Read More

Maryland Men 1-3 Boston College
October 15, 2006
Charlie Davies's sensational season continued as the Boston College forward scored two and assisted on a third goal to lead the Eagles to a 3-1 ACC victory over defending national champion, Maryland, in front of a crowd of 6,214 in College Park, MD, on Saturday night. Davies, the ... Read More

Brown Men 2-6 Harvard
October 15, 2006
Harvard collected its second straight victory over a ranked opponent on Saturday as the Crimson overwhelmed fourteenth-ranked Brown. Michael Fucito had a big game, with two goals and three assists, while reigning Ivy League Player of the Year, Charles Altchek, scored twice in a two-minute ... Read More

Southern NH Women 2-0 Bentley
October 15, 2006
Nicole Ebner had a goal and an assist to lead to lead Southern New Hampshire to victory over Bentley College in Northeast-10 Conference action. SNHU improved to 5-4-6 overall and 4-4-5 in the league following its second-straight win, while the Falcons suffered their sixth-straight loss and ... Read More

Revs Notebook – Versatile Dorman set for another switch
October 14, 2006
Andy Dorman will be back in the center of midfield tonight as the Revolution reshuffle their formation from the 4-4-2 alignment that won at DC United. In recent weeks, Dorman, who took his assist tally for the year into double figures by having a hand in both goals at RFK Stadium, has played ... Read More

Revs ready for final 'regular' challenge By Andrew Hush
October 14, 2006
It's taken six months and thirteen days, involved several different time zones and has featured no little blood, sweat and tears, but the end of the regular season is finally here. Almost, anyway. Before the sprint of the play-offs can begin, the final leg of the marathon has to be completed ... Read More

Providence Women 2-1 DePaul
October 14, 2006
Jill Camburn scored twice to lead Providence College to victory over DePaul on Friday afternoon at Glay Field. The win was the first in the BIG EAST this season for the Friars, who improve to 4-5-5 overall and 1-5-2 in conference play, while DePaul drops to 3-10-2 overall and 0-7-1 in the BIG ... Read More

Women's NSCAA New England Rankings
October 14, 2006
Division One 1 Boston University 2 Boston College 3 Dartmouth 4 Maine 5 Brown 6 UMass-Amherst 7 Connecticut 8 Northeastern 8 Colgate 10 Yale Division Two 1 St. Rose (NY) 2 Franklin ... Read More

Central CT Men 1-2 Sacred Heart
October 14, 2006
Despite the first goal of Joey Viscardi's collegiate career, the Central Connecticut Blue Devils fell to the Pioneers of Sacred Heart on Friday afternoon. With the loss, CCSU drops to 5-5-2 on the season and 1-3-1 in the NEC while SHU improves to 6-5-1 overall and 2-2-0 in the ... Read More

Brandeis Men 0-2 Carnegie Mellon
October 14, 2006
Brothers Ryan and Jonathan Browne each scored a goal to lead Carnegie Mellon team past Brandeis University in University Athletic Association play on Gordon Field. Carnegie Mellon (12-0, 2-1 UAA) got on the board just 87 seconds into the contest. Jonathan Simon got in deep behind the ... Read More

UMass-Amherst Men 0-0 St. Joseph's
October 14, 2006
Despite playing through two overtime periods, neither UMass-Amherst nor Saint Joseph's were able to find the back of the net as the two sides battled to a scoreless draw on Friday afternoon at Rudd Field. UMass keeper Zack Simmons earned his ninth shutout of the season which ties the ... Read More

Brandeis Women 2-1 Carnegie Mellon
October 14, 2006
Brandeis University for the first time this season in the University Athletic Association, defeating visiting Carnegie Mellon on Gordon Field. Brandeis (7-3-2, 1-0-2 UAA) scored first through Melissa Gorenkoff, who fired a shot from twenty yards out that went in off the far post for her ... Read More

Wagner Women 0-5 Central CT
October 14, 2006
Five separate players scored as Central Connecticut's romped to a Northeast Conference victory at Wagner on Friday. Three freshmen – Brittany Emin, Ciara Crinion and Rachel Caneen – all notched, while Jessica McCavanagh and Stephanie Watcke also scored. The goals by Caneen and Watcke ... Read More

Men's NSCAA New England Rankings
October 14, 2006
Division One – Northeast 1 West Virginia 2 Brown 3 Pennsylvania 4 Connecticut 5 Providence 6 South Florida 7 St. John's (NY) 8 Seton Hall (NY) 9 Harvard 10 Boston University Division One – North ... Read More

Aztecs announce indoor tryout dates
October 14, 2006
The Boston Aztecs indoor soccer team, the 2005 PASL National Champions and 2006 New England Regional winners, will hold tryouts at SOCCER ETC. in Beverly, MA on Saturday 14 October and Saturday 21 October. Now in its seventh year, the PASL is the largest national indoor / arena soccer ... Read More

North Carolina Women 3-1 Boston College
October 13, 2006
Boston College fell to North Carolina, 3-1, on Thursday night in an ACC match in Chapel Hill. The Eagles are now 8-5-1 and 2-3-1 in the ACC, while North Carolina improves to 15-1 and 7-0. “I thought we played really well tonight. Most teams would not respond like we did after giving up an ... Read More

Georges, Lilly among FIFA nominees
October 13, 2006
Boston College's Laura Georges has been nominated for the FIFA World Player of the Year for the second year in succession. The French international is joined among the thirty nominees by USA skipper, Kristine Lilly. Georges, who finished twelfth in the voting for the 2005 award, is a ... Read More

Vermont Women 1-1 Hartford
October 13, 2006
Vermont and Hartford battled to a 1-1 draw through double overtime at Centennial Field in an America East match on Thursday afternoon. “This was another good conference battle,” said Vermont head coach, Kerry Dziczkaniec. “We were very aggressive in our attack and we had a great ... Read More

Men's NSCAA National Rankings
October 12, 2006
Division One 1 SMU 2 Maryland 3 Clemson 4 Virginia 5 Wake Forest 6 West Virginia 7 UCLA 8 Notre Dame 9 Duke 10 Indiana 11 South Carolina 11 Saint Louis 13 San Francisco 14 Brown 15 ... Read More

Many happy returns for Pinard
October 12, 2006
Williams Women 3-2 Keene State In what is becoming an annual habit, Williams' Gabrielle Woodson scored the winning goal against Keene State on Ephs' head coach Michelyne Pinard's birthday. Exactly one year after Woodson marked her coach's 29th birthday with the only goal of the ... Read More

Elms Women 2-1 Lasell
October 12, 2006
Vanessa Pare netted the game-winning goal with six minutes remaining in double overtime to lift Elms to a thrilling win over Lasell in Wednesday's North Atlantic Conference game at Leary Field. Elms won for the ninth time in ten games to improve to 9-4 overall and remain on top of the NAC ... Read More

St. Anselm Men 1-0 UMass-Lowell
October 12, 2006
Tyler Waldrupe scored the lone goal in the 98th minute as Saint Anselm defeated UMass Lowell in overtime on Wednesday in Northeast-10 Conference action. The all-important goal came by when Waldrupe headed in a corner by Tim Hubbard. The loss halted a six-match (4-0-2) unbeaten streak for ... Read More

New Haven Women 5-0 Mercy
October 12, 2006
Crystal Lindsay and Anna Schueneman scored two goals apiece and Selina Moylan added another to lift the New Haven past Mercy College on Wednesday afternoon at Robert B. Dodds Stadium. New Haven won its tenth game of the season, improving to 10-4-2 overall and 6-1-1 in the East Coast ... Read More

American Int'l Men 2-0 Bentley
October 12, 2006
Michael Murphy made eight saves for the Yellow Jackets as American International shut out Bentley in Northeast-10 Conference play on Wednesday afternoon at AIC Park. The loss drops the Falcons to 7-6-2 (3-5-2 NE-10), while the Yellow Jackets improve to 7-6-1 (5-5 NE-10). The Yellow ... Read More

Southern Maine Women 0-1 Bates
October 12, 2006
Becky Macdonald scored the only goal of the game to give Bates a 1-0 victory over Southern Maine in a non-conference match on Wednesday afternoon at the USM Soccer Field. The win was the third straight for the Bobcats and improved their overall record to 8-3-0. The Huskies had their ... Read More

Southern NH Men 2-1 St. Michael's
October 12, 2006
Southern New Hampshire scored twice in the final minute to snatch a wild victory over Saint Michael's College in Northeast-10 Conference action. With the win, the Penmen snapped a four-game losing streak and improved to 7-6-2 overall and 5-3-2 in the NE-10. Saint Michael's dropped to 8-4-3 ... Read More

Dartmouth Women 1-0 Boston University
October 12, 2006
Boston University (11-3-2, 4-0-1 AE) fell to Dartmouth (8-3-1, 3-0 Ivy) on Wednesday afternoon, as th Big Green inflicted the first defeat on the Terriers since BU's 17 September reverse at Stanford. Dartmouth has now won seven straight. The game-winning tally came in the 58th minute when ... Read More

Bentley Women 1-5 Franklin Pierce
October 12, 2006
Shona Franklin scored and added an assist for the Ravens to help Franklin Pierce to a comfortable win over Bentley on Wednesday afternoon at the Bentley Soccer Complex. The loss drops the Falcons to 5-10 (2-10 NE-10), while the Ravens, ranked twelfth in the nation and second in New England ... Read More

American Int'l Women 1-2 Merrimack
October 12, 2006
Merrimack College scored twice in the second half to edge American International in Northeast-10 women's soccer at AIC Park on Wednesday afternoon. The Warriors are now 12-2-1 overall and 8-2-1 in Northeast-10 play, while AIC is 1-12-1 and 0-11-0 in the league. After a scoreless ... Read More

Mariner impressed with strike duo
October 12, 2006
During his distinguished career, Paul Mariner played alongside some of the greatest strikers of his era. For England alone, Mariner lined up with the likes of Kevin Keegan, Trevor Francis and Tony Woodcock, the latter of whom was also a teammate at Arsenal, as his forward partners. Given ... Read More

Women's NSCAA National Rankings
October 12, 2006
Division One 1 Notre Dame 2 North Carolina 3 Santa Clara 4 UCLA 5 Portland 6 Florida State 7 West Virginia 8 Texas A&M 9 Wake Forest 10 Boston University 11 Penn State 12 Oklahoma State 13 ... Read More

Johnson State Women 0-2 Norwich
October 11, 2006
Norwich University scored both of their goals in the second-half to earn a non-conference victory over Johnson State, who were forced to play with only eleven players due to a rash of injuries. After a scoreless first 45 minutes, Norwich's Carrie Adams took a deflected corner out of the air ... Read More

Providence Men 2-1 Brown
October 11, 2006
Providence College men's soccer team scored late in each half to spring a surprise victory over fourteenth-ranked Brown (8-2-1) on Tuesday afternoon at Glay Field. For the Friars (10-3), who ended the Bears' six-match unbeaten streak, it marked their first win over Brown since 1993. In ... Read More

Fairfield Women 4-0 Holy Cross
October 11, 2006
Holy Cross fell to Fairfield in non-conference action on Tuesday evening. With the loss, the Crusaders fall to 2-11-2 overall, while the Stags improve to 5-4-4. Fairfield got on the board in the sixth minute when when MT Church scored a penalty. The Stages increased their lead to 2-0 when ... Read More

St. Michael's Women 0-1 Southern NH
October 11, 2006
Southern New Hampshire snapped a six-game winless streak with a 1-0 victory over Saint Michael's College. SNHU, which had gone 0-3-3 over its last six games, kept its post-season hopes alive and improved to 4-4-6 overall and 3-4-5 in the Northeast-10 Conference. The host Purple Knights ... Read More

Revs gear up for last regular season push By Andrew Hush
October 11, 2006
The Revolution were back on the practice field in limited numbers on Tuesday, with several players absent due to a multitude of reasons. Given an extra day off following their exertions on Saturday night in Washington DC were the side's goalscorers, Clint Dempsey and Taylor Twellman. ... Read More

New Haven Women 0-0 Adelphi
October 11, 2006
New Haven battled East Coast Conference foe, Adelphi, to a scoreless draw through two overtime periods on Tuesday afternoon at Robert B. Dodds Stadium. The teams combined for 27 shots, but neither could get one over the line. New Haven (9-4-2, 5-1-1 ECC) and Adelphi (8-1-4, 4-1-2 ECC) are ... Read More

Brandeis Men 2-1 Newbury
October 11, 2006
In the first-ever meeting between the two sides, Brandeis defeated Newbury at Gordon Field on Tuesday. Brandeis (5-4-3) took control with a pair of first-half goals. Ben Premo opened the scoring in the 17th minute with his team-leading tenth goal of the season, matching his total from his ... Read More

Women's College Players of the Week
October 11, 2006
Several players at local schools have been acclaimed in their conference's latest weekly awards: America East Player: Meagan Riemer (Hartford) Rookie: Cristina Di Ielsi (Maine) Central Atlantic Rookie: Kelli Veras (Post) Commonwealth ... Read More

Connecticut Men 0-1 Wake Forest
October 11, 2006
Wake Forest's Julian Valentin scored a golden goal in the 103rd minute to clinch victory for the Demon Deacons over the University of Connecticut on Tuesday night at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium in front of 1,839 fans. The loss drops UConn down to 8-4-2 on the year, while Wake Forest improves to ... Read More

Bay State Select announce indoor tryouts dates
October 11, 2006
The Bay State Select indoor soccer team, which plays in the Premier Arena Soccer League, will hold open tryouts on Sunday 15 and 22 October at 7pm at the South Shore Sports Center (Recreation Drive, Hingham, MA). Now in its seventh year, the PASL is the largest national indoor / arena ... Read More

Trinity Women 2-1 Elms
October 10, 2006
Shannon Donnelly stopped eleven shots in goal for Elms but Trinity netted a pair of first half goals to post a 2-1 win over the Blazers in Monday's non-conference women's soccer game. Trinity's Devin Nwanagu put Trinity ahead in the 18th minute with a shot from just outside the box. The ... Read More

Elms Men 1-1 Rivier
October 10, 2006
Sean Moylan netted his second goal of the year and goalkeeper, Nick Pellegrini, stopped three shots, including a key save late in regulation, to help the Elms College Blazers earn a hard-fought tie with Rivier College in Monday afternoon's non-conference game at Leary Field. Elms extended ... Read More

UMass-Dartmouth Women 0-1 Wentworth
October 10, 2006
Wentworth struck midway through the second half and held off a valiant UMass-Dartmouth riposte to take the win at Cressy Field on Monday afternoon. In the 65th minute, remaining, Katie Brown took a long pass from Amanda Thurber just inside the penalty box, broke in on UMD goalkeeper, Shawna ... Read More

Men's College Players of the Week
October 10, 2006
Several players at local schools have been acclaimed in their conference's latest weekly awards: America East Player: Panos Georgiadis (Vermont) Rookie: Chris Banks (New Hampshire) Big East Co-Player: O'Brian White (Connecticut) ... Read More

Bentley Men 3-2 Felician
October 10, 2006
Geoffrey Cooke scored two late goals in less than a minute to help the Bentley to a win over Felician in non-conference action on Monday afternoon at the Bentley Soccer Complex. The win lifts the Falcons to 7-5-2, while Felician fall to 2-10-2 after the Battle of the Falcons. ... Read More

MIT Men 3-0 Wentworth
October 10, 2006
Josh Campoverde, Tristan Kooistra and James Zorich all scored second half goals and Tom Caldwell picked up his first shutout of the season as MIT (4-7-0) defeated Wentworth(7-2-1). The victory ended an uncharacteristic six game losing streak for MIT. The first half was mainly a midfield ... Read More

Lasell Men 3-0 Husson
October 9, 2006
Lasell picked up a key NAC win over Husson on Sunday, overcoming early pressure by the visitors. Jeff Danso put Lasell ahead off an assist from Andy Roch in the 14th minute, before turning provider five minutes before the break when he set up Zach Gagne. Lasell made it 3-0 late in ... Read More

Glenn Myernick dies after heart attack
October 9, 2006
US Soccer has confirmed that Glenn ‘Mooch' Myernick, who served most recently as Bruce Arena's assistant with the national team, died on Monday at the North Suburban Medical Center in Thornton, CO. Myernick had suffered ... Read More

Johnson State Men 5-0 Lesley
October 9, 2006
Johnson State earned a big North Atlantic Conference win with a 5-0 shutout of Lesley University. Mike Grieco netted a pair of goals and Andy Cournoyer added a goal and an assist. Grieco's first goal came seven minutes in to give the Badgers (5-6-0; 3-3-0 NAC) an early lead, and he added ... Read More

Dayton Men 0-2 Rhode Island
October 9, 2006
Rhode Island men's soccer team recorded its second shutout victory of the season with a 2-0 win at Dayton on Sunday. Chris Pennock picked up his second clean sheet of the season while Jeffrey Gonsalves recorded both goals for the Rams. With four points on the day, Gonsalves passed former ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Twenty-Eight
October 9, 2006
DC United 1-2 New England Revolution (Saturday) For a full game report, click here. Kansas City Wizards 2-1 Chivas USA (Saturday) Kansas City edged closer to the play-offs ... Read More

New Hampshire Women 1-0 Vermont
October 9, 2006
Lynn Gugliuzza tallied a career-high fifteen saves en route to her fourth shutout of the season as New Hampshire defeated Vermont in America East action on Sunday at Lewis Field. The Wildcats (4-8-0, 2-3-0 AE) halted a three-game losing streak with the victory, while the Catamounts (3-8-2, ... Read More

Wambach wallops Iceland
October 9, 2006
Having escaped a second yellow card just seconds earlier, Abby Wambach made the most of her good fortune by poking home a left-footed shot for hr second goal of the game to see off Iceland and wrap up the USA women's domestic friendly schedule for 2006. Heading towards stoppage time, the ... Read More

Boston College Women 0-0 Florida State
October 9, 2006
Boston College and Florida State, ranked fifth in the latest NSCAA national poll, battled for 110 scoreless minutes in an ACC showdown at the Newton Soccer Field. The Eagles are now 8-4-1 and 2-2-1 in the ACC, while Florida State is 9-1-2 and 3-1-2 in the ACC. “I think it was a great ... Read More

Providence Women 2-3 St. John's
October 9, 2006
Providence College was denied a late equalizer and dropped a decision to St. John's on Senior Day at Glay Field. Behind 3-1, the Friars pulled to within one when Leah Viera scored and the same player looked to have leveled, only to see the effort ruled out for offside. Providence had got on ... Read More

Johnson State Women 7-4 Lesley
October 9, 2006
Casey Rusin helped account for every score in Johnson State's North Atlantic Conference victory on Sunday, scoring five goals and assisting on two others. Rusin scored a pair of goals only twenty seconds apart in the first half to give the Badgers a 2-0 lead before Lesley's Jodi Fralick ... Read More

Xavier Men 2-0 UMass-Amherst
October 9, 2006
Toni Skudrzik and Joe Fleckenstein each tallied first half goals to lead Xavier to victory over UMass-Amherst on Sunday afternoon. Sunday marked Xavier's third consecutive win and improved the Musketeers' record to 6-6-0 overall, 3-0-0 in the Atlantic 10. UMass slips to 7-5-2 overall and 1-3-0 ... Read More

Binghampton Women 0-1 Boston University
October 9, 2006
Emily Pallotta's strike in the 78th minutes broke a scoreless deadlock to lead Boston University past America East conference foe, Binghamton on Sunday afternoon. The BU win snapped the Bearcat's nine-game home unbeaten streak and saw the Terriers improve to 11-2-2 (4-0-1 AE). After a ... Read More

Wheelock Women 1-2 Thomas
October 9, 2006
Julia Nyitray scored the winning goal two minutes into the second overtime as Thomas College squeaked past Wheelock College on Sunday afternoon. The Terriers opened the scoring after 29 minutes when Karen Demers scored on a breakaway that was set up for her by Brittany Morin. Wheelock ... Read More

American Men 4-2 Holy Cross
October 8, 2006
Alex Cruz scored twice for Holy Cross, but it was not enough as American beat the Crusaders in Patriot League action on Saturday. The Eagles scored two in the first half before Cruz put the Crusaders on the board nine minutes after the break when he touched home after a Chidie Okpoebo shot ... Read More

Vermont Men 1-0 Hartford
October 8, 2006
T.J. Gore drilled a volley into the back of the net with one minute remaining in the first overtime period to lift the Vermont Catamounts to victory over Hartford on Saturday afternoon. The win stretches UVM's unbeaten streak in America East to five games (4-0-1) and keeps the Catamounts in ... Read More

Harvard Women 2-0 Cornell
October 8, 2006
Harvard scored just under four minutes in on the way to defeating visiting Cornell in Ivy League action at Ohiri Field. The win marked the second straight victory for Harvard and saw the Crimson improve to 2-1-0 in Ivy League play (3-8-1) overall. Cornell, which has now lost nine ... Read More

Southern Maine Women 2-0 Plymouth State
October 8, 2006
Meghan Ibar posted eight saves to help lead Southern Maine past Plymouth State in a Little East Conference match on Saturday afternoon at the USM Soccer Field. The victory was the third in a row for the Huskies, and lifts their record to 4-7-0 overall and 2-2-0 in conference play. The ... Read More

American Int'l Men 1-1 Felician
October 8, 2006
American International and Felician battled to a double overtime tie on Saturday afternoon at Lusitano Stadium. The Yellow Jackets now stand at 6-5-1 overall on the season, while the Golden Falcons are 2-9-2 overall. Felician got on the board first midway through the first half when Conrad ... Read More

New Haven Women 0-1 Franklin Pierce
October 8, 2006
Franklin Pierce, ranked fifteenth in this week's NSCAA Division Two national poll, scored the only gola of the game twelve minutes into the second half to defeat New Haven in a non-conference match at Dodds Stadium. The Franklin Pierce match winner was Jenna Giardina, who took ... Read More

Revs gain significant Capital from DC win
October 8, 2006
DC United 1-2 New England Revolution Taylor Twellman's goal two minutes into the second half completed a Revolution comeback that Clint Dempsey had begun and the Revolution made the lead count to pick up maximum points at DC United. Combined with Chicago's 4-1 loss to Columbus, the ... Read More

Southern NH Women 0-0 Stonehill
October 8, 2006
Southern New Hampshire and Stonehill played 110 goalless minutes in Northeast-10 Conference action on Saturday. SNHU goes to 3-4-6 overall and 2-4-5 in the league, while Stonehill is now 5-3-4 overall and 4-3-4 in the NE-10. An evenly-played game saw limited scoring chances at ... Read More

Revs Notebook – Reis misses specialist coaching
October 7, 2006
The loss of goalkeeper coach, David Vanole, in mid-season may not have gained a lot of press but, for Matt Reis, Doug Warren and TJ Tomasso, the absence of a specialist coach for their position has been felt ever since the former USA international left the Revolution for personal reasons in ... Read More

Providence Women 0-1 Syracuse
October 7, 2006
Despite out-shooting Syracuse in the second half, Providence dropped a decision to the Orange on Friday afternoon at Glay Field. After the teams had played a scoreless first half with the Friars outshooting the Orange, 4-3, Syracuse was able to convert one of its chances early in the ... Read More

Nicol keen to maintain momentum By Andrew Hush
October 7, 2006
In three games against DC United this season, the Revolution have created enough chances to have picked up nine points. That, in reality, they have collected just two indicates, at least in games against the new Supporter's Shield winners, that New England have fallen just short of competing at ... Read More

Sacred Heart Women 4-0 Wagner
October 7, 2006
Sacred Heart limited Wagner to just two shots while four different players found the back of the net on the way to a comfortable Northeast Conference win on Friday afternoon. Stina Flodin assisted on the Pioneers first three goals to help the side improve to 3-10-0 overall and 2-1 in the ... Read More

Central CT Women 3-2 Mount St. Mary's
October 7, 2006
Jen Scanzano led Central Connecticut to an overtime Northeast Conference victory over Mount St. Mary's, scoring the game-winning goal with just seconds left in double overtime off a Ciara Crinion corner kick. Jess McCavanagh opened the scoring for Central in seventh minute, posting her ... Read More

Boston University Women 4-1 Albany
October 6, 2006
Boston University (10-2-2, 3-0-1 AE) took their wins into double digits on the season when they defeated Albany (4-9-1, 1-3-0 AE) on Thursday evening at Nickerson Field. Marisha Schumacher-Hodge notched two goals in the victory, while Farrell McClernon and Lauren Erwin each recorded multiple ... Read More

Boston College Women 2-1 Miami
October 6, 2006
Gina DiMartino scored her ACC leading ninth goal of the season to lead Boston College past Miami in conference play at the Newton Soccer Field. Boston College is now 8-4 overall and 2-2 in the conference, while Miami is now 7-5 overall and 1-4 in the conference. “It was good to have Laura ... Read More

Women's NSCAA New England Rankings
October 6, 2006
Division One 1 Boston University 2 Maine 3 Boston College 4 Dartmouth 5 Colgate (NY) 6 UMass-Amherst 7 St. John's (NY) 7 Brown 9 Yale 10 Northeastern Division Two 1 St. Rose (NY) 2 ... Read More

Binghampton Women 1-0 New Hampshire
October 6, 2006
New Hampshire dropped its third straight game in heartbreaking fashion on Thursday as Binghamton's Tricia Reed tallied the only goal of the game, in overtime, to lift the Bear Cats to victory in America East action. With both teams displaying sound play on the defensive end, Reed finally ... Read More

Gonzalez set for national service
October 6, 2006
The Revolution's Miguel Gonzalez has been named to the USA Under-20 squad for a four-day training camp in Sunrise, FL, which begins on Sunday. The camp will include a behind-closed-doors match against Haiti's Under-23. For Gonzalez, who joined the revs in July, next week's camp will maker ... Read More

Panthers ready to celebrate half century
October 6, 2006
Friends and alumni of the Plymouth State University men's program will head to Panther Field from all over the globe this weekend to help celebrate the fiftieth season of men's soccer at Plymouth State. The first men's contest took place in 1957, when the institution was known as Plymouth ... Read More

Men's NSCAA New England Rankings
October 6, 2006
Division One – Northeast 1 West Virginia 2 Brown 3 Boston University 4 Pennsylvania 5 Providence 6 Seton Hall 6 Connecticut 8 St. John's 9 South Florida 10 Harvard 10 Princeton Division One – North ... Read More

Albany Men 0-3 Vermont
October 5, 2006
Two second-half goals by Panos Georgiadis lifted Vermont to a well-earned win over Albany in the America East on Wednesday afternoon. The win moves the Catamounts (6-4-3, 3-0-1 America East) into sole possession of first place in the conference, with the loss being the first for the Great Danes ... Read More

Ryan names Iceland squad
October 5, 2006
USA women's head coach, Greg Ryan, has named a roster of eighteen to face Iceland on Sunday at the University of Richmond Stadium in Richmond, VA. The match will be shown live on ESPN2 at 1:55pm and is the USA's final domestic friendly match of the year. Among the players named are ... Read More

UMass-Lowell Women 3-1 Bentley
October 5, 2006
Jamie Lynn Cathcart and Tanekar Alexander each scored their fourth goals of the season as UMass-Lowell defeated Bentley on Wednesday afternoon in Northeast-10 Conference play at Cushing Field. With the victory, UML improved to 8-2-3 overall and 8-1-1 in the NE-10 while Bentley slipped to ... Read More

Lomas to train with Revolution By Andrew Hush
October 5, 2006
Former Northern Ireland international, Steve Lomas, is scheduled to train with the Revolution today as part of a week-long trial with MLS clubs ahead of a possible move to the USA in 2007. Lomas, who has 45 international caps, spent the first three days of this week training in New York ... Read More

Men's NSCAA National Rankings
October 5, 2006
Division One 1 SMU 2 Maryland 3 Virginia 4 Clemson 5 West Virginia 6 North Carolina 7 UC Irvine 8 Notre Dame 9 South Carolina 9 Washington 11 Wake Forest 12 Fordham 13 Kentucky 14 Indiana ... Read More

Nyack Men 1-0 Southern NH
October 5, 2006
Eric Martinez scored the lone goal of the game in the 24th minute to lead Nyack College to victory over Southern New Hampshire. Nyack improves to 4-10-0 following its third-straight win while SNHU drops to 6-5-2 following its third-straight loss. The game-winner came following ... Read More

Noonan to undergo sports hernia surgery By Andrew Hush
October 5, 2006
Pat Noonan will travel to Germany on Saturday to undergo sports hernia repair surgery that will be performed by Dr. Ulrike Muschaweck and Dr. Angie Erhorn on Monday at Hernienzentrum in Munich. Noonan's total recovery time from the operation is expected to be 2-3 weeks and Steve Nicol ... Read More

Framingham State Women 0-4 Southern Maine
October 5, 2006
Samantha Mathieu scored a pair of goals to lead the Southern Maine to victory over Framingham State College. The win was the second straight for the Huskies who improved to 3-7-0 overall. The Rams dropped their sixth consecutive match to fall to 2-7-0 overall. Mathieu ... Read More

Vermont Women 0-2 Harvard
October 5, 2006
Harvard Crimson netted a goal in each half to come away with victory over Vermont at Centennial Field on Wednesday afternoon. Erin Wylie came off the bench to give Harvard a lead in the 32nd minute, when she collected a pass from Kelli Okuji and chipped a shot past Vermont goalkeeper, Eliza ... Read More

Women's NSCAA National Rankings
October 5, 2006
Division One 1 Notre Dame 2 North Carolina 3 Santa Clara 4 UCLA 5 Florida State 6 Portland 7 West Virginia 8 Texas A&M 9 Wake Forest 10 Illinois 11 ... Read More

Brandeis Women 1-3 Tufts
October 5, 2006
Brandeis saw its seven-match unbeaten streak come to an end as the Judges fell to visiting Tufts at Gordon Field. With the win, Tufts won its third straight. Tufts (3-2-2) opened the scoring in the 13th minute when Fanna Gamal tallied her second goal of the season. Martha Furtek sent a ... Read More

Bentley Men 5-3 Assumption
October 5, 2006
Jared Joaquin scored his first collegiate hat trick to lead the Bentley men's soccer team to a 5-3 win over Assumption in Northeast-10 Conference play on Wednesday afternoon at the Bentley Soccer Complex. The win improves the Falcons' record to 6-5-2 (3-4-2 NE-10) and moves Bentley into a ... Read More

Le Moyne Women 1-2 Franklin Pierce
October 5, 2006
Franklin Pierce came back from a goal down to post a 2-1 victory over Le Moyne College in Northeast-10 Conference action at the Thomas J. Niland Athletic Complex. The Ravens have won eight straight. Le Moyne opened the scoring when Courtney Paddock curled a corner into the goal ... Read More

Bates Men 4-0 Southern Maine
October 4, 2006
Bates scored a 4-0 non-league victory over visiting Southern Maine on Tuesday afternoon at Russell Street Field, outshooting the Huskies 31-5 and holding them without a shot in the second half. Duane Pelz scored the game's first goal and assisted on two others to lead the offense for ... Read More

Providence Men 0-1 Connecticut
October 4, 2006
O'Brian White scored his team-leading sixth goal of the season as the University of Connecticut defeated Providence on Tuesday afternoon at Glay Field. With the win, the Huskies improve to 7-3-2 on the year with a 5-1-1 record in the BIG EAST, while the Friars fall to 8-3-0 overall and 5-2 in ... Read More

Le Moyne Men 0-3 Franklin Pierce
October 4, 2006
Franklin Pierce, ranked second in this week's NSCAA Division Two poll, extended its unbeaten streak to twelve with a victory over Le Moyne in Northeast-10 Conference men's soccer action at the Thomas J. Niland Athletic Complex. Franklin Pierce has not dropped a Northeast-10 ... Read More

Women's College Players of the Week
October 4, 2006
Several players at local schools have been acclaimed in their conference's latest weekly awards: America East Player: Farrell McClernon (Boston University) Central Atlantic Rookie: Karalee Desrosiers (Post) Commonwealth Coast ... Read More

In-form Revolution gaining play-off strength By Andrew Hush
October 4, 2006
So here we are, almost at play-off time and the Revolution look to be setting up for another post-season charge. A five-game unbeaten run has seen Steve Nicol's side put together the results and, maybe more importantly given the increased quality of play that will be required to reach Frisco on ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Twenty-Seven
October 3, 2006
New England Revolution 3-1 Colorado Rapids (Saturday) For a full game report, click here. New York Red Bulls 1-0 Chicago Fire (Saturday) The boy winder did it again. ... Read More

Coach search nearing conclusion
October 3, 2006
Speaking on Monday at the 2006 Honda Symposium in Los Angeles, US Soccer President, Sunil Gulati, announced that he expects an announcement regarding the identity of the next national team manager will be made during the next 30-60 days. Gulati, who is also President of Kraft Soccer, said ... Read More

Men's College Players of the Week
October 3, 2006
Several players at local schools have been acclaimed in their conference's latest weekly awards: ACC Player: Charlie Davies (Boston College) Atlantic-10 Player: Jeffrey Gonsalves (Rhode Island) America East Rookie: Kevin ... Read More

USA crush Chinese Taipei
October 3, 2006
In one of the biggest international mismatches for some time, the USA's women romped to a 10-0 win over Chinese Taipei at the Home Depot Center on Sunday. Greg Ryan's side outshot their hapless opposition, 23-0, meaning former UMass goalkeeper, Briana Scurry, was a spectator as several of ... Read More

Central CT Men 1-2 Monmouth
October 3, 2006
Central Connecticut State fell to Northeast Conference foe, Monmouth in double-overtime on Monday afternoon. The Blue Devils took an early lead through David Tyrie, but could not withstand the Monmouth comeback. The loss brings CCSU's record to 5-3-1 on the season and 1-1 in conference ... Read More

Mixed weekend for Mariner
October 3, 2006
Under 11 Girls (MAPLE White Division) Mariner bounced back after two tough loses to even their record at 2-2 by going on the road to defeat the previously unbeaten Greater Boston squad by a final score of 5-0. Playing in rainy conditions, Mariner got on the scoreboard ... Read More

Dempsey wins Honda award
October 3, 2006
Revolution and USA star, Clint Dempsey, has been named the 2006 Honda Player of the Year Award, which honors the best player on the USA National Team as chosen by the American sports media. Dempsey, who is the first Revolution player ever to win the award, was presented with the key to a ... Read More

Rhode Island Women 2-0 George W'ton
October 2, 2006
Rhode Island recorded its sixth victory of the season with a 2-0 blanking of George Washington on a rainy afternoon at the URI Soccer Complex. Dora Larusdottir scored both goals for Rhody, while Amanda Thomas picked up her second-consecutive shutout. With the win, the Rams remain perfect at home ... Read More

Hartford Women 3-1 Holy Cross
October 2, 2006
Holy Cross fell to Hartford in non-conference action at Al-Marzook Field. With the loss, the Crusaders fall to 2-8-2 overall, while the Hawks improve to 4-8 overall. The Hawks got on the board first nine minutes into the game when Meagan Riemer scored her third goal of the year. Seven ... Read More

Maine Women 1-0 New Hampshire
October 2, 2006
Laura Martel scored the lone goal of the game in the 85th minute to lead Maine past New Hampshire on a cool, windy day at Alumni Field in Orono, Maine. The Black Bears improve to 9-1-1 on the season and 1-1-0 in America East play. New Hampshire falls to 3-7-0 on the campaign and 1-2-0 in ... Read More

New Haven 2-0 Bryant
October 2, 2006
Crystal Lindsay scored twice in quick succession in the first half, and New Haven defense clamped down for a 2-0 win over Bryant on Sunday at Robert B. Dodds Stadium. New Haven goalkeeper, Maureen MacConnell, made nine saves to record her 26th career shutout and third in a week as New ... Read More

Vermont Women 0-0 Boston University
October 2, 2006
Vermont and Boston University played to a goalless double-overtime draw with in driving rain on Sunday afternoon at Centennial Field. It was the Vermont program's best-ever result against a nationally ranked team, coming as it did against the tenth-rated Terriers. “We are very proud of ... Read More

Monmouth Women 3-1 Sacred Heart
October 2, 2006
Sacred Heart were handed the loss at Monmouth on Sunday afternoon in Northeast Conference action. Amy Hoyer put Monmouth on the scoreboard first, just four minutes into the contest, as Shannon Rogers used a long throw in, which was flicked on to Hoyer by Alessandra DeTata for the score. ... Read More

Assumption Women 1-0 St. Rose
October 2, 2006
Holly McGrath scored an the 83rd minute winner and keeper, Lauren Matysiak, made four saves to post a shutout as Assumption defeated previously undefeated College of Saint Rose in the Northeast-10 Conference on Sunday. The Golden Knights were ranked number one in last week's New England ... Read More

George W'ton Men 0-2 Rhode Island
October 2, 2006
Rhode Island recorded its first shutout victory of the season with a 2-0 win at George Washington on Sunday, October 1. With the win, Rhody improves to 5-3-3 overall (2-0-0 A-10) while GW drops to 4-5-1 and 1-1-0 in the A-10. Rhode Island was dominant throughout the first half, taking ... Read More

American Int'l Men 2-0 Southern NH
October 1, 2006
American International scored twice in the final seven minutes to post a win over Southern New Hampshire in the Northeast-10 on Saturday afternoon at AIC Park. The win improves the Yellow Jackets to 6-4-0 overall and 4-4-0 in Northeast-10 play, while the Penmen are now 6-4-2 and 4-2-2 in ... Read More

Bentley Women 0-8 Stonehill
October 1, 2006
Lauren Boyd scored a hat-trick for the Skyhawks as Stonehill earned an emphatic win over Bentley in Northeast-10 Conference action on Saturday afternoon at the Bentley Soccer Complex. The loss drops the Falcons to 5-7 (2-7 NE-10), while the Skyhawks improve to 4-3-3 (3-3-3 NE-10). ... Read More

Providence Men 4-0 Georgetown
October 1, 2006
Providence College scored twice in each half en route to a 4-0 victory over Georgetown on Saturday afternoon in the BIG EAST at Glay Field. The Friars (8-2, 5-1 BIG EAST), who have won seven of their last eight matches, including three consecutive triumphs, earned their eighth overall ... Read More

Brandeis Women 1-1 Case Western
October 1, 2006
Brandeis and Case Western battled to a draw after 110 minutes of action on Gordon Field in the University Athletic Association (UAA) opener for both teams. After an even first half in which the shots were even at five aside, Brandeis (6-2-1, 0-0-1 UAA) dominated the game statistically, ... Read More

Abundis debut delight as Revs clinch By Andrew Hush at Gillette Stadium
October 1, 2006
New England Revolution 3-1 Colorado Rapids Jose Manuel Abundis made an immediate impact as the Revolution offense burst into life at Gillette Stadium to clinch a play-off spot. The Mexican flicked home a Steve Ralston free-kick to double a lead given to New England by the set-piece ... Read More

Central CT Men 2-1 Mt. St. Mary's
September 30, 2006
Bjorn Boyer scored the first two goals of his career to carry Central Connecticut to victory over Mount St. Mary's in the Northeast Conference on Friday afternoon. The Mount took the lead, but a two-goal Blue Devils rally later in the second half earned CCSU its fifth win of the season, ... Read More

Holy Cross Women 1-1 Army
September 30, 2006
Lauren Pereira scored her first goal of the season and Jessica Pietrowicz made fifteen saves as Holy Cross tied Army in double-overtime in the Patriot League opener for both sides at Linda Johnson Smith Soccer Stadium. With the tie, the Crusaders are now 2-7-2 overall and 0-0-1 in the Patriot ... Read More

Youth National Teams: Williams to head south
September 30, 2006
The USA Under-17 men will conduct a first-of-its-kind tour of South America when they will train in Uruguay and Argentina for the entire month of October. The squad will begin their month-long tour by spending five days in Montevideo, Uruguay, before traveling to Argentina where they will split ... Read More

George Washington Men 3-0 UMass-Amherst
September 30, 2006
Behind two goals from Thomas Stuber, George Washington handed UMass-Amherst a stunning defeat in their Atlantic-10 Conference opener. The Colonials opened the match by converting a penalty in the second minute and never looked back. The three goals scored by GW is a season-high for an opponent ... Read More

Boston College Men 5-1 NC State
September 30, 2006
Charlie Davies blasted a hat-trick and an assist and his forward partner, Mor Avi Hanan, tallied one goal and one assist to lead Boston College to a comfortable ACC victory over North Carolina State in front of a crowd of 784, which included Revolution coaches, Steve Nicol and Paul Mariner, at ... Read More

St. Francis Women 2-2 Central CT
September 30, 2006
Jessica McCavanagh and Megan McClements each scored for Central Connecticut (3-6-1, 0-0-1) in a double overtime tie at Saint Francis (PA) in the team's Northeast Conference opener. Caity Casey made nine saves in her second start for Central. Including conference championship contests, the ... Read More

Ladies ready for Taipei test
September 30, 2006
Head coach, Greg Ryan, has named a squad with a healthy mix of youth and experience for the USA women's friendly against Chinese Taipei, which takes place at the Home Depot Center on Sunday. Captaining the side once again will be New England's own Kristine Lilly, who will win her 312th ... Read More

Abundis ready to make Rapid impact By Andrew Hush
September 30, 2006
After watching two games as an unused substitute, Jose Manuel Abundis will make his debut for the Revolution against the Colorado Rapids at Gillette Stadium tonight. The Mexican international, who signed for New England on 15 September, is set to partner Taylor Twellman as Steve Nicol's side ... Read More

Georgetown Women 1-1 Providence
September 30, 2006
Erin Mastrodonato tallied her first goal of the season as Providence College (3-3-4, 0-3-1 BIG EAST) earned a draw with Georgetown (3-5-4, 0-3-1 BIG EAST) on Friday afternoon. With the tie, both teams collected their first point in conference play this season after three defeats. After a ... Read More

Men's NSCAA New England Rankings
September 29, 2006
Division One – Northeast 1 West Virginia 2 South Florida 3 Brown 4 St. John's 5 Seton Hall 5 Connecticut 7 Boston University 8 Pennsylvania 9 Providence 10 Harvard Division One – ... Read More

Mt. Holyoke Women 0-2 Elms
September 29, 2006
Elms College forwards, Jen LeDoux and Serina Percoski, each netted second half goals to lift the Blazers to victory over Mount Holyoke College. Elms won its sixth straight game to improve to 6-3 overall, while Mount Holyoke fell to 1-6 overall. After a scoreless opening half, LeDoux ... Read More

Albany Women 1-0 Vermont
September 29, 2006
The Albany Great Danes scored two quick goals in the first half and added one more in the opening minutes of the second to earn victory over Vermont in America East women's soccer action on Thursday afternoon. “Albany deserves a lot of credit, they outworked us today,” said Vermont head ... Read More

Women's NSCAA New England Rankings
September 29, 2006
Division One 1 Boston University 2 Maine 3 Boston College 4 UMass-Amherst 5 Dartmouth 6 Connecticut 7 Colgate (NY) 8 Brown 9 St. John's (NY) 10 Yale Division Two 1 St. Rose (NY) 2 ... Read More

Southern Maine Women 0-1 Salem State
September 29, 2006
Abigail DeAngelo made six saves to help Salem State to victory over Southern Maine in non-conference play on Thursday afternoon at the USM Soccer Field. The win snapped a three-match losing skid for the Vikings and leveled their overall record at 4-4-0. Meanwhile, the Huskies dropped ... Read More

Another win for Terriers
September 29, 2006
Boston University Women 1-0 Maine Boston University, ranked tenth in the country in the latest NSCAA poll, (9-2-1, 2-0-0 AE) handed No. 22 Maine (8-1-1, 0-1-0 AE) its first loss of the season on Thursday evening at Nickerson Field. In the most significant America East conference ... Read More

Men's NSCAA National Rankings
September 28, 2006
Division One 1 SMU 2 Clemson 3 Maryland 4 Washington 5 Virginia 6 South Carolina 7 Illinois-Chicago 8 North Carolina 9 West Virginia 10 San Diego 11 Wake Forest 12 Old Dominion 12 Fordham ... Read More

Hartford Men 5-0 Maine
September 28, 2006
Hartford picked up its first America East victory of the season with a comfortable win over Maine on Wednesday night at Al-Marzook Field. The five goals were the most scored by the Hawks since a 5-3 victory against Iona during the 2002 season. Kenniel Martin led the way with two goals and ... Read More

Southern Maine Men 0-1 Colby
September 28, 2006
Jamie Waters scored the only goal of the match in the 23rd minute to give Colby the victory over Southern Maine in a non-conference match on Wednesday afternoon at the USM Soccer Field. The win was the second straight for the Mules who improved to 2-1-2 overall. The Huskies dropped ... Read More

Clark Men 2-1 RI College
September 28, 2006
Shawn Barr's goal with one minute left in double overtime lifted Clark to a 2-1 non-conference victory over Rhode Island College at Granger Field on Wednesday. Clark extends its unbeaten streak to eight games, improving to 7-0-1, while RIC falls to 3-3. Taking a cross from Nicholas ... Read More

Brandeis Men 3-0 Bridgewater State
September 28, 2006
Ben Premo scored a pair of goals to lead Brandeis past visiting Bridgewater State on Gordon Field. Brandeis (3-2-3) opened the scoring just five minutes into the contest. Tyler Morrill sent a ball from deep over the top of the Bridgewater State (2-4-1) defense to Premo, who managed to ... Read More

Connecticut Men 4-1 Yale
September 28, 2006
O'Brian White scored two goals for as Connecticut took down Yale on Wednesday night at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium in front of 1,136 fans. With the win, the Huskies lengthen their unbeaten streak to seven games and hold a 6-2-2 record on the year, while the Bulldogs fall to 4-4-1 this season. ... Read More

Bentley Women 0-2 St. Rose
September 28, 2006
Lauren Steinberg only had to make one save behind a stifling Golden Knight defense that allowed just two shots as Saint Rose got past Bentley in Northeast-10 Conference action on Wednesday afternoon at the Bentley Soccer Complex. The loss drops the Falcons to 5-6 (2-6 NE-10), while the Golden ... Read More

Rhode Island Women 5-1 Harvard
September 28, 2006
After spending a full month on the road, Rhode Island returned home to score five first half goals and record its largest margin of victory of the season. Deb Nelson led URI with two goals and an assist while Lauren Forgione also netted a pair. Rhody came out and took control of the game ... Read More

Vermont Men 1-0 Stony Brook
September 28, 2006
A fine second half effort and a goal by Marty Galvin gave Vermont the win over Stony Brook in the America East at Centennial Field on Wednesday afternoon. Vermont improves to 5-4-2 overall and 2-0-0 in the America East while Stony Brook, the defending conference champion, falls to 3-8-0 ... Read More

Women's NSCAA National Rankings
September 28, 2006
Division One 1 Notre Dame 2 North Carolina 3 Santa Clara 4 Florida State 5 UCLA 6 West Virginia 7 Portland 8 Texas A&M 9 Penn State 10 Boston University 11 Texas 12 Wake Forest 13 ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Men 1-0 Southern NH
September 28, 2006
Franklin Pierce is unbeaten through its first ten matches for first the first time since 1999 after posting a 1-0 victory over Southern New Hampshire University in Northeast-10 Conference action at Sodexho Field. Franklin Pierce controlled play throughout in a battle of the top two ... Read More

UMass-Lowell Men 1-0 Bentley
September 28, 2006
Mike Clem scored the golden goal in the third minute of double overtime to give UMass-Lowell a 1-0 win over the Bentley men's soccer team in Northeast-10 Conference action on Wednesday night at Cushing Field. The loss drops the Falcons to 5-5-1 (2-4-1 NE-10), while the River Hawks improve to ... Read More

Field not a concern for Nicol By Andrew Hush
September 27, 2006
The state of the Gillette Stadium field was a talking point for Revolution and Patriots fans following their side's games last weekend, which followed hard on the heels of last Wednesday's Rolling Stones concert. The playing surface was marked with both soccer and football lines and had ... Read More

Keene State 2-3 Clark
September 27, 2006
An Amanda Ramos hat-trick, the third goal of which came with just 56 seconds left to play, led Clark to a 3-2 victory over Keene State College in a non-conference game at Owl Athletic Complex on Tuesday. Ramos' shot from just inside the box slipped through the hands of Owl ... Read More

Holy Cross Men 2-3 Providence
September 27, 2006
Providence forward, Jonathan Medcalf, the reigning BIG EAST Rookie of the Week, scored his team-leading fourth goal of the season with four minutes remaining to give the Friars the win over Holy Cross on Tuesday night at the Linda Johnson Smith Soccer Stadium in Worcester, Mass. With the win, ... Read More

Riley injury hurts Revs By Andrew Hush
September 27, 2006
The Revs took to the training field on Tuesday with Steve Nicol concerned with a new injury worry. James Riley suffered a grade one strain of his right hamstring on Saturday against Kansas City and is out of this Saturday's game against the Colorado Rapids. “(Riley's) hamstring tightened ... Read More

Rhode Island Men 2-1 Harvard
September 27, 2006
In their first home game for over three weeks, Rhode Island recorded a win over Harvard on Tuesday night. The Rams grabbed the lead in the final minutes of the first half and never looked back as they went on to post their first home victory of the season. Rhode Island were dominant ... Read More

Quinnipiac Men 1-5 Boston College
September 27, 2006
Charlie Davies scored his team-leading seventh and eighth goals of the season and Boston College scored four unanswered goals in the second half to earn a 5-1 non-conference victory over Quinnipiac on Tuesday. Quinnipiac (0-6-1) took the lead in the eighteenth minute through Tyler Sheikh's ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Women 1-0 Merrimack
September 27, 2006
Franklin Pierce left it late to post a key victory over Merrimack in Northeast-10 Conference at Sodexho Field. Gabriela Demoner scored the only goal of the match with just two minutes remaining in regulation to lift Pierce to the win. Demoner knocked in a cross from the right side by ... Read More

Women's College Players of the Week
September 27, 2006
Several players at local schools have been acclaimed in their conference's latest weekly awards: America East Player: Lauren Irwin (Boston University) Rookie: Margii Driscoll (Vermont) Colonial Athletic Association Rookie: Sophia Palmquist ... Read More

New Haven Women 6-0 St. Thomas Aquinas
September 27, 2006
Crystal Lindsay, Selina Moylan and Jen McGurrin scored two goals apiece to lead New Haven to an East Coast Conference victory over St. Thomas Aquinas on Tuesday afternoon at Robert B. Dodds Stadium. New Haven improve to 6-3-1 overall and 3-1 in the ECC with the win, scoring four goals in ... Read More

American Int'l Women 0-2 St. Michael's
September 27, 2006
Saint Michael's College used a goal in each half to post a win over American International College in Northeast-10 women's soccer on Tuesday afternoon at AIC Park. The win snaps a five-game winless streak for the Purple Knights, who improve to 4-6-1 overall and 2-5-1 in NE-10 play, while the ... Read More

Southern NH Women 0-1 UMass-Lowell
September 27, 2006
Tanekar Alexander's unassisted goal with eight minutes left lifted UMass-Lowell to a victory over Southern New Hampshire in Northeast-10 Conference action. UMass-Lowell remain unbeaten in league play (7-0-1) and improve to 7-1-3 overall. SNHU drops to 3-3-4 overall and 2-3-3 in the league. ... Read More

Revs Notebook – Home crowd inspires Revolution
September 27, 2006
Saturday's game against Kansas City was watched by a crowd of 16,321, a season-high at Gillette Stadium and the role the fans play in home games is not something that is lost on the side's coaches and players. “There is that extra motivation that they give you,” said Jay Heaps. ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Twenty-Six
September 26, 2006
New York Red Bulls 0-2 New England Revolution (Wednesday) For a full game report, click here. New England Revolution 1-1 Kansas City Wizards (Saturday) For a full game ... Read More

Men's College Players of the Week
September 26, 2006
Several players at local schools have been acclaimed in their conference's latest weekly awards: America East Player: Tyler Hasman (Vermont) Rookie: Chris Banks (New Hampshire) Big East Goalkeeper: Matt Sangeloty (Connecticut) Rookie: ... Read More

Boston University Women 2-1 Yale
September 26, 2006
Farrell McClernon's goal in the 98th minute gave Boston University (8-2-1, 1-0-0 AE) the win over (4-4-1, 1-0-0 Ivy) on Monday evening. The Terriers will aim for a perfect 4-0 homestand on Thursday when they welcomes Maine at 7pm. BU came out firing on all cylinders in overtime, pressuring ... Read More

More wins for Mariner
September 25, 2006
Under 12 Girls (MAPLE Red Division) Mariner collected its second straight shutout victory with a solid 3-0 result over a tough Nor'Easter Stingers squad, with the side's offense backed up by goalkeepers, Morgan Stott and Sammy Bucknell, who played outstandingly well in goal ... Read More

Brandeis Women 2-1 Gordon
September 25, 2006
Brandeis scored two second-half goals less than three minutes apart today as the Judges rallied from a half-time deficit to defeat visiting Bowdoin on Gordon Field. Brandeis (5-2) won its fifth straight match with the victory, which handed Bowdoin (2-2-2) its second straight loss. It was ... Read More

Boston College Women 3-0 Clemson
September 25, 2006
Boston College earned an excellent victory over Clemson (5-4, 1-1) in its first ACC match of the season at the Newton Soccer Fields. The Eagles are now 1-0 in ACC action and 7-2 overall. Sarah Buonomo, starting in goal in the absence of Ariana Criscione, was challenged just seconds into ... Read More

Sacred Heart Women 0-1 Maine
September 25, 2006
Veronique Fleury delivered the University of Maine a win over Sacred Heart on Sunday afternoon, scoring the golden goal in the fifth minute of the second overtime. Both teams had missed on scoring chances during regulation and the first overtime before Fleury gave the Black Bears the win ... Read More

Levey breaks UNH goalie record
September 25, 2006
Brian Levey of the University of New Hampshire has set a new school career record of 22 shutouts. The Pennsylvania native set the new mark when he blanked UMass-Amherst, 1-0, last Wednesday. Steve Baccari held the previous record of 21 shutouts, which was complied between 1992-95. Entering ... Read More

Vermont Women 4-0 Binghampton
September 25, 2006
Vermont opened up its America East Conference slate with an impressive shutout victory over visiting Binghamton at Centennial Field on Sunday afternoon. “This was an impressive performance and we are really excited for the team,” said Vermont head coach, Kerry Dziczkaniec. “This was ... Read More

Providence Women 0-2 Marquette
September 25, 2006
Providence College (3-3-3, 0-3-0 BIG EAST) hit the woodwork twice but dropped a 2-0 decision to Marquette (4-3-3, 2-1-0 BIG EAST) on Sunday at Glay Field. The Golden Eagles jumped on the board quickly when Allison Mallams scored on a header off a corner kick from Katie Kelly in the ninth ... Read More

Holy Cross Women 2-3 Quinnipiac
September 25, 2006
Susan Donovan scored to break a 2-2 tie in the 81st minute and Quinnipiac held on against Holy Cross in non-conference action on Sunday afternoon at Linda Johnson Smith Soccer Stadium. With the loss, the Crusaders fall to 2-7-1 overall, while the Bobcats improve to 5-2-0. The Crusaders ... Read More

Elms Men 0-1 Husson
September 25, 2006
Elms College goalkeeper, Nick Pellegrini, stopped thirteen shots but Husson's Nattapong Kongsuriya netted the game's only goal in the 61st minute to lead the visiting Eagles to a win over the Blazers in Sunday's North Atlantic Conference game at Leary Field. Husson won its fourth straight ... Read More

Elms Women 1-0 Husson
September 25, 2006
Elms College forward, Jen LeDoux, netted her team-leading sixth goal of the season and goalkeeper, Shannon Donnelly, stopped six shots to lead the Blazers to a win over Husson College in Sunday's North Atlantic Conference game at Leary Field. With the victory, Elms College extended its ... Read More

New Hampshire Women 1-0 UMBC
September 25, 2006
Michelle Sheehan scored the game's lone goal to lift New Hampshire past UMBC on Sunday at Lewis Field. After a scoreless first half of play, UNH increased their pressure on offense and, in the 54th minute, Kelly Collins delivered a perfect feed to Sheehan, who scored from seven yards out, ... Read More

Georgetown Men 1-3 Connecticut
September 24, 2006
Euan Holden scored his first career goal to secure the win for Connecticut at Georgetown on Saturday afternoon at North Kehoe Field. With the win, the Huskies extend their unbeaten streak to six games and move their record to 5-2-2 on the year and an impressive 4-0-1 in the BIG EAST, while the ... Read More

Bridgeport Women 1-2 New Haven
September 24, 2006
Crystal Lindsay scored her second goal of the game with juts three minutes left to lift New Haven to a key East Coast Conference win over Bridgeport on Saturday afternoon. Lindsay scored very early and very late to lift New Haven to 5-3-1 overall and 2-1 in the ECC. She started the day ... Read More

MIT Men 0-2 Wheaton
September 24, 2006
On a dark and dreary morning, Wheaton (5-3-1; 1-1-0 NEWMAC) took the honors against MIT (3-4-0; 0-2 NEWMAC). The tone was set early, as a strong rivalry between the schools, coupled with muddy weather conditions, led to numerous fouls. By the end of the game, the Engineers had fouled ... Read More

Revs pegged back by Wizards By Adam Smartschan
September 24, 2006
New England Revolution 1-1 Kansas City Wizards The New England Revolution may be a team missing perhaps its most solid player due to nasty, unforeseen circumstances, but it's not playing like one. Despite the absence of midfielder Shalrie Joseph, who's out for the rest of the ... Read More

Clark 1-2 Springfield
September 23, 2006
Clark fell to defending NEWMAC champions, Springfield College, who came back from a goal down. This was the first conference game of the season for both teams. Clark drops to 1-6 overall (0-1 NEWMAC), while Springfield improves to 5-2 and 1-0 in the conference. The Cougars were first to ... Read More

John's joy at being back By Andrew Hush
September 23, 2006
The recent upturn in the Revolution's form has coincided with the return to the starting line-up of Avery John and the Trinidad and Tobago international, happy to be back in the first eleven, is desperate to be part of another Revs run deep into the post-season: “It's great to be back ... Read More

Sacred Heart Women 3-2 Holy Cross
September 23, 2006
Britney Dupee tallied twice to help Sacred Heart secure their first win of the season, over the Holy Cross Crusaders at Campus Field on Friday afternoon. After missing three early chances, Sacred Heart, which began the year 0-8, received a big momentum swing with three minutes left in the ... Read More

Vermont Women 1-0 UMass-Amherst
September 23, 2006
Margii Driscoll's first career goal proved to be the game-winner and lifted UVM past visiting UMass-Amherst in double overtime. Driscoll scored with six minutes left at Centennial Field on Friday afternoon to give Vermont its second victory of the season. “We've been working really hard ... Read More

Revs look to continue magic against Wiazrds By Andrew Hush
September 23, 2006
Barring any last-minute mishaps, the Revolution will be unchanged for the visit of Kansas City to Gillette Stadium tonight. New England can clinch a post-season berth with a win. Wednesday's win at the Red Bulls was as encouraging a display as the Revs have had all season, with all aspects ... Read More

Unbeatens set for NEWMAC clash
September 22, 2006
Two local rivals clash in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) on Saturday as Clark University plays host to Babson College at Granger Field (2pm). The two teams come into Saturday's contest ranked equal sixth in the latest NSCAA New England rankings. “We've ... Read More

Women's NSCAA New England Rankings
September 22, 2006
Division One 1 Boston University 2 Connecticut 3 Brown 4 Maine 5 Boston College 6 UMass-Amherst 7 Colgate (NY) 8 Dartmouth 9 St. John's (NY) 10 Yale Division Two 1 Saint ... Read More

USA names Chinese Taipei squad
September 22, 2006
Greg Ryan has named an initial squad of 24 players for a training camp, which will take place prior to the USA's match against Chinese Taipei on Sunday 1 October at The Home Depot Center in Carson, CA. The match will kick off at 4pm (ET) and will be shown live on ESPN2. Included in the ... Read More

Brandeis Women 1-0 Gordon
September 22, 2006
Lizzie Bremner converted a penalty in the 57th minute for the evening's only goal to see the Brandeis Judges defeat the visiting Gordon College Fighting Scots. Brandeis (4-2) won its fourth straight game and snapped Gordon's (5-2) four-game winning streak in the process. A hard-fought game ... Read More

Men's NSCAA New England Rankings
September 22, 2006
Division One – Northeast 1 West Virginia 2 South Florida 3 Seton Hall 4 Brown 5 St. John's 6 Boston University 7 Pennsylvania 7 Connecticut 9 Harvard 10 Princeton Division One – ... Read More

Local trio set for Nike Friendlies
September 22, 2006
Several New Englanders are set to participate in the Inaugural Women's Nike Friendlies, to be held in California from 28 September – 1 October. The events, which are run by the US Soccer Federation and Nike, will see a total of 42 matches take place, featuring some of the best female ... Read More

Johnson State Women 5-3 Lyndon State
September 22, 2006
Johnson State saw a three-goal lead evaporate but found new life to stave off a Lyndon State charge and earn a 5-3 non-conference victory on Thursday. Casey Rusin and Amy Barrows each scored a pair of goals to lead the offensive charge for Johnson State (4-4-0; 1-2-0 NAC) while Jenah Bugbee ... Read More

Revolution impress in New York win By Andrew Hush
September 21, 2006
New York Red Bulls 0-2 New England Revolution The Revolution won for the first time at Giants Stadium since October 2003 as a goal in each half, combined with an impressive defensive display, saw off the Red Bulls. From the moment that Taylor Twellman put the Revs ahead in the ... Read More

Fitchburg State Men 0-3 Clark
September 21, 2006
David Blum scored twice to lead the unbeaten Clark University to a shutout victory over Fitchburg State College on Wednesday. With the win, Clark (5-0-1) have posted the most consecutive shutouts (6) in a season since joining the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) ... Read More

Stonehill Women 1-5 Franklin Pierce
September 21, 2006
Franklin Pierce scored two first half goals and broke the match open in the second for a comprehensive victory at Stonehill College in Northeast-10 Conference women's soccer action at Skyhawk Field. Jenna Giardina and Gabriela Demoner paced Franklin Pierce to its best offensive ... Read More

Holy Cross Women 1-0 New Hampshire
September 21, 2006
Meredith Davis scored winning goal as Holy Cross (2-5-1) defeated New Hampshire (2-5) on Wednesday at Linda Johnson Smith Soccer Stadium. The Crusaders were indebted to goalkeeper, Jessica Pietrowicz, who had a eight first half saves and a dozen in total. In the 59th minute, Megan Metzger ... Read More

University of NE Women 2-4 Wentworth
September 21, 2006
Katie Brown capped a Wentworth second-half comeback with an unassisted goal in the 55th minute, and the Leopards went on to victory over the University of New England on Wednesday afternoon. Wentworth, which halted its school record losing streak at seven games, improved to 1-5 overall ... Read More

University of NE Men 0-6 Wentworth
September 21, 2006
Dan Marra had out three assists to lead Wentworth's high-powered attack to a 6-0 shutout of the University of New England in the Commonwealth Coast Conference on Wednesday evening. The victory keeps the Leopards unbeaten at 3-0-1, 2-0-1 in league play. The Nor'easters dropped to 1-3-1 ... Read More

Men's NSCAA National Rankings
September 21, 2006
Division One 1 Clemson 2 Virginia 3 SMU 4 Washington 5 Duke 6 Maryland 7 Wake Forest 8 West Virginia 9 Illinois-Chicago 10 UCLA 11 South Carolina 12 Fordham 13 Old Dominion 14 ... Read More

Connecticut Men 2-0 Sacred Heart
September 21, 2006
Akeem Priestley scored his team-leading third goal of the year as Connecticut overcame Sacred Heart on Wednesday night in front of 1,014 fans at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium. With the win, the Huskies improve to 4-2-2 on the year, while the Pioneers fall to 3-3-1. Priestley opened the scoring ... Read More

St. Anselm Women 6-2 Bentley
September 21, 2006
Jocelyn Savastano scored two goals and added an assist for the Hawks as Saint Anselm handed a heavy defeat to Bentley in Northeast-10 Conference action on Wednesday afternoon at Melucci Field. The loss drops the Falcons to 4-5 (1-5 NE-10), while the Hawks improve to 6-3 (3-2 NE-10). ... Read More

Bentley Men 0-2 Franklin Pierce
September 21, 2006
Franklin Pierce scored two second half goals to take the victory at Bentley College, in Northeast-10 Conference action. Mike Lima, a transfer from Elms College, played a role in both Franklin Pierce goals for his first points as a Raven, while goalkeeper, James Thorpe, made three ... Read More

Southern NH Women 1-1 Bryant
September 21, 2006
Southern New Hampshire and Bryant battled through 110 minutes in Northeast-10 Conference action. SNHU moves to 3-1-4 overall and 2-1-3 in the league, while Bryant goes to 5-4-1 overall and 3-3-1 in the NE-10. Bryant opened the scoring just four minutes into the contest when ... Read More

Yale Women 3-0 Central CT
September 21, 2006
Yale beat their in-state rivals, Central Connecticut, on Wednesday at Reese Stadium. The Bulldogs were 2-0 up within six minutes of kick-off and never looked back. Yale opened the scoring after just 28 seconds, as Natasha Mann took a cross from Mimi Macauley at the top left hand corner of ... Read More

Boston College Women 4-2 Rhode Island
September 21, 2006
Jenny Maurer had one goal and two assists to lead the Boston College Eagles to a 4-2 win over Rhode Island in a non-conference match on Wednesday night. Boston College improves to 6-2, while URI is now 3-6. After URI took a fourth minute lead through Amy Cochran, BC got back on terms when ... Read More

Women's NSCAA National Rankings
September 21, 2006
Division One 1 Notre Dame 2 Florida State 3 UCLA 4 North Carolina 5 Santa Clara 6 West Virginia 7 Portland 8 Tennessee 9 Penn State 10 Wake Forest 11 Colorado 12 Boston University 13 ... Read More

Southern NH Men 3-0 New Haven
September 21, 2006
Simon Kearney scored two and David McGuire added a goal and an assist to lead Southern New Hampshire to victory over New Haven. SNHU improved to 5-2-2, while New Haven dropped to 2-7-0. Kearney netted the lone goal of the first half when he left-footed a blast from 25 yards out ... Read More

Elms Women 3-0 Lesley
September 20, 2006
Elms forward, Jen LeDoux, netted her team-leading fourth and fifth goals of the season and goalkeeper, Shannon Donnelly, picked up the shutout to lead the Blazers to the win over Lesley in Tuesday afternoon's North Atlantic Conference (NAC) game at Leary Field. Elms College won its third ... Read More

Revolution seek to shape play-off destiny By Andrew Hush
September 20, 2006
It's been a hectic twenty-four hours, filled with good and bad news, for the Revolution. First came the approval of Jose Manuel Abundis' work visa, which means the Mexican striker is eligible to play in tonight's game in New York against the Red Bulls. Abundis is likely to start on the ... Read More

Clark Women 1-4 Union
September 20, 2006
Four different Union College players scored as Clark was defeated 4-1 in a non-conference game at Granger Field on Tuesday evening. Clark falls to 1-5, while Union improves to 2-2-1. In the first half, Clark had chances to take the lead through Liz Adamcik, Maria Arabatzis and Lindsay ... Read More

Women's College Players of the Week
September 20, 2006
Several players at local schools have been acclaimed in their conference's latest weekly awards: America East Player: Lauren Irwin (Boston University) Rookie: Cristina Di Ielsi (Maine) Commonwealth Coast Conference Co-Players: Danielle LaTerra ... Read More

UConn stunned by UMass
September 20, 2006
UMass-Amherst 2-1 Connecticut Jim Rudy called it unbelievable and one of the best regular season wins in memory. Tuesday's win for UMass-Amherst over Connecticut, ranked fifteenth in the nation, also showed the resiliency of a team becoming accustomed to its winning ways. ... Read More

Harvard Men 2-1 Vermont
September 20, 2006
Harvard overcame an early deficit on Tuesday to defeat visiting Vermont by a score in overtime at Ohiri Field. The win was the fifth in six games for Harvard, which improves to 5-2-0 on the season. Freshman, Brian Grimm, making his first career start, ended the contest just two minutes ... Read More

Joseph out of Red Bulls clash By Andrew Hush
September 20, 2006
Shalrie Joseph is out of the Revolution's game against the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night, having picked up a hand injury in an altercation in a Boston bar last Thursday. It is understood the midfielder damaged a tendon on broken glass and underwent surgery on Monday. Jospeh is expected ... Read More

Holy Cross Men 3-2 Northeastern
September 20, 2006
Felipe Castrillon scored the winning goal while Josh Trott notched his sixth and seventh goals of the year as the Crusaders defeated Northeastern on Tuesday at Linda Johnson Smith Stadium. Holy Cross improves to 4-3 overall while Northeastern drops to 4-1-2. Two minutes in, Trott put the ... Read More

Morales inspires beach boys
September 19, 2006
Former UMass star, Yuri Morales, was in fine form as the USA Beach Soccer team finished in first place at the 2006 CONCACAF World Cup qualifying tournament. In doing so, the USA secured a place at the 2006 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. Morales scored five goals in his side's four games, ... Read More

Abundis available for NY game after receiving visa By Andrew Hush
September 19, 2006
Soccer New England can confirm that Jose Manuel Abundis has been cleared to make his Revolution debut against the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night, following the approval of a work visa. The Mexican international is with the Revolution squad in New York for tomorrow's game ... Read More

Men's College Players of the Week
September 19, 2006
Several players at local schools have been acclaimed in their conference's latest weekly awards: America East Rookie: TJ Gore (Vermont) Commonwealth Coast Conference Player: Antoine Bell (Roger Williams) Rookie: Kurt Ginthwain (Salve ... Read More

Lynn Women 3-3 New Haven
September 18, 2006
Clare Timoney scored her first collegiate goal and added an assist New Haven battled Lynn to a 3-3 double overtime tie at Nova Southeastern University Sports Complex on Sunday morning. Despite a combined 12 shots, neither New Haven (4-3-1) or Lynn (3-3-1) could manage a goal in the first ... Read More

Triple joy for Mariner
September 18, 2006
It was a great weekend for three of Mariner's girls teams, all of which notched a MAPLE victory: Under 12 Girls Mariner picked up a hard fought 2-0 victory over Western United. Playing much of the match with only 12 available players in hot and humid conditions, Mariner ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Twenty-Five
September 18, 2006
New York Red Bulls 1-0 Columbus Crew (Saturday) 16-year-old, Josmer Altidore, scored a memorable first MLS goal to see off the Columbus Crew and keep the Red Bulls napping at the heels of Kansas City and New England in the Eastern Conference standings. Altidore, on as a second ... Read More

New Hampshire Women 2-0 Marist
September 18, 2006
Adriana Gonzalez-Medina delivered the winning goal in the 75th minute to lift the New Hampshire Wildcats to a victory over Marist on Sunday at Lewis Field. UNH (2-4-0) snaps a three game losing streak, while the Red Foxes (2-4-0) drop their third straight. Marist held the 21-11 advantage ... Read More

Central CT Women 1-2 Connecticut
September 18, 2006
In a battle of instate rivals, UConn emerged with the spoils at Central Connecticut State on Sunday. Elizabeth Eng's 69th minute header was the difference as Connecticut fought back from a goal down. Jessica McCavanagh gave CCSU a tenth minute lead, heading in a cross from the left by ... Read More

UMass-Amherst Men 0-1 Vermont
September 18, 2006
T.J. Gore's goal, with less than two minutes to play, lifted Vermont to the win over UMass-Amherst in the second round of the UMass Soccer Classic on Sunday afternoon at Rudd Field. In handing the 22nd-ranked Minutemen (6-1-1) their first loss this season, UVM (3-3-2) tightened its defense ... Read More

George W'ton Women 2-1 Vermont
September 18, 2006
Kierra Colker finished from a corner by Lauren Kelly with just under three minutes left in the first overtime period to lead George Washington to victory over Vermont on Sunday afternoon. George Washington (5-3-0) went ahead in the 27th minute when Kerry Philbin put away a loose ball in the ... Read More

Syracuse Men 0-2 Connecticut
September 18, 2006
Connecticut defeated BIG EAST rival, Syracuse, on Sunday afternoon. With the win, UConn improves to 3-2-1 on the year with a 3-0-1 record in the BIG EAST, while the Orange falls to 3-4-0 overall and 0-4-0 in the conference. UConn went close in the eighteenth minute with back-to-back shots ... Read More

Brown Women 3-1 Sacred Heart
September 18, 2006
For the second straight game, Sacred Heart saw a lead slip away as Brown posted three unanswered goals in five second half minutes to come away with the win on Sunday afternoon at Stevenson Field. The Bears held a distinct advantage in shots in the first half, 16-2, but couldn't convert. ... Read More

BU Men 1-1 Cornell
September 18, 2006
Cornell denied Boston University its fifth win of the season with an 84th minute equalizer on Sunday. The Terriers now stand at 4-1-3 on the season, while Cornell is currently 1-3-2. BU went ahead when Jin Oh scored in the 70th minute. It was a goal made in Iceland by Jon Jonsson, who ... Read More

American Int'l Men 0-1 Franklin Pierce
September 17, 2006
Franklin Pierce remained unbeaten with a 1-0 victory over American International in Northeast-10 Conference men's soccer action at Lusitano Stadium. Raphael Guimaraes netted the lone goal in the thirteenth minute when he scored from a free-kick from the edge of the penalty area. ... Read More

RI College Women 4-0 Souther Maine
September 17, 2006
Brittney Godbout matched her season-high with five points, including a pair of goals, to lead Rhode Island College to a 4-0 victory over the Southern Maine in the Little East Conference. The Anchorwomen raised their overall record to 5-1-0 and 1-0 -0 in the conference circuit, while ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Women 2-1 St. Anselm
September 17, 2006
Franklin Pierce collected a key victory with a 2-1 decision over Saint Anselm College in Northeast-10 Conference at Sodexho Field. Alex Scavo headed in a cross from Gabriela Demoner for the winning goal in the 74th minute. Demoner's cross from the left channel connected with Scavo in ... Read More

Clark Men 2-0 MIT
September 17, 2006
Mike Trobagis notched his third game-winning goal of the season to lead Clark to a 2-0 NEWMAC victory over MIT at Granger Field on Saturday. With the win, the Cougars improve to 4-0-1 (1-0 NEWMAC), while the Engineers fall to 3-2 (0-1 NEWMAC). The Cougars didn't waste any time getting on ... Read More

Becker Women 0-3 Elms
September 17, 2006
Jen LeDoux netted a pair of second half goals and goalkeeper, Shannon Donnelly, recorded her first shutout of the year to lead the Elms Blazers to a win over Becker College in Saturday's North Atlantic Conference (NAC) opener for both teams. With the win, Elms College won its second ... Read More

Southern Maine Men 0-1 RI College
September 17, 2006
Derek Rocha scored the lone goal of the match in the 36th minute to lead Rhode Island College to a victory over Southern Maine in a Little East Conference match at the USM Soccer Field on Saturday afternoon. The win keeps the Anchormen undefeated on the season at 3-0-0. Southern Maine ... Read More

UMass-Lowell Men 0-1 Southern CT
September 17, 2006
Colin Jackson scored the lone goal as Southern Connecticut defeated UMass Lowell on Saturday afternoon in a Northeast-10 Conference clash at Cushing Field. With the loss, UML slipped to 2-2-2 overall and 0-1-2 in the Conference. SCSU improved to 6-0-1. Jackson's twelfth minute goal came ... Read More

Bentley Women 2-3 Le Moyne
September 17, 2006
Megan O'Shea scored two goals, including the game-winner in the 88th minute, to lead Le Moyne to a win over Bentley in Northeast-10 Conference play on Saturday afternoon at the Bentley Soccer Complex. The loss drops the Falcons to 4-4 (1-4 NE-10), while the Dolphins improve to 4-2 (3-2 NE-10). ... Read More

Clark Women 1-3 Brandeis
September 17, 2006
Three different players scored in a combined effort to lead Brandeis to victory over Clark in a non-conference game. With the loss, Clark falls to 1-4 on the season, while Brandeis improves to 2-2. Brandeis took the lead in the first half when Lisa Kaplin netted a shot in the ... Read More

Blue Devils take Harvard victory
September 17, 2006
Harvard Men 1-2 Duke Fifth-ranked Duke overcame Harvard at Ohiri Field on Saturday in a physical encounter to remain unbeaten and improve its record to 6-0-1. Harvard drops to 4-2-0 with the loss. “(Duke) did well with its chances today,” said Harvard, head coach, John Kerr, ... Read More

Brandeis Men 6-0 Albertus Magnus
September 16, 2006
Ben Premo was involved in four Brandeis goals as the Judges defeated Albertus Magnus College on Gordon Field. Brandeis (2-2-2) wasted little time getting on the board, scoring in the fourth minute. After AMC (1-3-1) goalkeeper, Gerald O'Connor, inadvertently touched the ball just outside ... Read More

UMass-Amherst 1-0 Hartford
September 16, 2006
Bryan Hogan scored on a break-away to help UMass-Amherst defeat Hartford on Friday afternoon at Rudd Field. The win improves UMass to 6-0-1 on the year and was its sixth shutout of the season. The Minutemen have not lost for thirteen regular-season games, posting a 10-0-3 record dating back to ... Read More

Vermont Men 2-3 Rhode Island
September 16, 2006
Jeff Gonzalves scored two goals and set up another in a second half Rhode Island flurry as the Rams topped Vermont in the first round of the UMass Soccer Classic on Friday afternoon at Rudd Field. Trailing 1-0, the Rams (2-2-2) scored three unanswered goals in just eleven minutes midway ... Read More

Boston College Women 1-2 Brown
September 16, 2006
Riding two early goals, Brown shocked Boston College with a hard-fought win at Newton Soccer Fields on Friday night. Brown improves to 3-1-2, while Boston College is now 4-2. Brown took the lead scored just six minutes in when the BC defense gave up an early corner kick. Julie Wu sent a ... Read More

New Hampshire Women 1-2 Rhode Island
September 16, 2006
With two goals in the game's final five minutes, Deb Nelson led a late Rhode Island rally to help the Rams edge past New Hampshire on Friday. After going nearly the whole game without seeing a goal, fans at Bremner field saw a trio of tallies in the game's final ten minutes. New ... Read More

BU ladies stun Santa Clara
September 16, 2006
Santa Clara 0-1 Boston University Lauren Erwin's second half goal elevated Boston University to a shock win over Santa Clara, the third-ranked side in the country, on Friday evening. BU defeated its highest-ever ranked opponent with the win, which is the second in Terriers' program ... Read More

Harvard Women 2-3 Penn State
September 16, 2006
Harvard ran Penn State close on Friday before falling in overtime to the Nittany Lions in the opening game of the annual Harvard Invitational Tournament at Ohiri Field. After giving up a 2-0 lead, Penn State held off Harvard and got its second goal of the day from Katie Schoepfer, who ... Read More

Central CT Women 1-0 Hartford
September 16, 2006
Jen Scanzano registered her first career goal to give 1-0 Central Connecticut (3-4) victory over Hartford. Scanzano took a feed from Jessica McCavanagh and beat Hartford goalkeeper, Liz Cook, for the game's only tally in the 63rd minute. Sophomore goalkeeper Erin Herd made six saves to post her ... Read More

Virginia Men 3-2 Boston College
September 16, 2006
Stephen Hepburn registered his first collegiate goal and Charlie Davies tied the game in the 86th minute, but Boston College (3-3-0) fell in overtime to second-ranked Virginia before 3,893 fans in Charlottesville. UVA's Jeremy Barlow scored a sudden victory goal just more six minutes into ... Read More

Men's NSCAA New England Rankings
September 15, 2006
Division One – Northeast 1 West Virginia 2 Boston University 3 South Florida 4 Harvard 5 Seton Hall 6 Princeton 7 Brown 8 St. John's 9 Connecticut 9 New Hampshire Division One - North Atlantic 1 ... Read More

Revolution add new faces
September 15, 2006
The Revolution today officially announced that Mexican international, Jose Manuel Abundis has signed with the club, while the Ivory Coast's Arsene Oka has signed a developmental contract. Both men are awaiting international clearance before they are eligible for selection. Abundis is a ... Read More

Women's NSCAA New England Rankings
September 15, 2006
Division One 1 Connecticut 2 Boston University 3 Boston College 4 Maine 5 Dartmouth 6 Colgate 7 Yale 7 Massachusetts 8 St. John's (NY) 9 Brown Division Two 1 Saint Rose (NY) 2 Merrimack 3 St. Anselm 4 Franklin Pierce ... Read More

UMaine-F'ton Men 2-3 Southern Maine
September 15, 2006
Midfielders, Greg Cox and Chris Lapointe, each scored goals in the final quarter as Southern Maine overcame a 2-1 deficit en route to emerge victorious over UMaine-Farmington in a non-conference match on Thursday afternoon. The win was the fourth straight for the Huskies and improved their ... Read More

Western CT Women 6-0 Wentworth
September 15, 2006
Catherine Nathans and Kim Crayco scored a pair of goals each as Western Connecticut State coasted to victory over Wentworth on Thursday night. Crayco scored the Colonials first two goals of the night within five minutes of each other as West raced to a 2-0 advantage in the 16th minute. They ... Read More

St. John's Men 0-0 Connecticut
September 15, 2006
Despite a strong second half showing, Connecticut were unable to find the net and tied St. John's on Thursday night at Belson Stadium in front of 1,669 fans and the Fox Soccer Channel cameras. With the draw, the Huskies move to 2-2-2 on the year with a 2-0-1 mark in the BIG EAST, while the Red ... Read More

Syracuse Men 2-3 Providence
September 15, 2006
Kevin Neumen scored the winner in the 90th minute to secure Providence College a thrilling victory at Syracuse on Thursday. With the win, the Friars improve to 5-1 overall, including a 3-0 mark in the BIG EAST, their best start ever in conference play. In addition, the Friars have now won four ... Read More

Brandeis Women 3-1 Simmons
September 14, 2006
Brandeis University broke into the win column for the first time this season with a 3-1 victory over Simmons College on Gordon Field. Brandeis (2-1) opened the scoring in the ninth minute when Amy King broke in behind the Shark defense to take a feed from Melissa Gorenkoff, who had forced ... Read More

Bryant Men 0-0 UMass-Lowell
September 14, 2006
Ryan Richards stopped a season-high nine shots as UMass-Lowell drew with Bryant University on Wednesday afternoon in a Northeast-10 Conference clash at Bulldog Stadium. The draw was the second straight for UML, which now stands at 2-1-2 overall and 0-0-2 in the NE-10. Bryant is currently ... Read More

Le Moyne Men 2-1 American Int'l
September 14, 2006
American International suffered its first defeat of the season on Wednesday, falling to defending Northeast-10 Tournament champion, Le Moyne College. The Yellow Jackets, who had set a school record by winning their first four games to start the season, are now 4-1-0 overall and 2-1-0 in NE-10 ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Men 2-0 Assumption
September 14, 2006
Franklin Pierce scored a goal in each half to defeat Assumption College in Northeast-10 Conference action at Sodexho Field. Bisharra Ettienne opened the scoring nineteen minutes into the match when he headed in a free-kick from Brendan McMahon. The marker was the team-leading third of the ... Read More

Women's NSCAA National Rankings
September 14, 2006
Division One 1 Notre Dame 2 Florida State 3 Santa Clara 4 UCLA 5 North Carolina 6 Texas A&M 7 West Virginia 8 Portland 9 Penn State 10 Tennessee 11 Wake Forest 12 Utah 13 Connecticut 14 ... Read More

Wambach double lifts USA
September 14, 2006
The USA's Women defeated Mexico, 3-1, at PAETEC Park in Rochester, NY, as hometown hero, Abby Wambach, scored twice and Lindsay Tarpley added a goal. The win increased the USA's 2006 record to 11-0-3. Wambach put the USA ahead from the penalty spot in the seventeenth minute after she was ... Read More

Southern NH Women 2-1 Saint Anselm
September 14, 2006
Sophia Saint Paul and Alyssa Integlia both scored first-half goals to lead host Southern New Hampshire to victory over Saint Anselm College in Northeast-10 Conference action. SNHU improved to 3-1-3 overall and 2-1-2 in the league. Saint Anselm dropped to 5-2-0 overall and 2-1-0 in the NE-10. ... Read More

Men's NSCAA National Rankings
September 14, 2006
Division One 1 SMU 2 Clemson 3 Virginia 4 Washington 5 Duke 6 Maryland 7 Santa Clara 8 West Virginia 9 Indiana 10 South Carolina 11 San Francisco 12 Notre Dame 12 Wake Forest 14 Kentucky ... Read More

MIT Men 4-3 Tufts
September 14, 2006
Andrew Bishara scored seven minutes into the first overtime period on Wednesday to give MIT (3-1-0) a dramatic come-from-behind victory over Tufts University (0-1-1). The Jumbos led with under ten minutes remaining, but Tech's Alex Morgan, who finished the day with two goals and an assist, ... Read More

Central CT Men 4-0 NJIT
September 14, 2006
Four separate players netted goals in Central Connecticut's victory over NJIT in New Britain today. Ben Howe struck first to spark the scoring attack, while Alex Harrison added to his impressive early season tally. After Harrison had gone close with a free-kick, Howe put Central ahead in ... Read More

Holy Family Women 3-4 New Haven
September 14, 2006
Crystal Lindsay cemented her place in New Haven history by breaking the school records for career goals and points while helping her side to a 4-3 win over Holy Family University on Wednesday afternoon. Lindsay scored a hat-trick, giving her 66 goals for her career, which upped her overall ... Read More

Massachusetts soccer mourns Paul Irwin By Andrew Hush
September 14, 2006
The death last Friday of Paul Irwin has taken from the Massachusetts Youth Soccer scene one of its most influential and passionate figures. Irwin, whose involvement in the sport at its grass roots level spanned over twenty years, passed away whilst on vacation in the Serengeti National Park in ... Read More

Dempsey inspires Revs to DC tie By Andrew Hush at Gillette Stadium
September 14, 2006
New England Revolution 1-1 DC United Clint Dempsey inspired a Revolution second-half comeback to secure a valuable point against DC United. The Texan struck in the 55th minute, firing home from Taylor Twellman's cross, before jumping into the Gillette Stadium crowd in celebration of ... Read More

Sacred Heart Men 3-2 Holy Cross
September 13, 2006
Jesper Fredriksson scored the game-winning goal seven minutes into the first overtime period for Sacred Heart (2-1-1) as they defeated Holy Cross (3-2). The Pioneers took a 1-0 lead on the quarter hour, but Holy Cross jumped ahead after unassisted goals from Josh Trott eight minutes later ... Read More

Elms Women 3-1 Westfield State
September 13, 2006
Serina Percoski and Krystyna Gagne netted goals within a two-minute span midway through the second half to help lift the Elms College Blazers to the win over Westfield State College in Tuesday afternoon's non-conference women's soccer game at Leary Field. Elms College (1-3) earned its first ... Read More

Southern Maine Men 3-0 St. Joseph's College
September 13, 2006
Josh Amoroso scored a pair of goals to lead Southern Maine to a 3-0 victory over St. Joseph's College in a non-conference men's soccer match Tuesday afternoon at the USM Soccer Field. The win was the third for the Huskies who improve to 3-2-0 on the season. St. Joseph's drops to 1-2-0 on the ... Read More

Women's College Players of the Week
September 13, 2006
Several players at local schools have been acclaimed in their conference's latest weekly awards: Commonwealth Coast Conference Co-Players: Danielle Rousseau (Nichols) and Karine Almeida (Anna Maria) Rookie: Jen Garside (Roger Williams) East Coast ... Read More

Revolution look to build against DC
September 13, 2006
With wins last Saturday for the Revolution, Chicago Fire and Kansas City Wizards, the Eastern Conference standings have, finally, a slightly less congested look. Whilst the three aforementioned teams were picking up maximum points, those chasing them went unrewarded for their weekend's work, as ... Read More

UMass-Lowell Women 1-0 Merrimack
September 13, 2006
Natalia Mendoza scored the lone goal in the 35th minute to lead UMass-Lowell to a shock win over Merrimack on Tuesday night in a Northeast-10 Conference clash at Cushing Field. With the victory, UML improved to 4-1-2 overall and 4-0-0 in the NE-10. Merrimack slipped to 5-1-0 overall and 3-1-0 in ... Read More

Bentley Men 1-0 Post
September 13, 2006
Alan Kantapin scored the only goal of the game with 56 seconds remaining to lift Bentley to the win over Post in non-conference play on Tuesday afternoon at the Bentley Soccer Complex. The win boosts the Falcons to 4-2-1, while the Eagles fall to 2-3-1. Kantapin scored his ... Read More

Holy Cross Women 5-1 Albany
September 13, 2006
Casey Boland scored two goals and added an assist as Holy Cross defeated Albany in non-conference action on Tuesday night at Linda Johnson Smith Stadium. With their first win of the season, the Crusaders improve to 1-4-1 overall, while the Great Danes fall to 1-6-1 overall. The Crusaders ... Read More

Vermont Women 2-1 Siena
September 13, 2006
Vermont used second half goals from Lexie Kaknes and Jenny Solberg to earn victory over Siena in non-conference action on Tuesday. The win was the first of the year for the Catamounts, who move to 1-2-1 on the season. Siena falls to 2-3-1 overall with the loss. “We are very excited for ... Read More

Bryant Women 3-0 Bentley
September 13, 2006
Jessica Clark recorded a shutout behind a stingy Bryant defense as the Bulldogs shut down Bentley in Northeast-10 Conference play on Tuesday afternoon at Bulldog Stadium. The loss drops the Falcons to 4-3 (1-3 Northeast-10), while the Bulldogs improve to 5-3 (3-2 Northeast-10). ... Read More

Assumption Women 0-2 Franklin Pierce
September 13, 2006
Franklin Pierce got a goal early and added an insurance marker late on to a claim a key victory over Assumption College in Northeast-10 Conference women's action. Franklin Pierce freshmen Shona Franklin and Rachel Smith each netted their first collegiate goals to provide the ... Read More

Solid start for Mariner sides
September 12, 2006
Mariner's premier teams got their fall seasons in the MAPLE league underway on Sunday: Under 11 Girls Mariner started their season off on a winning note by defeating North Shore United, 6-0. Dartmouth's Courtney Fox started off the scoring with an unassisted goal a ... Read More

Southern NH Women 2-0 Georgian Court
September 12, 2006
Southern New Hampshire snapped a three-game winless streak with victory over Georgian Court. SNHU, which was coming off successive overtime games with Assumption College and Pace University, improved to 2-1-3 on the year. Georgian Court saw its four-game winning streak come to an end and dropped ... Read More

Men's College Weekly Awards
September 12, 2006
Several players at local colleges were acclaimed in their conference's latest weekly awards: America East Player: Zach Riffett (Boston University) Rookie: Nick Mead (Vermont) Big East Defensive Player: Kevin Neumen ... Read More

Ladies ready to face Mexico
September 12, 2006
USA women's head coach, Greg Ryan, has included three players with New England links on his 18-player roster to face Mexico on Wednesday at PAETEC Park in Rochester, NY. Kristine Lilly will captain the side on the occasion of her 311th international cap and the Wilton, CT, native will be ... Read More

Familiar names hit the beach
September 11, 2006
The 2006 CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship kicks off on Wednesday at Punta Leona in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. The tournament will serve as qualification for the 2006 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup which takes place on in November in Brazil. The top two finishers will earn a berth at the Beach ... Read More

Harvard Men 1-0 Loyola Marymount
September 11, 2006
Harvard claimed the title of its own Invitational on Sunday as the Crimson downed Loyola Marymount in a at Ohiri Field. “We got a good performance against an exceptional team,” said Harvard head coach, John Kerr, whose Crimson has now won four straight. “I feel that we really took ... Read More

Northeastern Men 1-1 Rhode Island
September 11, 2006
Two overtime periods could not split Rhode Island and Northeastern, who had to settle for a share of the spoils at the Harvard Invitational on Sunday. After a scoreless first half, Lukas Tumicz got the Rams on the board in the 65th minute when he redirected Geoffrey Cameron's free-kick past ... Read More

Paul Irwin, MAPLE Commissioner, has died
September 11, 2006
The fall season of the Massachusetts Premier League kicked off on Sunday with sadness reverberating throughout the league following the death last Friday of one of its architects, Paul Irwin, who passed away while walking in the Serengeti National Park in Africa. In an email, his wife, ... Read More

Southern Maine Women 0-1 Coast Guard
September 11, 2006
Katie Kurek scored the only goal to give the US Coast Guard Academy the win over Southern Maine in a non-conference game on Sunday afternoon at the USM Soccer Field. The win improves the Bears' overall record to 2-1-0 while the Huskies drop their second straight match to fall to 1-4-0. In ... Read More

Providence Men 2-0 Rutgers
September 11, 2006
Hadrien Toure and Alex Bury each scored second half goals to lift Providence College (4-1, 2-0 BIG EAST) to victory over Rutgers (1-4, 0-2 BIG EAST) in Conference action at PC's Glay Field on Sunday. For the Friars, who have won three consecutive matches, it marks their first ever victory ... Read More

N. Arizona Women 0-3 Rhode Island
September 11, 2006
Rhode Island's women ended a four-game losing skid by blanking Northern Arizona at the Indiana Hoosier Classic on Sunday. Three different Rams netted goals for Rhody while Amanda Thomas recorded her first collegiate shutout in the win. After a frustrating first half in front og goal, the ... Read More

Vermont Men 3-4 Central CT
September 11, 2006
In a seven-goal thriller, Central Connecticut outlasted Vermont in the second round of the Smith Barney Nike Soccer Classic. Jordan Crasilneck put the Catamounts (2-2-2) ahead in the 21st minute. After a long run down the left side, he turned a CCSU defender and cut to the middle before ... Read More

Williams on the offensive
September 11, 2006
Sheanon Williams of Boston continued his recent fine form for the national Under-17s in last week's Nike friendlies in Beaverton, OR. Williams, who is in his second semester at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL, scored in consecutive wins over Mexico (2-0) and Portugal (4-2). The Greater ... Read More

UConn Men 2-1 Villanova
September 11, 2006
Karl Schilling's penalty kick in he 83rd minute secured a come-from-behind victory for Connecticut over Villanova in front of 3,016 delighted fans. With the win, Ray Reid's side improve to 2-2-1 overall and a perfect 2-0-0 in the BIG EAST, while the Wildcats fall to 3-3-1 and 0-2-0 in the ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Twenty-Four
September 11, 2006
New England Revolution 1-0 New York Red Bulls (Saturday) For a full game report, click here. Chivas USA 1-1 FC Dallas (Saturday) Juan Pablo Garcia came up with a crucial ... Read More

Southern NH Men 3-1 Bryant
September 10, 2006
Kevin Woods collected a goal and an assist and David McGuire assisted on all three goals to lead Southern New Hampshire to a 3-1 victory over Bryant in Northeast-10 Conference play. SNHU improved to 3-1-2 overall and remained unbeaten (2-0-2) in the league. Bryant suffered its first loss of the ... Read More

Johnson State Women 1-2 Castleton State
September 10, 2006
Johnson State fell in their North Atlantic Conference opener to the Castleton State College Spartans. Castleton's Heather Slater took a pass from Casey FitzGerald at the top of the penalty box and blasted it past JSC goalkeeper, Francesca Delle-Femine, to open the scoring in the 12th ... Read More

American Int'l Men 8-0 St. Rose
September 10, 2006
Chris Charles led the way with four goals and Marek Przybylek added three assists as American International College pummeled St. Rose in Northeast-10 action at AIC Park. The victory helps the Yellow Jackets stay undefeated in conference play, improving to 2-0-0 and 4-0-0 overall on the ... Read More

Hartford Men 1-1 Quinnipiac
September 10, 2006
In a game that was interrupted by a 90-minute delay due to inclement weather, Hartford (2-1-2) and state rival, Quinnipiac (0-3-1), could not be separated after 110 minutes of playing action on Saturday night. The game, which was extended due to an inclement weather delay in the first half, was ... Read More

American Int'l Women 1-2 UMass-Lowell
September 10, 2006
UMass-Lowell took an early lead and didn't look back as they picked up an important win on the road at American International. The win helps the River Hawks remain undefeated in Northeast-10 play improving them 3-0-0 and 3-1-2 overall. The loss drops the Yellow Jackets to 1-3-0 overall and ... Read More

Harvard Women 2-3 Boston College
September 10, 2006
Boston College overcame an early deficit and held off a furious second half charge by Harvard to down the Crimson by a score at Ohiri Field. BC (4-1-0) was now won four straight since a season-opening loss to BU. The Eagles enjoyed a sizable advantage in shots (19-8) and corner kicks (5-0) ... Read More

UMass-Lowell Men 0-0 Franklin Pierce
September 10, 2006
Franklin Pierce, ranked number one in this week's NSCAA poll, and UMass-Lowell played to a scoreless draw in the Northeast-10 Conference at Cushing Field this afternoon. However, on a day when Marco Koolman's offense failed to fire, FPC's goalkeeper broke a long-standing school record. ... Read More

Noonan strikes in Revs win By Adam Smartschan
September 10, 2006
New England Revolution 1-0 New York Red Bulls The New England Revolution needed this one. With their hold on an Eastern Conference playoff berth on the verge of slipping away, the Revs (winners of only one of their last nine Major League Soccer matches) were desperate for a ... Read More

Revs 1 - 0 Red Bulls By Adam Smartschan
September 10, 2006
Pat Noonan wasn't exactly all smiles in the locker room after netting his first goal of the season in the New England Revolution's 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday, but you can hardly blame him. The Indiana University product, who tallied in the eighth minute off assists ... Read More

UMass-Amherst 1-0 Siena
September 9, 2006
The Minutemen (4-0-1) kept their unbeaten start to the season going as they blanked Siena on Friday afternoon at Rudd Field. Bryan Hogan scored the all-important goal in the 60th minute. UMass has not lost in the last 11 regular-season games dating back to last season. Goalkeeper, Zack ... Read More

Revolution counting on old heads for New York test
September 9, 2006
The Revolution will look to experience against the Red Bulls on Saturday night, with Steve Nicol likely to make changes to the team beaten in Columbus that will see veteran players replace more youthful faces as the race for the post-season increases in intensity. Having completed his ... Read More

Vermont Men 3-1 Cornell
September 9, 2006
T.J. Gore scored in the first half and Jordan Crasilneck and Tyler Hasman added second-half goals as Vermont held off Cornell in the first round of the 16th annual 2006 Smith Barney Nike Soccer Classic. In the tournament's first game, New Hampshire (3-0-2) had used a pair of first-half ... Read More

Lafayette 0-2 Providence
September 9, 2006
Ashley Amaral and Jill Camburn scored goals to lift Providence to victory over Lafayette at the Holiday Inn Express Invitational at Stony Brook. Goalkeeper Laura Elfers made six saves to earn her second shutout in as many games. Amaral broke a scoreless tie in the 34th minute when she took ... Read More

Central CT Men 0-2 New Hampshire
September 9, 2006
Central Connecticut failed to score for the first time this season, while freshman goalkeeper Paul Armstrong had his scoreless streak in net stopped at 255:01, as New Hampshire inflicted the first loss of the season on the Blue Devils. New Hampshire posted its first goal after thirteen ... Read More

Harvard Men 4-0 Northeastern
September 9, 2006
Harvard University continued to score at a torrid pace Friday as the Crimson cruised past visiting Northeastern in the second game of the Harvard Invitational at Ohiri Field. The Crimson have now scored thirteen times in its 3-1 start to the season with seven different players finding the ... Read More

Harvard Women 0-1 Central CT
September 8, 2006
Brittany Emin scored her second goal of the season to lead Central Connecticut to victory at Harvard on Thursday afternoon. In the 18th minute, Emin took a cross from Jessica McCavanagh and fired a shot past Lauren Mann in the Harvard goal for the eventual game-winner. Harvard responded ... Read More

Holy Cross set to open new facility
September 8, 2006
Tonight in Worcester, MA, Holy Cross will open the 1,320-seat Linda Johnson Smith Soccer Stadium when the Crusader men face St. Bonaventure. Kick-off is at 6:30pm and Elvis Comrie's side willbe looking to mark the special occasion with their third win in as many games this season. Tomorrow, ... Read More

Wentworth Women 0-1 WPI
September 8, 2006
Kelsey Mawhiney's scored the lone goal in the 21st minute of action, while goalkeeper, Nicole DeCampo, turned aside eight shots for her first shutout of the season as WPI (2-1) defeated Wentworth (0-2) in a non-conference contest at Sweeney Field. Off a turnover, Mawhiney was able to beat ... Read More

Brandeis Men 0-1 Wentworth
September 8, 2006
Brandeis controlled the offensive zone for much of the game, but it was Wentworth that netted the contest's only goal to pull off a shock win at Gordon Field. Brandeis (1-1-1) outshot Wentworth (1-0), 22-9 but could not find a way past WIT goalkeeper, Mike Gregory, who made six saves to ... Read More

Bryant Men 3-0 Bentley
September 7, 2006
Thomas Madden earned his second shutout of the year for Bryant as the Bulldogs earned a comfortable win over Bentley on Wednesday night. The loss drops the Falcons to 2-2-1 overall (0-1-1 Northeast-10), while the Bulldogs remain undefeated at 3-0-1 overall (2-0-1 Northeast-10). ... Read More

UMass-Lowell Men 3-1 New Haven
September 7, 2006
Brendan Horne scored his third goal in as many matches as UMass-Lowell defeated New Haven on Wednesday night in a non-conference men's soccer tilt at Cushing Field. With the win, UML improved to 2-1 overall entering Saturday's Northeast-10 Conference opener at home against Franklin Pierce ... Read More

New Haven Women 1-0 UMass-Lowell
September 7, 2006
Desiree Guenther connected on a pass from Anna Schueneman for her first goal of the year, and the New Haven defense held out to secure the win over UMass-Lowell on Wednesday. New Haven rebounded after consecutive losses to even their record at 2-2, while UMass Lowell lost for the first time this ... Read More

Men's NSCAA New England Rankings
September 7, 2006
Division One - Northeast 1 West Virginia 2 Brown 3 Boston University 4 St. John's 5 Hartford 6 Princeton 7 Dartmouth 8 New Hampshire 9 Syracuse 10 South Florida Division ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Women 0-1 St. Michael's
September 7, 2006
Saint Michael's College scored on a counter attack late in the first half and held on to hand Franklin Pierce its first home shutout since Keene State College claimed a 3-0 decision over the Ravens on 5 November 1991, in the side's Northeast-10 Conference game at Sodexho Field. The Ravens ... Read More

Project GOAL's Profile Rises
September 7, 2006
Rhode Island-based after-school organization, Project GOAL, which partners with the Central Falls and Providence School Departments to facilitate the development disadvantaged inner city youth through tutoring, health education, and soccer-related programs, was recently invited by the US Soccer ... Read More

Plymouth State Women 3-0 Norwich
September 7, 2006
Plymouth State got the season off to a strong start on Wednesday evening, blanking Norwich University in a non-conference match-up at Panther Field. PSU, which had a 17-4 advantage in shots, had to wait until the second half to take the lead but, once they did, the floodgates ... Read More

Women's NSCAA New England Rankings
September 7, 2006
Division One 1 Connecticut 2 Boston University 3 Maine 4 Boston College 5 Colgate 6 Yale 7 Dartmouth 7 Massachusetts 9 Harvard 10 Brown Division ... Read More

Boston College Women 7-0 Sacred Heart
September 7, 2006
Boston College (3-1) eased to a non-conference victory over Sacred Heart (0-4) at the Newton Soccer Complex on Wednesday afternoon, as freshman, Gina DiMartino continued her successful start to life at the college level with two strikes. The Eagles scored early and never looked back. After ... Read More

Hernandez to have surgery; Unsigned Abundis to return By Andrew Hush
September 7, 2006
Revolution midfielder, Daniel Hernandez will have surgery early next week on his troublesome left ankle following a relapse of the injury, which he originally sustained on 6 May against the Los Angeles Galaxy. “Danny is going to get a scope done on Monday or Tuesday,” confirmed Steve ... Read More

Assumption Women 1-1 Southern NH
September 7, 2006
Southern New Hampshire and Assumption could not be separated after 110 minutes of action in Northeast-10 Conference action. SNHU is now 1-1-2 overall and 1-1-1 in conference play, while Assumption goes to 2-1-2 overall and 1-0-2 in the NE-10. After a scoreless first half, the ... Read More

Men's NSCAA National Rankings
September 6, 2006
Division One 1 Maryland 2 Virginia 3 SMU 4 Clemson 5 Wake Forest 6 Washington 7 North Carolina 8 Notre Dame 9 Duke 10 West Virginia 10 Indiana 12 Fordham 13 San Francisco 14 Santa ... Read More

Women's College Players of the Week
September 6, 2006
Several players at local colleges were acclaimed in their conference's latest weekly awards: America East Rookie: Farrell McClernon Commonwealth Coast Conference Player: Paula McGinn (Endicott) Rookie: Kerry Hughes (NE College) Ivy ... Read More

Men's College Weekly Awards
September 6, 2006
Several players at local colleges were acclaimed in their conference's latest weekly awards: America East Player: Petur Sigurdsson (Boston University) Rookie: Chris Banks (New Hampshire) Commonwealth Coast Conference Player: Clayton Corto ... Read More

Revs chastened by Crew loss By Andrew Hush
September 6, 2006
The Revolution were back on the training field on Wednesday, eager to put the memory of last weekend's defeat in Columbus firmly behind them. However following such a poor display. Michael Parkhurst admitted that the hangover effect from Saturday's debacle remained on the players' ... Read More

Boston University Women 0-0 Brown
September 6, 2006
Boston University women's soccer team (2-1-1) battled to a goalless tie with Brown University (2-0-1) on Tuesday evening at Nickerson Field. “I believe during the first twenty minutes and both overtime periods are when we played the most intense,” said BU head coach, Nancy Feldman. ... Read More

Babson happier with Brandeis results
September 6, 2006
A total of three overtime periods were played on Wednesday night in a soccer doubleheader between local rivals, Babson and Brandeis. The Beavers of Babson captured the women's opener, 2-1, but a late goal by the Judges in the men's contest forced a 1-1 draw. In the women's game, Brandeis ... Read More

Maine Men 1-3 Harvard
September 6, 2006
Harvard jumped out to a 3-0 lead after 53 minutes against Maine and held firm defensively to win for the second straight game. “We were able to control the ball, but Maine was a difficult opponent today,” said Harvard head coach, John Kerr, whose side improved to 2-1 with the victory. ... Read More

Women's NSCAA National Rankings
September 6, 2006
Division One 1 Notre Dame 2 Florida State 3 Texas A&M 4 Santa Clara 5 North Carolina 6 UCLA 7 Penn State 8 Texas 9 Portland 10 Virginia 11 Connecticut 12 Tennessee 13 Auburn 14 Utah ... Read More

Assumption Women 2-1 NY Tech
September 5, 2006
Assumption won for the second time in three days thanks to an inspired performance from the bench on Monday afternoon. Ashley Hogan was the main contributor with two goals and an assist. Having entered the game in the 26th minute, Hogan wasted no time in reminding Assumption coach, Neil ... Read More

Gonzalez and Williams shine for Nats
September 5, 2006
The Revolution's Miguel Gonzalez provided one of the few highlights of the USA Under-20s campaign at the Busan International tournament in South Korea. After losses to the host nation and eventual champion (0-5) and Slovakia (0-1), Thomas Rongen's side restored some pride with a 3-1 win ... Read More

Bentley Women 2-1 Dowling
September 5, 2006
Bridget O'Malley scored the winning goal with a minute left to lead Bentley over Dowling in non-conference play on Monday afternoon at the Bentley Soccer Complex. The win gives the Falcons a 3-2 record while the Golden Lions fall to 1-3. O'Malley netted the game-winner in the 89th ... Read More

Revs hopeful over Abundis signing By Andrew Hush
September 5, 2006
Steve Nicol confirmed on Tuesday morning that the Revolution have made a contract offer to Mexican striker, Jose Manuel Abundis, who trained with the club for two days last week. “We made him an offer so today or tomorrow he needs to decide whether he wants it or not,” said Nicol, of ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Twenty-Three
September 5, 2006
Chicago Fire 2-1 New York Red Bulls (Sunday) Chicago put a little daylight between themselves and their nearest challengers for second place in the east with a hard-fought win over New York. The win, combined with the Revolution's loss, sees the Fire have a four point advantage over ... Read More

Johnson State Women 8-0 Paul Smith
September 4, 2006
Johnson State cruised past Paul Smith's College on Sunday to even their season record at 1-1. Casey Rusin scored for four goals and assisted on another to lead the offensive charge. JSC also got single goals from Dyan Schmidt and Venessa Ralston, Katherine Semptimphelter and from Amy ... Read More

Washington Men 1-0 Vermont
September 4, 2006
A late goal by Ty Harden lifted Washington to victory over Vermont in the second round of the Nike Invitational tournament in Oregon on Sunday afternoon. The loss was the first of the season for the Catamounts (1-1-2) and the victory gave the Pac-10 Huskies (3-0-0) the tournament title. ... Read More

Johnson State Men 4-0 Paul Smith
September 4, 2006
Johnson State's men scored three of their four goals in the second half to run away from Paul Smith's College and earn a comfortable non-conference victory on Sunday. The win evens the Badgers record at 1-1. Anthony Yantz scored a pair of goals, the first of his collegiate career, while Joe ... Read More

Bentley Men 1-2 CW Post
September 4, 2006
Julian Escobar scored the winner for CW Post over Bentley on Sunday afternoon at the Bentley Soccer Complex. The Falcons took their first loss of the season, falling to 2-1-1, while the Pioneers remain perfect at 3-0. Post got on the board early when Jose Batista found the open ... Read More

NJIT Men 0-1 Boston University
September 4, 2006
Neil Hlavaty's goal in the 47th minute propelled Boston University past the New Jersey Institute of Technology. The Terriers improve to 3-0-1 on the season, while NJIT (1-1-0) dropped its first game of the season. Hlavaty's first goal of the season came one minute into the second half off ... Read More

Central CT Men 5-2 St. Peter's
September 4, 2006
Central Connecticut improved to 2-0-1 on the season with an emphatic win over Saint Peter's. Alex Harrison collected two goals and two assists in the victory, while Yan Klukowski also added a brace of strikes for CCSU. Central opened the scoring in the seventh when Harrison took a pass ... Read More

Hofstra Women 2-1 Central CT
September 4, 2006
Central Connecticut fell to an 83rd minute goal at Hofstra this afternoon, which sees their early-season record now stand at 1-3. Hofstra took the lead in the 25th minute on Jill Lipari's first collegiate goal. The freshman took a cross from Larkin Hargraves and rattled the ball home off ... Read More

Southern Maine Women 0-2 Husson
September 4, 2006
Husson College Eagles opened their season with victory over Southern Maine in a non-conference match on Sunday afternoon. Southern Maine, which dropped its season opener to Gordon College on Saturday, dips to 0-2. Katie Nickerson put the Eagles ahead in the 12th minute, finishing off an ... Read More

UMBC Men 0-1 UMass-Amherst
September 4, 2006
Chris Brown tallied his first career goal to give UMass the win over UMBC at the Navy Anders Classic. UMass improves to 3-0-1 on the season, which represents its best start since 1997 when the Minutemen opened the season 4-0-1. Brown's game-winner came in the 48th minute from just outside ... Read More

Bentley Women 1-2 Assumption
September 3, 2006
Meghan Cienava and Ashley Hogan assisted on each other's goals to lead Assumption past Bentley in Northeast-10 Conference play on Saturday afternoon at the Bentley Soccer Complex. The loss drops the Falcons to 2-2 overall this season and 0-2 in the Northeast-10. The Greyhounds improve to 1-1-1 ... Read More

Southern NH Women 1-2 Merrimack
September 3, 2006
Hillary McGarr's goal with eight minutes to play snapped lifted Merrimack College to a 2-1 victory over Southern New Hampshire University in Northeast-10 Conference action. Merrimack, which is ranked 21st nationally among Division II schools, remained unbeaten and improved to 4-0-0 overall ... Read More

Revolution slump in Columbus By Andrew Hush
September 3, 2006
Columbus Crew 3-0 New England Revolution The Revolution slumped to defeat in Columbus as the Crew exposed a lackluster display by New England's defense. Each of the Crew's three goals, scored by Jason Garey, Eddie Gaven and Ezra Hendrickson, came following breakdowns in play the Revs ... Read More

Coast Guard Men 3-2 Southern Maine
September 3, 2006
Robert Poitinger snapped a 2-2 tie with less than two minutes to play to give the Coast Guard Academy victory over Southern Maine (0-2) in the second day of play in the Roger Williams University Classic in Bristol, RI. The win gave the Bears a sweep of their two matches in the ... Read More

Navy Men 0-2 UMass-Amherst
September 3, 2006
Mike DeSantis scored late in the first half and Tony Bassett added a late insurance goal as the UMass men's soccer defeated Navy in game one of the Anders Classic on Saturday. UMass is now 2-0-1 on the season and 6-0-3 over its last nine regular season games dating back to last year. This ... Read More

Princeton Women 0-2 Boston University
September 3, 2006
Boston University shut out Princeton on Saturday evening at Mercer Community College as Lauren Basham scored a goal in each half for the Terriers with assists from Marisha Schumacher-Hodge and Lauren Erwin. The Terriers improve to 2-1-0 on the season while Princeton dropped its season opener. ... Read More

Gordon Women 2-1 Southern Maine
September 3, 2006
Kiersten Hess scored and added an assist to lead the Fighting Scots to a season-opening victory over the Southern Maine in a non-conference women's soccer match on Saturday afternoon. Playing in cold and windy conditions, the teams battled through a scoreless first half. The Fighting ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Men 3-2 Nyack
September 3, 2006
Franklin Pierce twice came back from a goal down to avoid an upset against Nyack College in day two action of the 2006 Franklin Pierce Labor Day Classic at Sodexho Field. Andre Elphic had a goal and an assist, while Marek Hawrylik scored the game-winner to lead Franklin Pierce, ... Read More

Merrimack Men 1-2 Southern NH
September 3, 2006
Southern New Hampshire took advantage of a Merrimack College own goal with six minutes left in the second period of overtime to earn a hard-fought victory. SNHU, which has now gone into overtime in three of its first four games, improved to 2-1-1 overall and 1-0-1 in the Northeast-10 Conference. ... Read More

Brown Women 3-2 New Hampshire
September 2, 2006
New Hampshire dropped their first game of the season in a tight contest as Brown outlasted the visiting Wildcats on Friday evening at Stevenson Field. Brown took an early lead Lindsay Cunningham received a perfect feed from Jill Mansfield to tally her first goal of the season. However, the ... Read More

MIT Men 3-2 Fontbonne
September 2, 2006
Chris Desrochers scored his second goal of the game with just over two minutes remaining to propel MIT (1-0-0) to victory in its season opener against Fontbonne University (0-1-0). The match marked the first time the two squads had ever met. The Cardinal and Gray held the majority of the ... Read More

Revs look to keep winning feeling By Andrew Hush
September 2, 2006
The Revolution face the Crew in Ohio tonight hoping to build on last weekend's win over the same opponent. With things as tight as ever in the Eastern Conference standings – just three points separate Chicago in second place from the fifth-placed Red Bulls who, incidentally, play each other on ... Read More

Hofstra Women 1-0 Sacred Heart
September 2, 2006
Larkin Hargraves scored the game's only goal three minutes into the second half to steer the Pride to victory over Sacred Heart on Friday afternoon. The loss sends the Pioneers to 0-3-0 to start the 2006 season while Hofstra improves to 2-1-0. The game-winner was set up when Marie Curtin ... Read More

Boston College Women 4-0 Northeastern
September 2, 2006
Boston College cruised to victory over Northeastern University in a non-conference game on Friday night, scoring two goals in each half in their home opener. With the win, BC improved to 2-1 on the season. Jenny Maurer notched three assists in the game, while Kia McNeill and freshman, Gina ... Read More

Hartwick Men 2-3 Hartford
September 2, 2006
With two goals in the final ten minutes, Hartford picked up its second victory of the season with a 3-2 win over Hartwick College in the first round of the Hartwick Invitational on Friday night. The Hawks will play against Cornell in their second game of the Hartwick Invitational on Sunday at ... Read More

Providence Women 0-0 Fairfield
September 2, 2006
Providence College remain undefeated following a goalless draw with Fairfield on Friday afternoon at Glay Field. The Friars move to 1-0-2 on the season, while the Stags are now 0-2-1. Providence had two excellent chances to break the game's deadlock, only to hit the crossbar twice. In the ... Read More

Northeastern Men 0-1 Providence
September 2, 2006
Matt O'Donnell scored his first collegiate goal to lift Providence College to victory over Northeastern. The goal came after Issam Sawtarie made a long service to O'Donnell, whose header beat Mahmoud Talaat in the home side's goal in the 30th minute. That solitary strike was all the ... Read More

Holy Cross Women 0-3 Siena
September 2, 2006
Kristen Turner scored two goals Siena romped to victory over Holy Cross on Friday night at Linda Johnson Smith Stadium. With the loss, the Crusaders fall to 0-2-1 overall, while the Saints improve to 1-2-0 overall. The Saints got on the board at the ten minute mark when Madeline Rickard ... Read More

Skidmore Men 3-2 Southern Maine
September 2, 2006
Van Haskell converted a penalty kick in the 48th minute and the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds held on for victory over Southern Maine in the first round of the Roger Williams University Classic. Haskell's goal gave the Thoroughbreds a 3-1 lead and proved to be the game-winner as USM's ... Read More

The MLS Transfer System: To Damage Or Develop? By Andrew Hush
September 2, 2006
This week's rejection by MLS of an offer to buy Shalrie Joseph by Celtic has, once again, brought into focus one of the most contentious issues in the domestic game; namely the unique, player-unfriendly transfer system that the league believes is crucial to its development but, in fact runs the risk ... Read More

Stony Brook Women 0-1 Central CT
September 2, 2006
Jessica McCavanagh scored the only goal of the game as Central Connecticut won on the road at Stony Brook. The senior scored in the 79th minute on a breakaway, rebounding her own attempt to drill a shot past the Seawolf goalkeeper, Marisa Viola. Erin Herd collected her first collegiate ... Read More

Indiana Men 1-1 Connecticut
September 2, 2006
Akeem Priestley scored the game-tying goal in the 74th minute, as the University of Connecticut men's soccer team played to a 1-1 tie through double overtime Indiana on Friday night at Bill Armstrong Stadium in front of 4,467 fans. With the draw, the Huskies' record moves to 0-1-1 on the season, ... Read More

Nicol to decide on Abundis By Andrew Hush
September 1, 2006
Revolution coach, Steve Nicol, said on Thursday that he will use the next few days to decide whether or not to offer Mexican trialist, Jose Manuel Abundis, a contract for the remainder of the season. The 33-year-old striker is without a club after leaving Deportivo Toluca and trained with ... Read More

Boston College Men 2-1 St. Peter's
September 1, 2006
Mike Konicoff and Charlie Davies each netted a goal to lead Boston College to a 2-1 victory over St. Peter's at the Newton Campus Soccer Field on Thursday. Konicoff gave BC the lead after eighteen minutes, taking a feed from Davies and beating Peacocks' goalkeeper, Matt Lawlor. Davies, who ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Men 1-0 Caldwell
September 1, 2006
Franklin Pierce edged Caldwell College in day one action of the 2006 Franklin Pierce Labor Day Classic at Sodexho Field on Thursday night. All-American goalkeeper, James Thorpe, collected his 27th career shutout to match the program record set by Franklin Pierce Hall of Famer, Steve ... Read More

St. Rose Women 4-0 Franklin Pierce
September 1, 2006
Franklin Pierce crashed to a stunning 4-0 deafet at Saint Rose in Northeast-10 action on Thursday afternoon. The hosts, who raced out to a 3-0 half-time advantage, handed Franklin Pierce its worst regular season defeat since a 5-0 setback to Plymouth State College in September 1989. ... Read More

Merrimack Women 3-0 Bentley
August 31, 2006
Freshman forward, Gabrielle Gramprey, scored twice to lead Merrimack past Bentley in Northeast-10 Conference play on Wednesday afternoon at Warrior Field. The loss drops the Falcons to 2-1, while the Warriors improve to 3-0. The game was the conference opener for each team. ... Read More

Siena Men 0-0 Central CT
August 31, 2006
Central Connecticut played its second double overtime contest in a row to force a scoreless tie at Siena. The Blue Devils outshot the host Saints, 20-9, but could not convert for a game-winner. Central's Alex Harrison had a shot strike the post in the first half, while Bjorn Boyer watched ... Read More

Providence Women 2-1 Rhode Island
August 31, 2006
Megan Mancarella tallied with less than five minutes remaining to lift Providence College to a 2-1 victory over Rhode Island at Glay Field on Wednesday afternoon. Mancarella blasted a header into the top right corner from a corner kick from Christie Gent. With the win, the Friars improve ... Read More

Bentley Men 0-0 Southern NH
August 31, 2006
Derek DuBois recorded his third consecutive shutout for the Falcons as Bentley played to a scoreless tie with Southern New Hampshire in Northeast-10 play on Wednesday afternoon. The Falcons are now 2-0-1 this season while the Penmen are 1-1-1. The game was the first conference game of the season ... Read More

American Int'l Women 0-4 Southern NH
August 30, 2006
Southern New Hampshire have opened their Northeast-10 Conference schedule with a 4-0 victory over American International College. With the win, the Penmen improve to 1-0-1 overall. Laurie Boland led the way for SNHU with her first career hat trick. The junior opened the scoring ... Read More

Former Voltage star heads to Denmark
August 30, 2006
Former Vermont Voltage goalkeeper, Chris Sharpe, has signed with Viborg FF of the Danish league. Last season the team fell two points short of making the UEFA cup but did qualify for the Scandinavian Royal League, which features the best four teams from the domestic leagues in Denmark, Norway ... Read More

Molloy Women 2-1 New Haven
August 30, 2006
The University of New Haven dropped a 2-1 decision to Molloy College in their first East Coast Conference match at John A. Darcy Field on Tuesday afternoon. Molloy (1-1, 1-0 ECC) got an unassisted goal from Megan Carlson early in the second half and then held off New Haven (1-2, 0-1 ECC) ... Read More

Central Connecticut Men 2-1 Loyola Marymount
August 29, 2006
Ben Howe registered his second goal of the game 36 seconds into the second period of overtime to give Central Connecticut victory over Loyola Marymount. The Blue Devils, playing their season opener, had tied the game early in the second half through Howe. Freshman, Paul Armstrong, made six ... Read More

Providence Men 1-2 Rhode Island
August 29, 2006
In the battle of two Rhode Island schools, URI emerged on top of Providence College at PC's Glay Field. The Friars took the lead in the eleventh minute when Alex Bury bent a free-kick around the Rhode Island wall and into the top right corner of the net from 25 yards for his first ... Read More

Queens Women 0-1 Bentley
August 28, 2006
Freshman, Cheryl Boyd, scored her first collegiate goal to give Bentley a 1-0 win over Queens (NY) on a rainy Sunday afternoon at the Queens College Athletic Fields. The win improves the Falcons to 2-0-0 for the first time since 2003, while the Lady Knights took the loss in their season opener. ... Read More

Vermont Women 0-2 Northeastern
August 28, 2006
The Northeastern Huskies scored in the first half to come away with a 2-0 win over the University of Vermont in women's soccer action at Centennial Field in the final game of the TD Banknorth Classic. “We were beaten by a good team today,” said Vermont head coach, Kerry Dziczkaniec. ... Read More

Boston College Men 4-1 Maine
August 28, 2006
Charlie Davies registered two goals and one assist while Mike Konicoff and freshman, Chris Carey, each scored their first collegiate goal to lead Boston College to a 4-1 non-conference win over the University of Maine on Sunday afternoon. Konicoff opened the scoring after twelve minutes, ... Read More

Boston University Men 1-1 UMass-Amherst
August 28, 2006
Bryan Hogan scored his first collegiate goal in the 77th minute, only for Boston University to tie the game a minute later as UMass played the Terriers to a 1-1 double overtime draw at Nickerson Stadium. The Minutemen (1-0-1) went ahead on Hogan's goal at 76:12 in regulation when Greg ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Twenty-Two
August 28, 2006
New England Revolution 1-0 Columbus Crew (Sunday) For a full game report, click here. Kansas City Wizards 1-0 FC Dallas (Sunday) Scott Sealy scored his fifth goal of the ... Read More

Central Connecticut Women 1-2 Boston College
August 28, 2006
Freshman, Gina DiMartino, came off the Boston College bench to score twice and save the Eagles from starting the season with an 0-0-2 record. Brittany Emin opened the game's scoring for Central Connecticut, blasting a shot past Boston College goalkeeper Ariana Criscione just four minutes ... Read More

Rhode Island Women 2-0 Siena
August 28, 2006
The University of Rhode Island opened the season with a 2-0 win over Siena on Sunday, but had to work hard for the win, which was secured in the 86th minute by Deb Nelson's goal. Nelson came close to giving URI the lead just eight minutes into the game when she redirected a corner kick ... Read More

Bentley Men 1-0 Concordia
August 28, 2006
Mike Crepeau scored the lone goal for the Falcons and goalkeeper, Derek DuBois, recorded his second consecutive shutout as Bentley blanked Concordia (NY) on Sunday afternoon. The win improves the Falcons to 2-0-0, while the Clippers took the loss in their season opener. In the 13th ... Read More

Lilly leads USA to China win
August 28, 2006
Kristine Lilly scored twice as the USA fought back from a goal down to defeat China, 4-1, at Toyota Park in Chicago on Sunday. "We worked them very hard and put them under a lot of pressure," USA head coach, Greg Ryan, told ussoccer.com after the game. "We've been playing very well ... Read More

Vermont Men 0-0 Cal Poly
August 28, 2006
Roger Scully made eight saves as Vermont and Cal Poly battled to a 0-0 double overtime tie at the 2006 Nike Fall Soccer Classic at UNH's Lewis Field. The result gives Vermont the tournament championship for the third straight season UVM and New Hampshire each had 1-0-1 records but on the basis ... Read More

Local names on national team duty
August 28, 2006
The Revolution's Miguel Gonzalez is among the 18-player squad announced by former New England coach, Thomas Rongen, which has traveled to the Busan International Tournament in South Korea. The roster is a unique mix of 11 professional and six high school players because Rongen was ... Read More

Franklin Pierece Men 1-0 Dominican College
August 28, 2006
Franklin Pierce downed Dominican College, 1-0, in a rematch of the 2005 NCAA Division II Northeast Regional final, on day two of the 2006 Southern Connecticut State University Autumn Classic at Jess Dow Field. Bisharra Ettienne was again the hero for Franklin Pierce, netting the ... Read More

Reis saves Revs By Andrew Hush at Gillette Stadium
August 27, 2006
New England Revolution 1-0 Columbus Crew Jeff Larentowicz's first career goal was backed up by an 88th minute penalty save by Matt Reis, as the Revolution made hard work of seeing off ten-man Columbus at Gillette Stadium. Larentowicz struck just after the half hour with a ... Read More

UMass-Amherst Women 0-2 New Hampshire
August 26, 2006
New Hampshire opened the 2006 campaign by shutting down the offense of the UMass Minutewomen, 2-0, on Saturday afternoon at Rudd Field. UNH forward Marianne Rivard tallied the Wildcats first goal of the season in the 24th minute from five yards out following a cross from Nicole Lucey. ... Read More

New Haven Women 1-2 Southern CT
August 26, 2006
Gina DellaRose converted a penalty kick in the 103rd minute to lift the Southern Connecticut State past New Haven, 2-1, in the championship game of the Connecticut Cup at Robert B. Dodds Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Southern Connecticut (2-0-0) earned the championship in the inaugural ... Read More

Revolution look to discover form against Columbus By Andrew Hush
August 26, 2006
After two successive games against the Chicago Fire, the Revolution are gearing up for another back-to-back series. Sigi Schmid's Columbus Crew are the visitors to Gillette Stadium on Sunday night, with the Revs set to travel to Ohio next Saturday. New England are in desperate need of a ... Read More

Revs Notebook – Nicol still looking
August 26, 2006
Although some fans may suggest otherwise, Steve Nicol insists that he is still looking to bring in reinforcements to bolster his squad. The Revs boss has been frustrated in his attempts to add experience to the Revs ranks, but he is confident that his wide search may still have a happy ... Read More

UConn Men 0-1 Loyola Marymount
August 26, 2006
Despite an offensive flurry in the second half, the University of Connecticut fell to Loyola Marymount on Saturday night at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium in front of 5,489 fans. Trini Gomez scored for LMU in the 34th minute when he converted Bobby Burling's cross into the lower right corner, ... Read More

Southern NH Men 4-0 Felician
August 26, 2006
All-American, David McGuire, scored twice to lead Southern New Hampshire to victory over Felician College. The Penmen never looked back after striking just 33 seconds into the contest. Matt Delaney sent a long pass over the Felician back line to Onekie Mitchell, who collected ... Read More

Bentley Men 4-0 Holy Family
August 26, 2006
Jamey Steadman scored two goals for the Falcons as Bentley opened up its season with a 4-0 win over Holy Family on Saturday afternoon. The Falcons got on the board in the 38th minute, when Steadman found the ball in traffic and fired it into the net. Bentley would hold a 1-0 lead ... Read More

Providence Men 4-1 Sacred Heart
August 25, 2006
Providence College got off to a sound start with a solid win over Sacred Heart at Glay Field. The four goals marks the most by a PC team in a season opener since the Friars scored six times, also against Sacred Heart, in 2003. Both teams had several chances to score early on. In the third ... Read More

Central CT Women 0-1 Manhattan
August 25, 2006
Central Connecticut State opened its season with a double overtime loss to Manhattan in New Britain. Kathleen Kuntz, headed Courtney McMahon's corner past Blue Devil goalkeeper, Erin Herd, in the 101st minute off. The Blue Devils outshot Manhattan throughout the opening 45 minutes but ... Read More

Vermont Men 3-1 St. Peter's
August 25, 2006
A pair of second half goals snapped a 1-1 deadlock and lifted Vermont to a 3-1 win over Saint Peter's in the first round of the 2006 Nike Fall Soccer Classic at UNH's Lewis Field. The game was the season opener for both schools. “We were still in the preseason mode in the first half,” ... Read More

Hall set to welcome new members
August 25, 2006
Former national team stars, Alexi Lalas and Carla Overbeck, headline the National Soccer hall of Fame's ‘Class of 2006', which will be officially inducted Monday in Oneonta, NY. Also entering the hall will be, Al Trost, who was a USA captain in the 1970s and an NASL All-Star. Philip Anschutz ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Women 2-0 Holy Family
August 25, 2006
Franklin Pierce got a goal in each half to post a 2-0 victory over Holy Family University in its opening game of the season on Friday afternoon. The win marked the 200th career triumph for Ravens' Head Coach, Jeff Bailey, in just his 221st match at the helm. A former All-American ... Read More

Bentley boys hopes to blend youth and experience
August 25, 2006
Bentley's men open their season on Saturday at 2pm when the Falcons host Holy Family at the Bentley Soccer Complex. The non-conference match against the Tigers kicks off an 18 game schedule with 11 home games. With seven returning starters leading an experienced group that features ... Read More

Johnston in charge in Toronto
August 25, 2006
Former New York Red Bulls Head Coach, Mo Johnston, has been officially named as the first-ever coach of MLS' latest expansion side, Toronto FC. The former Scottish international team-mate of Revolution boss, Steve Nicol, will take charge at the league's thirteenth franchise, which will ... Read More

Southern NH Women 0-0 Philadelphia
August 25, 2006
Southern New Hampshire's women kicked off their season with a goalless overtime tie with Philadelphia University at Dr. George J. Larkin Field. The teams combined for just five total shots in the opening half with the best scoring chance coming in the tenth minute when SNHU ... Read More

Bridgeport Men 1-2 Franklin Pierce
August 25, 2006
Franklin Pierce needed some late heroics to post a victory over the University of Bridgeport in day one action at the Southern Connecticut State Autumn Classic. Franklin Pierce, coming off its most successful season in program history in which the Ravens advanced to the NCAA Division II ... Read More

Vermont Women 1-1 Duquesne
August 25, 2006
The Vermont Catamounts and Duquesne Dukes kicked off their seasons with 110 minutes of action, which ended in a 1-1 tie. It was the first game of the 2006 TD Banknorth Soccer Classic at Centennial Field. “We were real pleased with the way we came out ready to give everything we had ... Read More

UMass-Amherst 2-0 Maine
August 25, 2006
Sophomores, Tony Bassett and Prince Ofosu, each tallied goals in the first eighteen minutes of play and the UMass defense proved too tough to crack as the Minutemen blanked Maine 2-0 in Friday evening's season-opener at Rudd Field. "I thought we played a great first half where we were very ... Read More

Boston University Women 1-0 Boston College
August 25, 2006
Boston University gained a measure of revenge for last season's defeat to their cross-town rivals in the NCAA tournament with victory over Boston College at Nickerson Field. In the season opener for both teams, freshman forward, Farrell McClernon, scored the game-winning goal in ... Read More

Southern NH women start with Philly test
August 25, 2006
Southern New Hampshire's women will open their season tonight against Philadelphia University in a non-league contest at 7pm at Dr. George J. Larkin Field on the SNHU campus. SNHU was ranked eighth in the Northeast-10 Conference pre-season poll and the Penmen return 16 players ... Read More

Revs out of Open Cup
August 24, 2006
Chicago Fire 2-1 New England Revolution A controversial penalty kick decision sent the New England Revolution out of the 2006 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup when the Chicago Fire's Andy Herron converted the spot kick, which proved to be the margin needed for the Fire to secure a 2-1 ... Read More

Vermont tabbed as men's America East favorites
August 24, 2006
In one of the closest preseason polls in recent history, Vermont was picked as the preseason favorite to win the men's America East championship, according to a vote of the head coaches. The Catamounts received two first-place votes (coaches were not permitted to vote for their own team) ... Read More

Gibbs hopes for Thanksgiving return
August 24, 2006
Former Brown star, Cory Gibbs, is targeting late November to begin training with his Charlton Athletic teammates, according to Yanks Abroad. The USA star has been out of action since May, when he injured knee ... Read More

Mass duo enroll at Bradenton
August 24, 2006
U.S Soccer's Under-17 Residency Program's fall semester kicked off this week at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL. Included among the 40 residents are two Massachusetts natives. Sheanon Williams is a forward who is a member of the FC Greater Boston Bolts. Williams is joined in the Sunshine ... Read More

Terriers tipped to retain women's America East crown
August 24, 2006
For the third-consecutive year, Boston University has been chosen as the preseason favorite to win the America East Women's Championship, according to a vote of the conference's head coaches. The Terriers received six first-place votes (coaches were not permitted to vote for their own ... Read More

Southern NH Men 1-2 CW Post
August 24, 2006
Jose Batista's goal in the fifth minute of overtime lifted CW Post to a 2-1 victory over Southern New Hampshire in a game which marked the season opener for both teams. A SNHU foul just outside the Penmen penalty box resulted in a direct kick for Post and Batista sent the effort ... Read More

Bentley Women 5-0 Nyack
August 24, 2006
Freshman forward Pammy Newell scored two goals and added an assist in her collegiate debut as the Bentley women's soccer team earned a 5-0 win over Nyack on Thursday afternoon at the Bentley Soccer Complex in the season opener for both teams. The offensive outburst was the most goals the ... Read More

New Haven Women 3-0 Post
August 24, 2006
New Haven (1-0-0) scored twice in the first half to give themselves a cushion against Post (0-1-0) in the opening round of the Connecticut Cup, eventually recording a 3-0 win. Selena Moylan put New Haven ahead when she touched home a cross from fellow Irishwoman, Eileen O'Brien, after hal ... Read More

New Haven Men 0-3 Lock Haven
August 24, 2006
New Haven's men dropped their season opener to Lock Haven on Thursday afternoon. Lock Haven (1-0-0) took control after scoring twice in the middle of the first half. Patrick Long converted on a direct free kick from about 20 yards out after nineteen minutes and then, just 43 seconds later, ... Read More

Vermont start with busy weekends
August 24, 2006
The Vermont Catamounts men and women will open their seasons this weekend. While Jesse Cormier's men play at the Nike Fall Soccer Classic in Durham, NH, Kerry Dziczkaniec's ladies host the TD Banknorth Soccer Classic at UVM's Centennial Field. Today, the men will play Saint Peter's at 2pm, ... Read More

New Haven hosts women's Connecticut Cup
August 23, 2006
The University of New Haven opens its 2006 season by hosting the Connecticut Cup, which begins on Thursday. The tournament features each of the four Connecticut NCAA Division II schools, in a two-day event. Following the success of last year's team, which went 17-4-1, New Haven has been ... Read More

USL Division Two Awards Shortlists
August 23, 2006
New England has representaives in three of the USL Division Two's four end of season awards shortlists, after the finalists were announced on TUesday. The winners for the honors will be announced at the Championship Teams Banquet Friday 25 August. The USL Second Division Championship, ... Read More

Luckenbill leaves Voltage on loan
August 22, 2006
Vermont Voltage and Lady Voltage general manager, Bo Vuckovic, has announced a temporary transfer of Lady Voltage goalkeeper, Kristin Luckenbill. Vuckovic announced the two month transfer of the USA international to Swedish Premier Division Club, Jitix FK, for the remainder of their ... Read More

Connolly to assist at UMass-Lowell
August 21, 2006
Marc Connolly, a long-time soccer columnist for ESPN.com, MLSNet.com and USSoccerPlayers.com, was named as an assistant on the UMass-Lowell men's coaching staff, announced head coach, Ted Priestly. Though known for his writing, Connolly is no stranger to successful coaching. For ... Read More

Duke Men 1-1 UConn Men
August 21, 2006
Freshman Mike Pezza scored in the 18th minute as UConn battled Duke to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night at Koskinen Stadium. The tie stands as the Huskies' third this preseason, while the Blue Devils now hold a 1-0-2 record in exhibition play in 2006. On the goal, O'Brian White brought the ball ... Read More

New England Revolution 0-1 Chicago Fire
August 21, 2006
Despite outshooting the visiting Chicago Fire 20-6, the New England Revolution fell to a 1-0 defeat on Sunday afternoon at Gillette Stadium. Andy Herron's first-half goal put the Fire up in the 24th minute, and the Revs couldn't connect for an equalizer. In the first half, neither team ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Twenty One
August 21, 2006
New England Revolution 0-1 Chicago Fire (Sunday) For a full game report, click here. Los Angeles Galaxy 2-0 FC Dallas (Sunday) Landon Donovan and Santino Quaranta scored ... Read More

Men's D1 NSCAA Pre-Season Top 25
August 18, 2006
1 University of Maryland 2 University of Connecticut 3 University of New Mexico 4 University of Virginia 5 University of North Carolina 5 Clemson University 7 Southern Methodist University 8 Creighton University ... Read More

Women's D1 NSCAA Pre-Season Top 25
August 18, 2006
1 University of Portland 2 UCLA 3 Penn State University 4 University of North Carolina 5 University of Notre Dame 6 Florida State University 7 Santa Clara University 8 University of Virginia 9 Texas A&M University 10 University ... Read More

Men's Hermann Trophy Watch List
August 18, 2006
A trio of college players with New England links have been named on the Watch List for the Missouri Athletic Club's 2006 Hermann Trophy: Hermann Trophy Watch List (Player, Position, Class, School, Hometown) Ryan Anderson, F, Jr., Missouri State, St. Charles, ... Read More

Minutemen look to get timing right
August 18, 2006
Looking to build upon a late season surge and an Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament berth in 2005, the UMass men's team looks to continue its progression as one of the top programs in the league. With the emergence of junior defender Kenny Cook (Fairport, N.Y.), redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Zack ... Read More

Dempsey up for Honda award
August 18, 2006
Clint Dempsey, Kasey Keller and Brian McBride have been selected by 207 sports journalists from across the nation as the three finalists for the 2006 Honda Player of the Year Award, widely recognized as the most prestigious award a National Team player can receive. The winner will be ... Read More

Vermont women ready for kick-off
August 18, 2006
Under the direction of Kerry Dziczkaniec, who begins her third season at the helm of the Catamounts in 2006, the University of Vermont women's program has been re-energized and recorded two of the best seasons in the recent history of the program. The Catamounts returned to the America East ... Read More

Cormier hoping for Catamounts success
August 18, 2006
Vermont Head coach Jesse Cormier heads into his third season at the helm of his alma mater and he feels the team has the talent to reach the next level. "I am optimistic but guarded heading into this season," said Cormier, a 1995 graduate of Vermont. "We know how competitive the ... Read More

Women's Hermann Trophy Watch List
August 18, 2006
Boston College's Laura Georges is joined on this year's Watch List by Nikki Cross of UConn and Yale's Christina Huang: Hermann Trophy Watch List (Player, Position, Class, School, Hometown) Danesha Adams, M, Jr., UCLA, Shaker Heights, Ohio Melanie Booth, D, Sr., ... Read More

Dempsey banned for two games
August 16, 2006
The Major League Soccer Disciplinary Committee today suspended New England Revolution midfielder Clint Dempsey for two games and fined him $1,000 for violent conduct in the Revolution's 0-0 tie versus the Kansas City Wizards on Wednesday, Aug. 9. Dempsey's suspension and fine were ... Read More

Conrad suffered broken jaw at Gillette
August 12, 2006
Kansas City Wizards defender, Jimmy Conrad, suffered a broken jaw in Wednesday's game against the Revolution at Gillette Stadium and is expected to be out of action for four to six weeks, reports the Associated Press. Conrad, the 2005 MLS Defender of the Year and a member of the USA World ... Read More

Voltage celebrates anniversary
August 11, 2006
The Vermont Voltage will commemorate its tenth season on Saturday with a match against the Voltage / Wander Alumni All-stars, reliving some of the greatest Voltage moments with some former stars. The Voltage tallied their sixth straight win on Wednesday night when the New Hampshire ... Read More

Buczek back at Johnson State
August 11, 2006
Johnson State College has announced that former Men's Head Coach, Brian Buczek, will take over both the men's and women's soccer programs immediately, filling vacancies that were created when Kyle Dezotell was hired as the Norwich University Men's Coach earlier this month. Buczek, who led ... Read More

NCAA Championship Inspiration Dies
August 11, 2006
Dr. John Squires, a driving force behind the creation of an NCAA soccer championship, died recently in Florida at the age of 94, Soccer America reported today. Squires coached soccer, swimming and tennis at the University of Connecticut. He was the UConn men's soccer coach from 1937-41 and ... Read More

National acclaim for Crusaders' Star
August 11, 2006
Mike Mitchinson, a defender for the Cape Cod Crusaders, has been named to the PDL's All-League team for the 2006 season. Ahead of tomorrow night's final between the Laredo Heat and Michigan Bucks, the league office has announced its teams of the season and Mitchinson is the only New ... Read More

Jorge Fidalgo Challenge tickets go on sale
August 11, 2006
Tickets for the third annual Jorge Fidalgo Memorial Soccer Challenge at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough are now available for sale at many local stores, as well as at the offices of the two organizations planning the event. The August 27 Challenge, which honors the late Dorchester ... Read More

Revolution thwarted by Wizards and Officials By Andrew Hush at Gillette Stadium
August 10, 2006
New England Revolution 0-0 Kansas City Wizards A frustrating night for the Revolution ended much as it began, with the home side beseeching referee, Mauricio Navarro, for apparently missing a blatant handball on the edge of the penalty area. The man in the middle had failed to give a ... Read More

Pre-season plaudits for UConn
August 10, 2006
The University of Connecticut and the University of South Florida have been selected to capture the 2006 Big East men's regular season divisional titles, the league office has announced. Providence College was slated to finish fourth in its division. In addition to the team recognition for ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Twenty
August 10, 2006
Houston Dynamo 1-0 FC Dallas (Saturday) Craig Waibel scored his second goal of the season to give Houston a valuable win over its interstate rivals. Waibel struck in the 37th minute when he converted a pass from Dwayne de Rosario. Colorado Rapids 1-0 Los Angeles Galaxy ... Read More

Voltage overcomes NH rivals
August 10, 2006
The Vermont Voltage rolled to its sixth straight victory with a 4-2 win over the New Hampshire Phantoms on Wednesday night. The Voltage (7-9-4) opened scoring in the 18th minute when Ashton Herriwyn finished a cross from Chris Zura. Sixty seconds later, Iri Sunj was next to strike when he ... Read More

Revs to sign African youngster after Latham leaves
August 10, 2006
Ahead of tonight's game against the Kansas City Wizards, Revolution coach, Steve Nicol, revealed that Monday's waiving of Ryan Latham was, in part, to make room on the roster for Ivory Coast Under-21 pool player, Arsene Okoh, who is set to sign for New England in the next few days. “He is ... Read More

USL Teams of the Week
August 9, 2006
Division Two Terry McNellis - Pittsburgh Sam Fiore - Cincinnati Ruben Diaz - Long Island Kelvin Jones - Richmond Craig Stewart - (New Hampshire - Assist in 3-1 win over Cincinnati) Matt Watson - Richmond Jason Kutney - Pittsburgh Rich Bradley - Long ... Read More

Voltage host Phantoms in friendly clash
August 9, 2006
The PDL's Vermont Voltage (6-9-4) are in friendly action tonight and will look for a sixth straight win when they take on the New Hampshire Phantoms (9-7-1). The two sides will meet for the second time this season, with USL Division Two side, New Hampshire, taking the first game, 4-1. ... Read More

Revs looking to use what they have By Andrew Hush
August 9, 2006
The Revolution is likely to be unchanged from the side that started on Sunday at Chivas USA when it welcomes the Kansas City Wizards to Gillette Stadium tonight. Andy Dorman is a slight doubt having struggled on the bumpy Los Angeles Coliseum field with blisters, though the Englishman is ... Read More

White in the goals in France
August 9, 2006
Former Revs draft pick, Jeremiah White, became the second American to notch a hat-trick for a professional European club when he scored all the goals in Gueugnon's 3-0 win at Montpellier in the French Second Division. In 2001, Ante Razov hit a hat trick for Spanish Second Division club Racing de ... Read More

Happy to be home, Revs focus on winning By Andrew Hush
August 9, 2006
Steve Nicol leant back in his office chair on Tuesday with the facial expression of a man who was just pleased to be sitting on something other than an airplane. After another testing week, in which his side played games in three different time zones, Nicol was pleased to be home and determined ... Read More

Latham released by Revs
August 9, 2006
Less than three weeks after scoring a last-minute equalizer against Celtic, Ryan Latham has been waived by the Revolution. The midfielder / forward was originally drafted by the Revs out of Southern Methodist University with the 21st overall pick of the 2005 MLS Supplemental Draft. Whilst ... Read More

Half a dozen attend U14 girls' training camp
August 8, 2006
Six New Englanders have recently retuned from the USA Under-14 Girls' National Team Identification Camp, which was held last week at Cal Poly Pomona in Pomona, CA. Hayley Brock (Acton, MA), Beverly Leon (Wrentham, MA), Samantha Mewis (Hanson, MA), Alexa St. Martin (Westford, MA), Patrice ... Read More

Williams heads to Japan with USA
August 8, 2006
The USA's Under-17 Men are currently in Japan, preparing for the Toyota Youth International Tournament, which kicks off on Thursday. Included in the squad is Sheanon Williams of Boston, who plays for the Greater Boston Bolts and is a member of the residency program in Bradenton, FL. The USA ... Read More

TV deals, youth academies and expansion among Garber's topics in annual address
August 7, 2006
Major League Soccer has confirmed that it will receive rights fees for the first time ever, following the announcement of a television deal with ESPN that will last through 2014. In addition to paying the league a rights fee, ABC / ESPN will bear the burden of making sure the MLS ... Read More

Trio earn national team camp recalls
August 7, 2006
Among the latest call-ups to USA coach Greg Ryan's women's national team squad is a trio of players with strong New England connections. Angela Hucles is the most experienced of the returnees, with the Boston Renegades star midfielder boasting an Olympic gold medal as well as her 52 caps. ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Nineteen
August 7, 2006
Chivas USA 1-1 New England Revolution (Sunday) For a full game report, click here. To view the latest MLS standings, click here. ... Read More

All square between Revs and Chivas By Andrew Hush
August 7, 2006
Chivas USA 1-1 New England Revolution Taylor Twellman gave the Revolution the lead after a fine team move, only for Jesse Marsch to draw Chivas USA just minutes later. With a large crowd enjoying the warm-up act prior to the exhibition game between Chivas Guadalajara and FC ... Read More

National glory for Crusaders
August 7, 2006
The U17 MPS Cape Cod Crusaders emerged triumphant from North Carolina last weekend, having kept their nerve to win the US Club National Championships. After winning the Region B Tournament in New Jersey last month, the Crusaders were pitted against the best teams in the country and a fine ... Read More

Local stars miss out on USL glory
August 7, 2006
The PDL final will feature the Michigan Bucks and the Laredo Heat. Michigan defeated Orange County Blue Star, 2-0, while Laredo fought back from two goals down against the Westchester Flames. It looked as though two of Westchester's New Englanders would send the Pennsylvania-based side ... Read More

Revs look to go on the offensive out west By Andrew Hush
August 6, 2006
After a delay at Logan airport that stretched to nearly three hours on Friday afternoon, the Revolution finally made it to the west coast for Sunday evening's game against Chivas USA at the Home Depot Center. With just three more road games to go following tonight's encounter with Bob Bradley's ... Read More

DeRo earns All-Stars win over EPL champs
August 5, 2006
MLS All-Stars 1-0 Chelsea FC Dwayne de Rosario of the Houston Dynamo smashed home a 20-yard shot in the 70th minute to earn the MLS All-Stars a shock victory over English Premier League champion, Chelsea. De Rosario struck when a short corner from Ronnie O'Brien found him in ... Read More

All-Star game a poor advert for MLS By Andrew Hush
August 5, 2006
When is an all-star game not an all-star game? How about when six of the chosen players are unable to play because of alternative commitments? Not injuries they may wish to rest ahead of the busy run-in to the MLS play-offs. Not because they fancy having a few days off after a tough run of ... Read More

Johnson traded to Chicago By Andrew Hush
August 5, 2006
Ryan Johnson, a native of Melrose, MA who starred at the town's high school, has been traded from Real Salt Lake to the Chicago Fire, with defender, Jack Stewart, heading to the Utah side. As he did with RSL, Johnson will take up a developmental spot on the Fire's roster. After a standout ... Read More

US Open Cup Fourth Round Results
August 4, 2006
Chicago Fire v Kansas City Wizards – Postponed (Rescheduled for Monday 14 August) Real Salt Lake 0-1 Colorado Rapids Goal: Peterson (Colorado) 61 Charleston Battery 3-3 FC Dallas (FC Dallas won 5-3 on penalties) Goal: Cooper (Dallas) 45 Goal: Ben Hollingsworth ... Read More

FSC signs MLS deal
August 4, 2006
Fox Soccer Channel has announced a five-year programming deal with Soccer United Marketing (SUM) that includes live and exclusive English-language rights to a selection of MLS, international friendly and USA men's and women's national team matches through 2010. The cornerstone of the new ... Read More

Luckenbill receives USA call-up
August 4, 2006
Lady Voltage goalkeeper Kristin Luckenbill has been invited to join the USA on 8 August, in preparation for the upcoming Women's World Cup qualifying matches in November of 2006. Luckenbill's honors are numerous, including an Olympic gold medal with the national team in the 2004 Athens ... Read More

Local names rewarded for W-League seasons
August 4, 2006
The Western Mass Pioneers feature prominently in the USL W-League 2006 Season awards, with the side's coach, leading scorer and teenage star taking the honors in three categories. In his first season as coach, John Natale guided his squad through a difficult and dangerous Northeast ... Read More

USL Division Two Team of the Week
August 4, 2006
Josh Cole (Western Mass - Four saves in shutout win over Pittsburgh) Jay Willis (Western Mass - Assist in 2-0 win over Pittsburgh) Craig Stewart (New Hampshire - Goal in 2-1 win over Pittsburgh) Derek Smith Cincinnati Kevin Nylen Wilmington Taurai ... Read More

Busy week for youth national teams
August 4, 2006
The USA Under-14 Boys' National Team Identification Camp is taking place this week at Middlesex School in Concord, MA. More than 120 players have been invited to participate in the weeklong camp, including a quintet from New England. The shortest journey to camp will have been enjoyed by ... Read More

Pope retires from USA
August 4, 2006
Following a similar announcement by Brian McBride days earlier, Eddie Pope has retired from international soccer. Pope's announcement brings to an end an 11-year international career that included nine World Cup matches and 82 appearances overall. “After having the opportunity to ... Read More

Revs squeeze through in Rochester
August 3, 2006
After 120 minutes of scoreless play, the Revolution escaped from New York with a penalty shootout win against the Rochester Raging Rhinos. After the first six rounds finished 4-4, Jeff Larentowicz converted the Revs' seventh PK attempt after the Rhinos' Frankie Sanfilippo sailed his shot ... Read More

Revs Set for Rhinos Charge By Andrew Hush
August 2, 2006
The Revolution continued to collect the air miles on Tuesday when the squad made its way to Rochester, NY, for tonight's US Open Cup fourth round clash with the Rochester Raging Rhinos at PAETEC Park. The full Revolution squad has traveled for the game, though it is likely that several ... Read More

Twellman and Reis are All-Stars again
August 2, 2006
Taylor Twellman and Matt Reis have been added to the final MLS All-Star roster, joining Clint Dempsey and Shalrie Joseph as a quarter of New England players in the final 32-man party. However, with their club side scheduled to play at Chivas USA a day after Saturday's ‘showpiece' game, ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Eighteen
August 1, 2006
Kansas City Wizards 1-1 New England Revolution (Saturday) For a full game report, click here. FC Dallas 4-1 Colorado Rapids (Saturday) A three-goal burst in the final ... Read More

Local ladies have mixed fortunes
July 31, 2006
A trio of Boston College women's players was instrumental in the Long Island Fury's WPSL championship, which was won this past weekend with a 1-0 win over River Cities. Rebecca Moros was the Long Island hero after she was first to react to a bouncing ball in the game's 88th minute. Among ... Read More

Mass Youth ODP Tryouts Dates
July 31, 2006
Massachusetts Youth Soccer has announced the dates for its Olympic Development team tryouts. Any Mass Youth registered player can try out and should bring a ball with them. August 13th (Sunday), August 19th (Saturday), August 20th (Sunday) Location: Elm Bank Fields, ... Read More

Crusaders out after Flames loss
July 30, 2006
Boston College's Charlie Davies struck an 86th minute winner to see the Westchester Flames through to the PDL semi-finals and eliminate the Cape Cod Crusaders from post-season play. After an unbeaten regular season, which included two comfortable wins over the Flames, Cape Cod went into ... Read More

Ralston saves a point for Revs By Andrew Hush
July 30, 2006
Kansas City Wizards 1-1 New England Revolution Steve Ralston stabbed home a last-gasp equalizer to give the Revolution a deserved share of the points against Kansas City. The midfielder was able to get on the end of Clint Dempsey's through ball in the fourth minute of stoppage time ... Read More

USL Teams of the Week
July 29, 2006
Division Two Dan Benton (Charlotte) Ben Meek (Charlotte) Paul Chase (Wilmington) Marc Hubbard (New Hampshire - Led Phantoms to 3-1 win over Western Mass) Joseph Kabwe (Charlotte) Jean Robens (Pittsburgh) Vadim Ivanyuschenko (Western Mass - Goal, ... Read More

Bolts eliminated from nationals
July 29, 2006
FC Greater Boston's national championships dreams were ended on Friday when Tracy Kerr's side was defeated, 3-0, by Real Colorado in Des Moines, IA. After an opening day win over the Internationals (OH), the Bolts lost on Thursday, 2-0, to Edmond SC (OK) and knew that nothing less than a ... Read More

Revs look for happy travels By Andrew Hush
July 29, 2006
After a restful week, the Revs are back on the road this weekend. Tonight, Steve Nicol's side takes on the Kansas City Wizards in a game that will key implications on the congested Eastern Conference standings. Currently, the Revolution lies in second place with 25 points, while KC is in ... Read More

Crusaders advance in PDL play-offs
July 29, 2006
A three-goal burst in the final twenty minutes saw the Cape Cod Crusaders overcome the Williamsburg Legacy in the PDL play-off action on Friday night in Virginia Beach, VA. After seventy minutes of scoreless play, Cape Cod captain, Davis Bulow, set the example for his side with two goals ... Read More

Dunseth calls it a day
July 29, 2006
Former Revolution man, Brian Dunseth, has announced his retirement from professional soccer, according to reports in the media in Sweden, where he played for Bodens BK in 2004 Dunseth played for ... Read More

McBride calls it quits
July 29, 2006
Brian McBride has announced his retirement from international soccer. The decision brings to an end a 13-year career that produced 30 goals in 95 matches, leaving McBride as the second all-time leading scorer in team history. The only player in U.S. history to score in multiple World Cups ... Read More

Bolts suffer loss at national championships
July 28, 2006
The FC Greater Boston Bolts slipped to defeat in their second game at the US Youth Soccer national championships as Oklahoma's Edmond SC capitalized on a 19-1 shots advantage to win 2-0. Jordan Calhoun struck both goals – on either side of half-time – to power Edmond to victory. Greater ... Read More

Renegades upset by Riders By Andrew Hush
July 27, 2006
Boston Renegades 0-1 Long Island Lady Riders The Boston Renegades saw their W-League season come to an end as the Long Island Lady Riders capitalized on profligate finishing by Neil Stafford's side to emerge from the Eastern Conference divisional play-of with a 1-0 victory at ... Read More

No WPSL Finals Invite to Local Teams
July 26, 2006
It has been a tough year for New England's WPSL teams and this weekend's ‘Final Four' in Draper, UT, will be devoid of any local interest as Long Island Fury, San Diego Sea Lions, River Cities FC and Ajax America face off in pursuit of the national championship. Coming closest to ... Read More

Renegades ready for play-offs
July 26, 2006
The Boston Renegades are preparing for their first game of the 2006 W-League playoffs tomorrow night, when Neil Stafford's side will host the Long Island Lady Riders at Framingham State College. Kick off is 6pm. Stafford's team finished the regular season with 29 points and a record of ... Read More

Bolts open up with victory
July 26, 2006
FC Greater Boston got its pursuit of the Under-16 US Youth Soccer national championship crown off to the perfect star on Wednesday when it won its first game of group play. The early morning start in Des Monies, IA, was no problem to Tracy Kerr's side, which combined a 51st minute goal from ... Read More

Voltage wrap up 2006 season
July 25, 2006
The Vermont Voltage warp up their men's and women's seasons on Wednesday night with games against the Vermont Amateur Soccer League All-Star sides. After three straight home wins, the Vermont Voltage (4-9-4, 3-9-4 PDL), the Voltage has concluded its PDL schedule and will finish the season ... Read More

Bolts Ready to Spark National Challenge By Adam Smartschan
July 25, 2006
The girls of the FC Greater Boston Bolts Under-16 squad never complained when facing older, bigger, faster and stronger competition this season. Now, as Region 1 champions, the Massachusetts side has a chance to make its perseverance pay off with the most storied prize of them all. ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Seventeen
July 24, 2006
Houston Dynamo 1-1 New England Revolution (Saturday) For a full game report, click here. Real Salt Lake 0-1 FC Dallas (Saturday) Dallas left it late but was finally able ... Read More

Revs and Houston share the spoils By Andrew Hush
July 23, 2006
The Revolution had to settle for a hard-earned point from its first visit to Robertson Stadium, but Steve Nicol's side will feel that it missed out on maximum reward. The Revs took the lead just before the hour mark when Andy Dorman's cross was deflected into his own net by the Dynamo's Craig ... Read More

USA women coast to Ireland win
July 23, 2006
The USA got two goals from Cat Whitehill on its way to a comfortable 5-0 win over Ireland in San Diego on Sunday. The defender struck with two opportunist finishes from close range in either side of half-time to help Greg Ryan's side to improve its 2006 record to 8-0-3. Against an Irish ... Read More

Double joy for Voltage
July 23, 2006
It was a great ending to a tough USL season in Vermont at both Voltage sides finished their schedules with wins in front of their home fans. The Lady Voltage (4-7-1) was led to victory on goals by local talent in their 2-0 win over the Rochester Rhinos. Ali Wool, of the University of ... Read More

USA falls short in Nordic final
July 23, 2006
Germany got a goal in each half and the USA could not answer, meaning Jill Ellis' side fell just short of defending its Nordic Cup title for the eighth time in a row. The USA only had itself to blame for its first defeat at the tournament since 1997, with both German goals coming off ... Read More

Texas test for Revolution By Andrew Hush
July 22, 2006
The Revolution makes its first ever visit to Robertson Stadium in Houston tonight, hoping to avoid a repeat of its only previous visit to Texas this season. On 20 May, the Revs faced off against FC Dallas and were swept aside by four goals in the opening 19 minutes. While the chances of a ... Read More

Voltage look to end on a high
July 21, 2006
In their final league matches of the season, the Vermont Voltage and Lady Voltage will look to end their seasons on a high note in front of their hometown fans. The Voltage (3-9-4) takes on the Delaware Dynasty (5-7-2) for a second time this season. The Voltage opened its season with a ... Read More

Local name in USASA squad
July 21, 2006
USA Women's National Select Team Head Coach, Abner Rogers, has included Eryn Paetz of Massachusetts in his 18-player squad that will travel to Mexico next week. The WNST, which consists of the best the United States Adult Soccer Association has to offer, will arrive in Mexico City next ... Read More

Adams the hero as USA advances
July 21, 2006
Danesha Adams fired a hat-trick to see the USA Under-21 women into the final of the Nordic Cup for the ninth straight time, with a 4-0 win over Norway. The USA will face Group A winners Germany in the title game on Saturday at Viking Stadium in Stavanger. By the opening whistle, the USA ... Read More

Revs sign teenager
July 20, 2006
The Revolution announced today that it has signed Miguel Gonzalez to its developmental roster. The midfielder has trained recently with the squad, having previously played for the Bradenton Academics of the PDL, for whom another Revs reserve, Jani Galik, also played. Gonzalez, who has been ... Read More

Lilly rested by USA
July 20, 2006
Kristine Lilly will miss the USA's next two internationals as Head Coach, Greg Ryan, continues to look at a wide pool of players, ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualification tournament. Lilly, who scored her side's winner in its 3-2 triumph over Sweden last Saturday, will take a seat for ... Read More

USL Teams of the Week
July 20, 2006
Division Two Dave Kern (Harrisburg) Gary Sullivan (Long Island) Josh Rife (Charlotte) Kevin Knight (Richmond) Sascha Gorres (Richmond) Matt Tanzini (Harrisburg) Kyle Teixeira (Western Mass - Two assists in 6-0 win over New Hampshire) Greg ... Read More

Crusaders looking ahead to play-offs
July 20, 2006
With one weekend of regular season action remaining, the play-off picture in the PD is starting to take shape and USL has announced that the knockout stages will be based the home grounds of four sides – BYU Cougars, Carolina Dynamo, Des Moines Menace and Virginia Beach Submariners – from ... Read More

Latham saves Revs in the end By Andrew Hush at Gillette Stadium
July 20, 2006
New England Revolution 1-1 Celtic FC Ryan Latham fired home a fine volley with virtually the last kick of the game to earn the Revolution a deserved draw against Scottish Premier League champions, Celtic. A soft goal by substitute, Rocco Quinn, had looked to be enough to see the ... Read More

Mixed news for overseas stars
July 20, 2006
Setback for Casey Mainz 05 forward Conor Casey will undergo an operation on his previously injured right knee and will miss the start of the Budesliga season, according to Yanks Abroad. The native of ... Read More

Hoops hope to end tough tour in style By Andrew Hush
July 19, 2006
Gordon Strachan was putting a positive spin on Celtic's fragmented pre-season on Tuesday, as he looked to put the finishing touches to his side's preparation for its third and final match on its ten day trip to the USA. Last week, Strachan told the Sunday Mail newspaper that he was not sure ... Read More

Mewis shines in USA colors
July 19, 2006
Kristen Mewis was in goalscoring form at the latest USA Under-16 training camp. The Hanson, MA, native scored in her side's 4-0 win over Arsenal World Class Under-23s on 15 July, which rounded off a successful New Jersey training camp for Kazbek Tambi's squad. In their four games, the U-16s ... Read More

Revs ready for Celtic test By Andrew Hush
July 19, 2006
It might only be a ‘friendly' but tonight's game against Celtic is an opportunity for the Revolution to test itself against one of the most famous club sides in world soccer and, also, try to bounce back from last Friday's surprise defeat to Real Salt Lake. Steve Nicol's men will play the ... Read More

Gansler quits in Kansas City
July 19, 2006
A day after Bruce Arena was announced as the next Head Coach of the New York Red Bulls, the Eastern Conference today saw another new man take charge at the helm of one of its clubs, following the announcement in Kansas City that Bob Gansler has resigned as boss of the Wizards, who have appointed ... Read More

Under-21s tie; now must win
July 19, 2006
The USA Under-21 Women face a must-win encounter with Norway on Thursday following a 1-1 draw with Iceland at the Nordic Cup on Tuesday. The tie gives both teams four points after two matches, with USA holding a two-goal advantage in the goal difference column. The USA needs to beat ... Read More

Boxx crocked again
July 19, 2006
USA midfielder, Shannon Boxx, has torn the anterior cruciate and medal collateral ligaments in her left knee and is expected to be out of action from 6-8 months. The former Boston Renegade had only just returned to training following hip surgery and was expected to make her playing comeback ... Read More

Arena takes over in New York
July 18, 2006
Bruce Arena has been confirmed as the new head coach of the New York Red Bulls. In addition, Arena, who last week lost his job as the coach of the USA national team, will also serve as the Red Bulls' sporting director. The New York native will oversee all of the club's soccer operations, ... Read More

Old friends enjoy renewing acquaintances By Andrew Hush
July 18, 2006
Wednesday's friendly between the Revolution and Celtic features a meeting of coaches whose professional careers have often overlapped, though never, until now, as opposing bosses. The Revs' Steve Nicol and Celtic's Gordon Strachan played with each other, against each other and even roomed ... Read More

All-Star Roster Finalized
July 18, 2006
MLS All-Star team Head Coach, Peter Nowak, has announced the full 18-player roster for the Sierra Mist MLS All-Star Game, against Chelsea on 5 August. With Clint Dempsey, Shalrie Joseph and Ante Razov not able to compete due to the regular season game a day later between Chivas USA and ... Read More

Confident start for Under-21 women
July 17, 2006
The USA Under-21 women opened the 2006 Nordic Cup with a convincing 3-0 win over Denmark. Goals from India Trotter, Danesha Adams and Katie Griffin were the difference for Jillian Ellis' side, which out-shot its opponent, 19-2. Connecticut's Tiff Weimer had a hand in the opening goal, when ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Sixteen
July 17, 2006
New England Revolution 1-3 Real Salt Lake (Friday) For a full game report, click here. New York Red Bulls 1-0 Colorado Rapids (Friday) Amado Guevara's 34th minute penalty ... Read More

Lilly the hero again
July 16, 2006
Kristine Lilly smashed home a left-footed shot in stoppage time to grab a 3-2 win for the USA over Sweden in Blaine, MN. Carli Lloyd provided the assist for Lilly with good work to hold off a Swedish defender, before Lilly took a touch and smashed home her 110th international goal. The ... Read More

Mutiny win goalfest
July 16, 2006
The New England Mutiny (8-3-1, 5-3-1 WPSL East-North) won a wild one against the Long Island Fury (5-2-2, 5-2-2 WPSL East-North), battling back from an early deficit to pick up a 5-3 win. Down a goal, the game's turning point came when a red card was issued to Fury goalkeeper Becky ... Read More

Hernandez hopes to be back soon By Andrew Hush
July 15, 2006
When Daniel Hernandez limped off in the 24th minute of the Revolution's 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy on 6 May, the common view was that the midfielder was being withdrawn more as a precaution than anything else. True, Hernandez had earlier received lengthy treatment on his ankle on the ... Read More

Revs embrassed after RSL game fails to follow script By Andrew Hush
July 15, 2006
It wasn't meant to be like that, that's for sure. The Revolution, fully refreshed after six days between games and with as many selection options as it has had at any point during this season, went into last night's game against Real Salt Lake as a heavy favorite. After all, the Revs were 4-1-2 ... Read More

Revs crash to RSL defeat By Andrew Hush at Gillette Stadium
July 14, 2006
New England Revolution 1-3 Real Salt Lake Defensive errors haunted the Revolution, as Real Salt Lake took all three points at Gillette Stadium. Missed tackles and lapses of concentration were the home side's undoing and RSL took full advantage to surge into a 3-0 lead before an hour ... Read More

Walsh takes Harvard helm
July 14, 2006
Erica Walsh has been named as Harvard's new women's head coach in an announcement made by Nichols Family Director of Athletics Bob Scalise on Friday morning. Walsh steps into the seat vacated last week by Stephanie Erickson, who resigned after just one year in charge to take the head ... Read More

USL Teams of the Week
July 14, 2006
PDL Jordan James (Cincinnati) Tiest Sondaal(Cincinnati) Nathan Salsi (Pittsburgh) Kelvin Jones (Richmond) Federico Molinari (Western Mass - Goal in 2-1 win over Long Island) Stephen Mellor (Pittsburgh) Sascha Gorres (Richmond) Kyle Teixeira ... Read More

Arena out as USA coach
July 14, 2006
Bruce Arena will not have his contract as the coach of the national team renewed beyond the expiration of his current one, which comes at the end of this year. The announcement, which had been widely expected, was made today by the President of US Soccer, Sunil Gulati. Arena, who took ... Read More

Voltage set to take on Ottawa
July 14, 2006
On Saturday night, the Vermont Lady Voltage (3-6-1) looks to continue its winning ways against the Ottawa Fury (7-1-0), the top team in the W-League Northern Division. Kick-off is at 5.30pm at the Collins-Perley Sports Complex. The Fury is led by a roster of Canadian national team players, ... Read More

Though Reduced, Dempsey's Ban Raises Wider Issues By Andrew Hush
July 14, 2006
Following an appeal, Clint Dempsey's two-match ban following an incident in last week's game at the Chicago Fire, has been halved by MLS, meaning that Steve Nicol will have the Texan back in the ranks for next Saturday's game in his home state of Texas. Coincidence? The cynical amongst us ... Read More

Celtic thumped by DC
July 13, 2006
Scottish Premier League champion, Celtic, were comprehensively beaten last night by DC United, 4-0, in the side's first game on its North American tour. Goals from Freddy Adu, Jamil Walker, Bobby Boswell and Andy Metcalf gave a comfortable win to a DC United side that featured several ... Read More

All-Star calls are bittersweet for Revs pair By Andrew Hush
July 13, 2006
Clint Dempsey and Shalrie Joseph admitted their call-ups to the MLS all-star team were somewhat bittersweet, given that both men know they will not be able to play when the side takes on EPL champion, Chelsea, on 5 August in Chicago. Originally scheduled for the previous weekend, on which ... Read More

Double joy for Voltage
July 13, 2006
The rainy conditions did not dampen the spirits of the Vermont Voltage or their fans, as the club's men and women celebrated home wins. After a scoreless first half against the Ottawa Fury, the men (2-9-4) opened the scoring in the 48th minute when Matt Stedman netted after breaking through ... Read More

Revs set for Rochester trip
July 13, 2006
The Revolution faces another long midweek trip following the 5-1 US Open Cup victory by the USL Division One side Rochester Raging Rhinos over the New Hampshire Phantoms on Wednesday. The two sides will meet in the fourth round in upstate New York on Wednesday 2 August. In last night's ... Read More

Dempsey suspended by MLS
July 13, 2006
Clint Dempsey will be suspended by MLS for two games, it was confirmed this morning. An official announcement is expected imminently. The midfielder will miss Friday's game against Real Salt Lake, as well as the road match eight days later in his home state against the Houston Dynamo. ... Read More

Revs pair selected as All-Star starters
July 12, 2006
Revolution duo, Shalrie Joseph and Clint Dempsey, have been named to the MLS ‘First XI' for the All-Star game, in which the league's finest will take on EPL champion, Chelsea, at Toyota Park in Chicago on 5 August (kick-off 5.30pm). Although the pair will be unable to take their places ... Read More

Bolts learn Nationals opposition
July 12, 2006
The Girl's Under-16 Greater Boston Bolts will face opponents from Ohio, Oklahoma and Colorado in group play at the US Youth Soccer National Championships, which are se to take place from July 26-30 in Des Moines, IA. Tracy Kerr's side earned the right to play for the national title last ... Read More

USA women set for latest test
July 12, 2006
USA women's coach, Greg Ryan, has named an 18-player roster for this Saturday's international friendly against Sweden in Blaine, MN. The clash between the USA, which is second in the current FIFA world rankings, and Sweden, ranked fifth, will be broadcast live on ESPN2 at 6pm ET. The ... Read More

Russell on the move?
July 12, 2006
Amherst, MA, native Robbie Russell is on the verge of a move from Rosenborg to its fellow Norwegian Tippeligaen side, Viborg FF, according to Yanks Abroad. Russell, 26, has regained full fitness after a lengthy spell ... Read More

Williams in latest national squad
July 12, 2006
Boston's Sheanon Williams has been named in the latest national Under-17 squad for its upcoming week-long training camp at the University of Georgia, which begins on Thursday. Williams, who plays his club soccer for the Greater Boston Bolts, is currently in his second semester at the ... Read More

Local names in Atlantic 10 line-up
July 12, 2006
A quintet of local players, including four from the University of Rhode Island, has been named to the Atlantic 10 Pre-Season Men's All-Conference Team: Jeffrey Gonsalves - Rhode Island (Senior; Forward) Dado Hamzagic - Saint Louis Lukasz Tumicz - Rhode Island (Junior; ... Read More

New soccer DVD magazine makes an impact By Andrew Hush
July 12, 2006
Product Review: Soccer Video Magazine The world of soccer media is littered with failed ventures as, one after another, potential publishers of the latest in the world of the round ball fall on their swords. Weekly newspapers have been rendered useless by the advent of the internet, ... Read More

Scholarship rewards for Project GOAL students
July 11, 2006
Project GOAL Inc. is pleased to announce that one of it's students, Edward Gonzalez of Central Falls, has been accepted into the prestigious St. George's School (Newport, RI) Summer Session Program on a full $5,200.00 scholarship. The Summer Session is a 5-week, co-educational program for ... Read More

MLS Cup and All Star tickets go on sale
July 11, 2006
For those Revs fans that are confident of their side's progression to another MLS Cup Final, the chance to register to buy tickets for the 12 November showpiece at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, TX, is now available. A Random Computerized Drawing (RCD) application is available on the league's ... Read More

UVM women announce new assistants
July 11, 2006
The University of Vermont has announced that former Norwich University head men's coach, James Franklin, and former UVM standout, Steph Mead, will join the women's soccer staff at the University of Vermont as assistant coaches. “I couldn't be more pleased to add James and Steph to the ... Read More

Two new faces at Brandeis
July 11, 2006
Brandeis University has announced that Ryan Angel has been hired as assistant women's soccer coach, while Gabe Margolis has taken a similar role on with the men's program. "This is a wonderful opportunity for the Brandeis soccer programs and the department of athletics as a whole," Brandeis ... Read More

Italy outlasts France for World Cup glory
July 10, 2006
Italy 1-1 France (Italy won 5-3 on penalties) Italy won its fourth World Cup after holding its nerve in a dramatic penalty shootout in Berlin. By contrast, France and, in particular, Zinedne Zidane, ruined its big day by failing to maintain its discipline. Zidane had rolled back ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Fifteen
July 10, 2006
Chicago Fire 1-2 New England Revolution (Saturday) For a full game report, click here. Houston Dynamo 3-1 Chivas USA (Saturday) Houston fought back from a goal down to ... Read More

Italy favored to end France dreams By Andrew Hush
July 9, 2006
Today's World Cup Final sees a clash of two of the powerhouses of world soccer, as Italy takes on France in Berlin. Both sides have played their way into form as the tournament has progressed, following relatively quiet starts. The Italians were pushed hard by Ghana and tied with the USA, ... Read More

Tired Revs set as they are; happy to head home By Andrew Hush in Chicago
July 9, 2006
A weary Revolution traveling party left its Chicago airport hotel at 6:30am on Sunday morning to fly back to Boston in time for this afternoon's World Cup Final screening event at City Hall Plaza. On the agenda following that is one thing, specifically: Rest. Meanwhile, it looks as though Steve ... Read More

Revs grind out Chicago win By Andrew Hush at Toyota Park
July 9, 2006
Chicago Fire 1-2 New England Revolution First half goals from Steve Ralston and Andy Dorman, combined with a resolute defensive performance, were enough to see the Revolution pick up just its second road win of the season. The midfielders each scored well-worked goals in a fourteen ... Read More

Germany takes third place
July 9, 2006
Germany 3-1 Portugal 3rd Place Play-Off To the delight of the home fans, Germany won the game no-one wants to play, as Portugal were swept aside by Juergen Klinsmann's men. Bastian Schweinsteiger was the home hero in a game, which saw both teams give several squad players the ... Read More

Voltage hope for home comforts
July 8, 2006
The Vermont Voltage men and women return home this Saturday in search of wins to climb their respective league's standings. Bo Vuckovic's men (1-7-4) face the Rhode Island Stingrays (4-4-2) for a third time this season, while the Lady Voltage take on the Toronto Lady Lynx. The ... Read More

Revs set to jump into the Fire By Andrew Hush in Chicago
July 8, 2006
He may be actively recruiting new players for the second half of the season, but Steve Nicol's (other) main priority is to make sure that the Revolution's loss to Colorado on Tuesday night is quickly forgotten with a more positive result on Saturday night in Chicago against the Fire. ... Read More

Mutiny ease to Rays win
July 7, 2006
The New England Mutiny (7-2, 4-2 WPSL East-North) was led by the scoring trio of Rebekah Splaine, Meghan Schnur and Erin O'Grady in its 7-1 romp over the Rhode Island Rays (1-4, 1-4 WPSL East-North). The visitors ran out to a 4-0 lead inside the opening half hour. Schnur assisted on the ... Read More

New faces set to boost Revolution? By Andrew Hush
July 6, 2006
With the international transfer window set to open on 17 July, the Revolution is hoping to bring in some new faces to bolster its current squad. Speaking to Soccer New England on Thursday, Steve Nicol admitted that he has identified two players in particular that he is hopeful will ... Read More

Boston to host World Cup Final party
July 6, 2006
In a press conference on Thursday afternoon, Mayor Menino of Boston announced that a World Cup Final viewing party will be held on Sunday at City Hall Plaza. The event will begin at noon and will take place, rain or shine. A big screen will be erected and there will be enough space for up ... Read More

Mewis makes U16 roster
July 6, 2006
Hanson, MA, product Kristen Mewis has been called into the latest USA Under-16 training camp, which will be held at William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ, from July 10-16. The South Coast Scorpions player is one of just two players on Kazbek Tambi's roster who were born in 1991. ... Read More

Local trio called into Nordic Cup squad
July 6, 2006
Three players with New England links have been selected to the USA's Under-21 squad for the 16th Annual Nordic Cup, to be held in Norway from 16-22 July. Boston College's Jenny Maurer is a shock selection by Jill Ellis. The Longmeadow, MA, native, who plays currently in the WPSL for the New ... Read More

Revs Notebook - Goalkeeping coach leaves
July 6, 2006
The Revolution announced on Thursday that its goalkeeping coach, Dave Vanole, has left the club. A former USA international, Vanole had been with New England since June 2004. Prior to joining the Revs, Vanole had served as an assistant coach at DC United. The UCLA alum has also coached at ... Read More

Hall of Famer Abronzino dies
July 6, 2006
Umberto Abronzino, a member of the US National Soccer Hall of Fame, passed away on Saturday at the age of 85. Abronzino came to the United States from Italy in 1937 at the age of 17. Already an accomplished player in his native Italy, he continued playing in the Hartford, CT, area, where he also ... Read More

Weimer earns WNT call-up
July 6, 2006
Connecticut's Tiff Weimer has been called up to attend the USA's Residency Training Camp at The Home Depot Center in Carson, CA, by Head Coach, Greg Ryan. Weimer, who will be joined by Stanford's Rachel Buehler, has been one of the top scorers in college soccer over the past few years and ... Read More

Scorpions sting and Bolts spark to regional glory
July 5, 2006
Although, overall, yesterday's finals games at the US Youth Soccer Region One championships did not reap vast rewards for local teams, two Massachusetts sides are celebrating this morning after defeating the best the northeast has to offer. Fred Marks' South Coast Scorpions Girls Under-13 ... Read More

USL Teams of the Week
July 5, 2006
Division Two Bart Creasman (Wilmington) Cody Bragg (Pittsburgh) Justin Sadler (Harrisburgh) Marc Hubbard (New Hampshire - Led Phantoms to 2-0 win over Western Mass) Martin Lancaster (Wilmington) Romelle Burgess (New Hampshire - Led Phantoms to 2-0 win ... Read More

Voltage falls in Ottowa
July 5, 2006
In its final road game of the season, the Vermont Voltage fell to the Ottawa Fury for the second time this year, 1-0. After a scoreless first-half, the Fury (2-4-3) put one in the back of the visiting net, when a near post runner beat the Voltage (1-7-4) defense which, until that poin, had ... Read More

No luck for Revs in Colorado By Andrew Hush
July 5, 2006
Colorado Rapids 3-2 New England Revolution A bizarre night in the Rocky Mountain state ended with New England failing to take anything out of a match that should have yielded at least a point for Steve Nicol's side. Furthermore, a game that had goals and controversy, as well as a ... Read More

Allez les Bleus!! France advance
July 5, 2006
Portugal 0-1 France Semi Final The Zinedine Zidane farewell to soccer tour will conclude in Berlin on Sunday, following the French veteran's decisive contribution to the second semi-final. ‘Zizou' kept his nerve to dispatch a 35th minute penalty that would prove to be the ... Read More

Italy sends hosts home
July 4, 2006
Germany 0-2 Italy Semi-Final After 118 minutes of stalemate, Italian left-back, Fabio Grosso bent a magnificent curling shot into Jens Lehmann's net to give the Azzurri the victory it deserved over the host nation, which puts Marcello Lippi's side one game away from its fourth World ... Read More

Revs Rapidly Back on the Road By Andrew Hush
July 4, 2006
After a week of home comforts, which was highlighted by two wins that have seen the side suddenly rocket up the Eastern Conference standings into second place, the Revolution is back out on the road this week for two games that will provide a more fitting litmus test for its revival than ... Read More

Region One finals day for NE sides
July 4, 2006
It's a big day for eight New England sides as the finals of the Region One championships takes place in Virginia Beach. Four regional championships are held across the country, in which state cup champions battle it out for glory and, in the Under 14-19 sections, the chance to advance to ... Read More

World Cup officiating deserves a red card By Pat Garofalo
July 3, 2006
Amidst the diverse flags and uniforms of the 2006 World Cup, two colors have become more pronounced than any others: yellow and red. In a record setting performance by the referees, 331 yellow cards have been issued through the quarter-final round, along with 27 reds. In the second round match ... Read More

Youri out of there?
July 3, 2006
French star, Youri Djorkaeff, will return to play for the New York Red Bulls in two weeks, according to his brother, who also acts as the player's agent. It had been thought that the French star was unlikely to return to the MLS side, following his return to Europe for personal reasons at the ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Fourteen
July 3, 2006
New England Revolution 3-2 New York Red Bulls (Saturday) For a full game report, click here. Kansas City Wizards 0-2 Los Angeles Galaxy (Saturday) Landon Donovan scored ... Read More

Erickson quits Harvard to go home By Andrew Hush
July 3, 2006
Stephanie Erickson has quit as the head women's coach at Harvard to return to her alma mater, Northwestern, the Illinois school announced on Monday. Erickson replaces Jenny Haigh, who quit the Big Ten school last week following a hazing scandal that featured several members of the women's soccer ... Read More

Voltage ladies denied by Avalanche
July 3, 2006
The Vermont Lady Voltage dropped a heartbreaker to the Hamilton Avalanche on Saturday when the away side grabbed its wining goal with just two minutes left. The Voltage (3-6) took the lead in the 18th minute with a goal from Christine Brosseau off a cross from Patty Spielman ... Read More

Dempsey takes weekly award
July 3, 2006
Clint Dempsey has been named the MLS Player of the Week, following his return to the Revolution from World Cup duty. In two games last week, Dempsey had an assist on Taylor Twellman's inner against FC Dallas, before claiming the first multi-goal game of his career in the Revs' 3-2 win over ... Read More

Mixed feelings for Nicol after Revs win
July 1, 2006
After watching his side beat the New York Red Bulls, 3-2, Steve Nicol was pleased that his side picked up maximum points but was, again, frustrated that the game had been more troublesome that it should have been: “We were passing the ball well and making runs for the first 15-20 minutes ... Read More

Dempsey Inspires Revolution to Victory By Shaun Gluyas at Gillette Stadium
July 1, 2006
The Revolution took its season record to 5-4-6 at Gillette Stadium with victory against the New York Red Bulls. Another inspired performance from World Cup star Clint Dempsey led New England to its second win in four days, which marked just the second time this season that the Revs have managed ... Read More

Revs look for two in a row By Andrew Hush
July 1, 2006
With games coming thick and fast for the Revolution at the moment, the return of two more first team squad members tonight will be a welcome boost to Steve Nicol's squad. James Riley, who was injured against Houston on 27 May and has missed six games and Jani Galik, who sat out Wednesday's win ... Read More

World Cup Round-Up – Saturday 1 July
July 1, 2006
England 0-0 Portugal: Portugal won 3-1 on penalties Quarter Final For the fifth time since 1990, England crashed out of a major tournament on penalties as Portugal held its nerve to advance to the last four. Cristiano Ronaldo coolly slotted home his side's fifth penalty after ... Read More

Revs release de Oliveira
July 1, 2006
The Revolution has announced that Leandro de Oliveira has been waived by the club. The former UAB-Birmingham star was the Revs' first pick (11th overall) in the 2006 SuperDraft. In his short period with the Revolution, De Oliveira had persistent trouble with injuries, the most recent of ... Read More

MAPLE Clubs Tryouts Directory
June 30, 2006
Soccer New England presents its Tryouts Directory, which details the dates, venues and contact information of local clubs. If you are involved with a club and are keen to advertise in this directory for a one-off payment of just $30, please contact Andrew Hush at ... Read More

Petruccelli takes reins at Southern Maine
June 30, 2006
Lisa Petruccelli has been named the new head women's coach at the University of Southern Maine. Petruccelli, who becomes the fifth head coach in the 22-year history of the women's soccer program, succeeds Steve Quinones, who resigned after eight years (1998-2005; 65-69-8) as the Huskies' head ... Read More

World Cup Round-Up – Friday 30 June
June 30, 2006
Germany 1-1 Argentina: Germany won 4-2 on penalties Quarter Final The German adventure continued as the host nation sent their countrymen into rapture with a clinical performance in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 tie with Argentina. Goalkeeper Jens Lehmann was the German ... Read More

Revs tie incentive for Phantoms
June 30, 2006
A fourth round tie against the New England Revolution would be the New Hampshire Phantoms' reward if Sean Carey's side can overcome Rochester Rhinos in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup on 12 July in New York. The Phantoms overcome Milford International (CT), 4-1, on Wednesday night, though the ... Read More

Busy weekend for Cape Cod
June 30, 2006
The Cape Cod Crusaders (6-0-2) will host both the Ottawa Fury and the Ocean City Barons this weekend at Barnstable High School. After Ottawa comes to town on Friday night for a 7pm kick off, the Crusaders will host the Ocean City Barons on Sunday afternoon at 5pm. Cape Cod is one of only ... Read More

Voltage teams hope for double success
June 30, 2006
After picking up its first win on Wednesday night in a commanding fashion, the Vermont Voltage (1-6-4) sets out to get another on Saturday against the Ocean City Barons (3-1-5). The Lady Voltage are also in action when they face-off against the Hamilton Avalanche. The match against the ... Read More

Renegades look for wins in Jersey
June 30, 2006
After two straight defeats, the Boston Renegades travel to New Jersey for two matches this weekend. Neil Stafford's side will take on the New Jersey Wildcats on Friday night, before visiting the South Jersey Banshees on Sunday. The Renegades are looking to bounce back from their first ... Read More

Revolution Victorious on Dempsey's Return By Shaun Gluyas at Gillette Stadium
June 29, 2006
New England Revolution 1-0 FC Dallas The Revolution recorded its first victory in eight games against a strong Dallas team in a game that saw the return of World Cup Star, Clint Dempsey. The game winning goal came from Taylor Twellman, in the 23rd minute, although New England did ... Read More

USL Teams of the Week
June 29, 2006
Division Two Chris McClellan (Charlotte) Dustin Bixler (Harrisburg) Matt Mehler (Pittsburgh) Derek Smith (Cincinnati) Chris Lemons (Charlotte) Jeff Hughes (Cincinnati) Mike Burke (Richmond) Jason Kutney (Pittsburgh) Val Teixeira (New Hampshire - ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Fourteen
June 29, 2006
New England Revolution 1-0 FC Dallas (Wednesday) For a full game report, click here. New York Red Bulls 0-0 Columbus Crew (Wednesday) The first game of the post-Mo ... Read More

Stedman inspires Voltage to first win
June 29, 2006
In front of a crowd of 600, the Vermont Voltage tallied its first win of the season in commanding fashion with a 4-1 victory over the Albany Admirals (3-4-2). The Voltage (1-6-4) dominated from the start opened scoring in the 7th minute when Matt Stedman scored the first of his ... Read More

NY's Revolving Door: Johnston out; Arena in?
June 28, 2006
The New York Red Bulls announced on Tuesday morning that Mo Johnston has been fired as the club's head coach. His assistant, Richie Williams, will take charge on an interim basis, though is unlikely to be given the role on a full-time basis. Speculation in New York is rife that current USA ... Read More

Voltage in search of wins
June 28, 2006
The Vermont Voltage's men and women are in action on Wednesday with both teams eager for wins to revitalize their season. The men (0-6-4) face-off against the Albany Admirals (3-3-2), who currently sit in second place in the New England Division of the PDL. In their first meeting this ... Read More

Shrewsbury grab MTOC glory
June 28, 2006
Shrewsbury Youth Soccer is celebrating after its Under-12 Hurricanes won the town's first ever MTOC Division One soccer title at Umass Amherst last weekend. This is the first year Mass Youth Soccer has played an 8 v 8 format in this age bracket and, subsequently, will be moving all Under-12 ... Read More

World Cup Round-Up – Tuesday 27 June
June 27, 2006
Brazil 3-0 Ghana Second Round The world champions rode their luck at times but, in the end, Brazil cruised to victory over Ghana, whose World Cup adventure ended in gallant defeat. World Cup history was made after just five minutes when Ronaldo scored his fifteenth finals ... Read More

Dempsey back to boost Revs By Andrew Hush
June 27, 2006
The Revolution welcomes FC Dallas to Gillette Stadium tonight as it seeks to win for the first time in six games. The home team will receive a boost with the return of Clint Dempsey, who has missed the last eight games due to his involvement with the USA World Cup squad. Dempsey is likely ... Read More

Back in the Revs fold, Dempsey reflects By Andrew Hush
June 27, 2006
Just five days after he leapt to the attention of the greater soccer world with a stunning goal against Ghana, Clint Dempsey was back in more modest surroundings on Tuesday, as one of the USA's few World Cup heroes returned to training with his Revolution teammates. Following elimination ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Thirteen
June 26, 2006
Chicago Fire 2-0 New York Red Bulls (Sunday) Chicago celebrated the official opening of Toyota Park with a resounding win over the Red Bulls in front of 20,133 fans. After a dress rehearsal had ended in disappointment on 11 June when the Revolution scored two late goals to ... Read More

World Cup Round-Up – Monday 26 June
June 26, 2006
Italy 1-0 Australia Second Round Francesco Totti came off the bench to score a stoppage time penalty to send 10-man Italy through the quarter-final. After playing since the 54th minute sending off of Marco Materazzi, Italy struck in the third and final minute of stoppage time ... Read More

World Cup Round-Up – Sunday 25 June
June 25, 2006
England 1-0 Ecuador Second Round It wasn't pretty again, but England is through to the World Cup quarter-finals after David Beckham's free kick on the hour proved enough to defeat Ecuador. Beckham, who would later be plagued by a bout of dehydration-induced vomiting, made the ... Read More

Dempsey top of a mediocre class By Andrew Hush
June 25, 2006
With the wound still exposed, so the inquest can begin into the USA's failure to advance beyond the group stages at the 2006 World Cup. Thursday's defeat to Ghana was suffered by a USA side that contained too many players, who simply failed to play up to their potential in this tournament. ... Read More

Mutiny march on
June 25, 2006
The New England Mutiny (6-1, 3-1 WPSL East-North) got goals from former Boston Breaker Erin O'Grady and UConn star Niki Cross to fire the side to a 2-0 victory over the previously undefeated Atlantic City Diablos (3-1-1, 3-1-1 WPSL East-South) at Agawam High School. O'Grady opened the ... Read More

All square for shot-shy Revs By Andrew Hush
June 25, 2006
Real Salt Lake 0-0 New England Revolution The Revolution escaped from Salt Lake City with a point after the home side missed a host of chances to take all three points. New England, which employed a 4-4-2 formation that featured Jeff Larentowicz alongside Michael Parkhurst in the ... Read More

School honor for LeBel
June 25, 2006
Wheaton Senior, Teresa LeBel, has been honored as the school's ‘2005-2006 Senior Female Athlete-of-the-Year' at the Annual Wheaton College Athletic Department Awards Banquet Presentation. “What a great honor for Teresa and for our women's soccer program,” said women's head coach, Luis ... Read More

World Cup disappointment can't hide soccer's progress By Tim Bresnahan in Germany
June 24, 2006
Near the end of a press conference last week, a reporter asked Bruce Arena how a USA loss to Italy and subsequent elimination from the World Cup would affect the state of soccer in America. "I think we'll still have a professional league, we'll still continue to have the sport in our ... Read More

Crusaders goals spark win over Voltage
June 24, 2006
The Cape Cod Crusaders took the New England derby with the Vermont Voltage, emerging with a 3-0 win at the Collins-Perley Sports Complex. After a scoreless first-half, in which the Voltage missed several good scoring chances, the Crusaders (5-0-2) opened the scoring with a goal in ... Read More

Revs keen to pick up maximum points By Andrew Hush
June 24, 2006
Clint Dempsey and Avery John are set to return to Steve Nicol's available pool of players next week but, before that, the Revolution will look to its ‘regular' starting line-up tonight to fire it to an elusive victory against Real Salt Lake. Nicol is likely to select the same side that ... Read More

World Cup Round-Up – Saturday 24 June
June 24, 2006
Germany 2-0 Sweden Second Round Lucas Podolski scored twice in the game's opening twelve minutes and Germany never looked back as the host nation continued to ride the crest of a wave against Sweden. Podolski pounced after four minutes after Sweden goalkeeper, Thomas Isaakson, ... Read More

Dempsey provides silver lining in defeat By Andrew Hush
June 23, 2006
Walking off the field in Nuremburg on Thursday, Clint Dempsey could be forgiven for offsetting the obvious disappointment at his country's elimination with a sense of personal pride, following a fine display against Ghana, which confirmed the boy from Nacogdoches, TX, as a player of some repute ... Read More

Renegades ready to face national champions
June 23, 2006
The Boston Renegades will host the 2005 W-League National Champions on Saturday when the New Jersey Wildcats come to Bowditch Stadium in Framingham. The showdown between the two strongest teams in the Northeast Division will kick off at 7:30pm. The Renegades are hot on a winning streak with ... Read More

Donovan's failure symbolic of USA struggles By By Tim Bresnahan in Germany
June 23, 2006
Upon leaving his last World Cup match, injured USA captain Claudio Reyna symbolically passed the torch to Landon Donovan. Alas, the flame was far too hot for Donovan, who did little to prevent the Americans from crashing out of the tournament in a 2-1 loss to Ghana. The 24-year old ... Read More

World Cup Round-Up – Friday 23 June
June 23, 2006
Ukraine 1-0 Tunisia Group H Ukraine advanced to the second round of its first ever World Cup with a unconvincing win over Tunisia, thanks to Andriy Shevchenko's 71st minute penalty. Chelsea's newest signing netted from the spot after Karim Hagui was adjudged to have fouled him ... Read More

USA loss ends World Cup dream By Andrew Hush
June 22, 2006
Ghana 2-1 USA Group E Despite a fine goal from Clint Dempsey, the USA fell to defeat as Ghana joined Italy in progressing out of Group E and into the World Cup second round. Dempsey's goal after 43 minutes was sandwiched between goals from Haminu Dramani and a hotly disputed penalty ... Read More

World Cup Round-Up – Thursday 22 June
June 22, 2006
Ghana 2-1 USA Group E For a full game report, click here. Czech Republic 0-2 Italy Group E What happened to the Czech Republic? The side that destroyed the USA just ten ... Read More

Revolution denied by late equalizer By Andrew Hush
June 22, 2006
Columbus Crew 1-1 New England Revolution After keeping Columbus at bay for 87 minutes, the Revs defense fatally let its concentration lapse and was punished by Crew substitute, Kei Kamara, whose late header deprived Steve Nicol's side the three points that Andy Dorman's third goal in ... Read More

Lady Voltage lose again
June 22, 2006
The Vermont Lady Voltage suffered its third straight loss, 2-0, loss at the hand of the Ottawa Fury. Two quick goals from the Fury's Annie Hamel and Kelly Parker left the Lady Voltage a tough deficit from which they would never recover, despite a better second half display. Lady Voltage ... Read More

Dismal Donovan leads USA reasons for failure By Andrew Hush
June 22, 2006
Although Bruce Arena pointed to the controversial decision of Markus Merk to give Ghana a 45th minute penalty as the key moment in his side's loss to the African side, which sees the USA's World Cup adventure come to an end at the group stage, in truth there were many more reasons behind the ... Read More

Revs look for win in Columbus By Andrew Hush
June 21, 2006
The Revolution traveled to Columbus yesterday ahead of tonight's game with the Crew, knowing that it needs to maintain the form it has shown recently, which has featured two consecutive late game comebacks to secure ties, first against Chicago and then, last Saturday against DC United. ... Read More

Judgement Day looms for USA By Andrew Hush
June 21, 2006
The USA has amassed the grand total of one shot on target in its opening two World Cup games. That shocking statistic must change markedly if Bruce Arena's side is to hold up its end of the bargain against Ghana, no matter what happens between Italy and the Czech Republic. Through blood, ... Read More

USL Teams of the Week
June 21, 2006
Division Two Eric Masters (Long Island) Gary Sullivan (Long Island) Jay Willis (Western Mass - Led Pioneers to 0-0 draw against Rough Riders Tony Fernandes (Western Mass - Goal in 2-2 draw against Long Island) Josh Barton (Cincinnati) Anthony Barberio (Long ... Read More

RSL boss suspended for Revs game
June 21, 2006
MLS announced on Wednesday that it has suspended Real Salt Lake Head Coach John Ellinger for one game and fined him $1,000 for public criticism of referee, Ben Jones, following his side's 2-1 loss to the Houston Dynamo last Saturday. The suspension means that Ellinger will not be on the ... Read More

World Cup Round-Up – Wednesday 21 June
June 21, 2006
Portugal 2-1 Mexico Group D An under-strength Portugal side took a two-goal lead in the opening 24 minutes that, ultimately, won Luis Felipe Scolari's side its third win of the tournament, despite a valiant attempt at a fightback by Mexico. With the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo ... Read More

World Cup Round-Up – Tuesday 20 June
June 20, 2006
Ecuador 0-3 Germany Group A The host nation cruised to victory in the game and in Group A as Ecuador seemed content to rest its major stars in preparation for the second round. From the moment that Miroslav Klose scored in the fourth minute, when he swiveled to convert Bastian ... Read More

Better attacking threat and discipline are the keys for USA success By Andrew Hush
June 20, 2006
Now that the dust has settled following Saturday's remarkable game in Kaiserslautern, the USA is just 48 hours away from its all-important showdown with Ghana. As everyone no doubt knows by now, the most likely of several permutations that would see Bruce Arena's side progress is for it to beat ... Read More

Weimer on the mark for Under-21s
June 20, 2006
Tiff Weimer of North Haven, CT, scored two goals in three games as the USA Under-21 Women's National Team won two games and tied one in three matches against USL W-League teams last week during a training camp in Maryland. Weimer notched in a 5-0 win against the Virginia Majestics last ... Read More

Caldwell has success with national team
June 20, 2006
Scott Caldwell of Braintree, MA, helped the USA Under-15s to a 6-2-0 record in its recent training camp at the Home Depot Center. Caldwell, who is the younger brother of current women Under-17 player, Amy, scored an important goal in his side's first win of the training camp, which was a ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Twelve
June 19, 2006
New England Revolution 1-1 DC United (Saturday) For a full game report, click here. New York Red Bulls 2-1 Los Angeles Galaxy (Saturday) The Red Bulls won for the second ... Read More

World Cup Round-Up – Monday 19 June
June 19, 2006
Togo 0-2 Switzerland Group G Crisis-hit Togo turned up to play the game at least but Switzerland took the spoils as goals on either side of the break put them on the verge of qualification from Group G. Togo had previously threatened to boycott the game as the farcical bonuses ... Read More

Dempsey comes of age on biggest stage By By Tim Bresnahan in Germany
June 19, 2006
Before the World Cup began, Clint Dempsey promised that he wouldn't be intimidated if given a chance to play on the sport's grandest stage. The Revolution midfielder proved a man of his word on Saturday night in Kaiserslautern. Starting at right midfield in his World Cup debut, Dempsey ... Read More

Having defeated adversity, Ghana is next for USA By Pat Garofalo
June 19, 2006
Following Saturday's game, the most important fact is that the Americans are still very much in the World Cup and, if the stars align correctly, can advance out of the group stage. Of course, the road to the second round goes through a tough Ghana side, and the USA also needs help from the ... Read More

MA State Cup finals results
June 19, 2006
On the hottest weekend of the year to date, the top club sides in Massachusetts battled it out in state cup finals. Of the fourteen titles handed out, five went to FC Greater Boston, while the South Coast Scorpions and Stars of Massachusetts each picked up to trophies apiece. Boys ... Read More

Weekend success for Mutiny
June 19, 2006
It was a good weekend for the New England Mutiny as the WPSL side from western Massachusetts picked up its fourth league win of the year to improve to 5-1, while also advancing a day later in the US Open Cup. On Friday, Meirion George's side sent the central Florida Strikers home with a 4-1 ... Read More

World Cup Round-Up – Sunday 18 June
June 18, 2006
Japan 0-0 Croatia Group E Japan goalkeeper, Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi, saved a first half penalty from Darijo Srna to help Zico's side clinch its first point of the tournament. Kawaguchi made his crucial stop after Dado Prso had been felled in the box by the challenge of Tsuneyasu ... Read More

Gutsy USA hold Italians to stay alive By Pat Garofalo
June 18, 2006
Italy 1-1 USA Following Monday's loss to the Czech Republic, Bruce Arena did indeed follow through on his promise to make changes, employing a 4-5-1 formation and inserting Carlos Bocanegra, and Clint Dempsey into the starting lineup, in place of Eddie Lewis and outspoken winger ... Read More

USA must step up against Italy By Andrew Hush
June 17, 2006
After so much build up, the USA is in danger of being eliminated from the World Cup finals just over one week into the tournament. Sure, there will be a game against Ghana next Thursday no matter what happens against Italy on Saturday, but for that match to have anything other than pride riding ... Read More

Dorman saves Revs again By Andrew Hush at Gillette Stadium
June 17, 2006
New England Revolution 1-1 DC United The Revolution came up with another great escape as Andy Dorman continued his happy knack of scoring vital late goals. The midfielder turned sharply to fire home through a crowded penalty area in the 86th minute, to save a point for the home side ... Read More

Revs look to dent DC run By Andrew Hush
June 17, 2006
Two weeks after they clashed in the nation's capital, the Revolution and DC will meet once again, this time at Gillette Stadium, on Saturday night. After a stirring late comeback in Chicago last Sunday, Steve Nicol is hopeful that his side can carry on where it left off against the Fire, though ... Read More

World Cup Round-Up – Saturday 17 June
June 17, 2006
Italy 1-1 USA Group E For a full game report, click here. Czech Republic 0-2 Ghana Group E In the biggest shock of the tournament so far, Ghana threw Group E wide open ... Read More

World Cup Round-Up – Friday 16 June
June 16, 2006
Argentina 6-0 Serbia & Montenegro Group C Against a side that had conceded juts one goal in ten qualifying games, Argentina put on a clinic to humble Serb and Montenegro in Gelsenkirchen. On the same field that the USA lost to the Czech Republic just four days earlier, Jose ... Read More

The World Cup: What an Atmosphere! By Tim Bresnahan in Germany
June 16, 2006
Soccer New England contributing writer, Tim Bresnahan, sends us his latest report from Germany. In it, he reflects on the remarkable atmosphere the tournament generates, and the impact that fans of many different countries can have to make it a truly unique experience. Hamburg's ... Read More

Big night for Voltage teams
June 16, 2006
The Vermont Voltage (0-4-4) head to New Hampshire tonight to play the Phantoms in hopes of gaining its first win of the 2006 season. The Phantoms will be the Voltage's final stop along their series of five road games. The Voltage began the road series on 2 June with a 1-0 loss to the Albany ... Read More

World Cup Round-Up – Thursday 15 June
June 15, 2006
Ecuador 3-0 Costa Rica Group A Ecuador proved that its opening day win against Poland was not a flash in the pan with a magnificent display to secure its passage to the second round and condemn Costa Rica to an early flight home. After the Costa Ricans had show some bright ... Read More

Late PK saves Voltage
June 15, 2006
A penalty kick in stoppage time completed an excellent comeback for the Vermont Voltage, which tied the Rhode Island Stingrays, 2-2. After a scoreless first half, the Stingrays (3-2-1) took a 2-0 lead with goals in the first five minutes of the second period through Ben Brackett and ... Read More

School award for Murphy
June 15, 2006
Drew Murphy (Woodbury, CT) has been named the recipient of Trinity College's Bob Harron Award as the school's top junior male scholar athlete of the year. The 2005 Trinity men's soccer squad, coached by Michael Pilger, was 3-9-1 overall and 0-8-1 in the New England Small College Athletic ... Read More

Record audiences tune in to watch World Cup
June 14, 2006
The highest audience ever to watch a soccer game on ESPN2 was recorded on Monday, when over two million households tuned in to watch the USA's opening World Cup game, against the Czech Republic. The game earned a 2.3 rating and was viewed in 2.06 million households, according to Nielsen. ... Read More

Where to watch the World Cup
June 14, 2006
Sick of sitting on the couch during the World Cup? On the lookout for like-minded soccer fans to take in a game with? Then check out some of the following pubs, all of which are known for showing the biggest soccer games. This list is a guide only and is certainly not a comprehensive ... Read More

Mutiny get back to winning ways
June 14, 2006
The New England Mutiny (3-1, 2-1 WPSL East-North) bounced back from the disappointment of having its 20-game WPSL Eastern Conference unbeaten run ended just five days earlier with a 4-2 win over Bay State Select (1-3, 1-3 WPSL East-North) at Agawam High School. The home side took the lead ... Read More

Revs investigate building own stadium
June 14, 2006
MLS confirmed in a press release on Wednesday that, in conjunction with the Kraft family, the Commissioner's Office will begin work on the search for a new home for the Revolution. The league is to invite enquiries from communities that may be interested in hosting the team. In today's ... Read More

World Cup Round-Up – Wednesday 14 June
June 14, 2006
Spain 4-0 Ukraine Group H They may be known as slow starters and perennial underachievers, but the Spanish ca. 2006 served warning against Ukraine that they are a force to be reckoned with in Germany. In the most impressive team performance of the tournament to date, Luis ... Read More

Oh Carolina! Cape Cod set for US Open Cup battle
June 14, 2006
The Cape Cod Crusaders will travel to North Carolina tonight to take on the Carolina Dynamo in the first round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The Crusaders qualified for tonight's game with a 2-0 defeat of Allied SC of the USASA one week ago in Baltimore, taking the lead through Adam ... Read More

Men against Boys By Tim Bresnahan in Germany
June 14, 2006
Rosy-cheeked and baby-faced, Tomas Rosicky could pass himself off as an 18-year-old, while Pavel Nedved's long, wavy blond hair reinforces that old, American-fueled stereotype of the androgynous soccer player. Looks can be deceiving, however, and with their dominant performance against the ... Read More

USL Teams of the Week
June 14, 2006
Division 2 Ronnie Pascale (Richmond) Cody Bragg (Cincinnati) Dustin Bixler (Harrisburg) Kevin Nylen (Wilmington) Omar McFarlane (Western Mass - Game-winner in 2-1 win over Wilmington) Mike Burke (Richmond) Gabe Bernstein (Pittsburgh) Tom McNeil (New ... Read More

Voltage look to draw RI sting
June 14, 2006
The Vermont Voltage travel to Rhode Island on Wednesday in search of its elusive first win of the season. The Voltage (0-4-3) will take-on the Stingrays (3-2), who are currently second in the standings of the New England Division in the PDL. The Voltage split victories with the Stingrays ... Read More

World Cup Round-Up – Tuesday 13 June
June 13, 2006
South Korea 2-1 Togo Group G South Korea fought back from a goal down to record its first World Cup finals win outside its own country with an inspired second half display against a Togo side that faded after the sending off of its captain, Jean-Paul Abalo. After Togo took a ... Read More

Sandwich U-11 Girls Advance to MTOC
June 13, 2006
Twin strikes from leading scorer, Theresa Wojnar, and a goal apiece from Hannah MacDonald and Leah Noonan last Saturday were enough to take Sandwich U11 Girls past Falmouth and on to the Massachusetts Tournament of Champions. The 4-1 score was a fair reflection of a game that Sandwich dominated in ... Read More

Local duo in U21 camp
June 13, 2006
New England is represented by two players at the latest USA Under-21 camp in Maryland, as coach Jill Ellis continues to prepare her team for July's Nordic Cup, set to be held in Norway. Striker Tiff Weimer is among the forwards chosen by Ellis and the North Haven, CT, native will be joined ... Read More

Reality Czech for the USA By Andrew Hush
June 13, 2006
First, let me say that I take no pleasure in writing this opinion piece today. Nor did I necessarily expect to have to adopt the negative tone I am about to. Like many, I truly thought that the USA was capable of taking something from yesterday's game with the Czech Republic. How wrong we all ... Read More

Humbled: USA fall to Czechs By Andrew Hush
June 13, 2006
USA 0-3 Czech Republic It took under five minutes for the USA to realize that all the ‘Send-Off Series and friendly games in the world are no preparation for the World Cup. In one of the worst performances under Bruce Arena's tutelage, the USA was swept aside by a rampant Czech ... Read More

Dorman's late show saves Revs By Andrew Hush
June 12, 2006
New England Revolution 3-3 Chicago Fire A crazy finish in Chicago saw the Revolution overcome frustration, physical intimidation and some questionable officiating to escape with a point. Andy Dorman's goal after four minutes of stoppage time capped a remarkable comeback which he had ... Read More

Burns excited by USA chances By Andrew Hush
June 12, 2006
As a veteran of two World Cup squads and with 75 caps to show for a six-year international career, Revolution Director of Soccer, Mike Burns, knows exactly what the current national team squad will be going through as the kick-off to its opening game against the Czech Republic gets closer and ... Read More

USA ready for opening game By Andrew Hush
June 12, 2006
After months of waiting, the (first) day of reckoning for the USA is here. At noon Claudio Reyna will lead his men into battle against the Czech Republic in Gelsenkirchen, not just with the hopes of a nation on their shoulders, but with more expectation surrounding it than any previous national ... Read More

Dempsey ready for biggest test; sees bigger picture By Tim Bresnahan in Germany
June 12, 2006
Known for his audacious moves, creative goal celebrations and hip-hop skills, Clint Dempsey obviously enjoys the limelight. And for a soccer player, that light shines so much brighter on this side of the Atlantic. Dempsey has known that fact for quite some time; while most Texan kids his age ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Eleven
June 12, 2006
Chicago Fire 3-3 New England Revolution (Sunday) For a full game report, click here. FC Dallas 2-1 Chivas USA Carlos Ruiz equaled an MLS record with a goal in his seventh ... Read More

Nicol reflects on bittersweet night By Andrew Hush
June 12, 2006
After watching his side improbably save a point with a stirring late fightback against the Chicago Fire, Revolution boss Steve Nicol paid tribute to the spirit of his team, before suggesting that, had prior decisions gone the Revs' way, Steve Ralston and Andy Dorman's injury-time goals would ... Read More

World Cup Round-Up – Monday 12 June
June 12, 2006
USA 0-3 Czech Republic Group E For a full game report, click here. Italy 2-0 Ghana Group E If they were watching after their embarrassing defeat to the Czech Republic, the ... Read More

Renegades fight back to stay unbeaten
June 11, 2006
After falling behind midway through the first half, the Boston Renegades fought back on Saturday night to overcome the New York Magic and improve to 2-0-1 on the season. The Renegades paid for early profligacy in the 21st minute when the visitors took advantage of a defensive mix-up, when the ... Read More

World Cup Round-Up – Sunday 11 June
June 11, 2006
Serbia & Montenegro 0-1 Holland - Group C After Argentina survived its opening game on Saturday, Holland was similarly tested a day later but was able to grab the only goal of the game against the solid, but spectacularly unspectacular, Serbia and Montenegro. In an attritional ... Read More

'Our Team': What it means to support more than one country By Walter Silva
June 11, 2006
I couldn't let it go by without writing something about the upcoming Would Cup and where ‘Our Team' is going to reach? A lot has been written and talked about ‘Our Team' in newspapers, on local radio, in sports clubs and restaurants, our friends houses, in every place where you find a ... Read More

Crusaders and Voltage all even
June 11, 2006
The all-New England battle between the Vermont Voltage and the Cape Cod Crusaders ended with honors even on Saturday night. After a scoreless first-half, the Crusaders (3-0-2) took the lead in the 67th minute through Christian Vercollone after the Voltage failed to clear a crossed ball out ... Read More

World Cup Round-Up – Saturday 10 June
June 10, 2006
England 1-0 Paraguay - Group B A third minute own goal from Paraguay captain, Carlos Gamarra, gave England an opening game win in Frankfurt. Gamarra was unfortunate to see his attempted clearance of David Beckham's wicked in-swinging free-kick deflect past Jose Villar in the ... Read More

Revolution looks to heat up in Chicago By Andrew Hush
June 10, 2006
All eyes might be on Germany for the next month but the Revolution is determined to make sure that, by the time the World Cup is hoisted in Berlin on 9 July, it will be in a better position than the one it currently finds itself in. New England is currently in third place in the Eastern ... Read More

Here we go!! By Andrew Hush (wearing his psychic's hat!)
June 9, 2006
After four years of waiting, the World Cup is back and the 2006 version promises to be bigger and better than ever. No event in world sport has the pulling power of what we are about to see in Germany, as the best players on the planet come together to battle it out for world supremacy. The ... Read More

World Cup Round-Up – Friday 9 June
June 9, 2006
Germany 4-2 Costa Rica - Group A The World Cup got off to a blistering start as hosts Germany and Costa Rica served up a six-goal thriller in Munich. After a star-studded opening ceremony, German left-back Philip Lahm wasted no time in scoring the first goal of the tournament, ... Read More

Maxfield continues to live the American soccer dream
June 9, 2006
It's not just Clint Dempsey that is representing New England at the World Cup this summer. Phil Wheddon, the USA's goalkeeping coach, lives in Monroe, CT, and the squad's equipment coordinator, Ryan Maxfield, is a native of Rutland, VT. Maxfield graduated from UVM in 2000 where, as a ... Read More

Renegades look for Magic against New York
June 9, 2006
The Boston Renegades, fresh off a 5-1 road win over the Northern Virginia Majestics, will play the first of three straight home games on Saturday night when they take on the New York Magic at Bowditch Stadium in Framingham. Kick-off is set for 7.30pm. The Renegades have a full squad available ... Read More

World Cup Predictions
June 9, 2006
Ahead of the World Cup, Soccer New England asked local soccer figures for their predictions. Here are their thoughts. You can add your own views by sending your picks to newsdesk@soccernewengland.com. The Professionals Steve Nicol (New ... Read More

State Cup Champions Crowned
June 9, 2006
In recent weeks, State Cup championships have been decided in five of the six New England states. Here is who has been celebrating across the region: Rhode Island Boys Under 17 BlackWatch Under 16 Bayside United Under 15 Bruno United Under 14 Bruno ... Read More

Aztecs sign Mexican star
June 8, 2006
WPSL side, the Boston Aztecs has announced the signing of Mexican striker, Myriam Del Pozo. A native of Monterrey, Mexico, Del Pozo has made headlines as a prolific scorer for the Monterrey Technological University, from where she recently graduated with a degree in architecture. Del Pozo is ... Read More

Voltage beaten in Ottawa
June 8, 2006
The Vermont Voltage suffered its third loss in a row, as the Ottawa Fury scored the only goal of the game to emerge victorious north of the border. In the 38th minute, the Voltage (0-4-2) suffered a lack of communication on defense, allowing a Fury header to bypass Voltage goal keeper Nate ... Read More

World Cup Preview: Group H By Andrew Hush
June 8, 2006
Spain Always the bridesmaid, underachieving Spain is set for its eight World Cup finals in succession and will hope that, finally, it can make an impression fitting of the undoubted skill it has in its squad. Four years ago, Spain was cruelly eliminated by South Korea in a ... Read More

Crusaders progress in Open Cup
June 8, 2006
The Cape Cod Crusaders emerged from a testing trip to Maryland last night with a 2-0 US Open Cup win over Allied SC of the USASA. Goals from Adam Mitchinson in the 30th minute and an own goal in the 65th were sufficient for Paul Baber's side, which will now face another PDL side, the Carolina ... Read More

Hurricanes off to MTOC
June 8, 2006
The U12 Shrewsbury Hurricanes have qualified for this year's Division One 8v8 MTOC tournament (23-25 June) as the Champions of the Nashoba Valley Youth Soccer League. The Massachusetts Tournament of Champions (MTOC) is a season-ending tournament sponsored by Mass Youth Soccer that brings ... Read More

CityKicks announces Jamboree plans
June 7, 2006
CityKicks, the Boston organization that gives young inner-city girls the chance to play soccer, is to host a Jamboree on Tuesday 13 June, at which the New England Revolution's Shalrie Joseph and Angela Hucles of the USA women's national team and the Boston Renegades will be special ... Read More

Crusaders face US Open Cup test
June 7, 2006
The Cape Cod Crusaders travel to the Mid-Atlantic on Wednesday night for a qualifying match against Allied SC of the USASA. The winner will go forward into the first round proper of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The Crusaders clinched their berth in the final qualification round with a 3-2 ... Read More

USL Teams of the Week
June 7, 2006
Division 2 Ronnie Pascale (Richmond) Marc Hubbard (New Hampshire - Led Phantoms to 1-0 win at Wilmington) Kelvin Jones (Richmond), Justin Sadler (Harrisburg) Cody Bragg (Pittsburgh) Michael Burke (Richmond) Val Teixeira (New Hampshire - Game-winner in 1-0 win at ... Read More

World Cup Preview: Group G By Andrew Hush
June 7, 2006
France The 1998 champions feature several of that year's successful squad in Germany, which is an indictment of the state of Les Bleus. Raymond Domenech's side should have few problems negotiating a relatively easy group, but it would be a mild shock if they are to progress deep into ... Read More

Mutiny offers exciting ticket deal to fans
June 7, 2006
The New England Mutiny is offering tickets for just $2 for each of its next three home games, the first of which will be on Tuesday 13 June (7pm) against Bay State Select. Meirion George's side then plays on Friday 16 June (7pm) against the Central Florida Strikers before the club hosts a US Open ... Read More

Yallop replaces Sampson in LA
June 7, 2006
Less than 24 hours after firing Steve Sampson, the Los Angeles Galaxy has a new coach. Frank Yallop has left his position in charge of the Canadian national team to return to MLS, the league in which he won two championships, in 2001 and 2003, when he was in charge of the San Jose ... Read More

Nicol looking for increase in quality By Andrew Hush
June 7, 2006
With the eyes of the world likely to be on Germany of the next month, the Revolution is facing its own crucial stretch, as it aims to ensure that the recent bad run of form it has endured does not become the pattern for the remainder of the season. Between now and 9 July, the day of the World ... Read More

Latronica back at Harvard
June 7, 2006
Anthony Latronica is to rejoin the Harvard University men's program, following a three-year stint at Oregon State University. Previously, Latronica worked with Crimson from 1999-2002. His return comes following the departure of Bruce Murray, who has accepted a position with the CASL club in ... Read More

World Cup Preview: Group F By Andrew Hush
June 6, 2006
Brazil The reigning champions are favorites to lift the trophy for the sixth time and one look at the squad chosen by Carlos Alberto Parreira explains why, with the names tripping off the tongue like a who's who of world soccer. Brazil should coast through Group F without ... Read More

Renegades in five-star performance
June 6, 2006
The Boston Renegades made traveling through treacherous conditions worthwhile by recording a comfortable win against the Northern Virginia Majestics. The star of the show was Angela Hucles, who scored a hat-trick on her return to her home state. The Renegades got out of the blocks early on ... Read More

USA beats Angola
June 6, 2006
Though information from the USA camp has been limited, various sources have indicated that yesterday's scrimmage against Angola saw Bruce Arena's side win 1-0 with a goal from Brian McBride. The behind-closed-doors friendly, which had such a status because FIFA will not sanction matches so ... Read More

Voltage face midweek tests
June 6, 2006
On Wednesday, the Vermont Voltage men's and women's teams are on the road looking for key wins in the USL seasons. The Vermont Voltage (0-3-2) take-on the Ottawa Fury (0-0-1) for their second in a series of four away games. Last season, the two teams split victories, both decided ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Ten
June 5, 2006
DC United 1-0 New England Revolution For a full game report, click here. FC Dallas 1-2 Columbus Crew Columbus bounced back from its 5-1 humbling at the hands of DC United ... Read More

One week until kick-off for USA By Andrew Hush
June 5, 2006
The USA World Cup squad has been in Germany for several days now and, with one week until its opening game against the Czech Republic is beginning to finalize its preparation for the start of the tournament. Today, Bruce Arena's side will play Angola in a behind-closed-doors friendly, which ... Read More

World Cup Preview: Group E By Andrew Hush
June 5, 2006
USA The best squad in USA soccer history it most certainly is but Bruce Arena's men will still cause an upset should they advance beyond the group stages, in which they face three formidable opponents. Analysis of who they play, where they play them and in what order has seen ... Read More

Plymouth State saddened by alum's sudden death
June 5, 2006
Plymouth State alum, Brad Wilby, died on Friday after collapsing during a workout on the campus of Hobart College, where he was Men's Assistant Coach. “Everyone at Plymouth is in a deep state of shock over Brad's death,” said Rob Wright, Head Coach at Plymouth State. “He was, as we ... Read More

World Cup Preview: Group D By Andrew Hush
June 4, 2006
Portugal A European Championship finalist two years ago, Portugal should win Group D at a canter and have the big-name players to make an impression in the tournament's knockout stages. Once again, the Portuguese have an embarrassment of riches in midfield with, by contrast, a ... Read More

Aztecs frustrated in home opener
June 4, 2006
The Boston Aztecs (2-0-1) remained undefeated after a 1-1 tie in a rain soaked affair with New York AC (1-0-1) on Saturday night. It was the first ever game for the Aztecs at their new home, Salem State's Alumni Field. Boston out-shot New York 7-0 in the first 45 minutes, and if it wasn't ... Read More

Revs go down in DC By Andrew Hush
June 3, 2006
DC United 1-0 New England Revolution The Revolution fell behind to a controversial Jaime Moreno goal, scored in the 14th minute, and could not get back on terms, despite creating two clear-cut chances for Taylor Twellman on either side of half-time. The Revs had an Andy Dorman goal ... Read More

Parkhurst well aware of DC threat By Andrew Hush
June 3, 2006
A trip to the home of the Eastern Conference leaders is daunting enough but the Revolution heads into RFK Stadium tonight to play DC United with a scratch side that, following two wins on the trot has stumbled badly in recent weeks against FC Dallas and Houston Dynamo to pick up just one point ... Read More

Three soccer alums enter UVM Hall of Fame
June 3, 2006
The University of Vermont has announced that three of its finest soccer student-athletes are to be inducted into the school's Hall of Fame on Saturday 7 October. John Hilton, a goalkeeper who graduated in 1968, will be joined in the Hall's class of 2006 by Kelly Martin (1993), who also ... Read More

Voltage defeated in Albany
June 3, 2006
The Vermont Voltage (0-3-2) fell to a 1-0 loss on Friday night to the Albany Admirals, despite possessing the ball well and creating some quality scoring chances. Matt Stedman and Bo Vuckovic led the Voltage offense which found the crossbar as an additional defender. The Admirals (2-3) took ... Read More

World Cup Preview: Group C By Andrew Hush
June 3, 2006
Argentina The South American giants will face no easy games as they attempt to live up to their billing as one of the pre-tournament favorites in what is this World Cup's ‘Group of Death'. Jose Pekerman's side is loaded with talent and certainly has the capability to win the ... Read More

Vermont men adds new faces
June 2, 2006
The University of Vermont men's coach, Jesse Cormier, this week announced four further recruits to its freshman class of 2006. Rem Kielman (Hinesburg, VT), Loren Hill (Eugene, OR), Kyle Tufts (Exeter, NH), and Trevor Quinn (Milton, VT) join Nick Mead (Hinesburg, VT), Todd Shepardson ... Read More

World Cup Preview: Group B By Andrew Hush
June 2, 2006
England England's first-choice side is a match for any team in world football, but Sven-Goran Eriksson will need contributions from outside that XI if England is to win its second World Cup. Group B should not present too much of a problem to the English, who will be too strong for ... Read More

Puma triumphant on Memorial Day
June 2, 2006
After a tough season in the Maple blue division this spring, FC Puma U-11 girls elite team had a successful Memorial Day weekend at the Inter Bandits Tournament. The weather couldn't have been better as the girls played Inter Bandits, Liverpool FC, Sachems FC, and NEConn during the two day ... Read More

WPSL: Aztecs set for home opener
June 2, 2006
The Boston Aztecs open their home schedule on Saturday against the New York Athletic Club at 7pm at Alumni Field on the campus of Salem State College. The Aztecs are off to a fine start in the East Division of the WPSL and come into the game with a 2-0-0 record. The Aztecs earned their second ... Read More

Mutiny v Bay State Select postponed
June 2, 2006
The New England Mutiny has announced that its home opener has been postponed. The match, scheduled for Saturday, June 3rd at 7pm versus Bay State Select at Agawam High School has been moved to a later date due to the torrential rain forecasted for the region. The make-up date will be Tuesday, ... Read More

Twellman scare for Revs By Andrew Hush
June 2, 2006
With so many injuries to contend with, the sight of Taylor Twellman wincing in agony as he limped away from the training field on Thursday was about the last thing Steve Nicol needed to see. The Revs striker pulled up in distress following an innocuous-looking challenge with Jay Heaps in a ... Read More

World Cup Preview: Group A By Andrew Hush
June 1, 2006
Germany Despite reports that Germany is in crisis and with a coach that seems to prefer California to Cologne, write off the host nation at your peril for a number of reasons. Germany is sure to be there in the shake-up in the knockout stages. Group A would seem to be ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Ten
June 1, 2006
DC United 5-1 Columbus Crew Peter Nowak's side warmed up for this Saturday's visit by the Revolution with an ominous performance against the Crew. After Jaime Moreno's 100th MLS regular season goal had been cancelled out by the second of the season for former Cape Cod Crusader, ... Read More

Revs Notebook – Dempsey ready to go
June 1, 2006
Clint Dempsey and the rest of his USA teammates will take off this afternoon for the World Cup in Germany. Following a three-week training camp, which culminated over the Memorial Day weekend with a trio of friendly games, the USA will now complete its preparation for the tournament in the host ... Read More

USL Teams of the Week
June 1, 2006
Division 2 Eric Masters (Long Island), Gary Sullivan (Long Island), Kelvin Jones (Richmond), Kevin Nylen (Wilmington), Kyle Teixeira (Western Mass - Goal in 2-1 loss to Charlotte), Clay Roberts (Charlotte), Jason Hotchkin (Wilmington), Matt Watson ... Read More

Local teams learn Open Cup opponents
June 1, 2006
The Cape Cod Crusaders will play USASA side, Allied SC, in Maryland on 7 June in the qualifying round of the 2006 US Open Cup. Paul Baber's side will be hoping to continue the form of the early season, in which it has compiled a 3-0-1 record, scoring eleven goals in the process. The reward for ... Read More

Beaten-Up Revs slog on By Andrew Hush
May 31, 2006
The Revolution got back to work on Tuesday as attention began to look towards Saturday's trip to Eastern Conference pacesetters, DC United. Once again, numbers were lacking due to the current injury crisis that is affecting the squad, with the latest victim being James Riley, who yesterday had a ... Read More

Celtic to play Revs on summer tour
May 31, 2006
Celtic will play the Revolution in one of its three games on the east coast during a 10-day tour in July that will see the Scottish giants based in Boston. The game is sure to be popular with local fans, with five Celtic supporters clubs in existence throughout New England. Revolution ... Read More

Voltage doused by Flames onslaught
May 30, 2006
The Vermont Voltage (0-2-2) suffered a disappointing loss 5-0 to the Westchester Flames (3-1) on Saturday night as a strong New England influence helped the Flames pick up the win in Burlington. Joshua Trott of Holy Cross put the away side on top in the 31st minute, before ... Read More

Lady Voltage back at .500
May 30, 2006
The Lady Voltage (2-2) tallied its second win of the season in its home opener, thrashing the Sudbury Canadians (0-3) 5-0 to the delight of the dedicated hometown fans. Kristin Boujos started the Lady Voltage's offensive momentum with a goal to the top corner in the 10th minute, ... Read More

USA ends World Cup preparation with a win By Andrew Hush at Rentschler Field
May 28, 2006
USA 1-0 Latvia Rentschler Field in East Hartford, CT, was the venue tonight as the USA played the final of its three ‘Send-Off Series' games, prior to its departure for the World Cup in Germany. An enthusiastic crowd of 24,636 watched as the USA signed off with a 1-0 win over ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Nine
May 28, 2006
New York Red Bulls 1-2 FC Dallas In the opening game of a double-header that would later feature an international friendly between Colombia and Ecuador, it was another South American that had the final say to fire FC Dallas to its first road win of the season. Trailing to the ... Read More

Voltage undone by Comets
May 27, 2006
The Lady Voltage (1-2) suffered its second straight loss of the season on Friday night, as the unbeaten Laval Comets (2-0) came out on top in the side's W-League encounter. With midfielder Amy Cochran in goal, the Lady Voltage took on one of the top teams in the W-League. Despite Cochran's ... Read More

Nicol fires back in Lochhead Club v Country saga By Andrew Hush
May 27, 2006
Steve Nicol has reacted to claims by the New Zealand coach, Ricki Herbert, who said it was the Revolution that prohibited Tony Lochhead joining up with the All Whites on its current tour of Europe. Last week Herbert spoke out on the matter, suggesting that the Revolution had rejected his ... Read More

Revs foiled by late Houston equalizer By Andrew Hush at Gillette Stadium
May 27, 2006
New England Revolution 1-1 Houston Dynamo Ryan Cochrane's 86th minute leveler foiled the Revolution's hopes of taking all three points, which looked to be on the cards when Steve Ralston's 55th minute goal had put the home side ahead. Cochrane capitalized on slack marking by ... Read More

Revs hope practice makes perfect By Andrew Hush
May 27, 2006
Steve Nicol said on Friday that his team talk tonight is not unnecessary but the Revolution coach will surely be hoping that, beyond the specific threats posed to his team by Houston, the memories of last week's game in Dallas will render the need for any motivational speech somewhat ... Read More

Convey, Dempsey highlight USA win By Andrew Hush
May 27, 2006
In the state that houses the Rock ‘n' Roll Hall of Fame, the USA failed to totally reach the high notes in last night's 2-0 win over Venezuela but Bruce Arena will be happy that his side at least responded in the right way to a performance three days previously against Morocco that, thanks to ... Read More

Crusaders and Stingrays set for battle
May 26, 2006
Three games into the young PDL season, the Cape Cod Crusaders are sitting pretty with 2-0-1 record and take that unbeaten mark int tonight's game against the Rhode Island Stingrays. The Crusaders are fresh off a 4-0 win against the Westchester Flames in their home opener and a 3-0 win against the ... Read More

Gibbs to miss World Cup By Andrew Hush
May 26, 2006
The USA's week of woe continued on Thursday when Cory Gibbs was forced out of the World Cup squad with a knee injury, apparently sustained during the 1-0 loss to Morocco on Tuesday night. The news is the latest blow to Bruce Arena, who also saw his captain limp off during the game with hamstring ... Read More

PDL and USL Teams of the Week
May 25, 2006
The latest USL PDL and W-League teams of the week have been announced. Included in the PDL line-up is Cape Cod's David McGuire, who had two goals and an assist in pair of wins over the weekend, as well as Harvard's Charles Altcheck, who scored twice for the Westchester Flames. PDL ... Read More

Local derby on tap in WPSL
May 25, 2006
On Thursday night at the home of Stonehill College in Easton, MA, Bay State Select welcomes local rival, the Boston-North Aztecs to WB Mason Stadium. The game kicks off at 7pm and the first 100 fans will receive Bay State Select Thunder Sticks to cheer the home team on. Also, fans get in ... Read More

Voltage and Crusaders share the spoils
May 25, 2006
The Vermont Voltage (0-1-2) scored a last minute equalizer to open its home season with a draw against the Cape Cod Crusaders (2-0-1). The Crusaders took the lead in the 71st minute with a goal by Stephen Riby from an assist by David Bulow, but had their hopes of victory dashed leaving in the ... Read More

Voltage ready for Crusaders test
May 24, 2006
The Vermont Voltage (0-1-1) will begin its home PDL schedule tonight when they welcome the Cape Cod Crusaders, which took each of last season's two encounters between the two sides. After a challenging opening weekend, during which the Voltage lost 5-1 at Delaware before rebounding with a ... Read More

Leonard out; Wynn in
May 24, 2006
The Revolution announced today that Marshall Leonard has been placed on the season-ending injury list. The move will enable the Revs to receive roster relief, meaning that the club may sign another player to replace Leonard on the 18-player senior roster. Leonard tore the achilles tendon in ... Read More

MLS heading back to Bay Area
May 24, 2006
MLS will announce today that it has formed a partnership with Lew Wolff and John Fisher, principle owners of the Oakland Athletics, to bring professional soccer back to the Bay Area. Wolff and Fisher have acquired a three-year exclusive option to acquire a MLS team should the group be successful ... Read More

Uninspired USA has plenty to work on
May 24, 2006
This wasn't exactly the way it was meant to be. The USA began its ‘Send-Off Series' on Tuesday night with the fanfare of a team that expects to make its presence felt in Germany. 26,141 packed into the Coliseum in Nashville, TN, expecting to see their heroes dispatch Morocco in the first of ... Read More

Local club raises funds for player's family
May 24, 2006
Soccer New England is pleased to publish this letter, made on behalf of a young soccer player from North Reading, MA. My name is Vinnie Visconti and I am a youth soccer coach for the town of North Reading and the Suns / Force Vikings soccer club. Over the years, I have been blessed ... Read More

UMass happy with spring; ready for fall
May 23, 2006
Despite a disappointing loss in its final game of the spring to 2005 Ivy League Champion Dartmouth, UMass men's head coach, Sam Koch, has been pleased with the overall progress of his team during the spring season. "We just did not play well and Dartmouth was a good team on the day. The ... Read More

Phantoms dominate USL teams
May 23, 2006
There is a strong local representation in the latest USL teams of the week. The New Hampshire Phantoms (2-0-1) continued their fine start to the season with a 3-1 win over Long Island and three of Sean Carey's side are rewarded for their individual performances with spots in the select ... Read More

USA ready for Send-Off Series By Andrew Hush
May 23, 2006
The USA World Cup squad faces Morocco tonight in Nashville, TN, in the first of its three ‘Send-Off Series' games. Following this evening's game, Bruce Arena's men will move on to Cleveland, OH, to face Venezuela on Friday, before rounding out a busy five days against Latvia in Hartford, CT on ... Read More

Maple Soccer League Round-Up: Sunday 21 May
May 23, 2006
Under 11 Girls - Red Mariner played a tough match in losing 2-0 against the first-placed Metro Black Magic in Millis. Mariner played the entire match without two of their best players, and had two more leave the game with injuries. Even so, the undermanned Mariner squad carried the ... Read More

Crusaders start in style
May 22, 2006
The Cape Cod Crusaders got their PDL season off to a flyer this weekend with two victories against the Westchester Flames and the Northern Virginia Royals, amassing seven goals. Paul Baber included all-time leading USL goalscorer (49 goals) Ron Murphy in is line-up on Friday night against the ... Read More

Aztecs celebrate on opening day
May 22, 2006
The Boston Aztecs kicked off their WPSL season last weekend with a 2-1 win over the Adirondack Lynx at the National Soccer Hall of fame in Oneonta, NY. The home team came out flying with the emotions of its first ever game in its inaugural season and took the lead in the 18th minute when Mary ... Read More

Anschutz awarded National Soccer Medal of Honor
May 22, 2006
Philip Anschutz has been chosen to receive the National Soccer Medal of Honor and induction into the National Soccer Hall of Fame. The medal is presented only when it is felt that the recipient's contribution to soccer is so significant as to have changed the course of the sport's history. ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Eight
May 22, 2006
FC Dallas 4-0 New England Revolution For a full match report, click here. Houston Dynamo 0-1 Chicago Fire Chicago extended its winning run to six games as it continued to ... Read More

Mutiny opens season in style
May 21, 2006
The New England Mutiny scored an early goal before tagging on three further strikers late on at Central Florida, to open its 2006 campaign with a 4-0 win. New England's Rachel LeDuc would tally the eventual gamewinner in the 27th minute, as she tapped in a cross from Naomi Stone. It would ... Read More

Hucles saves Renegades
May 21, 2006
Angela Hucles pounced on a loose ball in the penalty area after Denise Thomas' shot was saved to salvage a point for the Boston Renegades against the Long Island Lady Riders in its opening 2006 W-League game of the season on Saturday night. In front of a crowd of 532, Hucles equalized four minutes ... Read More

Revolution stumble to Dallas defeat By Andrew Hush
May 20, 2006
FC Dallas 4-0 New England Revolution Last weekend the Revolution fell behind in the 19th minute to Chivas USA. By that stage tonight at Pizza Hut Park, Matt Reis had picked the ball out of his net a total of four times as a combination of slack defending and marking and a failure to ... Read More

Strikers aim to heat up Texas night By Andrew Hush
May 20, 2006
Tonight sees the two hottest strikers in MLS match up in the Texas heat, when Taylor Twellman and Carlos Ruiz aim to fire their respective sides to victory as FC Dallas welcomes the Revolution to Pizza Hut Park. After a slow start to the season, in which he went three games without a goal, ... Read More

Lochhead to miss NZ tour By Andrew Hush
May 19, 2006
Despite pressure from the New Zealand soccer association, Tony Lochhead will not be released to the All Whites for their forthcoming tour of Europe, which will see the All Whites play four games between 20 May and 5 June. The Revolution has decreed that, in the light of its current injury ... Read More

Revolution announces schedule changes
May 18, 2006
The Revolution has announced two further changes to its 2006 schedule, affecting two dates in July. The Revs' match at Kansas City - previously scheduled for Wednesday 19 July - has been moved to Saturday 29 July. The game will be played at 8:30pm (ET) and will be broadcast live on Fox ... Read More

Renegades ready for Riders
May 18, 2006
After last week's rain out, The Boston Renegades hope to finally to start their W-League campaign on Saturday night against Eastern Conference rival, the Long Island Lady Riders at Bowditch Stadium in Framingham, kick-off 7.30pm. In the line up for the Renegades will be USA National Team ... Read More

Crusaders set for opening game
May 18, 2006
On Friday night at Barnstable High School (7pm), the Cape Cod Crusaders come up against the Westchester Flames in the side's opening PDL game of the season. Crusaders Head Coach Paul Baber will be looking to Captain and Assistant Coach David Bulow to spark the attack. Bulow has returned to ... Read More

Aztecs head to the Hall
May 18, 2006
The Boston Lady Aztecs kickoff their Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) schedule this Saturday, May 20th on the road against the Adirondack Lynx. The game will be a special event played at the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta, NY. The regular season runs through 19 July. For ... Read More

Seacoast to host Under-20 Finals
May 18, 2006
United Soccer Leagues announced this week that Seacoast United in New Hampshire will host the inaugural Super-20 League North American Finals, the league's official website has reported. The top team in each division, from both the girls' and boys' sides, will converge on Seacoast's ... Read More

Phantoms dodge the rain to salvage point
May 18, 2006
The rain that hit New England this weekend meant that little soccer was played in the local area, but the New Hampshire Phantoms were in action at Southern New Hampshire University against the Wilmington Hammerheads. Following its opening weekend win against the Long Island Rough Riders, ... Read More

Eagles pair team up at Fury
May 18, 2006
Boston College defender, Kerri McNicholas, has signed for the Long Island Fury of the WPSL. McNicholas will take her place in the Fury line-up alongside captain Mary Schneck, with whom she also plays for the Eagles "Kerri is a quality defender who loves to overlap and get involved in the ... Read More

Banged Up Revs Keep Going By Andrew Hush
May 17, 2006
Given its current problems, the Revolution might want to consider issuing a fitness report detailing who is ready to play, rather than the traditional injury report. On Tuesday, the fit members of Steve Nicol's squad trained at Gillette Stadium, a group that was missing the following men (as ... Read More

Revs at bottom of attendance table
May 16, 2006
With the exception of the Chicago Fire, which awaits the opening of its new stadium in June, the Revolution is currently ranked at the bottom of the MLS pile in average attendance, having amassed just 30,063 total fans in its first three games of 2006 at Gillette Stadium. The Revolution has ... Read More

Smith almost ready for comeback By Andrew Hush
May 16, 2006
After over seven months on the sidelines, you can forgive Khano Smith for being slightly desperate to get involved in training again as he enters what, he hopes, is the final furlong of his long road to recovery. Smith has been out of competitive action since injuring his left knee in last ... Read More

Reserves battle to scoreless tie By Revolution media relations
May 15, 2006
The Revolution's reserves drew 0-0 with Chivas USA's second string in rainy conditions on Sunday. Revs goalkeeper Doug Warren produced several excellent saves for New England to post the shutout. Former Revolution midfielder Braden Cloutier appeared for Chivas USA in the first half. Chivas ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Seven
May 15, 2006
New England Revolution 3-1 Chivas USA For a full game report, click here. FC Dallas 1-1 Houston Dynamo The hapless Clarence Goodson scored his second own goal of the ... Read More

Officiating had an off night By Andrew Hush
May 14, 2006
The performance of twitchy-fingered referee Mark Geiger last night at Gillette Stadium suggested that it was not just the defenses of the two sides that had an indifferent evening. Maybe it was the weather that caused the man in the middle to continually put his hand in his top pocket, ... Read More

Revs know they have to be sharper By Andrew Hush
May 14, 2006
Although he was pleased that his side's offense continued to be more clinical in front of goal, Revolution boss Steve Nicol tempered his satisfaction with a warning that his side would not continue to be successful if it opened up games in the way it did in its eventual 3-1 win against Chivas ... Read More

Citizen Dorman enjoys home comforts By Andrew Hush
May 14, 2006
Andy Dorman stood in the Revolution dressing room after Saturday night's game with a glazed expression on his face, which was hardly surprising after the week the Revolution midfielder had. “It's been pretty hectic,” he admitted. “I played (against Los Angeles) on Saturday night and ... Read More

Revs fight back to beat Chivas By Andrew Hush at Gillette Stadium
May 13, 2006
New England Revolution 3-1 Chivas USA In front of 6,882 hardy souls, the Revolution overcame a shaky start to win its second consecutive game. Having fallen behind to a Chivas side that started the game well, goals from Andy Dorman, Shalrie Joseph and Taylor Twellman saw the Revs ... Read More

Franchino back for Chivas test By Andrew Hush
May 13, 2006
Revolution skipper Joe Franchino will return to the starting line-up against Chivas USA on Saturday night, having shaken off a troublesome hamstring injury that had kept him out for two games. Franchino will replace Daniel Hernandez, who has not recovered from a left ankle sprain in time ... Read More

Revs squad stretched; Nicol hopes reinforcements come through By Andrew Hush
May 13, 2006
With Daniel Hernandez its latest addition, the Revolution has an injury list that shows little sign of clearing up any time soon. Joe Franchino has recovered from a hamstring strain and his return is much-needed. Hernandez joins Pat Noonan, Ryan Latham, Khano Smith and Leandro de Oliveira on the ... Read More

MPS games fall vicitm to the weather
May 12, 2006
Mass Premier Soccer has announced that, due to recent weather and the forecast for the weekend, it has postponed Saturday's W-League game between the Boston Renegades v Western Mass Lady Pioneers in Framingham and the PDL game between the Cape Cod Crusaders v Westchester Flames, which was set for ... Read More

Martino on the move
May 12, 2006
Connecticut native Kyle Martino is on his way out of the Columbus Crew as part of a four player trade that sees him head west to the Los Angeles Galaxy with John Wolyniec in exchange for ex-Cape Cod Crusader Joseph Ngwenya and Ned Grabavoy. Martino, a USA international, had been in and out ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Seven
May 11, 2006
FC Dallas 1-0 Los Angeles Galaxy Carlos Ruiz's 20th minute goal, which came when he was first to react to a deflection from Ramón Nunez's initial effort, was enough to give FC Dallas all three points and return Colin Clarke's side to the top of the Western Conference ... Read More

Toronto FC confirmed as MLS' newest franchise
May 11, 2006
At a press conference on Thursday morning, MLS confirmed that Toronto FC will enter as the league's thirteenth member in 2007. The newest member of the league, which will play in red and white, originally was given the go-ahead from the league to begin planning for its first Canadian ... Read More

Fans: Cast your All-Star votes
May 10, 2006
MLS fans can make their voices heard by choosing the players they want to see compete versus English Premier League champion Chelsea FC in the 2006 Sierra Mist MLS All-Star Game, to be held in Chicago's new soccer-specific stadium in Bridgeview, IL. The game will be nationally televised live on ... Read More

Davies selected to PDL team
May 10, 2006
Boston College's Charlie Davies has been named the United Soccer League's PDL team of the week. Davies scored twice on his debut for the Westchester Flames against the Rhode Island Stingrays last weekend. Also selected to the select XI is Davies' Flames teammate, the University of ... Read More

Joseph calls for Revs to press on By Andrew Hush
May 10, 2006
Fresh from his double strike last Saturday, Revs midfielder Shalrie Joseph insisted that, though it was nice to get his first goals of the season, the most pleasing thing for him was the way the team performed to beat the Los Angeles Galaxy so comprehensively. “We have struggled a little ... Read More

Bulow back for Crusaders
May 10, 2006
The Cape Cod Crusaders will have a familiar face back in the line-up in 2006 as David Bulow returns to wear the red and white. Bulow, who was an integral part of the Crusaders PDL National Championships in 2002 and 2003, will make his 2006 PDL debut in the Crusaders' opening game of the season at ... Read More

USA completes Japan sweep
May 9, 2006
Kristine Lilly set up substitute Natasha Kai for the only goal of the game as the USA defeated Japan for the second time in three days. After Abby Wambach's hat-trick had powered Greg Ryan's side to 3-1 win on Sunday, the return game was a more defensive affair, with the USA allowing just ... Read More

Gibbs signs for Charlton
May 8, 2006
Former Brown standout, Cory Gibbs, has signed for English Premier League side, Charlton Athletic, on a free transfer according to the club's website. The deal is subject to Gibbs obtaining a work permit. Gibbs, who earned All-American status twice during his four years (1997-2000) at the ... Read More

Wambach whacks Japan
May 8, 2006
Despite falling behind after three minutes, the USA women's national team fought back a a hat-trick from Abby Wambach saw them emerge with a 3-1 win over hosts Japan. Japan shocked the USA early as they scored off a corner kick through Azusa Iwashimizu. The goal marked the first time the ... Read More

Weimer in the goals for USA Under-21s
May 8, 2006
The USA Under-21 women's side has completed a highly successful tour of Germany and Holland with a 100% record. Led by four goals from Danesha Adams and two goals from Tiff Weimer, Jill Ellis' side defeated Seastum, 2-1, the Dutch national team, 2-0 and Duisburg, 3-0. Weimer scored ... Read More

Nicol delighted with all-round display By Andrew Hush
May 7, 2006
So Steve Nicol was right, after all. The Revs were close to giving someone a sound beating and on Saturday, in front of the national television cameras and Eusebio, one of the finest strikers the world has ever seen, they did. Goals from Taylor Twellman, Steve Ralston and Shalrie Joseph (2) were ... Read More

Twellman played with a heavy heart By Andrew Hush
May 7, 2006
Taylor Twellman admitted after Saturday's game that a big part of him would have preferred to be with his family in St. Louis rather than at Gillette Stadium, following the death of his grandfather a day earlier. However, the Revs striker admitted that he wanted to play and dedicate his display ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Six
May 7, 2006
New England Revolution 4-0 Los Angeles Galaxy For a full game report, click here. Kansas City Wizards 1-1 Chicago Fire Chicago picked up another valuable point on the ... Read More

Reserves fight back to tie
May 7, 2006
The Revolution's second string, featuring several guest players, fought back from a two-goal deficit to tie their Los Angeles counterparts at Gillette Stadium on Saturday night. In doing so, the Revolution picked up its first point of the season. After former Cape Cod Crusader, Joseph ... Read More

Davies double boosts Flames
May 7, 2006
Boston College's Charlie Davies marked his PDL debut for the Westchester Flames with two goals, which helped fire his new side to a 3-1 in over the Rhode Island Stingrays. Davies, who only signed for the Flames at the end of last week, opened the scoring after ten minutes when he finished ... Read More

Revs romp to Galaxy win By Andrew Hush at Gillette Stadium
May 6, 2006
New England Revolution 4-0 Los Angeles Galaxy The Revolution hit form with a four-goal display to destroy a poor Los Angeles Galaxy side at Gillette Stadium. Taylor Twellman got things going early to end his rough week on a happy note, before Steve Ralston and a double from Shalrie ... Read More

Lalas and Overbeck enter the Hall By Andrew Hush
May 6, 2006
The National Soccer Hall of Fame announced today that former Revolution defender, Alexi Lalas, and Carla Overbeck, a veteran of the 1991 Women's World Cup winning team, are the 2006 inductees. Lalas, who hit the headlines recently when he resigned as President and General Manager of the ... Read More

Ralston back for Revs By Andrew Hush
May 5, 2006
Last season's MLS Cup finalists stumble into Gillette Stadium this afternoon having amassed just three wins between them this season and with much to prove to pundits and fans that tipped them to make a repeat run to Frisco this November. Steve Nicol looks set to have Steve Ralston back in ... Read More

Davies signs for PDL side
May 5, 2006
Boston College's Charlie Davies has signed for Premier Development League (PDL) side, Westchester Flames, the club has announced. Davies, who recently scored twice for the Eagles in a 3-1 scrimmage win over the New England Revolution, has recently rejected reports that he is on the verge ... Read More

Bittersweet day for Dempsey By Andrew Hush
May 4, 2006
Clint Dempsey's celebration of the news that he has been included in the World Cup squad was tinged by sadness following the news of the fatal shooting of a close friend back in Texas. Jonathan Hawkins, who was known as ‘Big Hawk', collaborated with Dempsey on the Revolution star's ... Read More

Revs boss confident of strong response from disappointed stars By Andrew Hush
May 4, 2006
Steve Nicol admitted on Wednesday that, with his coach's hat on, the prospect of losing just one of his players to World Cup duty is good news for him. However, as a man who experienced playing in the biggest tournament of all, the Revolution boss was prepared to put aside club priorities for ... Read More

Revs duo disappointed by World Cup squad exclusion By Andrew Hush
May 4, 2006
As the rain fell at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, Pat Noonan and Steve Ralston reflected with disappointment on being left out of the USA World Cup squad, admitting that the recent injuries they have both endured were likely a key factor in Bruce Arena's decision not to call them up. “I ... Read More

Injury rules Hejduk out of World Cup
May 3, 2006
Less than 24 hours after he named his squad, USA coach, Bruce Arena, has been forced to make a change. According to US Soccer's official website, a torn ACL has ruled out Frankie Hejduk of what would have been his third ... Read More

As Dempsey celebrates, Revs have to pick up the pieces By Andrew Hush
May 3, 2006
So, after all the speculation, after every ‘expert' had made his or her selection, the only man that counted made his, resulting in dreams coming true for some and dreams being shattered for others. It's a tough job but some body has to do it and yesterday afternoon, in ultra modern style, ... Read More

Roger Williams Men Heading to Costa Rica
May 3, 2006
Roger Williams University is set to travel to Costa Rica on 22 May for a nine day tour, during which the side will play four games against local club teams. The Hawks finished the 2005 season with a record of 17-3-3 and advanced to the second round of the NCAA playoffs before losing to The ... Read More

Twellman signs with Red Bull
May 3, 2006
Taylor Twellman has entered into a multi-year endorsement deal with Red Bull Energy Drink. The agreement formalizes a longtime relationship between Twellman and the company. Twellman will represent Red Bull Energy Drink in a variety of activities from soccer camps and clinics, to helping ... Read More

Vermont resurrects alumni game
May 3, 2006
On a sunny afternoon at Post Field, the University of Vermont women's soccer program renewed the tradition of inviting past players to campus to take on the current team members in an alumni game. Vermont head coach, Kerry Dziczkaniec, dubbed the game the ‘Green vs. Gray' game, with the ‘gray' ... Read More

Davies: I couldn't be happier than where I am right now By Andrew Hush
May 2, 2006
Boston College's Charlie Davies has insisted that he is not about to leave Chestnut Hill for the professional game. Recent media reports have linked the 19-year-old forward with a move to French side, Bordeaux, but Davies, talking to Soccer New England today, reiterated his commitment to ... Read More

Nicol enjoys Liverpool reunion
May 2, 2006
Revolution coach Steve Nicol was back at Anfield yesterday to play in a charity game featuring Liverpool and Everton, twenty years after the two clubs met in the FA Cup Final. Nicol had jetted off to England immediately after the Revolution's 2-1 defeat to the Chicago Fire on Sunday and ... Read More

The Weimer Wire
May 2, 2006
April 26th- May 1st: Holland / Germany Tiff Weimer, whose standout career at Penn State saw her break the all-time Big Ten scoring record and also finish as runner-up for the MAC Hermann Trophy twice in successive years, is currently in Europe with the USA Under-21 ... Read More

USA World Cup Squad: Dempsey in, Twellman out
May 2, 2006
Despite being the leading goalscorer for the USA in 2006, Taylor Twellman has been left out of the squad for the World Cup in Germany. Twellman, who has four goals in six international appearances this year, has been left in favor of Brian Ching, whose six goals in MLS so far this season, have ... Read More

No impending French switch for BC star By Andrew Hush
May 2, 2006
Boston College head coach, Ed Kelly, has rejected recent reports that Charlie Davies is on the verge of signing a contact to play for French side, Bordeaux. “The rumors you hear, such as him going to Bordeaux, are laughable, complete nonsense,” said Kelly on Monday. Davies, who ... Read More

Dempsey's 'Don't Tread' Collaborator Murdered
May 2, 2006
Big Hawk, a Houston area rapper and a collaborator on Clint Dempsey's ‘Don't Tread' song, was fatally shot overnight while heading to a friend's house on the city's south side, reports today's Houston Chronicle. Jonathan ... Read More

All-Star game highlights strength of local college game By Shaun Gluyas
May 2, 2006
Clark University's Granger Field in Worcester, MA, was the venue for the annual New England Intercollegiate Soccer League (NEISL) All-Star game on Saturday. The game has become the showpiece for the league and the quality of performance did not disappoint the many spectators who had travelled to ... Read More

Germany bound? Soccer New England's 23 By Andrew Hush
May 1, 2006
On 14 February, in the aftermath of the USA's training camp and early-year games, I boldly predicted who I thought would make Bruce Arena's final roster: Goalkeepers: Kasey Keller, Marcus Hahnemann, Tim Howard Defenders: Oguchi Onyewu, Steve Cherundolo, Greg Berhalter, ... Read More

Caldwell called up to Italy tour
May 1, 2006
Scott Caldwell of Braintree, MA, has been selected to the US Youth Soccer Adidas All-Star 1991 Boys Team that will travel to France and Italy to compete against top international youth clubs from May 13-22. Caldwell, who plays for South Shore United Blazers and is the younger brother of ... Read More

Maple Soccer League Round-Up: Sunday 30 April
May 1, 2006
Under 11 Girls – Red Mariner suffered its first loss of the season on Sunday, 0-3, against a strong South Coast Scorpions team. Mariner girls fell behind in the first half while playing into very strong winds against a well-disciplined opponent. True to form, the tenacious ... Read More

Local names on USL top team
May 1, 2006
There is strong New England representation in the United Soccer Leagues Division Two teams of the week. The Western Mass Pioneers (1-0-1) have three representatives on the team after their first two games of the season, which saw the side tie 0-0 with last year's champions, Charlotte ... Read More

Revolution 1-2 Chicago Fire By Shaun Gluyas at Gillete Stadium
April 30, 2006
The first home game of 2006 was a disappointment for the Revolution as the Chicago Fire returned home with three points. The win for Chicago broke a barren run for them at Gillette, which had seen the Revolution win the previous six meetings at Foxboro. Following an uneventful first half, ... Read More

Revs disappointed with loss By Shaun Gluyas
April 30, 2006
Paul Mariner, the Revolution assistant coach, spoke of his disappointment with Sunday's loss to the Chicago Fire: “All the players know, we know that we've got to improve. We can't give goals away like that. We are not under illusions that it was one of our better performances. We've ... Read More

Nicol has tough choices to make By Andrew Hush
April 30, 2006
Ahead of the Revolution's home opener against the Chicago Fire, Steve Nicol faces a selection dilemma with three regular starters almost certainly out of contention. Nicol admitted at Saturday's training session that he does not expect Joe Franchino, Steve Ralston or Pat Noonan to feature and ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Five
April 30, 2006
Real Salt Lake 2-3 Los Angeles Galaxy Landon Donovan scored his first goal of the season and added his third and fourth assists as the Galaxy picked up its second win of the season against Salt Lake, which slipped to its fourth loss in five games. Donovan leveled proceedings in ... Read More

Phantoms set to kick off new season
April 29, 2006
The New Hampshire Phantoms open up their 2006 season on the road tonight at the Long Island Rough Riders with a roster that features eleven returning players from last year, as well as some new faces that coach Sean Carey hopes will fire his side into the USL play-offs. Southern NH star, ... Read More

College stars set for big day
April 29, 2006
This afternoon at Clark University in Worcester, MA, the annual NEISL All-Star game will take place. The game, which kicks off at 5pm, will see the best players from New England colleges face off against each other. The North / West all-stars will be coached by Erin Sullivan of Western New ... Read More

Nicol and Mariner know what World Cup hopefuls are going through By Andrew Hush
April 29, 2006
Three days before Bruce Arena makes or breaks the dreams of players across the country, among the Revolution coaching staff, there is a feeling of empathy towards those nervously awaiting the news of the USA squad, which will be officially announced at 6pm on Tuesday night. Steve Nicol was ... Read More

USA fall in Ballymena final
April 29, 2006
The USA men's U17s were defeated 1-0 by the Czech Republic in the final of the Ballymena International Tournament in Northern Ireland. Boston's Sheanon Williams was a starter for the USA but could do nothing to break down the Czechs, who withstood a 10-shot second half onslaught from John ... Read More

Palencia is the league's highest paid
April 29, 2006
Documents obtained by the Washington Post this week have revealed that Chivas USA's Paco Palencia is the highest paid player in MLS this season. Earning a base salary of $692,308, Palencia's guaranteed income almost doubles that amount at $1.36m. Next highest on the rich list is Landon ... Read More

Revs 2006 Salary Details
April 29, 2006
Based on documents obtained by the Washington Post this week, the New England Revolution has the lowest wage bill in MLS. Taylor Twellman is the highest paid of the current squad, leading a crop of eight men that earn six figure salaries. Twellman, Taylor: $175,000 (Base), $181,666 ... Read More

UNH adds four new faces
April 29, 2006
University of New Hampshire men's head coach Rob Thompson has announced that four incoming student-athletes have enrolled in school for the 2006-07 academic year and plan to join the Wildcat soccer program. Owen Burns (Oswego, NY) was a three-year starter at Oswego High School and earned ... Read More

Lochhead and John on international duty
April 28, 2006
Tony Lochhead and Avery John are set to return to the Revolution after participating in international games today. Lochhead started at left-back in both of New Zealand's games against Chile. The first encounter saw the home side run out comfortable winners, with Lochhead and his Kiwi ... Read More

Mass Youth Soccer joins the fight against cancer
April 27, 2006
Mass Youth Soccer and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society have joined teams for the fight against cancer. Soccer Kicks for Cancer is a soccer development, community outreach and fundraising program developed by US Youth Soccer and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Soccer players ... Read More

Revs ready to reverse recent fortunes By Andrew Hush
April 27, 2006
Nearly two weeks ago, at the start of his side's extended break, Revs boss, Steve Nicol, admitted that the rest had come at a good time for his side, which was ailing with injuries after a long pre-season and a tough three game road schedule to open the regular season. With the home opener ... Read More

Garber highlights positives throughout MLS By Andrew Hush
April 26, 2006
In the presence of MLS Commissioner, Don Garber, and his deputy, Ivan Gazidis, the New England Revolution held its media day on Tuesday at Gillette Stadium ahead of its 2006 home opener against the Chicago Fire on Sunday. Speaking in front of a large group of assembled media, the ... Read More

USA women name Japan squad
April 26, 2006
Connecticut's Kristine Lilly will captain the USA women on their upcoming two-game tour of Japan, which will feature games against the host nation on 7 and 9 May. Lilly, who has scored 109 international goals in her 309 appearances for her country, leads a roster which features 17 players ... Read More

Revs announce home game special events
April 26, 2006
The Revolution has announced a number of special events to coincide with home games this season, the highlight of which is the Jorge Fidalgo Soccer Challenge on Sunday 27 August at 3pm, which will be followed by the Revs' game against the Columbus Crew. The Soccer Challenge recognizes the ... Read More

Maple Soccer League Round-Up: Sunday 23 April
April 26, 2006
Under 11 Girls - Red Mariner U11 ran their record to 3-0 following an exciting 4-2 victory over a very fast SAC side. The Mariner girls created multiple scoring opportunities in the first half and went ahead on a goal by Sammy Bucknell. SAC tied the score shortly afterwards on a ... Read More

Dempsey and Twellman doubles boost Revs By Andrew Hush at Gillette Stadium
April 25, 2006
Revolution 4-1 Harvard University Clint Dempsey scored twice and had two assists on a brace of goals for Taylor Twellman as the Revolution ran out 4-1 winners over Harvard University on Tuesday afternoon. Fielding another strong side, the Revs took the lead in the 15th minute ... Read More

Williams strikes again for U17s
April 25, 2006
Boston's Sheanon Williams continued his fine form on the USA U17's visit to Great Britain and Northern Ireland with a goal in his side's 2-1 win against Switzerland, in the opening game of the prestigious Ballymena International Tournament. Williams, who had begun the trip with a hat-trick ... Read More

Leonard out for the season
April 25, 2006
Revolution midfielder, Marshall Leonard, had surgery on Monday night on his left Achilles tendon, which he ruptured during Monday's scrimmage against Boston College. Team physician, Dr, Bertam Zarins, performed the surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. It is expected that Leonard, who ... Read More

UVM women to host alumni game
April 24, 2006
The University of Vermont women's soccer program will host an alumni game on Saturday, April 29 at 1:00pm at Archie Post Field. Following the game a tailgate gathering will be held at the Windjammer Restaurant. Any alums interested in playing should contact Kerry Dziczkaniec, head ... Read More

Boston College stuns Revs
April 24, 2006
A near full strength Revolution side outshot Boston College 23-6 but, in-keeping with its early season form, could not take advantage of its dominance and fell to a surprise 3-1 defeat to Ed Kelly's side. USA U20 international, Charlie Davies, showed he is back to his best following a knee ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Four
April 23, 2006
Los Angeles Galaxy 0-1 Columbus Crew Substitute Kyle Martino fired a stoppage time winner to give Columbus its first win of the season and coach, Sigi Schmid, the perfect ending to his return to his former team, which fired him in the middle of the 2005 season. Martino, who ... Read More

USA U17s stay unbeaten
April 21, 2006
The USA Men's U17's tour of Great Britain continues, with John Hackworth's side picking up its second win of the trip, against Liverpool, as well as a hard-fought 2-2 draw, on Thursday against the Welsh national team. After his hat-trick in the side's opening game, Boston youngster, Sheanon ... Read More

Renegades set to open 2006 exhibition season
April 20, 2006
The Boston Renegades are gearing up for their season opening exhibition match, against the University of Connecticut on Saturday. Kick off for the home opener is scheduled for 6pm at Bowditch Stadium in Framingham. First year Head Coach Neil Stafford and his assistant Peter Bradley will see ... Read More

BC Women announce 2006 captains
April 20, 2006
Midfielders Jenny Maurer and Heather Ferron will serve as co-captains of the 2006 Boston College women's team, it was announced by Eagles' head coach, Alison Foley, at the team's annual awards banquet. Maurer served as a co-captain in 2005, leading the team in points (10) and assists (six). ... Read More

USA ranked fourth in the world
April 20, 2006
Despite being humbled, 4-1, by Germany and only tying Jamaica, 1-1, the USA has risen to fourth in the latest FIFA rankings, the nation's highest ever position. According to FIFA's somewhat bizarre system, Bruce Arena's side is bettered only throughout the world by Brazil, the Czech Republic and ... Read More

Revs Notebook – Bilello named as Chief Operating Officer
April 19, 2006
The Revolution has announced that Brian Bilello has been named Chief Operating Officer of the team. Bilello, who replaces Lou Imbriano, who left the role to pursue his own business interests, will oversee the business affairs of the team, working in coordination with Vice President of Marketing ... Read More

Hall of Fame announcement rescheduled
April 19, 2006
The National Soccer Hall of Fame announced on Tuesday that its 2006 election announcement, planned for Giants Stadium this Saturday has been moved to May 6 due to scheduling conflicts involving Hall arrangements for the event. The announcement was planned for half-time of the New York Red ... Read More

Nicol content with UConn display By Andrew Hush
April 19, 2006
Following yesterday's 3-0 scrimmage victory over the University of Connecticut, Revolution boss Steve Nicol was pleased to have been able to see the majority of his squad log some valuable game minutes. First half goals from Jose Cancela, Willie Sims and Clint Dempsey were enough to beat ... Read More

Chelsea confirmed as All-Star opponents
April 19, 2006
MLS has confirmed that Chelsea will provide the opposition for the MLS All-Stars this summer. The annual All-Star game will take place a week later than expected, on Saturday 5 August, at the brand new Bridgeview stadium of the Chicago Fire. The game is slated for a 6.30pm (ET) kick-off and will ... Read More

National team success for local trio By Andrew Hush
April 18, 2006
Connecticut's Tiff Weimer has been included in the latest USA U21 squad, which is set for a tour of Germany and Holland next week. The Penn State star made her international debut on the side's last overseas tour and marked her first appearance with two goals against Scotland. Having ... Read More

Revs defeat UConn 3-0 By Andrew Hush
April 18, 2006
The Revolution played the University of Connecticut in a practice scrimmage on Tuesday morning and, thanks to first half goals from Joseì Cancela, Willie Sims and Clint Dempsey, eased to a 3-0 win. With seven of the starting eleven from Saturday night's loss in Kansas City in the side, ... Read More

Mariner SC looking for coaches
April 17, 2006
The Mariner Youth Soccer Club is accepting applications from licensed experienced soccer coaches to lead youth soccer teams in the Mariner MAPLE program. Salary is determined by licensing and experience. The Mariner MAPLE program offers the highest level of competitive and developmental ... Read More

Lalas swaps coasts to become Galaxy GM
April 17, 2006
It has been confirmed that Alexi Lalas has resigned as President and General Manager of the New York Red Bulls and has stepped into the same role at the Los Angeles Galaxy, with whom he won an MLS championship as a player in 2002. "We are fortunate to have the opportunity to bring in one of ... Read More

Tepid Revs lack magic in Kansas City By Andrew Hush
April 16, 2006
New England fell to its first defeat of the season, as Kansas City maintained its 100% start to 2006 at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday night. Jimmy Conrad's early header eluded Joe Franchino on the Revs line and dropped into the goal to give the Wizards a lead that, due to its solid defending and ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Three
April 16, 2006
Kansas City Wizards 1-0 New England Revolution For a full match report, click here. Columbus Crew 1-1 Chicago Fire New signing Sebastian Rozenthal's first goal for the ... Read More

Twellman hopes to rediscover goal-den touch By Andrew Hush
April 15, 2006
Taylor Twellman limped away from training on Thursday with an ice pack on his leg, following a knock he took that summed up his season so far. Twellman was caught as he stretched into a sliding challenge towards the end of the session, an ironic reflection of that fact that, in spite of all his ... Read More

Rongen's U20s set for Argentina
April 15, 2006
Former Revolution Head Coach, Thomas Rongen, has named his national U20 sqaud for its upcoming tour of Argentina, from April 18-27. Rongen, who coached the Revs from 1996-98 and who was hired in March for his second stint with the U20 team, will bring a 20-player roster to Argentina, which ... Read More

Parkhurst return leaves Nicol with selection dilemma By Andrew Hush
April 15, 2006
Steve Nicol must decide tonight whether to recall the fit-again Michael Parkhurst or stick with the back three that has successfully shut out the first two opponents the Revolution has faced this season. The trio of Daniel Hernandez, Jay Heaps and James Riley have turned in successive ... Read More

Revs Notebook – John celebrates World Cup call-up By Andrew Hush
April 14, 2006
He may currently be surplus to requirements with his club side, but Revolution defender Avery John is a key part of Trinidad and Tobago coach Leo Beenhakker's plans and was yesterday confirmed as a member of the Soca Warriors World Cup squad. John has not made it off the bench in either ... Read More

Bumps and Bruises an Occupational Hazard for Joseph By Andrew Hush
April 14, 2006
As he always does, Shalrie Joseph stretched his body out after training yesterday, before admitting that, even at this early stage of the season, aches and pains are something that players just have to put up with. The Revs midfielder was talking following training at Gillette Stadium, ahead of ... Read More

Parkhurst keen to regain first team spot By Andrew Hush
April 12, 2006
After suffering no adverse reaction to his IT band injury following an appearance for the reserves on Sunday, Revs defender, Michael Parkhurst, is hoping to complete his comeback with a return to the first team's starting line-up on Saturday in Kansas City. The current MLS Rookie of the ... Read More

MPS set to fly New England flag at Champions Cup
April 12, 2006
Mass Premier Soccer will send its U13, U15 and U17 teams to the inaugural US Club Soccer Champions Cup this weekend at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, FL. The Champions League Cup is a true club championship, which utilizes a unique format with clubs accumulating points ... Read More

USA fails to impress against Jamaica
April 12, 2006
USA 1-1 Jamaica A sold-out crowd of 8,093, high on expectation, packed into SAS Park on a balmy night in Cary, NC, as the USA took on Jamaica, a side to which it had never previously lost, in an international friendly. Although that record remains intact, the manner in which it was ... Read More

Revs to feature in Barcelona visit
April 12, 2006
FC Barcelona, announced today that it is coming to America in preparation on its pre-season tour this summer. The Catalan giants, which boasts Ronaldinho, Lionel Messi and Samuel Eto'o among its star-studded squad, will play games in Los Angeles on 6 August, in Houston three days later and in ... Read More

Tomasso enjoys scoring but prefers saving By Andrew Hush
April 12, 2006
When Kyle Brown had to come off in Sunday's reserve team game between the second strings of the Revolution and New York Red Bulls, his replacement may have raised a few eyebrows. The Revs' third-choice goalkeeper, TJ Tomasso, was given the nod to slot in at right-back and did so with some ... Read More

Stars U12s compete well in NJ
April 11, 2006
The U12 Stars United squad traveled to Princeton, NJ, to compete in the PDA Spring Kickoff. After battling two quality teams and some torrential rain on Saturday, the girls advanced to the semis on Sunday where they would eventually lose 2-1 to a very talented SC Scorpion team. Saturday's ... Read More

Boston native Johnson set for Jamaica debut By Andrew Hush
April 11, 2006
In the first quarter of 2006, Ryan Johnson has gone from a college player with a dream of the big time, to a professional contract and the verge of his international debut. The 21-year-old, who grew up in Boston, but was born in Jamaica, is in line to make his debut for the Reggae Boyz against ... Read More

Last chance for bubble boys to impress By Andrew Hush
April 11, 2006
Tonight's USA v Jamaica game sees the final opportunity for World Cup wannabees to impress Bruce Arena, before the USA boss names an initial 35-man squad tomorrow at 3pm. Players failing to make this initial cut will almost certainly mean they will not make the final squad of 23, which Arena is ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week Two
April 10, 2006
New York Red Bulls 0-0 New England Revolution For a full game report, click here. DC United 2-0 Chivas USA Jaime Moreno notched a second-half double to fire DC United to ... Read More

Maple Soccer League Round-Up: Sunday 9 April
April 10, 2006
Under 11 Girls – Red Mariner U11 played a very strong match for the second consecutive game and defeated the Fuller Hamlets 4-0. The girls were led by very strong play in goal by keepers Abby Couto & Sydney DaCosta. Mariner's backfield was very strong defensively throughout ... Read More

Revs Notebook – Franchino passes Chronopoulos
April 10, 2006
Although his night was ended prematurely by a tight hamstring, Revs captain, Joe Franchino, did stay on the field long enough to pas Ted Chronopoulos at the top of the club's all-time minutes played list. Franchino has been on the field for the Revs for 12,240 minutes, which is twelve ... Read More

Nicol frustrated at one that got away By Andrew Hush
April 9, 2006
Steve Nicol was upset last night. He was upset at his side's inability to convert even one of its scoring chances, he was upset to be leaving New York with just one point and he was also upset that four of his players were shown yellow cards, as referee Baldomero Toledo, who had steadfastly ... Read More

Frustrated Revs thwarted in New York 0-0 By Andrew Hush at Giants Stadium
April 8, 2006
The Revolution endured a frustrating night at Giants Stadium, as it battled out a scoreless tie with the New York Red Bulls. Despite enjoying the majority of possession, the Revs could not find a way past Tony Meola and, indeed, was indebted at the end to Matt Reis, whose last-minute save from ... Read More

USA women heading to Japan
April 7, 2006
USA's Women will travel to Japan for a pair of matches in early May, facing the home nation on May 7 in Kumamoto and again on May 9 in Osaka. It will be the USA's first games since the 2006 Algarve Cup in March. Both games are in southern Japan, with Kumamoto located on the most southern island ... Read More

Dale Schilly's Cousin is missing
April 7, 2006
The following is an urgent plea from Dale Schilly, a soccer coach in Illinois for any information that may lead to the safe return of a missing person. For those of you that do not know me, my name is Dale Schilly. I am the coaching director for Metro United Soccer Club located in ... Read More

Being on the defensive is fine with Hernandez By Andrew Hush
April 7, 2006
Daniel Hernandez is a laid-back guy who has an ability to stride through games at his own pace. However, even he was moving a little quicker this week, as a return to winter weather temperatures necessitated him to do whatever it took to stay warm. As he joked about his dislike for the chilly ... Read More

UCLA Trio sign for Renegades
April 7, 2006
The Boston Renegades continue to prepare for the 2006 W-League season with the addition of the former UCLA trio, Amy Fazio, Lindsay Greco and Kathryn Lee. Amy Fazio, of Alamo, CA, was a four year standout for the Bruins defense. In her junior year, she missed just one game and was partly ... Read More

Shrewsbury Hurricanes storm into Connecticut
April 6, 2006
The Girls U12 MTOC team from Shrewsbury, MA, recently overcame top flight club opposition to win the Yankee United Winter Blast Tournament in New Branford, CT. The team played 5 preliminary games, matching up against Connecticut Yankee Comets, ... Read More

Johnson called into Jamaica squad
April 6, 2006
Ryan Johnson, who grew up in Roslindale, MA, has been called up to the national team squad of his native Jamaica. The former Melrose High School star is now in line to make his international debut next Tuesday, against the USA in Cary, NC. Johnson attended Melrose High School and played for ... Read More

Local NCAA Men's Recruits (through 4 April)
April 6, 2006
Division 1 (Name, Position, Hometown, Club) BROWN Skyler Patrick D/M Denver, CO Colorado Rush Nike BUCKNELL Alex Meisel M Newton, CT FC Westchester DAVIDSON Charlie Reiter M Westport, CT IMG Academy DENVER Connor Hollowell M Falmouth, ... Read More

Nicol pleased but keen for further improvement By Andrew Hush
April 5, 2006
With the sweat glistening on his brow having taken part in his side's conditioning exercises on Tuesday, Revolution Head Coach, Steve Nicol, declared himself fit and available for selection on Saturday. Whether he is ready to give himself a place in the team or not, however, is debatable, ... Read More

Maple Soccer League Round-Up: Sunday 2 April
April 5, 2006
Under 11 Girls The Mariner U11 Girls started their spring season with a solid 5-2 victory over South Shore Select. The Mariner girls played very well defensively with Abby Couto & Madison Catarius playing strong in net throughout the match. On the offensive side of the field, ... Read More

FC Puma reaches Virginia final
April 5, 2006
FC Puma's GU11s recently reached the final of the U12 Silver Flight at the Virginia Classic Tournament. Puma U-11 1-1-1 in regulation play, earning 4 points and gave up just two goals throughout tournament play. The first game was against the Virginia Beach FC U-12 Piranhas ... Read More

Dorman relishing starting role By Andrew Hush
April 5, 2006
For all the praise that was, rightly, directed towards the defense of the Revolution following Saturday's win in LA, the performance of the side's midfield should not gone unmentioned. On the flanks, Steve Ralston and Joe Franchino turned in workmanlike displays to ensure that the Galaxy was not ... Read More

Revs announce further schedule change
April 5, 2006
The Revolution has announced a schedule change that will see the team host the Chicago Fire at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 20 (TV - WB). The match was originally scheduled for Saturday, August 19. Last week, the Revolution announced a schedule change that will see the team host Chivas USA ... Read More

Revs Quintet called up by USA By Andrew Hush
April 4, 2006
Following his absence form last month's international friendly in Germany, which took place while he was serving a two-week suspension from the Revolution, Clint Dempsey has been recalled to the USA squad for the friendly against Jamaica, which will take place next Tuesday, 11 April, in Cary, ... Read More

Former USA international, Albert Harker, dies at age 95
April 4, 2006
Albert Harker (Hall of Fame Class of 1979), born on April 11, 1910 and the oldest living Hall of Famer at age 95, passed away on Monday, April 3 in Camp Hill, PA. Harker was the last living member of the 1934 U. S. World Cup team that defeated Mexico in Rome on May 24 in a qualification match. ... Read More

Dempsey fires Revs to Opening Day win By Andrew Hush
April 2, 2006
Los Angeles Galaxy 0-1 New England Revolution Clint Dempsey put his recent problems behind him with the only goal of the game tonight, as the Revolution kicked off the 2006 MLS regular season with its first away win at the Los Angeles Galaxy since 4 July 1996. It was perhaps ... Read More

MLS Round-Up – Week One
April 2, 2006
Los Angeles Galaxy 0-1 New England Revolution For a full game report, click here. Houston Dynamo 5-2 Colorado Rapids Brian Ching's four goals fired the newest MLS team to ... Read More

Revs Notebook – Rookie signings confirmed
March 31, 2006
Ahead of the season opener in Los Angeles tomorrow night, the Revs today confirmed that contracts have been signed by Leandro de Oliveira, Kyle Brown, Pat Haggerty and Jani Galik. A new formation? Wednesday's practice saw a full-field practice scrimmage take place, which was ... Read More

MLS 2006: Western Conference Preview By Andrew Hush
March 31, 2006
Chivas USA An improvement on its first year in MLS, in which it collected just four wins and 18 points, will be the main aim for Chivas, as Bob Bradley prepares for his first full season in charge. The former MetroStars boss has filled his roster with experience during the off-season, ... Read More

MLS 2006: Eastern Conference Preview By Andrew Hush
March 31, 2006
New England Revolution For those of you expecting a wire-to-wire run akin to that which the Revs went on in 2005, don't. As things stand, the side is certain to be without two players, in Taylor Twellman and Clint Dempsey, during the World Cup and could also be missing Steve Ralston and ... Read More

World Cup referees named
March 31, 2006
FIFA today published its own 23-man roster for the world Cup, as soccer's governing body announced the referees for this summer's tournament. Left out was Kevin Stott, the USA's sole candidate. Revolution fans will recognize the name of Peter Prendergast, who was the man in the middle for ... Read More

Riley ready for opening kick By Andrew Hush
March 30, 2006
In 2005, while Michael Parkhurst was winning the Rookie of the Year award, his former Wake Forest teammate, James Riley, was quietly carving out his own niche as a key member of the Revolution squad. This Saturday, when the side opens up its 2006 campaign in Los Angeles, the Colorado native is ... Read More

Revs switch Chivas games
March 30, 2006
The Revolution announced a change to its regular season schedule today, which will now see the home game against Chivas USA played on Saturday 13 May, kick-off 7pm. The game will be the showpiece of the Revs' Hispanic Heritage celebrations. The Revs will play away at Chivas on Sunday 6 August, ... Read More

Driven Dempsey keen to learn from indiscretion By Andrew Hush
March 30, 2006
“Everything in life always helps your maturity and you learn from things. You learn what to do and what not to do. It's always tough to put yourself in a situation where you're not playing games. You never want to experience that again and I'll try and make sure I never put myself in a ... Read More

Vermont women announce strong recruiting class
March 29, 2006
A national champion, a pair of NSCAA High School All-Americans, an NSCAA All-Region player, and two of the top Vermonters make up a portion of the University of Vermont women's program's recruiting class for the 2006. Head coach Kerry Dziczkaniec's second recruiting class at Vermont is one of ... Read More

Lilly leads USA into camp
March 29, 2006
The USA women's national team will begin Residency Training Camp on April 2 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, CA. 25 players, led by captain Kristine Lilly, will come together for a six-month period that will culminate in the fall with CONCACAF qualifying for the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup. ... Read More

US Open Cup dates announced
March 29, 2006
For the second consecutive year, a total of 42 teams – 26 professional and 16 amateur – will compete in the 2006 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup when it kicks off in June. Qualifying is slated to be completed by May 29, with the pairings announcement expected later that week. The Revolution, ... Read More

Chelsea announce AEG link-up
March 29, 2006
English Premier League champions, Chelsea, today announced a new partnership with Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), which is the owner or operator of the Los Angeles Galaxy, Chicago Fire, Houston Dynamo and DC United. Among the features of the deal is a special agreement between Chelsea ... Read More

Kelly joins Bentley's Coaching Staff
March 29, 2006
Former Bentley goalie Kelly (Lach) Kelly, a 2005 inductee into the college's Athletic Hall of Fame, is a new assistant women's coach at her alma mater. Kelly, a 1998 Bentley graduate, was a four-year starter at the school, during which time she led the Falcons to a record of 23-12 ... Read More

Revolution 2006 Reserve Division Schedule
March 29, 2006
MLS has announced the official schedule for the 2006 MLS Reserve Division, which will kick off on Monday 3 April with a match-up between last year's two expansion teams, Chivas USA and Real Salt Lake, to be played in Carson, CA. The Revolution's second string will begin their campaign against ... Read More

Cushing Academy and Bulldogs star heading to South Bend By Pat Garofalo
March 28, 2006
The transition from high school to college can be daunting. Factors such as moving far away from parental guidance, living amongst a new set of peers, and even silly tasks like doing the laundry and checking the mail all contribute to making the college experience unique, and for some, extremely ... Read More

Revs draw line under past, look forward By Andrew Hush
March 28, 2006
The Revolution trained outdoors in Foxboro on Monday, as sunny skies greeted the side which, in recent weeks, has had more than its fair share of disruptions and obstacles to overcome. Resplendent in their new warm-up uniforms, the Revs players featured among their number, Clint Dempsey, ... Read More

Ambitious local club lets the game do the teaching By Tim Heaney
March 28, 2006
As she gears up for her spring soccer season, ten-year-old Kasey Casella wasn't disappointed about her Mariner SC team's first fall campaign. Her squad finished 1-5-2, but Kasey isn't crying about the past. She even sounded excited looking back on the losses. “When we first did Mariner, ... Read More

World Cup TV Schedule Announced
March 27, 2006
ABC will show the World Cup Final on Sunday 9 July, it has been confirmed. The channel will also show the USA's crunch game with Italy on Saturday 17 June. Bruce Arena's side will play its opening game on ESPN2 on Monday 12 June and will finish group play on ESPN on Thursday 22 June against ... Read More

Rookie Report - Where New England's freshmen are now
March 27, 2006
Ahead of this season's opening round of MLS regular season games, there are several rookies with New England links that are gearing up for their first season as professionals. Here is an updates on who they are, where they are playing and what they have been dong in pre-season: Ryan ... Read More

Nicol has confidence in youth movement By Andrew Hush
March 27, 2006
For all the talk in the off-season about the lack of moves made by the Revolution, the fact is that there are several new faces that fans will come to know and recognize over the upcoming season. The SuperDraft class of Kyle Brown, Willie Sims and Leandro de Oliveira have featured in several ... Read More

Chelsea All-Star plans on hold By Andrew Hush
March 27, 2006
Monday's press conference, at which an announcement was expected to confirm that Chelsea will provide the opposition in the MLS All-Star game on 29 July, was canceled just hours before it was due to take place at Chicago's new stadium. No new date has been set at this time. Although the ... Read More

Red Bulls sign O'Rourke
March 25, 2006
Red Bull New York continued to reshape its roster ahead of the opening of the MLS season on Friday, acquiring one midfielder, Danny O'Rourke of Houston Dynamo, for another, Adrian Serioux. The fourth overall pick in the 2005 MLS SuperDraft, O'Rourke appeared in 13 games for the Western ... Read More

Criscione and Phillips return to Renegades
March 24, 2006
The Boston Renegades has confirmed the return of two more players, as goalkeepers, Arianna Criscione and Ashley Phillips, Clemson University have pledged to return to the team this year. Criscione, of Boston College and a native of Walnut, CA, was one of the highlights of the Renegades ... Read More

Futbolito returns this summer
March 24, 2006
Major League Soccer today announced the return of MLS Futbolito, the League's official 4-v-4 soccer tournament and grassroots program. MLS Futbolito is a series of 16 all-day events in 15 markets which targets the League's growing multicultural fan base and represents the largest touring ... Read More

UNH men swell goalkeeping ranks
March 24, 2006
UNH men's soccer head coach, Rob Thompson, has announced that goalkeeper Tunde Ogunbiyi has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend UNH and play for the Wildcats beginning in the 2006-07 academic year. "This is a position we needed to fill as both our returning keepers will be in their ... Read More

Garber speaks out on expansion, inter-league play and season calendars
March 24, 2006
Meeting with the media at The Home Depot Center this week, MLS Commissioner, Don Garber, predicted the league's goal of having 10 soccer-specific stadiums and a total of 16 teams will be accomplished by 2010. Garber also emphasized that he wants one owner per team in twenty years. Anschutz ... Read More

Queeley no longer a Rev By Andrew Hush
March 24, 2006
John Queeley, who was selected by the Revolution with the 11th pick of the 2006 MLS Supplemental Draft's second round, did not travel with the team on its current trip to Costa Rica and has left the club, Soccer New England has learned. The North Carolina State alumnus, who played for ... Read More

Revs team up with Patriots to host career fair
March 23, 2006
The New England Patriots and New England Revolution have announced that the teams will host the 2006 Sports Management and Entertainment Career Fair at Gillette Stadium at noon on Sunday, April 30. The event will be held in conjunction with the Revs' 2006 MLS home opener against the Chicago ... Read More

Reis unsure of status for opening day
March 23, 2006
Revolution goalkeeper, Matt Reis, has admitted that he is not sure whether he will be fit to play in his side's opening MLS regular season game in Los Angeles in nine days. Reis has a problem with his right hamstring and, in an exclusive interview with Soccer New England today, conceded ... Read More

Twellman set to lead USA attack By Andrew Hush
March 22, 2006
67,000 fans are expected to pack into Dortmund's ‘Westfalenstadion' today, as the USA takes on Germany in what is sure to be the toughest pre-tournament test for Bruce Arena's men. Without many of his European-based stars, Arena will rely on a combination of MLS stalwarts together with a ... Read More

USA crashes to German defeat By Andrew Hush
March 22, 2006
Germany 4-1 USA After a five-game unbeaten run to open this World Cup year, the USA came crashing back to earth this afternoon as World Cup hosts, Germany, reminded Bruce Arena's side that there are international matches and, well, there are international matches. Following an ... Read More

USA women announce summer games
March 22, 2006
USA's Women will begin a busy summer and fall of domestic matches with two games in July, facing Sweden on Saturday, July 15, at the National Sports Center in Blaine, MN (6pm ET), before taking on long-time rival Canada on Sunday, July 30 at SAS Soccer Park in Cary, N.C (1pm ET). Both games will ... Read More

NESS and Adidas agree uniform and equipment deal
March 21, 2006
New England Soccer School has signed a deal with sportswear giant, adidas, that will see its staff and players kitted out in the company's apparel in the future. “We are pleased to announce our partnership with adidas as our exclusive apparel and equipment supplier,” commented Joe ... Read More

MLS names Abbot as new President
March 21, 2006
MLS has announced the promotion of Mark Abbott to President of Major League Soccer. Abbott, MLS's longest serving executive, was elevated to the new position during the meeting of the MLS Board of Governors on March 8, 2006. In his new role, Abbott oversees all business operations for MLS ... Read More

Notebook - Llamosa signs for Chivas USA
March 20, 2006
Former Revs defender, Carlos Llamosa, has signed for Chivas USA, where he will join another former New England man, Brian Dunseth. Llamosa, 36, has not played in MLS since the 2003 season when he made 24 appearances for the Revolution. Previously to his time in the northeast, the Colombian ... Read More

Local duo in national team action
March 20, 2006
Connecticut's Tiff Weimer is in California this week, participating in the latest training camp for the USA U21 side. Weimer, who last week signed for the Boston Renegades ahead of the 2006 W-League season, made her international debut in January against Scotland, a game in which she scored ... Read More

John and Hernandez see red in Revs tie
March 18, 2006
The Revolution tied the latest game during its training camp in Costa Rica, as a prematurely-ended game against LD Alajuelense reserves finished 1-1. The referee chose to bring proceedings to an early close in the 85th minute, having already sent off three players. As well as one man from ... Read More

Ravens alum Joyce signs for Norwegian club
March 17, 2006
Former Franklin Pierce and Cape Cod Crusaders forward, Christopher Joyce, has signed a three-year contract with Odd Grenland BK of the Norway's top division, the Tippeligaen. Joyce had previously been drafted with the sixth overall pick of the MLS Supplemental Draft by FC Dallas, but ... Read More

Notebook – MLS headed to South Jersey
March 17, 2006
The South Jersey Courier Post reports this morning that Monday will see the announcement of a new MLS franchise, which will be based at a brand new, purpose built stadium at Rowan University. The report goes on to say that the franchise will be in existence by 2009. According to the ... Read More

Light at the end of the tunnel for Parkhurst By Andrew Hush
March 17, 2006
2006 has been Michael Parkhurst's ‘annus horribilis'. After a freshman season that saw the Cranston, RI, defender pass every test possible on his way to a richly-deserved Rookie of the Year award, the New Year brought with it disappointment, followed by injury, followed by huge frustration. ... Read More

Lalas talks up USA's World Cup chances By Andrew Hush
March 17, 2006
In the second part of Soccer New England's exclusive interview with New York Red Bulls President and General Manager, Alexi Lalas, we turn our attention to the state of the nation, ahead of the 2006 World Cup. It is a tournament, believes Lalas, that the USA has a genuine chance not to ... Read More

USA loses Algarve Cup on penalties
March 16, 2006
Despite dominating Germany throughout 120 minutes, the USA could not make their territorial and shots advantage count and paid the price as Germany won a penalty kick shootout, 4-3, to lift the 2006 Algarve Cup. Greg Ryan's side out-shot Germany, 16-8 and earned 13 corner kicks to Germany's ... Read More

No Bull: Lalas is ready for a title tilt By Andrew Hush
March 16, 2006
When the New York Red Bulls were still a possibility rather than a legitimate entity, Soccer New England spoke recently with the then President and General Manager of the MetroStars, Alexi Lalas. In this, the first of a two-part interview, Lalas addresses the state of his own team as ... Read More

No Need for Revs to Panic By Andrew Hush
March 16, 2006
So where do the Revs go from here? Injuries have deprived starters of valuable pre-season training, international call-ups have seen some players spend more time on planes than on practice fields and now, to cap it all, one of the side's star players is fighting with the club captain. Okay lads, ... Read More

Ralston on form for Revs in Costa Rica
March 16, 2006
Steve Ralston took another encouraging step on his continued road back to full fitness on Wednesday night, when the Revs midfielder had assists on both of his side's goals in its 2-2 draw with the Costa Rican U21 side in Santa Ana. A goal down at half-time, the Revs turned the game around ... Read More

Local youngster plays key role in USA win
March 16, 2006
Hanson, MA, native Kristen Mewis played a key role in the USA U16's recent win over its counterparts from Germany. Three days after the visitors had taken the first game between the two sides, 3-0, the second encounter looked destined for a 1-1 tie, with the USA's opener by Brittan Bartok having ... Read More

Martino has to step up in all areas By Andrew Hush
March 16, 2006
With just over two weeks to go until the start of the MLS season, Columbus Crew Head Coach, Sigi Schmid, has been talking to Soccer New England about Kyle Martino, the Connecticut native who is gearing up for his fifth season the league. Martino, who hails originally from Westport ... Read More

W-League: Renegades add two more
March 16, 2006
The Boston Renegades 2006 roster continues to take shape with the signings of Ole Miss duo Chrissy Strini and Jen Hance. The pair helped the University of Mississippi to the SEC West Title in 2005, amassing fourteen goals and eleven assists between them. Strini of Cordova, TN, grabbed seven ... Read More

NEISL All-Star Teams Announced
March 15, 2006
The rosters for the annual New England Intercollegiate Soccer League (NEISL) All-Star game, due this year to take place on Saturday 29 April, have been announced. The game will be played at Clark University, with a 5pm kick-off. North / West Goalkeepers: Nick Armington ... Read More

Dempsey out of USA squad By Andrew Hush
March 15, 2006
As was first reported this morning by Soccer New England, Revolution star, Clint Dempsey, has not been included in Bruce Arena's squad for the USA's game on 22 March against World Cup hosts, Germany, in Dortmund. Dempsey was suspended on Monday by the Revolution for two weeks for ... Read More

Dempsey stays at home as Revs head to Costa Rica By Andrew Hush
March 15, 2006
A source from within the Revolution confirmed on Tuesday night that Clint Dempsey remains in the USA and will not participate in the club's training camp in Costa Rica, for which the team left today. Dempsey was suspended on Monday for two weeks, following a training ground fight with Joe ... Read More

Weimer signs for Boston Renegades By Andrew Hush
March 14, 2006
Soccer New England contributing writer, Tiff Weimer, has agreed to write the latest chapter of her storied soccer career in the colors of the Boston Renegades this summer. In her final season at Penn State, Weimer, who was runner-up for the M.A.C. Herman Trophy in each of the last ... Read More

Revolution announces TV and radio schedule for 2006
March 14, 2006
The New England Revolution today announced its television and radio broadcast schedule for the 2006 MLS regular season. For the 11th consecutive year, every Revolution regular season match will be televised. New England is the only MLS club to have shown every game in its history on ... Read More

Revs Notebook – Revs set for return to Costa Rica By Andrew Hush
March 13, 2006
Just five days after returning from Costa Rica, the Revs are set to head back south of the border on Tuesday for a ten-day training camps that will feature practice matches against the national U-21 side, LD Alajuelense reserves and CS Herediano. Injury Update With the ... Read More

O'Connor replaces Bradley at URI
March 13, 2006
Following Ed Bradley's retirement at the end of last season, John O'Connor has been appointed men's soccer coach at Rhode Island. A native of Wayland, MA, O'Connor was most recently Head Coach at the University of Chicago, where he set a record of most career wins in the Division III program's ... Read More

Lilly the catalyst again for triumphant USA
March 13, 2006
Kristine Lilly set the ultimate example once again to her USA teammates by scoring in the opening minutes of today's Algarve Cup group decider against France, to set her side on its way to a comfortable 4-1 win, which puts it in the final, in two days time against Germany. The game is a rematch ... Read More

USA announces final World Cup preparation games
March 13, 2006
US Soccer confirmed on Monday what Soccer New England reported last week, that Rentschler Field in Hartford, CT, has been chosen to host the final game of the USA's three-game ‘Send Off Series' on ... Read More

Renegades announce re-signing of quartet
March 13, 2006
The MPS Boston Renegades have announced the return of four key players to its ranks for the 2006 season. Lisa Stoia, Sarah Rahko, Denise Thomas and Caitlin Fisher will all be in uniform this summer, as the squad which new Head Coach, Neil Stafford, and his assistant, Peter Bradley, hope will ... Read More

Holder heads indoors to St. Louis
March 13, 2006
Jorden Holder has been selected by the St. Louis Steamers in the third round of the Major Indoor Soccer League draft. The Central Connecticut senior ended his career as a Blue Devil in the fall, leaving the team as the program's all-time assists leader. Holder, who led the nation in assists per ... Read More

WPSL creates reserve division
March 13, 2006
The Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) has announced the creation of a U-23 developmental league in alliance with the Mid-Atlantic Summer Showcase League (MSSL). The league is designed to serve as a reserve division for teams of the WPSL, one of the top-ranked women's soccer leagues in the ... Read More

Strong New England Links in 2006 Hall Class
March 12, 2006
Former Rev and current President and General Manager of the newly-named New York Red Bulls, Alexi Lalas, leads the list of candidates for induction into the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Lalas, who won 96 international caps and played for the Revolution from 1996-97, is joined on the ... Read More

Amazing Lilly breaks another record
March 12, 2006
Kristine Lilly scored her 108th international goal to move into second place on her own on the all-time scoring leaders' list, as her USA side crushed Denmark, 5-0, to move to the top of its group in the Algarve Cup. The result of the game was never in doubt after the USA capitalized on ... Read More

Gulati looks forward to bright future for US Soccer, Revolution and himself By Andrew Hush
March 11, 2006
Soccer New England sat down with Sunil Gulati in Bermuda, ahead of the Revolution's recent CONCACAF Champions' Cup first leg with LD Alajuelense. The then President-elect was happy to discuss a number of issues that are currently affecting the sport and began by outlining his ... Read More

Gulati confirmed as new US Soccer Supremo
March 11, 2006
Sunil Gulati has been announced as the new President of the US Soccer Federation, following a vote by the organization's membership. Gulati, who has served as U.S. Soccer's vice president since 2000 and succeeds Dr. S. Robert Contiguglia, ran unopposed in the election. “I am honored to ... Read More

Red Bull buys MetroStars
March 10, 2006
After fervent speculation over the past few days, Thursday saw confirmation that Red Bull has finalized an agreement to purchase the MetroStars. The Austrian drinks manufacturer will partner with AEG on the construction of the team's soccer-specific stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. The team will ... Read More

MLS mourns the death of Galaxy GM
March 10, 2006
Los Angles Galaxy President and General Manager, Doug Hamilton, died on Wednesday of a heart attack at age 43, whilst traveling back from his side's Champions' Cup game against Saprissa in Costa Rica. Hamilton was MLS Executive of the Year for the past three seasons and, during his time in ... Read More

Algarve Cup - Hislop fires Ireland to glory
March 10, 2006
Laura Hislop of Franklin Pierce College fired a 29th minute winner to give the Irish a magnificent winning start to its Algarve Cup campaign. The decisive goal came following a clever dummy by Denise Thomas of the Boston Renegades, which saw the ball run on Hislop to close for he position on the ... Read More

Tired Revs crash out By Andrew Hush
March 9, 2006
LD Alajuelense 1-0 New England Revolution Carlos Hernandez bent home a sublime free-kick in the 90th minute to carry LD Alajuelense through to the CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-final. Hernandez, who had fired just over with a similar effort in the half hour, made no mistake second time ... Read More

Rongen right again for U-20s
March 8, 2006
Former Revolution coach, Thomas Rongen, has been named the USA U-20 coach for a second time. Rongen coached the Revs from 1997-98, reaching the play-offs in his first season, before moving on to DC United, where he won MLS Cup in 1999. In his previous tenure as U-20 coach, the 49-year-old ... Read More

Austrian company red-dy to take over MetroStars
March 8, 2006
Reports out of New York suggest the MetroStars owners, Anschutz Entertainment Group, are on the verge of selling their control of the franchise to the Austrian manufacturers of the Red Bull energy drink. Former New York Cosmos star, Franz Beckenbauer, who is a personal friend of Red Bull's ... Read More

DiCicco: Lilly could be the best ever By Andrew Hush
March 8, 2006
With the USA women's national team in Portugal preparing to open its defense of the Algarve Cup against China on Thursday, former coach, Tony DiCicco has been paying tribute to the side's captain, Kristine Lilly. DiCicco led the USA to World Cup glory in 1999, when one of his key players was the ... Read More

Revs set for second leg By Andrew Hush
March 8, 2006
Ahead of tonight's Champions Cup quarter-final second leg in Alajuela, Costa Rica, the Revolution trained yesterday in LD Alajuelense's stadium, which is expected to be packed tonight with 17,000 partisan home fans. The field is a big one, 78 yards in width, which could suit the ... Read More

USA send-off set for New England
March 8, 2006
The Latvian FA has confirmed on its website that it has accepted an offer to play the USA at Rentschler Field in Hartford, CT, on 28 May. Kick-off will be at 7pm (ET). The game, which is also reported in the ‘Breaking News' section on ... Read More

1-2 for Ruiz in Goal of the Decade voting
March 8, 2006
Carlos Ruiz's stunning bicycle kick goal against D.C. United during the 2005 season has won the Sierra Mist Goal of the Decade competition. The FC Dallas star's strike received the most votes among a group of 30 candidates in an on-line poll of over 150,000 fans on www.MLSnet.com. Ruiz ... Read More

Revs ready to fly to CONCACAF success By Andrew Hush
March 6, 2006
The Revolution leaves today for Costa Rica ahead of Wednesday's second leg against LD Alajuelense in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Following an intensive weekend that saw three straight days of high temp training, Steve Nicol's side will use today as a travel day only, before getting back to work on ... Read More

Aztecs make a bid for national championship repeat
March 6, 2006
Following its recent triumph in the Northeast Premier Arena League Championship, the Aztecs men's side is to hold an auction in a bid to raise funds for its upcoming trip to California, where it will attempt to successfully defend the national crown it won last year. Beginning on Wednesday ... Read More

Nicol weighs up his right-sided options By Andrew Hush
March 4, 2006
Ahead of next Wednesday's CONCACAF Champions Cup second leg in Costa Rica, Revolution coach, Steve Nicol, has a selection dilemma on the right side of his midfield. With Pat Noonan still 2-3 weeks away from making a full recovery from the hamstring strain he picked up in the first leg ... Read More

Mass Youth Soccer AGM / Workshop set for 18 March
March 3, 2006
The 2006 Mass Youth Soccer Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Workshop will take place on 18 March at the Holiday Inn, Boxborough. The Workshop is planned for coaches, administrators and referees and will feature a series of presentations and seminars on administrative and coaching topics; as ... Read More

Revs Notebook – Parkhurst's frustration continues
March 3, 2006
Considering he did not miss a single minute of game action in 2005, it has been hardly surprising to see Michael Parkhurst looking a little lost in recent weeks as his thigh injury has reduced him to little more than a (very) frustrated spectator. The MLS Rookie of the Year had expected to ... Read More

Champions' Coaches Clinic kicks off
March 3, 2006
Last night at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center in Uncasville, CT, the 2006 Soccer Champions Coaches' Clinic got underway. Over the next two days, some of the finest coaches in the country will speak in front of attendees, who will also have the opportunity to visit the vendors' stands in the ... Read More

Lady Phantoms name Alvine head coach
March 2, 2006
Al Alvine has been named Head Coach for the NH Hampshire Lady Phantoms women's soccer team. Alvine, who is also Head Coach at St Anselm's College, turned that program around and had its first winning season in seven, finishing 10-6-1, in 2005. The team also produced two All-Conference ... Read More

Carey takes the reins at Phantoms
March 2, 2006
Sean Carey has been named Head Coach of the NH Hampshire Phantoms' USL Division 2 side. Carey, a former player with the Phantoms for over 6 years takes over from longtime coach Suleyman Doenmez. Doenmez has stepped down to get more involved in youth development. Doenmez continues to work with ... Read More

Duo from Phantoms achieve ODP status
March 2, 2006
NH Phantoms youth players Deanna Maccario and Kellie Oberholtzer were selected to the Super Y League ODP National Select U15 and U16 teams respectively following recent tryouts on Florida. The event was specifically designed to identify players for US National Team Programs. US Soccer ... Read More

Foxboro in line for USA send-off fixture By Andrew Hush
March 1, 2006
Ahead of today's friendly match in Kaiserslautern, Germany against Poland, US Soccer has confirmed that the USA will complete its preparation for this summer's World Cup, with three home games in five days in late-May. The games are due to take place on 23, 26 and 28 May and an ... Read More

Dempsey the difference as USA win again By Andrew Hush
March 1, 2006
USA 1-0 Poland In front of a large contingent of American fans from nearby Ramstein, the United States military base that is home to over fifty thousand servicemen and women, and in conditions that would not be out of place were he to be playing in his home stadium, New England's ... Read More

Revs duo look to impress in Germany By Andrew Hush
March 1, 2006
Today sees the latest opportunity for the USA's finest to attempt to prove their worth to Bruce Arena, as the national team plays its fifth game of 2006 and first on the road, taking on Poland in Kaiserslautern, Germany. The Poles will provide a tougher test than did the likes of Norway and ... Read More

Dunseth on the move again
February 28, 2006
Former Revolution defender, Brian Dunseth, has continued his soccer odyssey by signing for MLS Cup holders, Los Angeles Galaxy. The 28-year-old will be playing for his seventh MLS team, although he will not have to travel too far, as he has moved from Chivas USA, with which the Galaxy share's ... Read More

USA players visit America's real heroes
February 28, 2006
Taking time out from its preparation for tomorrow's game against Poland, the USA squad visited troops in a German military hospital today. Bruce Arena's squad is based at Ramstein, an American military base populated by over 50,000 servicemen and women and today visited Landstuhl Regional ... Read More

Moore impressed with current Revs crop
February 28, 2006
Former Revolution and USA star, Joe-Max Moore, has been speaking out about the prospects of his successors from Foxboro emulating him by playing in a World Cup. Moore, who is now retired and was in Bermuda last week for his former team's game against Alajuelense, told Andrea Canales of Read More

Russell on road to recovery in Norway
February 28, 2006
Amherst, MA, native Robbie Russell is back in action in Norway and challenging once again for a starting sport with Rosenborg. The bright outlook for the defender / midfielder is a far cry from his immediate past, which featured injury and uncertainty about his future, as he told Read More

The Weimer Wire
February 27, 2006
Concluding the account of her recent trip to Great Britain with the USA U21 side, Connecticut's Tiff Weimer brings us up to date on her fortunes on and off the field, which included goals, bruises and more bad weather! February 15th-18th - Scotland and England The last ... Read More

Wind problems for Revolution
February 27, 2006
The Revolution's return to New England was delayed yesterday as heavy winds forced the postponement of their flight. According to Bred Feldman, the Revs Director of Communications, half of the squad will return today with the remaining members arriving home on Tuesday. The team will then enjoy ... Read More

Mariner SC club news
February 27, 2006
Soccer New England would like to thank Mariner SC for updating us with its latest club news. With the spring season just weeks away, we would like to encourage all clubs from across New England to submit their latest goings-on to us so we can publicize as much of what is going on at ... Read More

Cancela the difference as Revs overcome Reggae Boyz By Andrew Hush
February 26, 2006
Jose Cancèla's 20 yard free-kick gave the Revolution a hard-fought win over Jamaica's Under-23 side tonight in Hamilton, Bermuda. In a game that Steve Nicol used to give many of his squad players some much-needed playing time, the Revs were rarely threatened but struggled to mount any ... Read More

Local youngsters called up for national team camps
February 25, 2006
Three local players will head to California in the coming weeks to train with their age-group national team. In the U15 boys section, goalkeeper Connor Askins (Boston, MA) and midfielders Scott Caldwell (Braintree, MA and younger brother of GU17 player, Amy) and Tomasso D'Agostino (Longmeadow, ... Read More

UNH star achieves recognized for success on and off the field
February 25, 2006
A total of 541 student-athletes have been named to the 2005 America East Fall Academic Honor Roll for earning grade point averages of 3.0 or higher, including America East Scholar-Athlete Debbie Newman (New Hampshire women's soccer). Of that total, 261 student-athletes were named to the ... Read More

Revs announce season ticket promotion
February 25, 2006
The New England Revolution has announced that, until April 6, all fans purchasing a pair of Revolution season tickets will receive a free 2006 replica home game jersey. Season tickets can be purchased by calling 1-877-GET-REVS. The jersey is valued at $65 and is a special bonus, in addition ... Read More

Bermuda Shorts – Noonan out for a month By Andrew Hush in Bermuda
February 24, 2006
Pat Noonan will be out for at least a month after suffering a grade one strain of his right hamstring, confirmed Revolution Head Athletic Trainer, Steve Glazier, on Thursday. Noonan limped off in the 79th minute last night and the injury will not only keep him out of the second leg in ... Read More

National rosters announced
February 24, 2006
With a busy period coming up for both the man's and women's national teams, coaches Bruce Arena and Greg Ryan this week announced rosters. Next Wednesday, 1 March, the men are in Germany to face Poland in a friendly, whilst Ryan's ladies will also be in Europe in March, as they attempt to ... Read More

Revs upbeat despite first leg frustration By Andrew Hush in Bermuda
February 23, 2006
The Revolution was back on the training field on Thursday morning, as attention turned to the side's next pre-season game, a friendly match on Saturday night against Jamaica's Under-23 side. The game is certain to feature a different looking side, as Steve Nicol will be without Clint Dempsey and ... Read More

Mixed feelings for Revs debutant By Andrew Hush in Bermuda
February 23, 2006
The morning after his first competitive appearance for the Revolution, Tony Lochhead had mixed feelings as he reflected on last night's game against LD Alajuelense. Pleased to have finally kicked a ball competitively, as it were, the New Zealander could not hide his annoyance at failing to mark ... Read More

Noonan hurt as Revs held in Champions Cup By Andrew Hush in Bermuda
February 22, 2006
New England Revolution 0-0 LD Alajuelense After missing a host of chances, the New England Revolution faces a tough task in two weeks' time, when the side will travel to Costa Rica locked in a goalless tie with LD Alajuelense. After some early flurries, Matt Reis was rarely troubled ... Read More

What they said . . .
February 22, 2006
On the game Steve Nicol I think the biggest thing to consider is which team is in pre-season. I don't think there was any difference between the teams. They're in the middle of their season whereas this is our second proper game so, from that standpoint, I thought we did well. ... Read More

Ralston sees light at the end of the tunnel By Andrew Hush in Bermuda
February 22, 2006
Although he remains a doubt for the second leg of the Champions Cup in Costa Rica on 8 March, the sight of Steve Ralston participating more fully in training is a welcome one for Revs fans. Ralston, who strained the quadriceps in his right leg in January whilst in California with the national ... Read More

Franchino excited by Costa Rican test By Andrew Hush in Bermuda
February 21, 2006
Ahead of tonight's Champions Cup first leg against LD Alajuelense, Revolution captain, Joe Franchino, admitted on Tuesday that revenge is a motivating factor for him. Three years ago these two sides met at the same stage of the tournament, in a tie that was overshadowed largely by ... Read More

Revolution set for CONCACAF test By Andrew Hush in Bermuda
February 21, 2006
With the sun making a welcome appearance over the national stadium, the Revolution put the finishing touches yesterday morning to its preparation for the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup against LD Alajuelense of Costa Rica. Tonight's game is sure to be a big test for a Revs side that has ... Read More

Bermuda Shorts – Twellman signals Revs intent By Andrew Hush in Bermuda
February 20, 2006
The word ‘revenge' is not one that is being readily used around the Revolution players and staff this week. However, particularly for those who were involved the last time the side played in the Champions Cup, the events of the meeting, also with LD Alajuelense, have lingered somewhat. ... Read More

Revs set sights on biggest test so far By Andrew Hush in Bermuda
February 20, 2006
The Revolution held a full training session on Monday morning as attention turned to the fundamental reason why the team is currently in Bermuda, Wednesday night's CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarter-Final First Leg against LD Alajuelense. Following two comfortable wins over the national U20 side ... Read More

Revs win again in Bermuda
February 19, 2006
The New England Revolution improved to 2-0-0 in preseason play on Saturday night, defeating the Bermuda National Team by a score of 3-0 at the National Sports Centre stadium in Hamilton. Clint Dempsey scored twice for the visitors, raising his preseason goals total to seven in two ... Read More

USL announces U20 league
February 18, 2006
United Soccer Leagues announced today the creation of the USL Super-20 League, a new league designed as a graduating youth league for elite players from 17-20 as they advance beyond the traditional youth bracket to the senior professional and amateur development leagues. The league will debut ... Read More

Saturday notebook - Metros shopping again?
February 18, 2006
Reports on opposite coasts suggest that the Los Angeles Galaxy and MetroStars are talking about a trade that would see left-back Todd Dunivant head east with midfielder Eddie Gaven heading the other way. Dunivant is currently with the Galaxy as it prepares for CONCACAF Champions' Cup ... Read More

Little local showing in national rankings
February 18, 2006
In the latest Soccer America youth club rankings, just one New England team makes the top 20 on the boys side and there are no representatives from the region amongst the girls elite, despite the success of Stars of Mass last year, which won a national championship (U19) and a State Cup ... Read More

The Weimer Wire
February 17, 2006
February 10th-14th - London, England After her stellar playing career at Penn State ended last fall, Connecticut's Tiff Weimer finished runner-up for the M.A.C. Hermann Trophy and is currently on tour in Britain with the USA National U21 team. In this installment, Tiff regales us ... Read More

Five-Star Dempsey
February 16, 2006
Clint Dempsey scored five first half goals and new boy Willie Sims scored a hat-trick in the second period as the New England Revolution kicked off its pre-season tour of Bermuda with a comfortable 8-1 win over the country's U20 side on the National Sports Center North training field in ... Read More

Local sides feature in attendance stats
February 16, 2006
Four New England schools feature in the NCAA Division I men's 2005 season attendance statistics. Highest on the list and ranking fourth nationally is Ray Reid's UConn side, which attracted a healthy average of 2,274 fans each time it hit the field. Elsewhere, Brown sneaks into the top 25 and ... Read More

Revs and MLS Stars ready for Maxim-um exposure
February 15, 2006
Coming soon to a newsstand near you – Taylor Twellman and Clint Dempsey in catwalk poses! No, this is not a typo. The Revs duo feature in a seven page spread in the latest issue of Maxim magazine, which is due to hit the shelves on 21 February. Twellman and Dempsey posed for the cameras ... Read More

UNH continues to prepare for new season
February 15, 2006
University of New Hampshire men's soccer head coach Rob Thompson has announced that Robert Cooley has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend UNH and play for the Wildcats beginning in the 2006-07 academic year. Cooley, a 5'11", 155-lb. midfielder from Northboro, Mass., was a four-year ... Read More

Arena talks up Revolution players
February 15, 2006
In a conference call yesterday, Bruce Arena commented on how he feels training camp has gone so far and spoke in some detail about the quintet of Revolution players that have been involved. Here are the best bits from what the coach had to say: On whether Taylor Twellman has done enough ... Read More

MLS announces changes for 2006
February 15, 2006
MLS announced Tuesday a whole range of competition changes for the upcoming season. The most significant is the new qualification process for the CONCACAF Champions Cup, for which the Revolution are currently preparing in Bermuda. Under the new ruling, the two spots given each year will go ... Read More

MPS youngsters achieve ODP status
February 15, 2006
Mass Premier Soccer features seven players in the recently announced 2006 Super Y League Olympic Development Program Select Teams. Called up to the U15 through U17 divisions are Gabrielle Jatkola (2005 U15 Cape Cod Lady Crusaders), Brandin McClay (2005 U16 Cape Cod Crusaders), Melanie ... Read More

Wizards work magic to sign Johnson
February 15, 2006
FC Dallas and USA forward Eddie Johnson has been traded to the Kansas City Wizards in exchange for an allocation. Johnson, 21, has spent the last five seasons in Dallas where he has appeared in 84 career matches, including 54 starts since being drafted as a 16-year-old in the 2nd round ... Read More

Notebook – USA World Cup uniforms unveiled
February 14, 2006
US Soccer has unveiled the threads to be worn by its players in this summer's World Cup. Inspired by the design of the 1950 World Cup uniform, in which USA famously beat England, the outfit features vertical blue and red stripes underneath a large crest. The away kit is described as having a ... Read More

Soccer New England's USA World Cup Squad* By Andrew Hush
February 14, 2006
Goalkeepers Kasey Keller, Marcus Hahnemann, Tim Howard Defenders Oguchi Onyewu, Steve Cherundolo, Greg Berhalter, Eddie Lewis, Carlos Bocanegra, Frankie Hejduk, Eddie Pope, Todd Dunivant Midfielders Landon Donovan, DaMarcus Beasley, Claudio ... Read More

Revs sign Jani Galik
February 14, 2006
The Revolution has announced the signing of Jani Galik to a supplemental contract. The 6' 1” defender, who can also play in midfield, was born in the Prerov in the Czech Republic before moving to Florida at a young age. Galik attended Riverview High School in Sarasota before committing to play ... Read More

Germany or Gillette? By Andrew Hush
February 14, 2006
How the US Revs fared in camp and what it means for the season ahead With the Revs currently sunning themselves in Bermuda and having shoveled several tones of snow off my driveway, this correspondent thought that the only sensible thing to do in this relative calm before the ... Read More

NSCAA Coaching Education Courses
February 14, 2006
The latest dates for local NSCAA coaching courses are as follows: March 10-12 - HS Diploma: Concord, MA March 10-12 - Advanced Regional: Wilbraham, MA March 11 - State Goalkeeper Diploma: Woburn, MA March 24 - State Diploma: Canton, MA March 25&26 - Regional Diploma: Canton, ... Read More

Mariner reflects on fomer boss whilst quietly shaping his own destiny By Andrew Hush
February 13, 2006
The death last week of former England manager, Ron Greenwood, had particular poignancy for Paul Mariner. Greenwood was in charge of the national team between 1977-82, during which time Mariner, then at Ipswich Town, won the majority of his 35 international caps and scored all but two of his 13 ... Read More

What they said ... USA v Japan reaction By Krisha Zagura at SBC Park
February 11, 2006
Bruce Arena Despite the score on the scoreboard I thought that we were a bona fide team tonight. I think in the second half with the numbers so to speak and the number of substitutions impacted the flow of the game a bit - but that happens in friendlies. When you are allowed to use ... Read More

Twellman and Dempsey lead USA to win By Krisha Zagura at SBC Park
February 11, 2006
USA 3-2 Japan Taylor Twellman scored his fifth international goal in four games and assisted on two others, including one for Clint Dempsey, as the USA, which also featured Pat Noonan in a starting role, overcame a spirited Japan side, 3-2, at SBC Park in San Francisco, CA, tonight. ... Read More

Nicol unhappy with schedule; Mariner delighted with squad By Andrew Hush
February 11, 2006
You could see it in his eyes when the question was put to him. You kind of knew what response you were going to get. So, Stevie, what is your reaction to the 2006 regular season schedule? “Well, we're away the whole of July and home the whole of August. That's not what anybody ... Read More

Revs notebook – Bermuda schedule finalized By Andrew Hush
February 11, 2006
The Revolution squad leaves for Bermuda on Monday, having completed a week of pre-season training at Forekicks in Norfolk. Prior to the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup against LD Alajuelense on 22 February, Steve Nicol's men will play two warm-up games and will follow the game against ... Read More

Introducing … John Queeley By Andrew Hush
February 11, 2006
John Queeley can't get the smile off his face. Two short weeks into his career as a professional soccer player and at a point in pre-season where gnarled old pros tend to grunt and grumble their way through the seemingly endless runs, sprints and strength workouts, you can't keep the Denver, CO, ... Read More

John in latest Trinidad squad
February 10, 2006
New England Revolution defender, Avery John, has been called into the Trinidad and Tobago squad for the World Cup warm-up game against Iceland on 28 February. John, who lost his starting spot in the Revs back three last year after a fine 2004 season, has remained a key part of T & T coach Leo ... Read More

Revolution 2006 MLS Regular Season Schedule
February 9, 2006
Revolution @ Los Angeles Galaxy - Saturday, April 1 Revolution @ MetroStars - Saturday, April 8 Revolution @ Kansas City Wizards - Saturday, April 15 Chicago Fire @ Revolution - Sunday, April 30 Los Angeles Galaxy @ Revolution - Saturday, ... Read More

MLS Notebook – FC Dallas strengthen offensive numbers
February 9, 2006
Having been released from Manchester United recently, 21-year-old forward, Kenny Cooper, has come home. The 6' 3”, 195lb striker was born in Baltimore but raised in Texas and has joined FC Dallas ahead of the 2006 season and began training with Colin Clarke's side this week. Cooper, who ... Read More

No reduced weight in this MLS schedule
February 9, 2006
Despite MLS Commissioner, Don Garber, previously pledging a ‘light' schedule during the World Cup this summer, yesterday's schedule announcement by the league shows that the New England Revolution will play a quarter of its regular season schedule during the month (9 June – 9 July) that the ... Read More

Weimer off to UK with U21s
February 8, 2006
Penn State star forward and Soccer New England columnist, Tiffany Weimer, is heading to Great Britain this weekend as part of the USA U-21 national team. Weimer, who is from North Haven, CT, recently attended coach Jill Ellis' training camp in California and will take her place in the squad ... Read More

Pacini recognised for coaching success
February 8, 2006
Lasell Head Mens Soccer Coach, Giovanni Pacini, has been named “College Coach of the Year” by the Eastern Massachusetts High School Soccer Coaches Association. Coach Pacini will be honored at the EMASS High School All Star Banquet on February 12th in Newton, MA. “I'm certainly very ... Read More

Introducing … Leandro de Oliveira By Andrew Hush
February 8, 2006
After his first full day as a Rev, Leandro de Oliveira seemed to be still taking it all in. Having been through a rigorous first training session with his new teammates after joining up a little later than fellow draftees, Willie Sims and Kyle Brown, the 23 year old was immediately swamped by ... Read More

Frustrated Ralston determined to get back to fitness By Andrew Hush
February 8, 2006
While his USA teammates soak up the sun on the west coast as they prepare to face Japan in the latest World Cup warm-up on Friday, Steve Ralston has been back in chilly New England this week to continue the slow rehabilitation from his latest injury. Ralston was at Forekicks on Monday and ... Read More

Lady Eagles announce newcomers
February 8, 2006
Boston College women's soccer head coach Alison Foley has announced the signing of three recruits this week. All three hail from New York and will be added to the 2006 fall roster, which returns 10 starters. "We are excited for Gina [DiMartino], Melissa [Gimpel], and Kelly [Henderson] to ... Read More

Meet the Coach, Meet the Midnight Riders By Joyce Furia
February 7, 2006
The Midnight Riders held their annual Meet the Coach event last Saturday at Gillette Stadium. Steve Nicol was unable to make it at the last minute so assistant coach Paul Mariner ably filled in for him. Mariner spoke for more than an hour, sharing stories and answering questions about the ... Read More

It's Official: Football is better than football
February 7, 2006
With the whole world seemingly of the opinion that Superbowl XL was anything but the oversized affair it should have been, it should come as no surprise that the men of the USA national team felt exactly the same way. Bruce Arena's side relaxed at Landon Donovan's Manhattan Beach (yes, the ... Read More

Revs notebook – Nicol's trip remains top secret By Andrew Hush
February 7, 2006
Well, we all know that Steve Nicol was watching someone, somewhere at the weekend, but few further details are being divulged from within the confines of Gillette Stadium or, in the case of Monday's training session, Forekicks in nearby Norfolk. Ever probing, Soccer New England asked ... Read More

USA back in training
February 6, 2006
After a three-day break following the resounding 5-0 win over Norway, the USA men's national team got back to work over the weekend in California. The pool of players present has been trimmed a little following the release back to their clubs of the likes of Freddy Adu and Steve Ralston but those ... Read More

Pre-season underway across the country and beyond
February 5, 2006
After the Revolution and Los Angeles Galaxy were awarded special dispensation to begin pre-season training early, due the sides' upcoming CONCACAF Champions Cup commitments, the remaining ten MLS teams have all begun to prepare for the new campaign over the past few days. Like the ... Read More

Saturday Notebook – Ralston heads east
February 4, 2006
Suffering from a nagging quadriceps injury in his right leg, Revs midfielder Steve Ralston has been released from the USA national team camp and will continue his rehabilitation with club doctors back here in New England. Ralston, who was afflicted by leg problems at the tail end of the 2005 ... Read More

Coming soon - 'Revolution Soccer Celebration'
February 2, 2006
The New England Revolution today will team up with Simon Property Group, Inc. to bring the "Revolution Soccer Celebration" - an interactive fan experience featuring skills challenges, player interaction, family fun activities, Revs mascot Slyde the Fox and more - to malls around New ... Read More

James aims for Germany
February 2, 2006
University of Connecticut sophomore, Julius James, is currently attending Trinidad and Tobago's upcoming training camp in Florida. James, who hails from Maloney Gardens, Trinidad, will be hoping to impress Leo Beenhakker as the coach begins to make assessments ahead of the World Cup, in which ... Read More

USA Women head back out west
February 2, 2006
Following his side's triumph in the recent Four Nations Tournament in China, USA women's coach, Greg Ryan, has called up 26 players for a training camp in California, set to begin on 6 February. The two-week camp will serve as preparation for the Algarve Cup, which is help in Portugal from 9-15 ... Read More

St. Michael's appoint Jean as men's coach
February 1, 2006
Wade Jean, an award-winning coach at Duquesne University, has been named the 10th Saint Michael's College men's head soccer coach, it was announced on Tuesday. Jean, who will also serve as the College's athletic ticket manager and event supervisor, replaces Tim Kaleita, who led the Purple Knights ... Read More

Hat-Trick Hero Twellman Happy to 'Do His Job' By Andrew Hush
February 1, 2006
In the aftermath of his hat-trick against Norway on Sunday and as he relaxed on a rare day off, Revs star Taylor Twellman spoke exclusively to Soccer New England. Twellman became just the ninth man in national team history to score three times in a game (for a list of his ... Read More

MLS Notebook – PHP gets another Slice of the Action
February 1, 2006
It was announced on Tuesday that MLS Cup this year will return to Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, TX. Last year saw the soccer-specific stadium host the final that saw the Los Angeles Galaxy overcome the New England Revolution 1-0. The game had a sold out attendance of 21,193 and, in an apparent ... Read More

Locals taken in USL Draft
February 1, 2006
Hartford's Costa Kyritsis was selected second overall in the recent United Soccer League draft by Toronto. Among the other New England names were Simon Gatti of Rhode Island, who Montreal took with the 12th pick and Vasilis Androutsos, of Fairfield. He too is bound for Montreal. Ezra Prendergast, ... Read More

Twellman joins an elite group
February 1, 2006
Before Taylor Twellman struck three times on Sunday against Norway, there had been eight previous hat-tricks for the USA. Twellman's treble marks the fifth straight year in which an American man has notched three times in a game. However, Twellman is not the first player with New England ... Read More

MPS is going to Disney World!
January 31, 2006
Mass Premier Soccer has been named as one of the invited clubs to the inaugural US Soccer Champions Cup. The event will be held on Easter Weekend, April 13-16, at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, FL. The Champions Cup is a true club championship utilizing a unique format ... Read More

Introducing … Kyle Brown By Andrew Hush
January 31, 2006
On his first day in his new job, Oklahoma-born Kyle Brown admitted he was still getting used to things. The 5' 11” forward, who attended the University of Tulsa, had been in New England for all of 16 hours when Monday morning's session got underway, having had to look where exactly his new ... Read More

Introducing … Willie Sims By Andrew Hush
January 31, 2006
“It is kind of lonely early on here without friends and family and you kind of wonder ‘who do I call or who do I hang out with?' I've got to get used to these guys.” Willie Sims has a lot to get used to. A new job with new colleagues in a new part of the country is a big enough ... Read More

Patient Reis Happy with Debut Display By Andrew Hush
January 31, 2006
In the aftermath of his debut for the USA national team against Canada recently, Soccer New England caught up with New England Revolution goalkeeper, Matt Reis, to find out how his first experience at international level had gone. The 30-year-old Revs number one had endured a ... Read More

How I became a referee By Zach Silverman (aged 11 years old)
January 31, 2006
Last year, my babysitter told me, an 11-year-old, that I could make money in a way that was legal and fun. When I asked what, he said refereeing soccer. I was immediately interested. When I told my mom, she thought it was a great idea, too. She found a course and signed me up. I went to ... Read More

Team Success the Main Thing for Braintree's Caldwell By Andrew Hush
January 29, 2006
Braintree High School star forward Amy Caldwell has had an exciting few months. The 16 year old junior has scored the winning goal in the Massachusetts state final, been given the Boston Globe's highest honor and achieved All-American status. She has also just returned from the USA U-17 national ... Read More

Twellman has three reasons to celebrate By Andrew Hush
January 29, 2006
USA 5-0 Norway Taylor Twellman fired home a stunning hat-trick to lead USA to a comfortable 5-0 over Norway at the Home Depot Center. Twellman, who was joined in the starting line-up by fellow Revs, Pat Noonan and Clint Dempsey, scored with a left-foot strike in the 5th minute ... Read More

What they said ... USA v Norway reaction
January 29, 2006
Following USA's 5-0 win over Norway, the game's key protagonists gave their thoughts on the game to ussoccer.com: USA Coach Bruce Arena On winning the game “Obviously, it was a good performance on our part. We certainly improved over last week. It was a ... Read More

Lochhead all Rev-ved up for new season By Andrew Hush
January 28, 2006
It is not often that you will find a professional soccer player that relishes pre-season training. Sure, every player is keen to get back to playing but, initially at least, soccer balls are a scarcity as the build-up to the season starts. Invariably, the agenda involves running, stretching, ... Read More

Former BU coach honored
January 28, 2006
Hank Steinbrecher, who was head men's coach at Boston University from 1980-85 before moving into administration, has been named the recipient of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America's 2005 Honor Award. Steinbrecher, who played at former NAIA power Davis & Elkins, coached NAIA ... Read More

Revs add four in Supplemental Draft
January 27, 2006
The Revolution added a quartet of players to its 2006 squad in yesterday's Supplemental Draft, as Steve Nicol sought to continue to increase the depth of talent at his disposal. Two defenders that can also play in midfield, St. Louis' Danny Wynn and Creighton's Matt Wieland, were picked in the ... Read More

MLS Notebook – What's in a name?
January 27, 2006
Houston 1836. After all the hype, there it is. The club formerly known as the San Jose Earthquakes will ply its trade in Texas from now on, under a name that marks the year in which its new home city was born. In a less-than plush ceremony held at, of all places, a middle school ... Read More

Local names selected in Supplemetal Draft
January 27, 2006
Several players with New England links were picked up in Thursday's MLS Supplemental Draft. Taken highest, with the sixth pick in the first round by FC Dallas, was Franklin Pierce's Christopher Joyce, whose disappointment at not being selected in the SuperDraft will be wiped away with the news ... Read More

2006 MLS Supplemental Draft
January 26, 2006
1st Round 1. Chivas USA - Drew Helm (Florida Atlantic) 2. Real Salt Lake - Jeff Rowland (New Mexico) 3. Columbus Crew - Andy Gruenebaum (Kentucky) 4. Kansas City Wizards - Anthony Noriega (George Mason) 5. MetroStars - Joseph Vide (Virginia) 6. FC Dallas - ... Read More

Nicol prepared to go on the defensive By Andrew Hush
January 26, 2006
With offense having been taken care off in Philadelphia, Revs boss Steve Nicol admitted this week that any reinforcements that are taken – the Revs have the 11th, 22nd, 33rd and 44th picks – will likely be focused on the back line. With that in mind, consider these names as being some ... Read More

Revs back to work; focus on future By Andrew Hush
January 25, 2006
With just about half his first team roster in attendance, Revs coach Steve Nicol has been joining in with his charges this week as they prepare for what is likely to be the longest season in team history. However, as the coach himself confirmed, he is selective as to which drills he participates ... Read More

Revs Notebook – No balls allowed By Andrew Hush
January 25, 2006
Pre-season, says Steve Nicol, is as much about ‘reigning players in' as it is about firing them up. Explaining the lack of soccer balls at the start of this week's fitness sessions, the Revs coach spoke of his wish to avoid muscle pulls and strains as his side eases itself towards match ... Read More

Deegan stars in his own 'Daily Show'
January 24, 2006
Roger Williams goalkeeper, Kevin Deegan (right), is pictured at the NSCAA Convention All-American Luncheon, where the Seymour, CT, native was honored after being named to the Division III first team and to the Scholar All-American first team. With Deegan is Jon Stewart, host of Comedy Central's ... Read More

Reis pieces together debut shutout By Andrew Hush
January 22, 2006
USA 0-0 Canada Revs goalkeeper Matt Reis had a shutout on the occasion of his first international cap tonight and the Californian's clean sheet was one of the few highlights of a low-key, goalless tie with Canada in front of 6,077 fans on the campus of San Diego University. ... Read More

Lilly inspires USA to glory
January 22, 2006
Kristine Lilly continued her dream week by scoring both goals in the USA's Four Nations Tournament decider against China. Lilly's brace was the difference as her country's 2-0 win over the host nation secured more silverware for Greg Ryan's side. In front of 15,000 fans, Lilly silenced the ... Read More

Nicol happy with draft work
January 20, 2006
Steve Nicol commented on his new signings following the conclusion of today's draft. Having selected three attacking players, the Revs boss was keen to espouse the futures of the trio and the fact that they have speed was clearly a big attraction. Speaking about Leandro de Olivera, Nicol gave an ... Read More

NSCAA Convention / 2006 MLS SuperDraft Blog By Andrew Hush in Philadelphia
January 20, 2006
Friday 20 April 8.30am – Morning everyone. Apologies for the lack of updates last night, I was at the USL and We Got Soccer parties. So much of these events is to do with what goes on outside the convention hall. When in Rome … Today is draft day and I think we have ... Read More

The Rumor Mill
January 20, 2006
Here what Soccer New England is hearing behind the scenes at the 2006 MLS SuperDraft: Confirmed: The Revs have traded the 13th overall pick and a third round pick in 2007 to Columbus for a partial allocation. As of 10.30am, the Revs have the 11th overall pick, as well as the ... Read More

The Class of 2006: Opening Thoughts By Andrew Hush in Philadelphia
January 20, 2006
In the immediate aftermath of the 2006 MLS SuperDraft, evaluating whether the Revolution has had a strong day or not is, of course, somewhat impossible. At the moment, the names Leandro de Olivera, Willie Sims and Kyle Brown mean little and, in truth, they will continue to until the players have ... Read More

USA and France can't be separated
January 20, 2006
In a battle of the defenses in China this morning, the US Women's National Team battled to a 0-0 tie with France. The USA outshot their opponents 11-3 but could not take advantage and had to settle for a point, which puts them at the top of the Four Nations Tournament standings, level with China on ... Read More

MLS SuperDraft 2006
January 20, 2006
First Round 1 – METROSTARS – Marvell Wynne (UCLA) 2 – REAL SALT LAKE – Mehdi Ballouchy (Santa Clara) 3 – COLUMBUS CREW – Jason Garey (Maryland) 4 – KANSAS CITY WIZARDS – Yura Movsisyan (Pasadena City College) 5 – CHIVAS USA – Sacha Kljestan ... Read More

Excited Joyce prepares for his big day By Andrew Hush in Philadelphia
January 20, 2006
Christopher Joyce had quite a season. The English forward's 28 goals fired Franklin Pierce to the brink of a national championship and also secured him his second consecutive All-American accolade and the Division II Player of the Year award. Last weekend, the 6' 3” striker was part of the MLS ... Read More

Clubs ready for SuperDraft By Andrew Hush in Philadelphia
January 19, 2006
Ahead of what is widely regarded to be one of the most level drafts ever, in terms of the talent available, the twelve MLS clubs are in Philadelphia in preparation for tomorrow's noon ceremony that will see the freshman class of 2006 join their new teams. After selecting the last two ... Read More

The Weimer Wire
January 19, 2006
Throughout the recent college season, Penn State star Tiff Weimer wrote a diary detailing her side's journey to the NCAA Final Four. Weimer, a North Haven, CT, native, gained her third straight All-American selection following a 32 goal campaign. Furthermore, last week she attended the annual ... Read More

Lilly blooms on her big day By Andrew Hush
January 18, 2006
Of course, it had to be like this didn't it? On the occasion of her 300th international cap, Kristine Lilly chose not to just turn up and cruise through her country's game against Norway. No, the USA captain grabbed the fixture by the scruff of the neck and almost single-handedly propelled her ... Read More

Lilly poised for 300
January 17, 2006
By the time most of us on the east coast wake up tomorrow morning, the USA women will have long since finished the opening game of the Four Nations Tournament against rivals Norway, in China. Oh yes, and New England's Kristine Lilly will have won her 300th international cap. The Wilton, CT, ... Read More

Cold weather can't stop Lakes Region players
January 16, 2006
Despite the brutally cold temperatures, which dipped as low as low as five degrees Fahrenheit, members of the Lakes Region Soccer Club assembled at the Kingswood High School gym yesterday to start the tenth season of indoor league play. Ten adult players attended the first session. Everyone ... Read More

Project GOAL prepares for national audience
January 16, 2006
Project GOAL's success with inner city youth has excited the interest of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. The Directors of the Rhode Island-based project have been invited to present the details of the program at the annual NSCAA convention. Project GOAL Inc.'s presentation ... Read More

MLS notebook - Transfer Merry-Go-Round Gathers Pace
January 13, 2006
Dema Departs DC DC United's Dema Kovalenko looks to be on his way out of the nation's capital. The 28 year old midfielder, who scored four goals last season and was sent off against the Revolution in his side's 2-1 loss in Foxboro in August, has reportedly made up his mind to ... Read More

MLS hopefuls prepare for busy week
January 12, 2006
The next generation of MLS stars is gathering at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA, to participate in the 2006 Combine. Four players – M.A.C. Hermann Trophy winner Jason Garey, Brian Plotkin, Mehdi Ballouchy and Yura Movsisiyan – have already signed contracts with MLS ahead of the draft, ... Read More

Club v Country problems ahead for Revs?
January 11, 2006
The New England Revolution yesterday confirmed the team's preseason schedule for January and February. As Soccer New England reported last week, the Revs will host Costa Rican side Liga Deportiva ... Read More

New England youngsters involved in national team camps
January 11, 2006
Whilst the likes of Twellman, Dempsey and Ralston prepare for the World Cup and Kristine Lilly prepares for soccer immortality, the next generation of New England soccer stars has a busy time ahead of it in 2006. In the latest announcements by US Soccer of various age-specific rosters, there are ... Read More

By George! Mutiny GM swaps suit for sweats
January 11, 2006
The New England Mutiny has a new head coach, but will likely retain most of the same look that made them one of the top teams in the Women's Premier Soccer League for the last three years. Meirion George has been promoted to the top coaching spot, filling the position that has been open ... Read More

BC's Maurer gains national recognition
January 9, 2006
Boston College midfielder Jenny Maurer has been invited into training camp at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA, for the Under-21 Women's National Team. The BC junior co-captain will train with the team from January 14-21 in preparation far the Nordic Cup. The tournament will take place in ... Read More

Ravens' star picks up another award
January 8, 2006
Franklin Pierce and Cape Cod Crusaders striker, Christopher Joyce, has been named the NSCAA/adidas NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Player of the Year. Joyce will be presented with the award during the NSCAA Awards Banquet on Friday, January 20, in Philadelphia, PA. Joyce is the first ... Read More

Feldman happy to call it as he sees it
January 7, 2006
“I make no bones about the fact that I am an unabashed homer but I have also called Old Firm (Rangers v Celtic) derbies so I know how to be neutral! I want there to be a successful professional soccer organization here in this area, not only because I happen to work for the Revs but also ... Read More

Notebook - Weather the main factor behind Bermuda decision
January 6, 2006
Revs to play ‘home' game in Bermuda Following criticism of the Revolution's decision to play the home leg of the opening round of the Champions' Cup in Bermuda, the club countered with further reasoning for its choice. Primarily, it seems, Steve Nicol does not want his ... Read More

Local soccer team returns from Disney tournament as Champions By Mark Spector
January 6, 2006
A group of local soccer players from the FC Greater Boston Bolts soccer club recently returned from one of the most prestigious tournaments in the country as Champions. The Disney Soccer Showcase is held in Orlando, Florida between Christmas and New Year and is an invitation only ... Read More

Revs hopefuls try not to freeze on the big occasion By Andrew Hush
January 6, 2006
On a chilly night at the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse next to Gillette Stadium, the New England Revolution's coaching staff last night cast their eyes over some of the brightest young talent the region has to offer, as around thirty invited trialists were put through their paces, in the hope they ... Read More

Edmed to step in at CT College
January 5, 2006
Winnie Bing Edmed has been named the interim head women's soccer coach at Connecticut College. She returns to her roots with the Camel soccer program and the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) after spending six years as the lead assistant coach from 1997-2003. Under ... Read More

Notebook - Revs look to Bermuda again
January 5, 2006
Smith likely to return to Revs The Bermuda Royal Gazzette is reporting that Khano Smith is to return to the Revolution in 2006. The left winger / forward scored three goals for Steve Nicol's side last year, in a total of 23 appearances, the most important of which was the tie-winner ... Read More

Division I Men All-New England Teams
January 5, 2006
Position Name Year School Hometown First Team GK Brian Levey Jr. New Hampshire Pittsburgh, Pa. D Matt Britner So. Brown Halifax, Nova Scotia D Willis Forko Sr. Connecticut Houston, Texas D Julius James So. Connecticut Maloney, Ga. M Simon Gatti Sr. Rhode ... Read More

USA Women reach agreement on CBA
January 5, 2006
U.S. Soccer announced on Wednesday that is had reached a deal with the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Players' Association (USWNSTPA) on a new collective bargaining agreement through 2012. The agreement carries through the next two FIFA Women's World Cups and the next two Olympic Women's ... Read More

Lessig to enter CT Hall of Fame
January 5, 2006
Connecticut College men's soccer coach Bill Lessig has been selected to the Connecticut Soccer Hall of Fame. Lessig will join the Class of 2006 in a special induction ceremony January 28 at the Farmington Marriot. The event gets underway with a cocktail hour at 5:30 p.m, leading up to the ... Read More

World Cup hopefuls assemble on west coast By Andrew Hush
January 5, 2006
With the World Cup just five months away, USA Head Coach Bruce Arena yesterday began the next stage of his squad evaluation process as he welcomed 28 potential members of his final roster to a month long training camp in Carson, CA. Featuring heavily on the list of participants is the New ... Read More

Division II Men All-New England Teams
January 5, 2006
(Position Name Year School Hometown) First Team GK James Thorpe So. Franklin Pierce East Longmeadow, Mass. D Jordan Russolillo Sr. Southern Connecticut State Middletown, Conn. D Mark Lukowiecki So. LeMoyne Edinburgh, Scotland D Bisharra Etienne Jr. Franklin ... Read More

Division III Men All-New England Teams
January 5, 2006
(Name, Year, School, Hometown) East First Team Kevin Deegan* Jr. Roger Williams Seymour, Conn. Mike Crowley Sr. Bowdoin Wellesley, Mass. James Greenslit Sr. Wheaton Framingham, Mass. Patrick Milner Sr. Roger Williams North Stonington, Conn. Nick ... Read More

College stars aim to take next step into professional game
January 5, 2006
Revs tryouts to take place tonight The Revolution coaches will tonight run the rule over some of the best young talent in New England, as the club holds its annual invitation-only tryout. Steve Nicol and company will be in attendance as many of this year's senior college class try to ... Read More

Project GOAL Receives Financial Boost
December 28, 2005
Project GOAL, a Rhode Island after-school initiative that partners with both the Central Falls and Providence School Departments, has received a $5,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation on behalf of the Bank's Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Advancement (HOLA) group. ... Read More

WPSL Notebook
December 28, 2005
With the New Year rapidly approaching, the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL), which has eleven teams in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region, has been busily preparing for the 2006 season. Here are some of the things that have been making the news recently: - At the League annual ... Read More

Lilly set to win 300th cap
December 28, 2005
USA Women's Head Coach, Greg Ryan, has named a strong 30-player squad for January's Four Nations tournament in China. Captaining the side will be Kristine Lily and, barring an injury, the Connecticut native will win her 300th international cap on 18 January against Norway. The USA follows up ... Read More

W-League schedule throws up tough starts for local sides
December 28, 2005
New Boston Renegades Head Coach Neil Stafford will have a baptism of fire when his new charges open up their 2006 W-League season at home to Western Mass Lady Pioneers on 13 May. The Renegades are at home once again the following week against, when they welcome Long Island Lady Riders to Bowditch ... Read More

Revs Quintet called up by Arena
December 20, 2005
As expected, national team coach Bruce Arena has picked a squad dominated by MLS talent for January's national team training camp, which will begin in Carson, CA, on 4 January. Five New England Revolution stars have been given a chance to shine ahead of next sumer's World Cup. While Taylor ... Read More

Pioneers and Phantoms open 2006 USL season at home
December 16, 2005
Western Mass Pioneers, the United Soccer League (USL) Second Division Champions, will open the defense of its title at last year's runner-up, Charlotte Eagles, on Friday 28 April. In a title race that went down the wire, the Pioneers held off the North Carolina side by just two points. In a busy ... Read More

Earth moves for the Quakes
December 16, 2005
After months of speculation, MLS confirmed yesterday that the San Jose Earthquakes will play in Houston in 2006. The Quakes, which was the only team with a better MLS regular season record than the Revolution in 2005, are being forced to relocate primarily because the franchise has been unable ... Read More

Division I Women All-New England Teams
December 15, 2005
(Position Name Year School Hometown) First Team GK Katie Shields Sr. Harvard Dana Point, Calif. D Laura Georges Jr. Boston College Versailles, France D Susan Marscholl Sr. Boston University Baton Rouge, La. D Brittany McDonald Sr. Boston University ... Read More

Controversial issue rears its ugly head; time for the hard hats? By Andrew Hush
December 15, 2005
Soccer was debated on Beacon Hill on Wednesday as a petition was put to the senate advocating making mandatory the use of soccer helmets for all soccer players from young tots to those of college age. Sponsored by Representative Deborah D. Blumer (D - Framingham), the bill is the latest attempt ... Read More

Division II Women All-New England Teams
December 15, 2005
(Position Name Year School Hometown) First Team GK Lauren Matysiak So. Assumption Holden, Mass. D Kristen Cannon Jr. Assumption E. Greenwich, R.I. D Caitlin Leary Sr. Massachusetts-Lowell Wakefield, Mass. D Alex Scavo Jr. Franklin Pierce Ontario, Canada M ... Read More

Division III Women All-New England Teams
December 15, 2005
(Position Name Year School Hometown) First Team GK Anna Shapell Sr. Bowdoin Cape Elizabeth, Maine D Margaret Chute Sr. Amherst Pawtucket, R.I. D Meg Coffin Jr. Bates Westford, Mass. D Teresa Lebel Sr. Wheaton (Mass.) Middleton, Mass. M Catherine Peo Sr. ... Read More

Rhode Island Coach Ed Bradley Retires
December 15, 2005
Rhode Island men's coach Ed Bradley has announced he will retire after 17 years with the Rams. The winningest coach in program history, he steps down after a career that saw his sides make six NCAA Tournament appearances and win 10 Atlantic-10 Championships. Bradley compiled a 219-146-36 ... Read More

2005 Women's Division III NSCAA/adidas All-America Team
December 14, 2005
(Position, Name, Class, School, Hometown) First Team** G, Erin Williams, Sr., Puget Sound, Vancouver, Wash. D, Seraphine Hamilton , Sr., William Smith, Trenton, N.J. D, Laura Johnston, Sr., Sewanee, Atlanta, Ga. D, Ashley Van Vechten, So., ... Read More

2005 Women's Division II NSCAA/adidas All-America Team
December 14, 2005
(Position, Name, Class, School, Hometown) First Team G, Lauren Matysiak, So., Assumption, Holden, Mass. D, CiCi Marrero, Sr., West Florida, Griffin, Ga. D, Stephanie Prouty, Sr., Metro State, Gig Harbor, Wash. D, Casey McKinney, Jr., West Chester, ... Read More

2005 Women's Division I NSCAA/adidas All-America Team
December 14, 2005
(Position, Name, Class, School, Hometown) First Team G, Erin McLeod , Sr., Penn State, Vancouver, B.C. D, Melanie Booth, Jr., Florida, Burlington, Ontario D, Stephanie Lopez, So., Portland, Elks Grove, Calif. D, Jill Oakes , Sr., UCLA, ... Read More

2005 Men's Division III NSCAA/adidas All-America Team
December 14, 2005
(Position, Name, Class, School, Hometown) First Team G, Kevin Deegan, Jr., Roger Williams, Seymour, Conn. D, Eddie Ho, Sr., Trinity (Texas), Spring, Texas D, Dana Leary, Jr., Williams, Washington, D.C. D, Kurt Visker , Sr., Calvin, Grand ... Read More

2005 Men's Division I NSCAA/adidas All-America Team
December 14, 2005
(Position, Name, Class, School, Hometown) First Team G, Chris Dunsheath, Sr., Bradley, Rockford, Ill. D, Gregory Dalby, Jr., Notre Dame, Poway, Calif. D, Tyson Wahl, Sr., California, Newport Beach, Calif. D, Marvel Wynne, So., UCLA, ... Read More

2005 Men's Division II NSCAA/adidas All-America Team
December 14, 2005
(Position, Name, Class, School, Hometown) First Team G, Tyler Baldock*, Jr., Carson-Newman, Surrey, B.C. D, Kenny Crowe, Sr., Catabwa, Reeders, Pa. D, Bryan Eisenbraun, Sr., Fort Lewis, Lakewood, Colo. D, Christian Stackman, Fr., UNC-Pembroke, ... Read More

All-American list features many local names
December 14, 2005
Despite another season that ended with no national champions from New England, the region is once again well represented in the NSCAA All-American honors lists. A total of thirty players with links to the region, comprising thirteen men and seventeen women, have made the grade and stand proudly ... Read More

Cirovski celebrates national glory
December 12, 2005
Former Hartford coach Sasho Cirovski saw his University of Maryland side clinch the NCAA Division I national championship yesterday with a 1-0 win over New Mexico. Senior Marc Burch scored the only goal of the game with a deflected free kick in the 25th minute. Maryland caught a break in the ... Read More

Local girl Lilly continues to bloom By Andrew Hush
December 11, 2005
At 8pm tonight, HBO Films will premiere ‘Dare to Dream', the story of the USA women's soccer team. From its humble beginnings in the mid-1980s, the USA has grown into one of the most well-supported sides in the country and has an unrivalled record of achievement, with two World Cups and two ... Read More

Dare to Dream: What the viewers thought By Laura and Erin Stern
December 11, 2005
‘Dare to Dream' tells the inspirational story of the USA women's national team, from its most humble of beginnings to the present day, when its players are some of the most recognizable female athletes in the world. Soccer New England would like to thank our special reviewers, 15 year ... Read More

The Weimer Wire
December 10, 2005
Connecticut native, Tiff Weimer is a star forward at Penn State University. Tiff is also a journalism major and here she continues her season diary, in which she offers fans a fascinating insight into life at the top in college soccer. In this installment, Tiff details her own experience at ... Read More

Bullish Arena looks ahead following World Cup draw By Andrew Hush
December 10, 2005
USA coach Bruce Arena was in belligerent mood yesterday following the draw for the opening round of the 2006 World Cup. In a conference call to reporters, Arena lightly chastised several question setters that attempted to garner his views on the opponents USA will face – Czech Republic, Italy ... Read More

SuperDraft order announced
December 9, 2005
MLS announced yesterday the order for the 2006 SuperDraft and the New England Revolution is well-placed once again to select a strong intake. Having reached this year's MLS Cup Final, the Revs automatically get the 11th overall pick. In addition, Steve Nicol's side has picked up the 13th ... Read More

USA faces tough task in Germany By Andrew Hush
December 9, 2005
At every tournament there is a 'group of death', that's just the way it is. Unfortunately, however, more often that not in recent times the USA has found itself in the middle of this dreaded section and, following today's draw for the opening round of the 2006 World Cup, Bruce Arena must be ... Read More

World Cup Finalists await draw By Andrew Hush
December 8, 2005
The 32 World Cup finalists will learn which opponents they will face in next year's finals later today, when the draw for the group stages takes place in Leipzig, Germany. Coverage of the draw is live on ESPN2 (3pm, ET) and on US Soccer's ... Read More

Revs notebook - Duo undergo successful ops
December 7, 2005
The Revolution confirmed on Tuesday that Taylor Twellman and Marshall Leonard have successfully undergone surgeries and both are expected to make full recoveries in time for the 2006 preseason. Twellman, the MLS MVP and Budweiser Golden Boot winner as top goalscorer, had a hernia repair ... Read More

TV show for America East conference
December 7, 2005
"America East On Campus", a feature-oriented, half-hour television show will debut on Monday 19 December 19 at 6pm on New England Sports Network (NESN). The show will re-air on the same channel at 4:30pm three days later. "America East On Campus" will also be available at Read More

World Cup seeding blow for USA By Andrew Hush
December 6, 2005
The USA discovered today that it will not be seeded in the top bracket for the 2006 World Cup. Under FIFA's much criticized points system, which bases seedings on performances in the previous two World Cup Finals tournaments and on a side's world ranking from the previous three years, Bruce ... Read More

Koolman proud of his men By Andrew Hush
December 6, 2005
In the aftermath of his side's 3-1 loss to Fort Lewis in the final of the NCAA Division II tournament, Franklin Pierce coach Marco Koolman was left to bemoan that his side did not quite catch enough breaks to bring the championship back to New England. However, despite the defeat, the Ravens' ... Read More

Tough weekend at Nike Friendlies for NE sides
December 6, 2005
The 2005 boys Nike Friendlies took place in Bradenton, FL, last weekend and New England's representatives had mixed fortunes in their games. The national champion FC Greater Boston U16s began well and defeated the USA U15 side on the opening day with Michael Bustamante scoring the lone ... Read More

NCAA Division Two Brackets
December 5, 2005
Franklin Pierce will be represented by both its mens and womens teams in the Division Two 'Final Fours'. To view the men's bracket, click here. To view the women's bracket, click Read More

Ravens fall just short
December 5, 2005
A scrappy goal with eight minutes left in regulation dashed Franklin Pierce's hopes of winning its first men's national championship. Having hauled themselves level at the start of the second half, the Ravens pushed Fort Lewis (CO) hard but were unable to make their pressure count, as the ... Read More

Ravens look to cap dream flight with national glory By Andrew Hush
December 4, 2005
Three months ago today, Franklin Pierce's men were defeated 3-1 on their own field by Dominican University. The loss was the third in succession for Marco Koolman's team, whose thoughts then were concerned more with where their next win was coming from rather than those that will surely be at ... Read More

Ravens fly into national final
December 3, 2005
Franklin Pierce Men 1-0 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Franklin Pierce advanced to the National Championship match for the first time in program history after collecting a hard-fought victory over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville in the NCAA Division II semi-final, hosted by Midwestern ... Read More

Bad day for Division One New Englanders
December 3, 2005
It was a heartbreaking day for New England's representatives at the women's Division I Final Four on Friday. In the day's first game, Penn State, featuring Connecticut's Tiff Weimer, fell in a penalty shootout to Portland. In the nightcap at College Station, TX, Mark Krikorian's Florida State side ... Read More

Final Four heartbreak for FP women
December 2, 2005
Franklin Pierce Women 1-2 Nebraska-Omaha Despite taking a first-half lead, Franklin Pierce saw its quest for a record sixth National Championship come to an end on Thursday, as the University of Nebraska-Omaha reacted with two goals of its own in the semi-final of NCAA Division II ... Read More

Revs announce tryout plans
December 2, 2005
The New England Revolution, the current MLS Eastern Conference Champions, is now accepting resumes for potential invitees for a tryout session that will be held on Thursday 5 January, 2006. Players with elite-level club and /or college playing experience, and no remaining college ... Read More

Weimer wired and ready to go By Andrew Hush
December 2, 2005
With Penn State's NCAA Division I semi-final just over twenty-four hours away, Tiff Weimer, its star striker, was becoming impatient yesterday. This afternoon's game against Portland, which will kick off at 4.30pm (ET) and be shown live on ESPN 2, cannot come quickly enough for the North ... Read More

Notebook - 12/1/2005
December 1, 2005
Clavijo wheeling and dealing Former Revolution coach and current Corlorado Rapids boss, Fernando Clavijo, is having a busy week. First, he traded defender Ritchie Kotschau traded to Columbus for Cornell Glen, the Trinidadian striker and now, according to Soccer America, he is set to ... Read More

Morales on the road to recovery
December 1, 2005
Former UMass star, Yuri Morales, has resumed training for Norwegian club, Ølstykke, after knee surgery. The forward is hopeful he will be ready to go when the Danish Sport Divisionen side returns to league play in March. The Puerto Rico native has two goals in twenty appearances this year, the ... Read More

Contiguglia to step down; backs Gulati as his successor
December 1, 2005
At the annual Honda Soccer Symposium this week, U.S. Soccer Federation president Dr. Robert Contiguglia confirmed that he will not stand for re-election when his current term of office expires in March 2006. The announcement was widely expected, as is the succession of Dr. Contiguglia by Sunil ... Read More

MLS Combine list takes shape
December 1, 2005
The first 54 players to be invited to the MLS Player Combine were announced on Thursday and are listed below. Representing 36 Division I schools, the players will attend the event, to be held at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA, from 12-15 January. MLS coaches and scouts will run the rule ... Read More

No Toffee for Dempsey By Andrew Hush
November 30, 2005
Despite speculation that he was to spend time training during the off-season with Everton, Revs midfielder Clint Dempsey will not be heading for Merseyside and the club known as ‘The Toffeemen'. Dempsey, who amassed a total of thirty starts for his club in 2005, as well as adding several caps ... Read More

Krikorian ready for national title tilt By Andrew Hush
November 30, 2005
In his first season as Florida State women's coach, New Hampshire native Mark Krikorian is looking forward to taking his Seminoles side to the NCAA Division One ‘Final Four', in which it will play UCLA on Friday at 7.30pm (ET). Krikorian, whose coaching resume lists two national titles while ... Read More

All White for former Revs pick
November 30, 2005
Former Revs draft pick, Jeremiah White, scored his first goal of the season last Friday for French second division side Gueugnon, which beat Le Havre 1-0. Having made only five appearances during the season, including two starts, White entered the game in the 68th minute and, just six minutes ... Read More

The Weimer Wire
November 29, 2005
Connecticut's Tiff Weimer is a star forward at Penn State, which, last Friday, clinched a spot in the NCAA Division One 'Final Four'. Tiff is also a journalism major and here she continues her season diary, in which she offers fans a fascinating insight into life at the top in college ... Read More

UConn 3-3 Akron (Akron wins 4-3 on PKs)
November 28, 2005
UConn fell to Akron in heartbreaking fashion, as the eighth-seeded Huskies were eliminated from the NCAA Division One tournament on penalties, after they had battled to a 3-3, double overtime tie with the ninth-seeded Zips. 2,015 fans watched as, initially, it looked as though UConn would win ... Read More

Roll of Honor: Atlantic 10 Men
November 28, 2005
Tournament Champion: Rhode Island Regular Season Champion: St. Louis New England Teams: Rhode Island (3rd), UMass-Amherst (6th, Tournament Quarter-Final) Offensive Player of the Year: John DiRaimondo (St. Louis) Goalkeeper of the Year: Zach Varga ... Read More

NCAA Division Three Brackets
November 28, 2005
It was a clean sweep for Messiah at the weekend, as its men and women took national championship honors in the Division Three finals. To view the final men's bracket, click Read More

Roll of Honor: Atlantic 10 Women
November 28, 2005
Tournament Champion: St. Louis Regular Season Champion: St. Louis New England Teams: Rhode Island (2nd, Tournament Runner-Up), UMass-Amherst (7th) Offensive Player of the Year: Melanie Kasparek (Rhode Island) Defensive Player of the Year: ... Read More

Burns and Okaroh head 2005 NE Hall of Fame class
November 26, 2005
Two former Revolution defenders headed the list of this year's inductees into the New England Soccer Hall of Fame. Mike Burns and Francis Okaroh starred in the side's backline during the late 1990s and were recognized for their efforts at a banquet, held in East Providence, RI, last ... Read More

Groundbreaking event for Mass Youth Soccer By Andrew Hush
November 26, 2005
After many years of work, Massachusetts Youth Soccer has finally broken ground on its own field complex. The facility will consist of sixteen full-size fields, at least four of which will be synthetic artificial turf, and, it is hoped, will be open by spring 2008. There is an outside possibility ... Read More

TCNJ Women 3-0 Tufts
November 26, 2005
Sophomore Dana DiBruno scored two goals and assisted on the other as the undefeated and second-ranked College of New Jersey (TCNJ) Lions posted a 3-0 victory over Tufts in the NCAA Division III semi-final. TCNJ (22-0) advances to the national championship game on Saturday at 1pm and will ... Read More

Happy Thanksgiving from Soccer New England!
November 24, 2005
UConn Men 2-0 Stony Brook Three minutes after coming on as a substitute, Kevin Burns put UConn ahead in the 64th minute and O'Brian White added an insurance goal with a minute left to see the eighth-seeded Huskies through against Stony Brook in second round of NCAA Tournament action ... Read More

MLS Final Viewing Figures Up On Last Year
November 24, 2005
Nearly three quarters of a million households tuned in to see the Revolution battle the Los Angeles Galaxy in this year's MLS Cup Final. Nielsen Media Research reports that MLS Cup 2005, shown on ABC, drew a 1.0 rating, which equals 1 percent of the nation's 77 million overnight TV ... Read More

Young ODP stars in Thanksgiving action
November 24, 2005
The top young players in the nation are competing this week for the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (US Youth Soccer ODP) Boys and Girls Thanksgiving Interregional tournaments. The girls competition takes place in Boca Raton, FL, whilst the boys are in Austin, TX. The following ... Read More

Coaching a Youth Soccer Team When the Match Begins By Don Norton, Jr.
November 23, 2005
Soccer New England would like to thank Don Norton, assistant men's coach at Haverford College (PA), for submitting his thoughts and philosophy about the main issues to consider when coaching young players. Always remember soccer is a player's game and not coach's ... Read More

North Carolina Men 2-0 Providence
November 23, 2005
Providence College's magical season came to an end last night when it fell to defeat at the hands of second-ranked North Carolina. The Friars, who had advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a 1-0 overtime win at No. 13 Hofstra last Friday, completed one of the best campaigns in ... Read More

Tufts give thanks for Final Four chance By Paul Sweeney
November 22, 2005
Despite what Lindsay Garmirian told her family, they went ahead and scheduled Thanksgiving dinner at their house as usual this year. With the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Tournament ‘Final Four' scheduled for November 25-26 in Greensboro, NC, Garmirian had warned them that she wouldn't be ... Read More

Super Y Finals News
November 22, 2005
It has been a disappointing weekend for local sides at the USL Super-Y League finals in Florida. A total of fifteen teams from four different clubs saw action over the past few days, yet only two reached the semi-finals and, for both of them, that was as far as they would progress. A 2-0-1 ... Read More

Revs revisit past in CONCACAF draw By Andrew Hush
November 22, 2005
Just as in it first jaunt in the competition in 2003, the New England Revolution has been drawn against Costa Rican side LD Alajuelense in the opening round of the 2006 CONCACAF Champions Cup. Two years ago, the Revs lost out 5-3 on aggregate when, having lost the first leg 4-0, goals from ... Read More

Clutch Tufts clinch Final Four spot
November 21, 2005
Tufts University has qualified for the NCAA Division Three ‘Final Four' following a sensational penalty shootout win over hosts Oneonta State. The Jumbos prevailed over the Red Dragons 4-3 to move on to next weekend's semi-final round in Greensboro, NC. Tufts (15-3-2) will play The College of New ... Read More

MA Boys State Soccer Championships
November 20, 2005
Division 1 Boys D1 Division 2 Boys D2 Division 3 Read More

Franklin Pierce Women 2-1 West Chester
November 20, 2005
After a one year hiatus, Franklin Pierce will make a record thirteenth NCAA Division II Final Four appearance in fourteen years after collecting a 2-1 victory over West Chester (Pa.) at Sodexho Field. Franklin Pierce (19-1-2) will face the winner of tomorrow's quarterfinal between the ... Read More

NCAA Division One Round-Up
November 20, 2005
Women's Division One Round-Up Boston College fell to a valiant defeat away at Santa Clara in the Division One ‘Sweet 16', as Alison Foley' side could not quite hang on to the first half lead given to them by Nicole Reyes, who headed in captain Lindesy McArdle's free-kick in the 36th ... Read More

MA Girls State Soccer Championships
November 20, 2005
Division 1 Girls D1 Division 2 Girls D2 Division 3 Read More

Tufts Women 5-2 Wheaton
November 20, 2005
Tufts' Ariel Samuelson scored twice to lead a second-half charge that resulted in five unanswered goals for the Jumbos en route to a 5-2 victory over Wheaton College in NCAA sectional action at Oneonta State on Saturday. The win for Tufts (15-3-1) advanced the side into tomorrow's sectional final ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Men 1-1 NYIT (FP wins on PKs)
November 20, 2005
Franklin Pierce will make its second trip to the final four (first since 1991) after posting a penalty shootout win over the New York Institute of Technology after the two sides played to a 1-1 double-overtime draw in quarter-final round action of the NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Championship at ... Read More

Hofstra Men 0-1 Providence
November 19, 2005
Eoin Lynch headed in a corner kick five minutes into overtime to fire underdogs Providence past thirteenth-ranked Hofstra in the opening round of the NCAA Division I Tournament. The Friars, which set an NCAA record by playing in its 12th overtime game of the season, won its first in such ... Read More

Franklin Pierce looks for double success
November 19, 2005
Franklin Pierce today hosts an NCAA Division Two Tournament double-header as its men and women seek to advance against tough quarter-final opponents. At 1pm, Jeff Bailey's 18-1-2 women will take on 20-1-2 West Chester (PA). The game will be followed at 7pm by the Ravens' (15-5-4) men, coached by ... Read More

Roll of Honor: America East Men
November 18, 2005
Regular Season Champion: Stony Brook Tournament Champion: Stony Brook New England Teams: Vermont (4th, Tournament 1st Round), Boston University (6th, Tournament 1st Round), New Hampshire (7th), Hartford (8th), Maine (9th) Striker of the Year: Lee Stephane ... Read More

Looking forward: What do the Revs need to do? By Andrew Hush
November 18, 2005
The dust has settled and the time has come to move on. As last Sunday becomes an ever-smaller speck in the wing mirror of history, attention should now turn to the future for all involved with the Revolution. Talking this week, Steve Nicol admitted that, with everything that he has had to ... Read More

Dunseth traded to Chivas USA
November 18, 2005
Former Revolution defender, Brian Dunseth, was yesterday traded to Chivas USA from Real Salt Lake, in exchange for defender Douglas Sequeira, who had a winning goal in the west coast's home game against the Revolution on 22 July, and midfielder Christian Jimenez. Dunseth, 28, appeared in ... Read More

The Weimer Wire
November 18, 2005
Connecticut's Tiff Weimer is a star forward at Penn State, which is currently the number one ranked Division One school in the country. Tiff is also a journalism major and here she continues her season diary, in which she offers fans a fascinating insight into life at the top in college soccer. ... Read More

Roll of Honor: America East Women
November 18, 2005
Regular Season Champion: Boston University Tournament Champion: Boston University Other New England Teams: Maine (2, Tournament Finalists), Vermont (4th, Tournament 1st Round), New Hampshire (5, Tournament Semi-Finals), Hartford (7) Striker of the Year: ... Read More

MLS Notebook - The Beckham Rule
November 17, 2005
Although few actual decisions were made during the recent MLS meetings, a number of interesting topics were discussed and will be considered further over the coming months. One of these concerns what has become known as the ‘Beckham Rule', which would permit each team to field one high-salaried, ... Read More

A look back: What went wrong? By Andrew Hush
November 17, 2005
Now that the dust has settled, the post mortem can begin. The wounds from Sunday may still be fresh, but they are beginning to heal and, you can bet, all associated with the Revolution are desperate for next season to start. Before that happens, however, comes the ‘if' period for coaches, ... Read More

Videira and Weimer nominated for Hermann Trophy
November 17, 2005
There is a New England flavor to both the men's and women's list of semi-finalists for the Missouri Athletic Club (M.A.C.) Hermann Trophy. Duke's Michael Videira (Milford, MA) is up for the men's honor after an excellent sophomore season saw him build on his freshman year, in which he was named the ... Read More

Revs announce travel partnership and pre-season plans
November 17, 2005
The New England Revolution and TNT Vacations have announced a partnership that will make TNT the team's official vacation company. The Revolution will make trips to Bermuda and Costa Rica in February and March of 2006 in preparation for the MLS season and for the CONCACAF Champions Cup, a ... Read More

Season ends with Revs wondering what might have been By Andrew Hush
November 16, 2005
‘Woulda, coulda, shoulda' responded Michael Parkhurst to a question about how things might have gone differently on Sunday afternoon in Dallas. As the Revolution players cleared their lockers at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday morning, the prevailing feeling remained that the side had just run out ... Read More

MA High School District Championships: Boys Finals
November 16, 2005
Division 1 – North Acton-Boxborough 3-1 Lincoln-Sudbury D1-North Division 2 – North Concord-Carlisle 0-2 Stoneham Read More

Roll of Honor: ACC Women
November 16, 2005
Regular Season Champion: North Carolina Tournament Champion: North Carolina New England Teams: Boston College (5th, Tournament 1st Round) 2005 Offensive Player of the Year: Heather O'Reilly (North Carolina) 2005 Defensive Player of the Year: ... Read More

Roll of Honor: ACC Men
November 16, 2005
Regular Season Champion: Maryland Tournament Champion: Duke New England Teams: Boston College (9th, Tournament 1st Round) 2005 Offensive Player of the Year: Jason Garey (Maryland) 2005 Defensive Player of the Year: Nathan Sturgis ... Read More

MA High School District Championships: Girls Finals
November 16, 2005
Division 1 – North Framingham 2-1 (PKs) Newton North D1- North Division 2 – North Bishop Fenwick 1-0 Danvers Read More

Revolution waives seven
November 16, 2005
The Revolution has released seven members of its roster for today's MLS Waiver Draft, due to take place at 5pm (ET). Available to any MLS club will be Ricardo Phillips, Connally Edozien , Jamie Holmes, Marcos Romaneiro, Luke Vercollone and Easton Wilson. The Revs signed Phillips, a Panamanian ... Read More

The Weimer Wire
November 15, 2005
Connecticut's Tiff Weimer is a star forward at Penn State, which is currently the number one ranked Division One school in the country. Tiff is also a journalism major and here she continues her season diary, in which she offers fans a fascinating insight into life at the top in college ... Read More

Revs fall short in Final disappointment By Andrew Hush at the MLS Cup Final
November 14, 2005
New England Revolution 0-1 Los Angeles Galaxy Los Angeles Galaxy substitute, Guillermo ‘Pando' Ramirez, volleyed home a glorious winner as time expired at the end of the first period of overtime, to win the MLS Cup for Steve ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Women 2-0 Assumption
November 14, 2005
Top-seeded Franklin Pierce captured its tenth regional title with victory over number two, Assumption College, in NCAA Division II second round play at Sodexho Field. Franklin Pierce (18-1-2) advances to the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Tournament where it will host fifth-seeded ... Read More

UConn 1-0 South Florida
November 14, 2005
Big East Rookie of the Year O'Brian White scored the game-winning goal in the 13th minute, as sixth-ranked UConn won its second consecutive conference championship title with a 1-0 victory over league newcomer, University of South Florida, at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium in front 2,511 raucous ... Read More

What they said – Revs Reaction
November 14, 2005
Steve Nicol “We were disappointed with what we did in the first half, but coming in here, we just wanted to play the consistent way we did all season. We had to give it time to decide whether it really was going to happen or not. We gave it fifteen minutes at the start of the second ... Read More

MLS Cup Final Blog By Andrew Hush at the MLS Cup Final
November 14, 2005
Sunday 13 November 9:37pm – Well, I guess that is that. I wrote my report and am back at my hotel, looking forward to a 5.30am alarm call to head to the airport. I have loaded up on ropey fried chicken and now, with cholesterol levels at breaking point, I am off to bed. So it ... Read More

Tufts Women 1-0 Bates
November 14, 2005
Tufts advanced to the NCAA Tournament Sectionals with a narrow second-round victory over Bates College in the third meeting between the teams this season. Last Sunday, it was a dangerous Bates team that won the NESCAC title against the Jumbos but, this time, Kim Harrington's goal in the ... Read More

What they said – Galaxy Reaction
November 14, 2005
Landon Donovan “It's been a tough year for the team but (Steve Sampson), when it mattered most, he did the things that needed to be done. He listened to the players and did what we wanted and, without compromising himself, he made the changes he needed to and for that, you have to ... Read More

MLS CUP Final 2005: Time to Walk the Walk for Revolution By Andrew Hush in Frisco, TX
November 13, 2005
It seems like so much longer than seven days since some combination of Clint Dempsey's foot, torso and backside scored the goal that has brought us here, to Frisco, TX, for the 2005 MLS Cup Final. Over the last week, Revolution players, staff and fans have waited for the referee's whistle, which ... Read More

Boston College Women 1-0 Boston University
November 13, 2005
There were to be no more late heroics for Boston University, as their magical season came to an end today, with neighbors Boston College able to take control late in the sides' NCAA Tournament second round game. Tara Luciani scored with three minutes remaining to seal BU's fate and send BC on to a ... Read More

Three Revs feature on MLS Team of the Season
November 13, 2005
League MVP Taylor Twellman, Shalrie Joseph and Clint Dempsey have all been named to the Radioshack Best XI for the 2005 season. For Twellman, it is the second time he has made the team (2002), whilst for the midfield duo of Dempsey and Joseph, it is the first time they have been named on the ... Read More

Revs Notebook – Franchino cannot wait
November 13, 2005
“I think that after this last training session you get a bit antsy. We just put our feet up, put some liquids in you and visualize about the game. I definitely visualize a lot, it's going to be on my mind until tomorrow.” So said Revs captain Joe Franchino when he was asked how ... Read More

Donovan his own biggest critic By Andrew Hush at the MLS Cup Final
November 13, 2005
In a conference call on Tuesday, Landon Donovan referred to being comfortable in his own skin. He added that it was the only thing he was concerned with. It was an interesting choice of words to use but then, Landon Donovan is an interesting guy. He is something of a paradox, a reluctant hero ... Read More

For Reis, the past is a Galaxy away By Andrew Hush at the MLS Cup Final
November 13, 2005
When the Revolution and Galaxy met in the 2002 MLS Cup Final, sitting on the LA bench that day was one Matt Reis. He watched as his team of the time beat his future employers, when Carlos Ruiz slotted a 113th minute ‘golden goal' past Adin Brown, who Reis would challenge and ultimately usurp ... Read More

Kraft-y showing of support by Revs owner By Andrew Hush at the MLS Cup Final
November 13, 2005
As the Revs concluded their final preparation on Saturday afternoon, team owner Robert Kraft was on hand to offer his support of the side as it attempts to win the first MLS Cup in franchise history. Mr. Kraft, accompanied by the managing director of Kraft Soccer, Sunil Gulati, talked freely ... Read More

Daddy Danny happy to be home By Andrew Hush at the MLS Cup Final
November 13, 2005
When Daniel Hernandez left New England two years ago, few thought he would ever return. Even fewer thought he would make the impact he has since re-joining the Revs in the middle of the regular season. Hernandez was shipped out in the middle of 2003 to Mexican club, Necaxa, after expressing ... Read More

NCAA Division One Round-Up
November 13, 2005
Women's Division One Round-Up Boston College fell to a valiant defeat away at Santa Clara in the Division One ‘Sweet 16', as Alison Foley' side could not quite hang on to the first half lead given to them by Nicole Reyes, who headed in captain Lindesy McArdle's free-kick in the ... Read More

Providence 0-0 USF (USF wins on PKs)
November 12, 2005
After double overtime could not separate the two sides, Providence College and the University of South Florida settled their BIG East semi-final on penalties and it was the team from the Sunshine State, which came out on top. PC must now wait to see if it is awarded a berth in the NCAA tournament, ... Read More

Yale Women 3-0 Central CT
November 12, 2005
Yale took advantage of two first half goals to advance to the second round of the NCAA tournament, at the expense of Central Connecticut. Yale, ranked 22nd in the NSCAA national poll and third in the Northeast region, opened the scoring after fifteen minutes when Mary Kuder scored off a ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Men 1-0 Dominican
November 12, 2005
All-American forward Christopher Joyce converted a penalty kick with two minutes remaining in the first overtime period to lift Franklin Pierce to its second-straight New England region title and, in the process, dump Dominican, ranked seventh in the country, out of the NCAA Tournament. ... Read More

UConn Men 1-0 St. John's
November 12, 2005
With just over two minutes remaining in regulation, Drew Brown scored his first goal of the season to lead the sixth-ranked University of Connecticut past No. 11 St. John's in the semifinal of the Big East Tournament. With the win, the defending tournament champion Huskies (14-3-1) head into ... Read More

Bates Women 3-1 Eastern CT
November 12, 2005
Striker Jessie Gargiulo scored a second half hat-trick as Bates College erased an Eastern Connecticut to come out on top in the opening round of the NCAA Division III regional tournament. Second-seeded Bates (14-3-1) advances to face top-seeded Tufts University (13-3-1) in Sunday's noon ... Read More

Jones still keeping up By Andrew Hush at the MLS Cup Final
November 12, 2005
Before Freddy came along and Landon before him, Cobi Jones was the poster boy of MLS. The tenth anniversary of the league also marks a decade in the league for the 35 year old Californian who, far from staring retirement in the face, has been plying some of the best soccer of his career and is ... Read More

Garber speaks out on expansion, the World Cup and an SSS in Boston? By Andrew Hush at the MLS Cup Final
November 12, 2005
In a question and answer session held here in Frisco with fans yesterday, MLS Commissioner, Don Garber, spoke candidly about the future of the league regarding expansion but was coy when asked about the prospect of a soccer specific stadium for the Revolution. Graber also commented on the plans for ... Read More

Assumption Women 1-0 UMass-Lowell
November 12, 2005
Second-seeded Assumption College, ranked No. 15 in this week's national Division II poll, edged third-seeded UMass-Lowell in first round Franklin Pierce's Sodexho Field. The win sets up a repeat of the Northeast-10 Final, a week after Franklin Pierce beat the greyhounds 1-0. Holly McGrath ... Read More

Revs notebook - Success for one member of the Foxboro family
November 11, 2005
Revs fired up by Pats On Thursday, the Revolution practiced in the afternoon before leaving for the airport. The session, for once, coincided with a practice for the other team that plays at Gillette Stadium and there was no shortage of encouragement from the other ‘footballers'. ... Read More

Rhode Island Men 2-0 UMass-Amherst
November 11, 2005
No. 3 seed Rhode Island (12-7-1) scored two second half goals to eliminate sixth-seed UMass-Amherst (8-10-2) in the first round of the Atlantic 10 Men's Soccer Tournament at Hermann Stadium, on the campus of Saint Louis University. The loss was the first in seven games for the Minutemen and ... Read More

Johnston and Clarke given another chance
November 11, 2005
Two coaches whose sides fell by the wayside in the playoff have been handed a chance to make amends in 2006. Mo Johnston, who took the MetroStars to within twenty minutes of eliminating the Revolution, has had his interim position as head coach made permanent. Meanwhile, in Dallas, Colin Clarke, ... Read More

BU Women Bump UConn from NCAAs By Andrew Hush
November 11, 2005
In a huge NCAA Division One opening round shock, Ashley Chassar scored the game-winning goal in the second period of over time to propel Boston University to a sensational 1-0 win over its hosts, UConn, which came into the game holding one of the tournament's third seeds. The Terriers (14-4-4) ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Men 5-0 Le Moyne
November 11, 2005
Franklin Pierce, ranked fifteenth in this week's NSCAA Division II poll, grabbed revenge for Sunday's Northeast-10 final loss to the same opponent and rolled to a 5-0 victory over number 23 Le Moyne College in the first round of the 2005 NCAA Division II New England Regional Tournament at ... Read More

MVP for Twellman
November 10, 2005
Taylor Twellman has been named the 2005 Honda MLS Most Valuable Player of the Year. Twellman, who scored seventeen goals and had seven assists in twenty five games this season, picked up the league's Budweiser Golden Boot at the end of the regular season and now adds the highest individual ... Read More

On Becoming a Club and Winning a Championship By Emlyn Lewis
November 10, 2005
Now that we are in sight of the New England Revolution's second MLS Cup appearance, with ten seasons of soccer behind us, let us look briefly and satisfyingly backward before we turn our gazes wholly and resolutely forward, to the weekend, and to our chances of victory. First the look back ... Read More

Malin honored by Hall of Fame
November 10, 2005
Harvard graduate and the voice of the NASL's Boston Minutemen, Seamus Malin, has been recognized at the National Soccer Hall of Fame with the awarding of the Colin Jose Media Award, during the hall's 2005 induction ceremony. Malin received the award in recognition of his outstanding ... Read More

Nicol: Just another game By Andrew Hush
November 10, 2005
Steve Nicol has been involved in a few big games in his time. Whether it be playing or coaching, the Scot has a wealth of experience about the unique demands of finals and championship games and has been impressing upon his young squad this week that, for all the pomp and ceremony that will ... Read More

Clark and Simmons lead ECAC entrants
November 9, 2005
Yesterday's announcement of the Eastern College Athletic Conference tournament schedule sees the men of Clark and the women of Simmons installed as the top seeds in the respective competitions. A disappointing loss to MIT in the semi-final of the NEWMAC championship may have meant that Clark ... Read More

NCAA Division 3: Twenty look to progress
November 9, 2005
New England is well represented in the opening round of the NCAA Division 3 tournament. In all, twenty teams have made the cut – made up of an equal split between men and women – with Worcester State, Wheaton, Western Connecticut and Johnson and Wales each qualifying both of its programs. ... Read More

Mass Premier Soccer Super Y League Tryouts
November 9, 2005
Mass Premier Soccer will be holding try-outs for its 2006 Premier Super Y League teams this weekend. MPS will have teams competing at all of the Super Y League age group levels listed below. Boston Renegades Date: Saturday November 12 Venue: Fay School, ... Read More

Kraft investment in Liverpool speculation played down By Andrew Hush
November 9, 2005
Media reports today from England suggest that Revolution owner Robert Kraft is considering investing in Liverpool Football Club, the current European Cup holder and one of the most storied clubs in soccer history. However, ‘not so fast' appears to be the response to the reports, as both ... Read More

NH Phantoms Super Y League Tryouts
November 9, 2005
NH Phantoms will be holding try-outs for its 2006 Premier Super Y League teams this weekend. The Phantoms will have teams competing at all of the Super Y League age group levels listed below. The club is looking to build on the 2005 season, which saw the U15 boys, and U16 girls ... Read More

The Weimer Wire
November 8, 2005
Connecticut's Tiff Weimer is a star forward at Penn State, which is currently the number one ranked Division One school in the country. Tiff is also a journalism major and here she continues her season diary, in which she offers fans a fascinating insight into life at the top in college soccer. ... Read More

NCAA Division 2: Franklin Pierce doubles up
November 8, 2005
Franklin Pierce is the only New England school to have gained representation in both genders of the NCAA Division II national championship brackets. While there are five local women's programs included in their draw, on the men's side only Marco Koolman's Ravens made the grade. In addition to its ... Read More

NCAA Division 1: Tough draw for NE sides
November 8, 2005
Soccer New England diarist Tiff Weimer's Penn State side has been awarded one of the four top seeds for the upcoming NCAA Division 1 tournament. Yesterday's draw saw the Nittany Lions matched up against Bucknell in the opening game, with an encounter against West Virginia the reward for the ... Read More

UConn Men 5-0 Georgetown
November 7, 2005
Four second-half goals were more than enough to seal the deal as the seventh-ranked University of Connecticut rolled over Georgetown at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium to advance to the BIG EAST semifinals for the second consecutive year. The defending conference tournament champions (13-3-1) and host ... Read More

What they said … Post-match reaction from the Revolution v Fire
November 7, 2005
Steve Nicol On the game “Semi-finals are always tough. I think we started the game very well and for 35 minutes we have the game in our hands. From that point on it kind of went the other way and they had the upper hand. Sometimes you win games by attacking and ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Women 1-0 Assumption
November 7, 2005
Irishwoman Sonya Hughes certainly had luck on her side, as her goal with just 36 seconds left lifted No. 1 seeded Franklin Pierce (16-1-2) past No. 2 Assumption College (14-3-4) in the Northeast 10 Conference championship game. Hughes also scored both goals in a 2-0 win over Merrimack College in the ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Men 0-1 Le Moyne
November 7, 2005
Third-seeded Le Moyne College claimed its first Northeast-10 Conference soccer championship with a surprise 1-0 decision over host and top-seed, Franklin Pierce. Forward Robert Moskwa scored the lone goal of the match after half hour to lead Le Moyne past the 14th ranked Ravens. Moskwa, who ... Read More

Sacred Heart Men 0-1 Central CT
November 7, 2005
Central Connecticut clinched the second seed in next weekend's Northeast Conference Tournament with a 1-0 win at Sacred Heart. Freshman Yan Klukowski scored his seventh goal on the season, while Jorden Holder tallied his 13th assist on the year to break the CCSU record for most career assists (32) ... Read More

Central CT Women 1-0 Long Island
November 7, 2005
Central Connecticut earned its fourth consecutive Northeast Conference Tournament Championship with a win over Long Island in New Britain. Jessica McCavanagh scored the game's lone goal, while Ashley Ferra earned her 10th shutout on the year. With the school record seventeenth victory of ... Read More

Revs get set for Chicago test By Andrew Hush
November 6, 2005
With the weather set fair for this afternoon in Foxboro, the Revolution go into the Eastern Conference Championship Game as firm favorites to reach the second MLS Cup Final in franchise history. However, given the drama that has gone hand-in-hand with the side throughout its previous runs in the ... Read More

Brandeis Women 3-1 NYU
November 6, 2005
Lauren Gregor registered a five-point game in her final regular-season contest today, as she played a part in all three goals for Brandeis, which defeated New York University in a University Athletic Association contest on Gordon Field. Brandeis (8-8-1, 2-5-0 UAA) got on the board with the ... Read More

Holy Cross Men 0-1 Colgate
November 6, 2005
Devin Deane scored the game's only goal as the Colgate defense was able to hold off Holy Cross for a 1-0 victory in Patriot League action on Saturday. Holy Cross finishes the season with an overall mark of 8-8 (2-5 Patriot League), while the Raiders' (9-6-3, 4-3 Patriot) hopes of making next ... Read More

Dempsey goal sends Revs through By Andrew Hush at Gillette Stadium
November 6, 2005
Clint Dempsey's fourth-minute goal was all the Revolution needed to reach next Sunday's MLS Cup Final, where it will take on Landon Donovan and the Los Angeles Galaxy. The final takes place at Pizza Hut Park in Dallas, TX, and will be a homecoming of sorts for Dempsey, who was born and raised in ... Read More

Boston Univ. 2-1 Maine
November 6, 2005
For the fourth time in six years, Boston University is the America East Tournament Champion. In a tremendous advert for the conference, Susan Marschall scored the game-winning goal with nine minutes remaining in the second overtime to give the Terriers a scintillating 2-1 victory over Maine. ... Read More

Vermont Men 0-0 Albany (Albany wins on PKs)
November 6, 2005
After 110 minutes of soccer could not provide a goal, much less separate Albany and Vermont, the Great Danes bested the Catamounts in a penalty shootout at Centennial Field to advance to the semifinals of the 2005 America East Championship. This marks the second straight year, in which the ... Read More

Defensive duo are happy to let their play do the talking By Andrew Hush
November 5, 2005
Every great team has them. There they are, day in, day out, doing their jobs. The unsung heroes, without which the superstars could not function. The Revolution has had a season to remember, as the goals of Taylor Twellman and co. up front have been supplemented by sublime play from Clint, ... Read More

Central CT Women 2-0 Sacred Heart
November 5, 2005
Central Connecticut advanced to its fourth straight Northeast Conference Tournament Championship Game by way of a 2-0 victory at home in the semifinals over Sacred Heart. The Blue Devils used a pair of second half goals and a record-breaking ninth shutout by goalkeeper Ashley Ferra to improve to ... Read More

Eastern CT 2-1 Southern ME
November 5, 2005
Top-seeded Eastern Connecticut State advanced to the championship game of the Little East Conference tournament after beating fourth-seeded University of Southern- Maine in Friday's semi-final. Eastern (11-5-2) will face third-seeded Keene State (11-5-3) in the final for the third straight ... Read More

Franklin Pierce aims for NE-10 sweep
November 5, 2005
Franklin Pierce will host the Northeast-10 Conference championship matches on Sunday and the home university is represented in both games. The finals day, presented by Select Sports, takes place at Sodexho Field in Rindge, NH. On the men's side, the top-seeded Ravens will host number three Le ... Read More

New Haven Women 2-1 Bridgeport
November 5, 2005
Desiree Guenther scored one goal and assisted on the other to give New Haven (16-2-1) the win over Bridgeport in the semifinals of the NYCAC Tournament. With the win, the Connecticut side advance to take on C.W. Post in Sundays' final. After Guenther had given New Haven the lead, when she ... Read More

Fairleigh Dickinson Men 2-0 Central CT
November 5, 2005
Central Connecticut dropped to 7-5-3 overall and 4-3-1 in Northeast Conference play with a 1-0 loss at Fairleigh Dickinson. Goalkeeper Christopher Rybacki made six saves in the losing effort. The Blue Devils, who entered the game tied for second in the NEC standings, will look to extend ... Read More

ABC and ESPN secure World Cup rights
November 5, 2005
FIFA has awarded the English-language television rights to the Men's and Women's World Cup through 2014 to ABC and ESPN and the Spanish-language rights to Univision. The price involved in the new deal is $425 million and is the biggest TV deal for a single country in FIFA's history. Soccer ... Read More

Revs notebook - Team News By Andrew Hush
November 5, 2005
Although Khano Smith has been at training this week and, at one point, had a pair of cleats, he will not play tomorrow. The deep bruise behind his left knee has not healed sufficiently to give him a chance of taking the field. Better news for Steve Nicol has come from Andy Dorman, who has ... Read More

World Cup warm-up schedule taking shape By Andrew Hush
November 4, 2005
Following the recent announcement of a friendly in Scotland later this month, US Soccer has lined up a home friendly for Bruce Arena's side on Sunday 29 January against Norway. The only other game slated for the side at present is a 22 March 2006 showdown with World Cup host, Germany. It is ... Read More

The Play-Offs System: Sweet Science or Laughable Lottery? By Andrew Hush
November 4, 2005
Okay folks, competition time. Ready? Of the ten teams that have finished an MLS regular season with the best overall record, how many have gone on to win an MLS Cup? The answer is four: DC United (1997 & 1999), Kansas City (2000) and Los Angleles (2002). Additionally, one team (Chicago in ... Read More

Babson Men 0-1 MIT
November 3, 2005
Chase Lochmiller scored the game's only goal midway through the second half, to lead the seventh-seeded MIT Engineers to an upset victory over number two, Babson College Beavers, in the quarterfinal round of the NEWMAC Tournament. With the win, MIT (8-8-0) advances to this weekend's semifinal round ... Read More

Assumption Women 0-0 St. Rose (Assumption wins 3-1 on PKs)
November 3, 2005
Second-seeded Assumption College will meet Franklin pierce in the final of the Northeast-10 Conference for the second year after the Greyhounds ovecame #6 St. Roe on penalties after a 0-0 double overtime tie. For the Greyhounds, Sunday will mark the fourth conference title game in program history, ... Read More

Boston College Women 0-2 Duke
November 3, 2005
No. 13 Boston College women's soccer team fell to No. 12 Duke in the ACC quarter-finals on Wednesday. The Eagles now stand at 11-5-2 on the season while Duke is 13-4-1. The Blue Devils opened up the scoring after just five minutes, when Darby Kroyer tallied the game-winning goal off a Kate ... Read More

National Men's Rankings
November 3, 2005
Here are the latest NSCAA rankings, published on 1 November: Division I 1. Akron (16-0-1) 2. New Mexico (12-1-1) 3. Maryland (13-3-1) 7. UConn (12-3-1) 18. Brown (10-3-1) 24. Fairfield (10-3-3) 25. Yale (8-2-4) Division II 1. Fort Louis ... Read More

National Women's Rankings
November 3, 2005
Here are the latest NSCAA rankings, published on 1 November: Division I 1. Penn State (19-0-0) 2. Portland (17-0-1) 3. North Carolina (17-1-0) 13. Boston College (11-4-2) 15. UConn (14-3-2) 25. Dartmouth (11-3-1) Division II 1. Metro ... Read More

Gordon Women 3-0 Wentworth
November 3, 2005
Two first-half goals within three minutes set Gordon on the road to victory over Wentworth in the semi-final of the Commonwealth Coast Conference Tournament. Midfielder Kristen Groff scored the opening goal as she headed in a cross from defender Amanda Whittet after fifteen minutes. ... Read More

Cincinnati Men 1-2 Providence
November 3, 2005
Providence College won its first Big East tournament game since 1984 and, in doing so, upset the University of Cincinnati on its own field. The Friars, playing in their third BIG EAST Tournament in the last four years, improved to 2-6-1 all-time in BIG EAST Tourney action. When the two ... Read More

Confident Revs ready to Fire Chicago By Andrew Hush
November 3, 2005
Following a spirited training session that was described by one player as being the perfect way to ‘blow the cobwebs off' after a couple of days off, the Revolution players and coaching staff are turning their attention to Sunday's Eastern Conference Championship game against the Chicago ... Read More

Revs notebook – Win a date with ... By Andrew Hush
November 3, 2005
... Clint Dempsey and James Riley! “I just hope I go for more than ten dollars! Twenty would be good for me,” suggested a tense-looking James Riley. No, don't panic, the rookie winger is not being sold, more loaned out and it's all in the name of charity. Last night ... Read More

New Hampshire Men 2-0 Hartford
November 3, 2005
On Senior Day, seniors Eric Masi and Chris Bennice combined for seven shots and both goals as the New Hampshire defeated the Hartford. The match proved to be the season finale for both squads, as Albany's 3-0 victory over Maine prevented the Wildcats from clinching a postseason berth, while ... Read More

Parkhurst is Rookie of the Year By Andrew Hush
November 2, 2005
Revolution defender Michael Parkhurst has been named the 2005 Gatorade Rookie of the Year. The Wake Forest graduate and native of Rhode Island, is the second Revs star to win the award in successive years, following Clint Dempsey in 2004. He joins Dempsey and teammates Jay Heaps (1999 – Miami ... Read More

Roger Williams Men 2-0 Wentworth
November 2, 2005
Jamie Pereira opened the scoring after just two minutes and Roger Williams never looked back as Wentworth were dumped out of the Commonwealth Coast Conference Championship at the semi-final stage. The Hawks recorded their 15th shutout of the season as Wentworth's six game winning streak ... Read More

Post Men 0-3 Nyack
November 2, 2005
The Eagles of Post University fell in the CACC quarterfinals in a game much closer than the final score indicated. Post hit three goalposts and a brilliant team save by Nyack also prevented the Eagles from denting the scoreboard. After a scoreless first half Nyack tallied first as Tim Conway ... Read More

Southern Maine Women 1-0 RI College
November 2, 2005
Midfielder Dianna Thibaudeau scored the only goal of the match in the 20th minute to give the Southern Maine Huskies a hard-fought victory over the Rhode Island College on Tuesday afternoon in the first round of the Little East Conference playoffs. The Huskies, seeded fourth in the ... Read More

Harvard Men 1-2 Holy Cross
November 2, 2005
Marsalis Beckford's goal in the 64th minute stood up as the winner for Holy Cross over Harvard in a non-conference game at Ohiri Field. The win moves Holy Cross to 8-7-0 overall while Harvard falls to 4-8-2. Playing with the advantage of a stern wind in the first half, Holy Cross opened the ... Read More

Goldey-Beacom Women 2-0 Post
November 1, 2005
Post University saw its season come to an end on Monday when it fell to the Lady Lightning of Goldey-Beacom College in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament quarterfinal. The appearance was the first in the CACC playoffs since 2000. Post and Goldey played a scoreless first half ... Read More

Fairfield women win MAAC tournament
November 1, 2005
Fairfield University notched its third upset in four days, as it came from behind to defeat second-seeded Niagara University to win the championship game of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Tournament. The conference title, the sixth all-time for the Stags, brings with it a berth in ... Read More

The Weimer Wire
November 1, 2005
Connecticut's Tiff Weimer is a star forward at Penn State, which is currently the number one ranked Division One school in the country. Tiff is also a journalism major and here she continues her season diary, in which she offers fans a fascinating insight into life at the top in college ... Read More

Assumption Women 1-0 Southern NH
October 31, 2005
Andrea Marcoccio scored the game's lone goal and keeper Lauren Matysiak posted her 10th shutout of the season as No. 2 seed Assumption defeated No. 7 Southern New Hampshire in the sides' Northeast-10 Conference playoff quarterfinal. The Greyhounds, now 14-2-3, will face St. Rose in the ... Read More

Revolution to face Fire in conference final By Andrew Hush
October 31, 2005
The Revolution will face the Chicago Fire in next Sunday's MLS Eastern Conference Championship game following the Fire's sensational 4-0 road win against DC United. Ivan Guerrero led the way with two goals and an assist as Dave Sarachan's side romped to victory, to send the majority of the ... Read More

Central CT Men 4-1 St. Francis (NY)
October 31, 2005
In the team's final home regular season contest, Central Connecticut picked up its 300th win in the history of the program, defeating St. Francis (NY) with a late onslaught of goals. Yan Klukowski scored twice for the second time in as many games, while Jorden Holder recorded two assists to move ... Read More

Boston University Women 2-1 New Hampshire
October 31, 2005
Possibly wary of the imminent end of her college career, senior forward Melissa Shulman took matters into her own hands to pull Boston Universoty out of a huge hole late in the America East semi-final against New Hampshire. Having seen her side's frustration at not scoring despite dominating ... Read More

Williams Women 0-1 Bates
October 31, 2005
Williams saw their season ended by a 1-0 NESCAC quarter-final loss to Bates. The fifth-seeded Bobcats scored early and kept the fourth-seeded Ephs at bay for the remainder of the match and will advance to the conference semi-finals next weekend at Tufts University. The Ephs started well, ... Read More

Central CT Women 3-0 Mt. St. Mary's
October 31, 2005
Central Connecticut ended the Northeast Conference regular season with a 3-0 win at Mount St. Mary's. Goalkeepr Ashley Ferra matched a school record with her eighth shutout on the season, while the Blue Devils ran their winning streak to 10 games. CCSU improved to 15-3-0 overall and 9-0-0 ... Read More

UConn Men 1-0 Georgetown
October 30, 2005
Chukwudi Chijindu scored the game-winning goal in the 28th minute to give UConn its seventh win in eight games and propel it into first place in the BIG EAST Blue Division. UConn (12-3-1, 7-3-1 BIG EAST) dominated play from start to finish, out-shooting the Hoyas (10-8-0, 6-5-0) 20-4 on the night ... Read More

Glorious Revs pull through By Andrew Hush at Gillette Stadium
October 30, 2005
Revolution 3-1 MetroStars It was the substitutes show at Gillette Stadium on Saturday night, as Jose Cancèla and Khano Smith came off the bench to inspire the Revolution to a second-half fightback that saw the side reach the Eastern Conference Championship Final. Following Youri ... Read More

Wentworth Women 6-0 Univ. NE
October 30, 2005
Robyn Savacool had three assists as Wentworth advanced to the semifinal of the Commonwealth Coast Conference Tournament with a 6-0 win over the University of New England. Caillin Wall got the Leopards on the board first, as she took a long pass from Chelsea Carron shot inside the near post ... Read More

Post Men 3-2 Holy Family
October 30, 2005
Post (8-9, 3-5 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference), which needed to beat Holy Family to gain entry to the Commonwealth Athletic Conference play-offs, controlled the game and finlly emerged with a win that kept it hopes alive and dashed those of Holy Family. With the game tied with under ... Read More

Vermont Men 2-1 Albany
October 30, 2005
Corey Bronner scored his second goal of the day in the 76th minute to lift Vermont to a 2-1 win over Albany in America East men's soccer at sunny Centennial Field on Saturday afternoon. The win assures the Catamounts, ranked 25th in the latest NSCAA/adidas National Coaches Poll, of a berth ... Read More

Babson Men 1-0 Clark
October 30, 2005
In a tremendous matchup of two of New England's top Divison III teams, Babson defeated visiting New NEWMAC rival Clark, in double-overtime on Saturday afternoon. With the win, the Beavers (11-3-4 overall, 5-1-0 NEWMAC), ranked seventh in the region by the NCAA, locked up the second seed in this ... Read More

Wentworth Men 2-1 Salve Regina
October 30, 2005
Wentworth forward Dan Marra scored with just 50 seconds left in the first overtime as the Leopards defeated Salve Regina, 2-1, in the quarterfinal Commonwealth Coast Conference Tournament. The win was the first post-season win for Wentworth since beating Nichols, 8-2, in the 2001 CCC ... Read More

Babson Women 0-1 Smith
October 30, 2005
Monroe Peterson scored the game-winning goal with just one minute remaining in the first overtime as the fifth-seeded Smith Pioneers upset the number four, Babson Beavers, in the quarterfinal round of the NEWMAC Tournament on Saturday afternoon. With the win, Smith (8-6-2) advances to next ... Read More

Endicott Women 7-0 Salve Regina
October 30, 2005
Jillian Zagura, the sister of Soccer New England contributing writer Krisha, notched a hat trick to help Endicott defeat Salve Regina University on Saturday in a Commonwealth Coast Conference quarterfinal match at a snowy Endicott Stadium. Zagura netted a pair of first-half goals and the Gulls ... Read More

Monmouth Women 2-3 Central CT
October 29, 2005
Jennifer Frisch scored the game-winning goal in overtime as the Central Connecticut women's soccer team defeated Monmouth on the road to claim the Northeast Conference Regular Season Championship. CCSU remains perfect in NEC play at 8-0 and is 14-3 overall with the win, its ninth straight, ... Read More

Quinnipiac Men 1-0 St. Francis (N.Y.)
October 29, 2005
Francis Mavula scored the game's lone goal in the 56th minute to lift Quinnipiac to a win over St. Francis (N.Y.) on Friday afternoon. The Bobcats improve to 6-8-1 overall with a 3-2-1 record in the Northeast Conference. The Terriers are now 3-9-2 overall and 0-6 in the NEC. The teams played ... Read More

Central CT Men 2-1 Long Island
October 29, 2005
Central Connecticut improved its position in the Northeast Conference standings with this win over Long Island. The home side hero of the day was freshman Yan Klukowski, who scored both Blue Devil goals in the victory, and converted a penalty kick for the game-winner. CCSU improves to 6-4-3 ... Read More

Team News: Status Quo likely for Nicol By Andrew Hush
October 29, 2005
Despite lengthy speculation to the contrary over the past week, it seems likely that Steve Nicol will retain the same line-up that began the first leg against the MetroStars in Giants Stadium last week. It had been thought that Jose Cancela may force his way into the starting eleven but, with ... Read More

Reis and Revs ready to tackle MetroStars By Andrew Hush
October 29, 2005
Next to the Revolution training field at Gillette is a piece of equipment more likely to usually be found up the hill at the practice facility of the other incumbents of the stadium. A tackle bag hangs somewhat mournfully and appears redundant, except when Matt Reis is around. While some players ... Read More

New Hampshire Women 1-0 Vermont
October 29, 2005
America East Rookie of the Year Sara Hourihan scored a dramatic ‘golden' goal with one minute remaining in second overtime session to lift fifth-seeded New Hampshire to victory against fourth-seeded Vermont in the America East Championship first-round at Boston University's Nickerson ... Read More

The Weimer Wire
October 28, 2005
Soccer New England is proud to publish the first of Penn State star Tiff Weimer's exclusive diary entries. Tiff, a native of North Haven, CT, has kindly volunteered to offer a unique insight into her life, as one of the top college soccer players in the country. Over the next few weeks, as ... Read More

Plymouth St. Women 1-0 Southern Maine
October 28, 2005
Kelsey McBride scored the only goal of the game in the 65th minute as Plymouth State upset Southern Maine in a Little East Conference make-up contest at Panther Field. The Panthers pulled the upset to stop their seven-game losing streak and improve to 4-10-1 overall and 2-4 in conference ... Read More

Babson Women 1-0 Coast Guard
October 28, 2005
Senior forward Sara McSweeney celebrated her final regular season home game by netting the game-winning goal as Babson defeated the visiting Coast Guard Academy in a NEWMAC matchup on Thursday afternoon. With the win, the Beavers (9-6-2 overall, 4-3-2) locked up the fourth seed in the 2005 NEWMAC ... Read More

Assumption Women 5-2 Stonehill
October 28, 2005
Senior forward Andrea Marcoccio became just the second player in Assumption College women's soccer history to reach 100 career points and only the fifth to score three goals in a game, as the Greyhounds celebrated senior night by throttling Stonehill College. The emphatic win clinches second place ... Read More

Revs notebook - Joseph ready to go By Andrew Hush
October 27, 2005
As he rested his bumps and bruises during training on Wednesday, Shalrie Joseph said that he did not believe he had been specifically targeted by the MetroStars on Saturday night, despite being on the receiving end of several tough challenges: “I think it is part and parcel of the game. A ... Read More

Return home brings renewed hope for Revolution By Andrew Hush
October 27, 2005
Following Tuesdays deluge, it should be hoped that the bright sunshine that greeted the Revolution at yesterday morning's practice is a reflection of an improvement, not only in the mood of the weather, but also of Steve Nicol's side. The bitter taste that Saturday's first leg defeat in New York ... Read More

Bentley Women 1-2 Merrimack
October 27, 2005
Julie Anderson broke a tie game with a goal in the 58th minute to lead Merrimack to a win over Bentley in the Northeast-10. With the win, Merrimack finished the regular season at 13-4-1 and 9-4-1 in the NE-10, while Bentley ends its campaign at 0-12-4 and 0-12-2 in the NE-10. ... Read More

Wentworth Men 1-0 Anna Maria
October 27, 2005
Midfielder Mike Donohue scored his first goal of the season to give Wentworth Institute of Technology victory over Anna Maria in the Commonwealth Coast Conference at Sweeney Field. A scoreless first half saw the Leopards hold the AmCats without a shot, while putting up eight of their own. ... Read More

UMass-Lowell Men 0-0 Southern NH
October 27, 2005
Southern New Hampshire and UMass-Lowell battled to a goalless overtime tie in a Northeast-10 Conference game that meant little, given that both teams have qualified for post-season play. The NE-10 Tournament begins on Sunday with quarterfinal games. Tournament pairings will be announced later this ... Read More

Anna Maria Women 0-4 Wentworth
October 27, 2005
Junior forward Caillin Wall scored a goal and added a pair of assists as Wentworth closed out the regular season with a 4-0 win over Anna Maria. In the process, Wall became the Leopards all-time leading scorer. The loss snaps a three-game (0-2-1) winless streak for Wentworth. Floridian Robyn ... Read More

New Hampshire Men 0-2 Dartmouth
October 27, 2005
Dartmouth senior Darnell Nance scored twice early in the first half as the Big Green overcame New Hampshire in a non-conference match at Bremner Field. P.J. Scheufele's free kick set up Nance's first goal after ten mintes. The ball into the box found Nance, who, from the center of the goal, ... Read More

Southern NH Women 4-0 American International
October 27, 2005
Nikki Cote and Sophia Saint Paul both netted two goals to lead Southern New Hampshire to a straightforward victory over American International College in the Northeast-10 Conference. The game marked the regular-season finale for both teams. SNHU earned a bid to the upcoming eight-team NE-10 ... Read More

Brown Women 1-2 Providence
October 27, 2005
Providence College concluded its 2005 season with a 2-1 win over Brown University under the lights at the Bears' Stevenson Field. The win was Providence's first victory over the Bears in the last three meetings between the two teams, and just its fourth in the all-time cross-town series, dating ... Read More

Merrimack Men 1-0 Bentley
October 27, 2005
Freshman Tiago Dalboni scored the game's only goal after just eight minutes as Merrimack beat Bentley in Northeast-10 action on Wednesday night. With the win, Merrimack improved to 11-4-2 and 9-2-2 in the NE-10, while Bentley fell to 4-12-0 and 1-11-0. In a game that was dramatically ... Read More

West Virginia Men 0-1 UConn
October 27, 2005
Canadian O'Brian White had an eventful game, scoring the winner before being sent off, as the UConn Huskies (11-3-1, 6-3-1) won a big road game to secure second place in the BIG EAST Blue Division. The side will finish off regular season play on Saturday night against Georgetown, which currently ... Read More

Wellesley product enjoys West Coast success By Krisha Zagura
October 26, 2005
Jay Cooney left New England in 2001 to coach for the WUSA San Jose CyberRays, and has lived in the Bay Area ever since. Since his departure from New England, Cooney has become one of the most prominent goalkeeping coaches in the country and currently works with the nationally ranked Stanford ... Read More

Lilly continues to bloom on international stage
October 25, 2005
On the occasion of her 299th international cap, USA women's captain Kristine Lilly achieved another milestone, as she scored her 105th international goal in her side's comfortable 3-0 win over Mexico in Charleston, SC. Lilly, who was born and grew up in Wilton, CT and now resides in ... Read More

Revs fail to shine in attendance standings
October 25, 2005
Despite the side enjoying its best regular season in franchise history, attendances at Revolution home games were disappointing once again this year. Gillette Stadium was sparsely populated throughout the season and the Revs ranked third from last in average home attendance. Of course, being ... Read More

St. Anselm Men 0-3 Franklin Pierce
October 25, 2005
Franklin Pierce moved into first place in the Northeast-10 Conference standings with a comfortable victory over Saint Anselm at Melucci Field. Once again, the catalyst for the Ravens was their inspirational All-American forward, Christopher Joyce. The Englishman played a role in all three ... Read More

Men's National Rankings Update
October 25, 2005
UConn went 1-1 last week and drops to seventh in the latest NSCAA Division I men's rankings. The biggest mover amongst New England sides is Brown, which benefited from a 2-1 overtime win at Cornell by being pushed up seven spots to a tie for 18th. Jumping into the top 25 for the first time this ... Read More

Women's National Rankings Update
October 25, 2005
Defeating the number five team in the country is always likely to boost your own standing and that was the case for Boston College, which is up to eighth in the women's Division I rankings. Indeed, had Alison Foley's side managed to break down a stubborn Virginia Tech side on Sunday, its ranking ... Read More

Project GOAL secures financial backing By Andrew Hush
October 25, 2005
Project GOAL, which was featured on soccernewengland.com recently, has received good news regarding its future. The Rhode Island program had been in danger of having to be closed down due to a ... Read More

Weimer expands her record collection By Andrew Hush
October 25, 2005
North Haven, CT, native Tiffany Weimer is having the type of season of which legends are made. The Penn State senior forward has stacked up record after record and has written her name into the history books alongside some of the legends of the women's college game. However, just don't ask her ... Read More

Central CT Women 4-2 Robert Morris
October 24, 2005
Central Connecticut ran its winning streak to eight games, the longest stretch in program history, with this Northeast Conference win. Marina Lorentzson and Sophie Hopper starred in the final regular season home contest of their careers. Lorentzson registered two goals, while Hopper had the ... Read More

Maine Women 2-0 UMBC
October 24, 2005
Heather Hathorn tallied her seventh goal of the season, while Tanya Adorno recorded her third shutout to lead the Maine past UMBC on a cold, wet afternoon in Orono, ME. With the win, the Black Bears finish second in the America East regular season standings and will receive a bye in the first ... Read More

Sacred Heart Women 3-0 Monmouth
October 24, 2005
Katie Leahy and Erica Rico each scored and fellow senior Orlagh Cullen assisted on two scores as the Pioneers shut out Monmouth on “Senior Day”. The Pioneers upped its record to 7-8-1 overall and 4-2-1 in the Northeast Conference while the Hawks fall to 4-8-3 and 2-4-1 in the league. The ... Read More

BU clinches America East crown
October 24, 2005
Boston University Women 3-1 Hartford After clinching the number one seed in the America East Tournament with a victory over UMBC on Thursday, Boston University had the opportunity to claim the league title outright with a win over Hartford on Sunday. Despite a slow start, the Terriers ... Read More

UMass Men 1-0 La Salle
October 24, 2005
Ernie Billittier's seventh minute goal was all the Minuteman defense needed against La Salle on Sunday at Rudd Field. The win was UMass' first in Atlantic-10 play this season and keeps its slim conference tournament hopes alive entering next weekend's two game homestand. La Salle (6-7-3, ... Read More

Babson Men 2-1 Salve Regina
October 24, 2005
One day after losing a tough contest to conference rival Wheaton, Babson College rebounded with a non-conference win over visiting Salve Regina. With the victory, the Beavers, ranked ninth in New England, improve to 10-3-4 overall, while the Seahawks dropp to 8-7-4 on the year. Babson took ... Read More

New Hampshire Women 2-1 Albany
October 24, 2005
Adriana Gonzalez-Medina broke a tie in the 85th minute to lift New Hampshire to an America East victory against the University at Albany on Senior Day at UNH's Bremner Field. The victory, combined with UMBC's loss, gives UNH the fifth seed in the upcoming America East Championship. The ... Read More

Mt. St. Mary's 1-2 Central CT
October 24, 2005
Central Connecticut evened its Northeast conference record at 2-2-1 with this road win over Mount St. Mary's. Alex Harrison converted a penalty kick for what proved to be the game-winner and CCSU is now 5-4-3 overall. The side will return home for its next contest, a 3pm NEC match-up against Long ... Read More

Caldwell Women 2-3 Assumption
October 24, 2005
Assumption completed an impressive back-to-back road trip with a double overtime win at Caldwell. Having overcome Holy Family (PA) 24 hours earlier, Neil Stafford's side was in New Jersey, where a double strike from the inspirational Andrea Marcoccio was the catalyst for a weekend sweep. The ... Read More

Vermont Women 2-3 Stony Brook
October 24, 2005
Tiffany Fasullo's shot from teammate Danielle Lewis' pass hit the left post and bounced in to lift Stony Brook past Vermont in the America East at Centennial Field on Sunday afternoon. It was the regular season finale for both teams and marked the final home games for three Vermont seniors: Nikkie ... Read More

Boston College 0-0 Virginia Tech
October 24, 2005
After an excellent win over Virginia last Thursday, the No. 11 Boston College came back down to earth somewhat with a disappointing home tie with Virginia Tech. Although goalkeeper Arianna Criscione earned her twelfth shutout of the season, the Eagles offense failed to spark against a side that ... Read More

Bentley Women 1-2 St. Michael's
October 24, 2005
Saint Michael's College scored a goal in each half to top Bentley in the sides' Northeast-10 game. With the win, St. Michael's improved to 5-11-0 and 3-10-0 in the NE-10, while Bentley fell to 0-11-4 and 0-11-2. The Purple Knights opened the scoring early in the first half when ... Read More

Elms Men 2-1 Thomas
October 24, 2005
Elms College defender Darlington Abanulo netted his third goal of the season in the 85th minute to carry the Blazers to a thrilling 2-1 win over Thomas College in Sunday's North Atlantic Conference (NAC) game at Roberts Sports Complex. With Sunday's win on Senior Day, the Blazers improved to ... Read More

Northeastern Men 2-0 Georgia State
October 24, 2005
Northeastern won for the second time in three days, shutting out Georgia State at Parsons Field on Sunday afternoon. Defenseman Matt Handy scored the game winner while Greg Kilkenny added the insurance goal. On a cold and damp day, the University said farewell to seniors Jay Betley, David ... Read More

Holy Cross 1-2 Bucknell
October 24, 2005
Bucknell scored two goals late in the game to condemn Holy Cross to Patriot League defeat. With the loss, the Crusaders fall to 3-14 overall (1-5 PL), while the Bison improve to 9-8 overall (3-3 PL). After a scoreless first half, the Crusaders got on the board on the hour mark when Kaitlin ... Read More

Bentley Men 0-1 St. Michael's
October 24, 2005
Jerrod Hall scored the game's only goal in the 46th minute as Saint Michael's topped Bentley in Northeast-10 action. With the win the Purple Knights improve to 6-10-1 and 4-7-1 in the NE-10, while Bentley falls to 4-11-0 and 1-10-0. In a game played in poor weather and with tough ... Read More

Narrow-minded Revs need to broaden their horizons By Andrew Hush
October 24, 2005
A largely forgettable opening leg to the Eastern Conference semi-finals featured two sides that have played some of the most attractive soccer that MLS has seen over the course of the season. Yet, despite the presence on the field of a World Cup winner, two All-Star game MVPs and a host of ... Read More

Williams Women 0-0 Tufts
October 23, 2005
The NESCAC's top two teams battled for postitioning on a cold and wet Saturday afternoon, but a scoreless game left the Williams Ephs and Tufts with a tie and no change in rankings. Tufts, 5-1-1 in the NESCAC, remains on top, while Williams holds on to the second rank with a NESCAC record of ... Read More

Stony Brook Men 1-0 Vermont
October 23, 2005
A goal by Pete Halkidis in the 21st minute gave Stony Brook a 1-0 win over Vermont in the America East on Saturday night. The loss drops the Catamounts (10-5-2; 3-3-1, 10 points, America East) into fourth place in the conference standings. Vermont has one game to play and hosts Albany next ... Read More

MetroStars 1-0 Revs By Mark Goodman
October 23, 2005
As the lowest seed in last season's MLS playoffs, the New England Revolution rode a 1-0 home victory in the first leg of the Eastern conference semifinals to an eventual upset of top-seeded Columbus. Next weekend, the Revs will be playing to avoid a repeat of history. An Amado ... Read More

Revs up for MLS awards By Andrew Hush
October 22, 2005
The end of the season is traditionally the time for prize giving and while the Revolution has its eyes set on the biggest of them all, several of its players are in the running for individual honors following outstanding seasons. Already announced is the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year and San ... Read More

Play-offs a walk in the Park for Revs rookie By Andrew Hush
October 22, 2005
Exactly one year ago today, Michael Parkhurst helped his Wake Forest University side shut out ACC rival Clemson. Just for good measure, he also had an assist in the 2-0 win. Forget about another assist, if the MLS Rookie of the Year candidate can replicate the clean sheet from that game tonight ... Read More

Sacred Heart Women 3-1 Mt. St. Mary's
October 22, 2005
Sacred Heart snapped a four-game winless streak, beating Mount St. Mary's in Northeast Conference play. The Pioneers came into the day in a four way tie for fourth place in the league standings and now improves to 6-8-1 overall and 3-2-1 in the NEC with the win. The Mount remains winless in the ... Read More

Central CT Women 2-1 St. Francis (PA)
October 22, 2005
Central Connecticut matched a school-record with its seventh straight victory, as visiting St. Francis (PA) was dispatched in overtime. Siobhan McCaffrey scored the game-winner for the Blue Devils with just ninety seconds to play. With the win the Blue Devils improve to 12-3 overall and remain ... Read More

Stat Attack: Revs and MLS scoring average up
October 22, 2005
The Revolution has averaged 1.72 goals per game this season, which is good for second in the league behind DC United (1.81). The Revs average easily betters the mark of last season, when the side scored 42 times at a clip of 1.4 goals per game. The highest goals-per-game average for the ... Read More

Vermont Women 0-2 Maine
October 21, 2005
Erin Corey scored once and handed out an assist to lead the Maine Black Bears past Vermont in a key America East match. With the win, Maine (10-6-1, 5-1-1 America East) takes over second place in the America East standings. Meanwhile, Vermont (8-7-1, 4-2-1 America East) falls to fourth with one ... Read More

Boston College Women 1-0 Virginia
October 21, 2005
Jenny Maurer's long-range goal after just 111 seconds was enough to give Boston College its second straight ACC win. Virginia was ranked fifth in the nation in the latest rankings but had no answer to the resolute defending of BC, which, in the last two games, has not conceded a single goal and ... Read More

Eastern CT Men 1-2 Keene St.
October 21, 2005
Freshman forward Alex Horne scored his second goal of the match after twelve minutes of overtime to lift Keene State a crucial Little East Conference victory over Eastern Connecticut State. Ranked three in New England and nineteenth in the national Division III rankings, Keene (10-2-2, 4-0-0 ... Read More

Colby Women 4-0 Husson
October 21, 2005
Laura Williamson moved into second place on Colby College's all-time scoring list and teammate Libba Cox had a goal and an assist as the Mules secured an easy non-conference win over Husson College. Williamson, a junior, scored just five minutes in for her fourth game-winning goal of the ... Read More

Wheelock Women 0-7 Bay Path
October 21, 2005
Bay Path halfback Devon Lauchmen and midfielder Amanda Janik each netted two goals as the Wildcats breezed past Wheelock College 7-0 in a North Atlantic Conference (NAC) encounter. With the victory, Bay Path improved to 10-5-1 overall, 6-2-1 NAC. Wheelock stayed winless at 0-11-2 overall and 0-7-1 ... Read More

Boston University Women 1-0 UMBC
October 21, 2005
Junior Lauren Erwin scored the only goal that the BU defense needed as it dominated UMBC, to provide the Terriers with the win they needed to wrap up the 2005 America East regular season. Coupled with Binghamton's 1-0 win over Hartford, BU claimed the outright title and, in addition, secured a bye ... Read More

Award nomination still a shock to modest Georges By Andrew Hush
October 20, 2005
Four days after she was named as one of twenty-four candidates for the FIFA World Player of the Year award, Laura Georges sat in the press box overlooking Alumni Stadium and admitted to still being in shock at the news. She does not expect that her name will be announced as the overall winner in ... Read More

Providence Men 1-2 Notre Dame
October 20, 2005
Notre Dame defeated Providence College in double overtime in Big East action on Wednesday. Kurt Martin scored the winning goal for the Fighting Irish with three minutes remaining in the second overtime. The Fighting Irish jumped out to the lead just nine minutes into the game when ... Read More

UMBC Men 2-0 New Hampshire
October 20, 2005
A goal late in the first half gave the UMBC Retrievers momentum, and New Hampshire could not get it back, as the home team defeated the Wildcats in America East action. UMBC (7-4-3, 4-1-0 America East) took advantage of a free kick with two minutes remaining in the first half. Marcus Gross ... Read More

Southern ME Men 5-0 Thomas
October 20, 2005
Freshman forward Sinisa Bajic continued his red-hot scoring pace by netting three goals in the first half to lead the Southern Maine Huskies to a rousing victory over Thomas College in non-conference action. The win extends the Huskies' unbeaten streak to four (3-0-1) and improves their overall ... Read More

Dartmouth Women 5-0 New Hampshire
October 20, 2005
Christina Ferraris scored a hat trick as Dartmouth College pulled away with four second-half goals to defeat the New Hampshire in Wednesday afternoon's non-conference match up at Chase Field. UNH is now 7-7-2 overall while Dartmouth improved to 9-3-1. Ferraris gave the Big Green the lead ... Read More

Vermont Men 1-1 Boston Univ.
October 20, 2005
Vermont and Boston University battled to a 1-1 double-overtime tie in the America East at windy Centennial Field on Wednesday afternoon. With the tie, both teams pick up a point in their bid for a spot in the six-team America East play-off round, heading into the last week of the season. The ... Read More

Southern NH Men 2-1 Bentley
October 20, 2005
Scotsman David McGuire leveled the score late in the second half and then notched the game-winner early in the second overtime period to lead Southern New Hampshire to victory over Bentley College in the Northeast-10 Conference. SNHU, which entered the game ranked tenth in New England among ... Read More

Bentley Women 0-1 Southern NH
October 20, 2005
Nicole Ebner scored the game's only goal on the hour as Southern New Hampshire picked up the Northeast-10 win. Southern is 7-7-2 overall and 5-5-2 in the NE-10, while Bentley fell to 0-10-4 (1-10-2). Laurie Boland was the architect of the goal, as she played a ball over the top of the ... Read More

Injury worries clearing up for Revs By Andrew Hush
October 20, 2005
Following his side's final full training session before it leaves for New York tomorrow morning, Revolution boss Steve Nicol was confident that he would have a full roster to choose from for the first leg of the Eastern Conference semi-finals against the MetroStars on Saturday night. Nicol ... Read More

Johnson St. Men 1-0 Elms
October 20, 2005
Johnson State sits alone atop the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) standings after a late game-winning goal lifted the Badgers over Elms College. Devin Corey, suffering from a nagging ankle injury, only entered Wednesday's match with fifteen minutes to play. However, he was the difference as ... Read More

Endicott Women 2-1 New England
October 20, 2005
Paula McGinn scored in the 86th minute to tie the game, then netted the game-winner in the fourth minute of overtime to give Endicott College a 2-1 victory over the University of New England on Wednesday. Endicott moved to 10-2-1 overall with the win, while remaining perfect in the ... Read More

UConn Men 3-0 Pittsburgh
October 20, 2005
Canadian O'Brian White scored twice as the fourth-ranked University of Connecticut comfortably defeated Pittsburgh at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium. With the victory, the Huskies (10-2-1, 5-2-1) extend their win streak to six games, while recording their eighth shutout of the year and their seventh ... Read More

Franklin Pierce 7-0 UMass-Lowell
October 20, 2005
New England's fourth ranked team, Franklin Pierce, scored three times in the opening nine minutes and never looked back in posting a stunning 7-0 victory over UMass Lowell, ranked fifth in the region, in a key Northeast-10 Conference game. Eight different players collected points for ... Read More

New England Men 0-3 Endicott
October 19, 2005
Josh Lewis scored one goal and assisted on the other two as Endicott College defeated the University of New England in the Commonwealth Coast Conference soccer action. The victory was the fifth in the last six games for the Gulls, who now stand at 7-8 overall, 6-3 in the CCC. The Nor'easters ... Read More

Joseph blow rocks Revs By Andrew Hush
October 19, 2005
With the first leg of the Eastern Conference semi-final against the MetroStars just four days away, Revolution boss Steve Nicol had a scare on Tuesday as Shalrie Joseph limped out of training with his right foot packed in ice following a training ground injury. Joseph, who has been an ... Read More

Central CT Women 2-0 Quinnipiac
October 19, 2005
Central Connecticut ran its winning streak to six games and won its fifth straight at home with a 2-0 Northeast Conference win over Quinnipiac on Tuesday. Sophie Hopper played a hand in both the Blue Devil scoring plays, registering an assist on Abbey Capobianco's game-winner and adding an ... Read More

Holy Cross Women 0-3 Harvard
October 19, 2005
Harvard cruised a comfortable non-conference win over Holy Cross as Katie Shields set a school single-season record with her 10th shutout of the season. The Crimson improve to 7-3-3 while, with the loss, the Crusaders fall to 3-12. Erin Wylie put the Crimson on the board in the 14th minute ... Read More

Eastern CT Women 5-0 UMass-Boston
October 19, 2005
Eastern Connecticut State eased past the UMass-Boston on Tuesday afternoon in a Little East Conference match at Thomas Nevers Field. Seniors Caitlin Buzzell, Jenn Orme and Meghann Booth combined for four goals and five assists. Leading 1-0 at halftime, Eastern (6-5-2, 3-0-1LEC) scored four ... Read More

Men's National Rankings Update
October 19, 2005
After a week, in which it did not kick a ball in anger, UConn has profited from the shortcomings of others to rise to equal fourth in the latest NSCAA Division I rankings. The Huskies are currently second in the blue section of the Big East and face conference rival Pittsburgh tonight in Storrs. ... Read More

Women's National Rankings Update
October 19, 2005
A mixed week for Boston College saw the Eagles fall to North Carolina at home, before showing a great deal of character to win away at NC State. Despite the big road win, Alison Foley's side drops to eleventh in Division I. UConn lost to Notre Dame, the reigning national champions, but bolunce ... Read More

Colby-Sawyer Men 0-2 Wentworth
October 19, 2005
Ben Hamlin turned in a fine individual display with a goal and an assist within seven minutes of each other as the Wentworth Institute of Technology posted its third shutout in four games with a win at Colby-Sawyer. After a scoreless first half, Hamlin gave the Leopards the only offense they ... Read More

Wheelock Women 1-2 Lasell
October 19, 2005
Lasell midfielder Kristen Sieger scored the game-winning goal for the Lasers to give them the points against Wheelock College in the North Atlantic Conference. With the victory, the Lasers improved to 5-6-2 overall, 4-3-2 NAC. Wheelock College remains winless at 0-10-2 overall and 0-6-1 NAC. ... Read More

Southern ME Women 1-0 ME-Farmington
October 19, 2005
Liz Brunton scored the only goal of the match to give the Southern Maine Huskies victory over the Maine-Farmington Beavers in this non-conference contest at the USM Soccer Field. The win lifted the Huskies' overall record to 10-3-1. The ten wins mark just the second occasion in the 21-year ... Read More

Plymouth St. Men 2-2 Southern ME
October 18, 2005
Defender Bryan Biederman showed his ability in attack to score with just over a minute remaining in regulation to complete Plymouth State's rally from a two-goal deficit Southern Maine Huskies in the Little East Conference. The draw extended the Panthers unbeaten streak to four (2-0-2), and ... Read More

Central CT Men 4-1 Robert Morris
October 18, 2005
Alex Harrison posted his third career hat trick as Central Connecticut men's soccer team improved to 1-1-1 in Northeast Conference play with a convincing 4-1 victory over visiting Robert Morris on Monday afternoon. The game, originally scheduled for Sunday, was played at Wethersfield High School ... Read More

Univ. NE Women 1-0 Bowdoin
October 18, 2005
Amanda Smith scored in the 56th minute and Mallory Wilson made several key saves down the stretch to give the University of New England the win over Bowdoin College in non-conference action. Now 5-0-1 in their last six games, the Nor'easters upped their overall record to 7-5-1. The Polar ... Read More

Quinnipiac Men 2-1 St. Francis (PA)
October 18, 2005
Francis Mavula scored a pair of goals to lift Quinnipiac to a 2-1 win over NEC foe St. Francis (PA). Quinnipiac got on the board first as Mavula scored an unassisted goal at 24 minutes but the Red Flash answered with a goal from Luke Bellows, his first of the season, off a centering pass from ... Read More

Risley's soccer education continues in California By Krisha Zagura
October 18, 2005
Robert Risley, a prominent coach within the New England area, left for the west coast over a year ago. Risley put his mark as one of the most influential coaches in the Massachusetts region and has since brought his wealth of talent to Northern California. As a London native, ... Read More

Revs to face Metrostars in play-offs By Andrew Hush
October 17, 2005
The Revolution is off to Giants Stadium this weekend after the MetroStars did what it had to do to reach the play-offs yesterday. A 2-0 over the hapless Chivas USA was enough for Mo Johnston's side to leapfrog Kansas City into fourth spot in the Eastern Conference. Ironically, it was the play of the ... Read More

New Hampshire Women 0-1 Boston University
October 17, 2005
With its suffocating defense again in suffocating form, Boston University rode out a 1-0 win over the University of New Hampshire. The Terriers made an early goal stand up and dominated the Wildcats en route to their fifth shutout in six America East contests this season. BU improved to 9-4-4, ... Read More

Babson Men 2-1 Coast Guard
October 17, 2005
Gregg Robinson scored with thirty seconds remaining in regulation to lift Babson to a dramatic win over the visiting United States Coast Guard Academy in the NEWMAC. With the win, the Beavers (9-2-4 overall, 4-0-0 NEWMAC) remain unbeaten in conference play, while Coast Guard (4-8-1 overall, 1-3-0 ... Read More

UMBC Women 0-1 Vermont
October 17, 2005
Senior Nikkie Hessney scored the only goal of the contest, her fifth of the season, as the University of Vermont women's soccer team defeated UMBC in the America East. Vermont improves to 8-6-1 overall and 4-1-1 in league play, while UMBC falls to 9-6-1 and 3-2-1. The Catamounts are now ... Read More

Harvard Women 0-0 Brown
October 17, 2005
Katie Shields recorded her ninth shutout of the season as the Harvard and Brown battled to a goalless tie on Ohiri Field. The shutout was her ninth in 12 games, which ties Shields for the school record with Tracee Whitley, who set the mark in 1987. Harvard is now 6-3-3 on the season (all three ... Read More

Maine Men 0-1 Vermont
October 16, 2005
A first half goal by Jordan Crasilneck was all that 18th-ranked Vermont need to overcome Maine in the America East conference. The win improves Vermont, which is also ranked second in the New England regional ratings, to 10-4-1 overall and 3-2-0 in the America East. It also was the third ... Read More

Arrowhead or Giants Stadium? By Mark Goodman
October 16, 2005
That question still lingers Sunday morning, as the Revolution's Eastern semifinals opponent will be determined by today's Chivas-MetroStars result. NY/NJ finds themselves a point behind Kansas City, who scored two goals in the last 15 minutes to salvage a road draw against FC Dallas Saturday ... Read More

Revs awards; Parkhurst milestone By Mark Goodman
October 16, 2005
Shalrie Joseph was one of four players to earn team awards that were handed out before the match. As voted by the media, the Grenadan international was named the Honda Revolution Most Valuable Player. The media also voted for Michael Parkhurst as Defender of the Year, and Reis as U.S. Soccer ... Read More

St. Michael's Women 0-2 Assumption
October 16, 2005
After three straight overtime ties and having dropped out of the national top 25, Assumption College got back to winning ways with an efficient performance in Vermont against St. Michael's. The Greyhounds improve to 10-0-3 overall and 8-0-3 in conference play. Meanwhile, the home side is now 4-11-0 ... Read More

Twellman continues hot streak By Mark Goodman
October 16, 2005
Going into last night's match with the Chicago Fire, the New England Revolution had two things on their mind: win, and don't get hurt while doing so. The Revs did the former, picking up a 1-0 victory via a classy 35th minute strike by Taylor Twellman. The health part? Well... Starting ... Read More

MPS opens up in Rockland
October 15, 2005
Mass Premier Soccer will today open its new facility in Rockland, MA. The center, which will be sponsored by Adidas and XL travel, will form the base for many of the company's coaching programs. In addition, the arena will run indoor leagues for youths and adults and will be available for hire ... Read More

Robert Morris 3-2 Sacred Heart
October 15, 2005
Sacred Heart suffered its second-straight Northeast Conference loss on Friday afternoon as Robert Morris snapped a 10-game winless streak. Sacred Heart falls to 5-7-0 and 2-2 in the NEC. Despite outshooting its hosts 17-6, Sacred Heart could not make the advantage count as Robert Morris ... Read More

From nothing, Pacini builds success at Lasell By Andrew Hush
October 15, 2005
In 1996 Giovanni Pacini was reading the Boston Herald when he saw that the all-female Lasell College was to become co-educational. On a whim, he sent a resume to the Newton-based school and the rest, as they say, is history. Now Lasell is established as a consistent ... Read More

Former Rev Kamler to hang up his cleats
October 15, 2005
Former Revolution and MLS All-Star defender Brian Kamler has announced his retirement. Kamler, who was on the DC United side that won the first ever MLS championship in 1996, will commence work as Director of Soccer Development at Real Salt Lake, where he played the last of his 214 career ... Read More

Hartford Women 1-3 Vermont
October 14, 2005
Cassandra van Leeuwen scored twice and had an assist on another goal for Amy Cochran as the Vermont Catamounts overcame Hartford in the America East. The victory marked Vermont's first win over Hartford since September of 1996 and was the Catamounts first ever triumph over the Hawks in West ... Read More

Connecticut Duo Teams Up at Stanford By Krisha Zagura
October 14, 2005
Living 3,000 miles away from home can be difficult for anyone entering the rigors of college life. Luckily, for Stanford sophomores Luke Sager and Dan Shapiro, knowing someone who is experiencing the same transition can make adjusting to life at school a lot easier. The ties between ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Women 5-1 Pace
October 14, 2005
Franklin Pierce made the most of a two-goal half-time lead and pulled away late to post a comfortable victory over Pace University in the Northeast-10 Conference at Sodexho Field. After a slow start to the season, Jeff Bailey's side is now 12-1-1 (10-1-1 NE-10) and has hit form in a big way and is ... Read More

Revs get Fired up for play-offs By Mark Goodman
October 14, 2005
The New England Revolution host the Chicago Fire on Saturday night, but the more important games from the Revs' perspective are taking place in Texas and California. Steve Nicol's side clinched the top seed in the East last weekend with a 2-2 draw at Kansas City, coupled with a D.C. ... Read More

NSCAA Polls well populated by local teams
October 14, 2005
Men The University of Connecticut continues to rise up the national rankings. After another successful week, in which they inflicted a first loss of the season on Providence and followed up with a fine road win at Notre Dame, the Huskies are up to the heady heights of sixth in the ... Read More

NE College Women 6-1 Regis
October 14, 2005
Amanda Smith scored two goals and added an assist to lead the University of New England to a 6-1 Commonwealth Coast Conference victory over Regis College on Thursday. The victory extended the Nor'easters unbeaten streak to four games while pushing their overall record to 5-5-1 and 4-3-1 in ... Read More

BC's Georges shocked at FIFA nomination By Andrew Hush
October 14, 2005
Soccer New England can EXCLUSIVELY reveal that Boston College defender Laura Georges has been nominated for the FIFA Women's World Player of the Year award. In the aftermath of her side's game with the University of North Carolina, Georges' was in shock when she was first informed ... Read More

Stony Brook Women 0-1 New Hampshire
October 14, 2005
Ashlee Cieslak provided the offense with a 13th minute goal and Julie Randall recorded her seventh shutout of the season to lead the University of New Hampshire to victory at Stony Brook University. UNH improved to 7-5-2 overall and 2-2-2 in America East while SBU is 3-11-1, 0-5-0. The ... Read More

Boston College Women 1-4 North Carolina By Andrew Hush
October 14, 2005
A spirited display from Boston College saw the home side pull level following a debatable penalty for North Carolina but, in the end, the visitors were able to pull away to take the honors in this ACC match-up. A BC soccer record crowd of 2200 was on hand at Newton Campus Field and looked set to ... Read More

What they said … Boston College v North Carolina reaction
October 14, 2005
Alison Foley (BC Head Coach) “This was great for the community and for Boston College. Hopefully, after we put on a good display tonight, some of the people that came out to see UNC will come back and see BC play. Right now I think it is the opposition, such as Duke, Wake Forest ... Read More

Colby Women 1-0 St. Joseph's
October 13, 2005
Laura Williamson's last-minute goal lifted Colby College to a win against St. Joseph's College in a non-conference game. The Mules, who are 3-0 at home this season, improved to 5-2-2 overall. St. Joseph's fell to 7-5. Katie McCabe picked up her team-best fifth assist of the season on ... Read More

Bentley Men 0-1 American International
October 13, 2005
Norbert Dusza scored the only goal of the game in the 56th minute to propel American International to victory over Bentley, in a windy and rain-soaked Northeast-10 game on Wednesday. The win improves the Yellow Jackets to 7-4-2 and 5-3-2 in the NE-10, while Bentley falls to 4-9-0 and 1-8-0. ... Read More

Southern ME Men 3-0 Univ. NE
October 13, 2005
Southern Maine snapped a nine-match winless streak by defeating the University of New England in a non-conference match-up at the USM Soccer Field. The home side, without a victory since its season-opening win against Union, improved to 2-7-2 overall. UNE dropped its sixth consecutive match to ... Read More

Boston University Women 1-1 Dartmouth
October 13, 2005
The Boston University Terriers scored a late goal to tie the match and were able to withstand two Big Green scoring chances in overtime against Dartmouth at Nickerson Field. The game was played in windswept conditions with temperatures in the high 40's and intermittent rain. With the result BU ... Read More

Twellman on target in USA win By Mark Goodman
October 13, 2005
USA 2-0 Panama Taylor Twellman finally ended his scoring drought at international level as the national team overcame a Panama side that threatened in the first half but faded badly later in the game. Kyle Martino also scored in a national team shirt for the first time as this live audition of ... Read More

Bates Women 3-0 Southern Maine
October 13, 2005
Molly Wagner and Kim Alexander each scored a goal and had an assist as Bates overcame Southern Maine. Wagner got the Bobcats (7-3) on the board less than six minutes into the game, receiving a back pass from Alexander 35 yards in front of the USM goal and booming a shot high and inside the ... Read More

St. Michael's Men 1-0 Southern NH
October 13, 2005
Scott Hinman's goal with 16 minutes left lifted Saint Michael's College to an upset win over Southern New Hampshire in the Northeast-10 Conference men's soccer action. SNHU, which entered the game ranked fifth in New England among Division II schools, dropped to 8-5-1 overall and 4-4-1 in the ... Read More

Plymouth St. Men 1-1 Tufts
October 13, 2005
Plymouth State and Tufts battled for 110 minutes on Wednesday evening but, in the end, the two teams had to settle for a 1-1 double-overtime tie in this non-conference encounter. Brad Wyman put Plymouth State ahead midway through the first half, only for Mattia Chason to answer for the Jumbos ... Read More

ME-Presque Isle Men 3-2 Thomas
October 13, 2005
Maine Presque Isle Men defeated Thomas College 3-2 as Sebastian Itman turned in a virtuoso display for the Owls. Itman scored twice and added an assist on the game winner to help the Owls beat Thomas College by the odd goal in five. Presque Isle improves to 5-1-6 with the win, while Thomas ... Read More

Dartmouth Men 0-0 Vermont
October 13, 2005
Vermont, ranked 18th nationally in the latest NSCAA poll, and Dartmouth, considered the 23rd best in the country by College Soccer News, battled hard for 110 minutes before settling for a 0-0 double-overtime tie at Chase Field. It is the second straight season the two I-89 rivals, also ranked ... Read More

Eagles ready for UNC test By Andrew Hush
October 13, 2005
The names trip off the tongue like a who's who of USA women's soccer: Heather O'Reilly, Lori Chalupny, Lindsay Tarpley. And that's just the senior internationals that the University of North Carolina have. Add to that impressive trio a formidable list of youth internationals and sprinkle in a ... Read More

Cool Clint looks to book his ticket to Germany By Andrew Hush
October 12, 2005
Clint Dempsey comes across as a laid-back sort that is bothered by very little but, on the eve of his country's World Cup qualifier against Panama in Foxboro, even the cool, calm and collected exterior of the Texan is showing signs of feeling the heat. Dempsey is in line to start tonight in ... Read More

Southern NH Women 1-0 St. Michael's
October 12, 2005
Nikki Cote's goal in the final minute of regulation snapped a scoreless tie and lifted Southern New Hampshire University to victory over Saint Michael's College in the Northeast-10 Conference. It marked the second-straight 1-0 victory for SNHU, which evened its record at 6-6-2 overall and 4-4-2 in ... Read More

Boston University Men 3-0 Harvard
October 12, 2005
Sedric Chin scored twice and assisted on another, as Boston University exploded for three second half goals to pull away from Harvard at Nickerson Field. The victory was BU's second consecutive shutout – after having not blanked an opponent in any of its first ten games – and improved the ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Women 2-0 Bentley
October 12, 2005
Laura Hislop continued her impressive form this season, with a goal and an assist as #6 Franklin Pierce beat Bentley College 2-0 in the Northeast-10. The win improves the Ravens to 11-1-1 and 9-1-1 in the NE-10, while Bentley drops its fifth straight to fall to 0-9-3 and 0-9-2. The Ravens ... Read More

Trinity Men 1-0 Eastern CT
October 12, 2005
Charlie Fuentes scored his team-leading third goal of the season midway through the second half to give Trinity a narrow win over Eastern Connecticut State. A pass from freshman Michael Van Beuren sprung Fuentes for the game-winning goal in the 62nd minute of play. The midfielder carried the ... Read More

Post Men 1-2 Nyack
October 12, 2005
It was an afternoon of ‘what ifs' for Post, which fell to defeat at the hands of Nyack College in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference. Nyack went ahead in the 24th minute as Tim Conway converted from of a corner kick. Post appeared to have levelled in the 36th on a Patrick Meyer ... Read More

Wentwoth Men 1-2 MIT
October 12, 2005
James Zorich's goal with two minutes left snapped a 1-1 tie and lifted MIT (6-5) to a 2-1 win over Wentworth (5-8) in this non-conference contest, played at Sweeney Field. Wentworth had numerous chances early, including six corner kicks in the first thirteen minutes. It appeared the ... Read More

Local Stars Step on to National Stage By Andrew Hush
October 11, 2005
A new-look national team squad practiced in the rain on Monday at Harvard's Ohiri Field, as Bruce Arena prepared to put the finishing touches on another successful World Cup qualifying campaign. For the coach, ‘finishing' will be the operative word, following two road games against Guatemala (0-0) ... Read More

Schumacher-Hodge takes rookie honors
October 11, 2005
Boston University freshman midfielder Marisha Schumacher-Hodge has been named the America East co-Rookie of the Week. Schumacher-Hodge helped lead the Terriers to a pair of victories over Albany and Binghamton last week to keep BU in first place in league play. The Terriers are 8-4-3 overall, ... Read More

Vermont pair recognized for fine form
October 11, 2005
Two University of Vermont men's standouts have picked up weekly awards from the America East. Jesse Brady-Searby was named Co-Player of the Week and Jordan Crasilneck was selected as Rookie of the Week. A senior back, Brady-Searby stepped up to score a hat-trick while leading a strong ... Read More

Lasell Men 4-0 Husson
October 11, 2005
Andy Roch netted on an assist from Jeff Danso in the first minute of play on a rainy day in Newton as Lasell moved into sole possession of first place in the NAC with a win over Husson. Lasell improves to 6-5-1 overall and 5-1 in the NAC. Their next game is scheduled for Saturday against Newbury ... Read More

Babson Men 0-0 Roger Williams
October 11, 2005
In a match up of two of New England's Division III sides, visiting Roger Williams University and host Babson College played to a 0-0 double-overtime tie in a non-conference tilt on Monday. Roger Williams, ranked seventh in the region by the NSCAA, is now 10-1-3, while Babson, ranked ninth in the ... Read More

Weimer edges closer to record
October 11, 2005
Tiffany Weimer of North Haven, CT, scored in her 14th consecutive game for Penn State on Sunday to edge closer to the NCAA record for consecutive games with a goal, which is currently held by Brandi Chastain, which the recently-retired national team star set whilst at Santa Clara in 1990. ... Read More

Central CT Men 1-2 Quinnipiac
October 10, 2005
Quinnipiac squeezed by Central Connecticut as Francis Mavula came up with a huge winning goal in this all-Connecticut Northeast Conference match-up. The loss was tough on the home side, which doubled up the Bobcats on shots, totaling 24 to Quinnipiac's 12 Quinnipiac's first goal came twenty ... Read More

Vermont Women 2-2 New Hampshire
October 10, 2005
Despite playing 120 minutes of soccer a winner could not be decided as Vermont and New Hampshire played to a 2-2 tie in the America East. Vermont's Amy Cochran scored her team-leading eighth goal of the year to put the Catamounts up 1-0 in the 23rd minute. Nikkie Hessney served a corner ... Read More

Sacred Heart Women 1-2 Central CT
October 10, 2005
Despite falling behind to its hosts, three-time defending Northeast Conference champion Central Connecticut Sunday afternoon struck twice in a 10-minute span to come away with a 2-1 win in a key conference match-up at Sacred Heart. The Blue Devils have now won seven-straight over the Pioneers and ... Read More

Northeastern Men 1-1 Towson
October 10, 2005
Northeastern tied Towson 1-1 on Sunday afternoon to remain undefeated (0-0-4 ) in CAA play. The Huskies put on the pressure throughout the first half and gave Towson few chances to get in a groove. Greg Kilkenny put the Huskies deserved up by one in the 30th minute when Daryl Brack found him ... Read More

Florida St. Women 3-0 Boston College
October 10, 2005
Florida State scored as many goals in one game as Boston College had allowed in eleven previous matches as the 16th ranked Seminoles romped to a 3-0 win in Tallahassee. The home side's offense continued to roll as it scored three goals for the third straight ACC match. Commenting after the ... Read More

Wentworth Women 4-0 UMass-Dartmouth
October 10, 2005
Caillin Wall scored a pair of goals and, in the process, tied the women's soccer career goals record, as Wentworth (10-3) extended its school-record win streak to nine. Four minutes into the second half, Wentworth got all the scoring it would need when midfielder Robyn Savacool served a ... Read More

Williams Women 1-0 Colby
October 10, 2005
Playing its first ever home game on a turf field, Williams was not fazed by the change in surroundings or the earlier-than-expected (11am) start time, as it overcame NESCAC opponent Colby. A goal by first-year Clare Gallagher was all the Ephs would need to improve to 8-1 overall and 5-1 in the ... Read More

Navy Men 3-1 Holy Cross
October 10, 2005
Holy Cross lost its fourth straight with a tough 3-1 reverse to Navy in Patriot League action on Sunday. After a great start to the season, Elvis Comrie's side has dipped to 5-6 (0-3 Patriot League), while the Mids improve to 7-4 (2-1 Patriot League). It all started so well in this latest ... Read More

Arena calls for Revolution following Costa loss By Andrew Hush
October 10, 2005
After a tepid display on Saturday in Costa Rica that saw his side outfought and outplayed, national team coach Bruce Arena has turned to local talent as he prepares for the final World Cup qualifier, against Panama at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday night. Taking the field at Harvard's Ohiri ... Read More

Project GOAL: Much more than just Soccer By Andrew Hush
October 10, 2005
“It's weird. We had funding when we had no program. Now we have one and it has been successful, the funding has been taken away! For the longest time we could not get a call back from the organization until there was an article on the front page of the newspaper. All of a sudden we are told that ... Read More

UMass Men 1-2 Rhode Island
October 10, 2005
Two goals in the final six minutes on Sunday saw Rhode Island escape Rudd Field with a 2-1 win over UMass. The game was the first in the Atlantic 10 this season for both sides. The game was evenly fought throughout but exploded into life in the final eight minutes. UMass (4-7-0, 0-1-0 A-10) ... Read More

Lynn Men 11-1 Bentley
October 10, 2005
Five separate Lynn University players netted two goals each as the Fighting Knights posted an 11-1 drubbing of Bentley College in the sides' non-conference game. The win moves the #1 ranked team in Division II to 10-0-0, while Bentley falls to 4-8-0. Two days after posting an ... Read More

Towson Women 2-1 Northeastern
October 10, 2005
Shannon Jackson and Britney Wilson each scored first half goals for Towson (6-5-1, 1-4-0), which ended its three-game losing streak with a 2-1 Colonial Athletic Association victory over Northeastern (3-9-1, 0-5-0). Jackson gave the Tigers the lead after fourteen minutes with her first goal of ... Read More

Revs clinch home field with road tie By Andrew Hush
October 9, 2005
Despite a drab start that saw Kansas City take a two-goal lead, a patched-up New England Revolution side fought back courageously to earn a point that, combined with the MetroStars' win over DC United, guarantees that Steve Nicol's side will not only finish at the top of the Eastern Conference, but ... Read More

Wentworth Women 3-0 Curry
October 9, 2005
Caillin Wall scored a pair of goals and added an assist, while Robyn Savacool added two assists as the Wentworth Institute of Technology extended its longest winning streak in school history (eight) with a 3-0 win over Curry in the Commonwealth Coast Conference. Wall opened the scoring in the ... Read More

Brandeis Women 1-2 Rochester
October 9, 2005
The Brandeis University women's soccer team scored the first goal on No. 16-ranked University of Rochester in more than 450 minutes, but the visiting Yellow Jackets answered with two of their own, including the winner with just over two-and-a-half minutes left in regulation, to escape Waltham with ... Read More

Pace Women 3-2 Bentley
October 9, 2005
Despite holding a 2-0 halftime lead, Bentley fell to defeat as Pace overcame the odds to take the points in this Northeast-10 encounter. The win moves Pace to 7-6-0 overall and 3-6-0 in the NE-10, while Bentley falls to 0-8-3 and 0-8-2. Bentley held a two-goal lead until more than half way ... Read More

Notre Dame Men 1-2 UConn
October 9, 2005
Ryan Cordeiro's 53rd minute goal was enough to propel the 10th-ranked University of Connecticut to an excellent road win over Notre Dame. The win, which was the first for the Huskies in South Bend since 2000, moves the team to 9-2-1 on the season and a 4-2-1 mark in the Big East. Despite ... Read More

Providence Men 1-1 Seton Hall
October 9, 2005
Friar defender Matt Otte scored his first career goal to help Providence earn a tie with Seton Hall in Big East action. Seton Hall entered the game having scored eleven goals in its last two games. However, it was the Friar offense that generated more scoring opportunities in the ... Read More

Williams Women 2-1 Bates
October 9, 2005
A late goal by Brittany Branch saw Williams (7-1, 3-1 in NESCAC) pull out a win against #18 Bates Bobcats (6-3) on a cold and rainy Saturday afternoon. Williams got off to a slow start as the Bobcats put the pressure on early and controlled play from the beginning. The Ephs had still yet to ... Read More

New Hampshire Men 0-2 Stony Brook
October 9, 2005
Stony Brook took advantage of two defensive lapses by New Hampshire on their way to victory in the America East at Bremner Field. In the midst of continuous rain, both teams took some time to get used to the conditions of the field. The Wildcats eventually settled though and controlled the ... Read More

Vermont Men 4-0 UMBC
October 9, 2005
Senior back Jesse Brady-Searby came up huge at both ends, scoring three times whilst leading a stingy defense as 23rd-ranked Vermont overwhelmed UMBC, 4-0, in the America East. Jordan Crasilneck added a goal and two assists as the Catamounts (9-4-0, 2-2-0 America East) won for the ninth time this ... Read More

Boston Univ. 1-0 Binghampton
October 9, 2005
Neither the weather nor Binghamton University could stop Boston University from staying unbeaten in conference play and remaining in first place in the America East. The Terriers earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Bearcats at Nickerson Field in a game played during a torrential downpour. ... Read More

Southern NH Men 3-0 St. Rose
October 9, 2005
Bobby Dufour totaled a goal and an assist to lead Southern New Hampshire to a comfortable victory over Saint Rose in the Northeast-10. SNHU, which entered the game ranked seventh in New England among Division II schools, improved to 8-4-1 overall and 4-3-1 in the league. The Penmen have now won ... Read More

Babson Men 2-1 MIT
October 9, 2005
Babson College remained unbeaten in NEWMAC play, as the Beavers defeated the visiting MIT at Hartwell-Rogers Field. With the win, Babson, which entered the week ranked ninth in New England, improved to 8-2-3 overall and 3-0-0 in the conference, while MIT dropped to 5-5-0 overall and 0-3-0 in the ... Read More

Brandeis Men 1-7 Rochester
October 9, 2005
Brandeis was overrun by visiting Rochester, as the Yellow Jackets, ranked fifth in the country, struck seven times for a convincing win. Nate Micklos scored twice and registered two assists in the University Athletic Association showdown. With his six points, Micklos tied the UAA records for ... Read More

Revolution looks for road magic against Wizards By Mark Goodman
October 8, 2005
There are many things on the table tonight when the New England Revolution pays a visit to Arrowhead Stadium to take on the Kansas City Wizards. The match is rife with playoff implications. For the Revs, a win will go a long way toward securing the all-important homefield advantage for the ... Read More

St. Johns Women 2-2 Providence
October 8, 2005
Providence College played to a tie in rainy New York with the Red Storm of St. John's. PC is 3-7-2 / 0-4-2 Big East and has another road game on Sunday, at Syracuse at 2.30pm. As well as being a creditable result on the road, this double overtime encounter also marked the first time in the last ... Read More

Nova SE Men 2-3 Bentley
October 8, 2005
Ryan Parisi scored with a minute remaining in the first overtime to lead Bentley College to a 3-2 win at Nova Southeastern in non-conference action. The win snaps a seven game skid for the Falcons and moves them to 4-7-0, while Nova falls to 6-6-0. The three goals also marked the ... Read More

American Women 2-0 Holy Cross
October 8, 2005
Holy Cross fell to American University in Patriot League action on Friday afternoon in Washington, D.C. With the loss, the Crusaders fall to 2-10 (0-2 PL) on the season, while the Eagles improve to 5-7 (2-0 PL). American got on the board in the 26th minute mark when Annette Scott scored an ... Read More

Fairleigh Dickinson Women 2-3 Central CT
October 8, 2005
Central Connecticut remained unbeaten in Northeast Conference play after grabbing the odd goal in five at Fairleigh Dickinson. Strikes from Allison Livsey, Jess McCavanagh and Christie Robinson secured the win, while Ashley Ferra stopped five shots to improve to 7-2 on the year in goal. ... Read More

Sacred Heart Women 3-0 Quinnipiac
October 8, 2005
Sacred Heart scored three second half goals as it romped to a home win over Quinnipiac. Katie Leahy grabbed two goals in this Northeast Conference game. The result sees the Pioneers improve to 2-0-0 in the league and even their record at 5-5-0 overall. The Bobcats fall to 5-6-2 and 1-2-0 in the ... Read More

Miami Women 0-2 Boston College
October 7, 2005
Boston College got back to winning ways in game one of its road trip in Forida. The Eagles defeated ACC foe Miami in Coral Gables as Maddie Johnson continued to provide the spark for her side's offense. Johnson notched her third goal of the season, while Molly Dane provided the insurance goal late ... Read More

Maine Women 4-0 Stony Brook
October 7, 2005
The University of Maine thrashed Stony Brook on Thursday afternoon. With the win, Maine improves to 7-4-1 on the season and 2-0-1 in America East play. Stony Brook falls to 3-10-1, 0-4-0 in conference play. French-Canadian Marie-Andree Canuel had a hat trick for Maine, while Erin Corey had two ... Read More

2005 WPSL National Awards Announced
October 7, 2005
New England players feature strongly in the 2005 WPSL National Awards, which were announced yesterday. Named to the Eastern Division All-Stars 1st team are New England Mutiny stars Jennifer Molina, Jennifer Maurer and Meghan Schnur. Also featuring are Kathleen Waddell of the Massachusetts ... Read More

New Hampshire Women 0-3 Binghampton
October 7, 2005
Danielle White's two goals propelled Binghamton to comfortable America East victory over hosts New Hampshire. UNH, which entered the game with a 2-0-1 lifetime record versus the Bearcats, is now 6-5-1 overall and 1-2-1 in America East. Binghamton won its third consecutive game - all by a ... Read More

Albany Women 0-3 Boston University
October 7, 2005
Meghann Cook is in the form of her life. The native of Melrose, MA, scored two goals and the Terrier defense recorded its second consecutive shutout as Boston University routed Albany. The Terriers maintained their grip on first place in the conference with this fine win, improving to 7-4-3 ... Read More

E. Nazarene Women 0-4 Wentworth
October 7, 2005
Evelyn Hadden scored a pair of goals to lift Wentworth (8-3-0, 6-1-0 CCC) to a 4-0 win over Eastern Nazarene (2-7-1, 1-6-0) in a CCC contest. The win was the seventh in a row for the Leopards, which establishes a new school record, breaking the previous mark of six, set last season. Despite ... Read More

Videira, Duke feature on Fox
October 7, 2005
Following the soccer lesson it handed Boston College last week, Duke University will make its season debut in front of the Fox Soccer Channel cameras tonight, as it takes on Maryland at 8pm. In the center of the Blue Devils' midfield will be Mike Videira of Milford, ... Read More

Brandeis Men 2-3 MIT
October 6, 2005
James Zorich scored the game-winning goal just 39 seconds into the first overtime to thwart a two-goal comeback from Brandeis and give MIT bragging rights over its local rival. MIT (5-4) jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first half as midfielder Chase Lochmiller opened the scoring in the 22nd ... Read More

Siena Women 1-2 Vermont
October 6, 2005
Vermont scored two unanswered goals to erase an early deficit and earn victory at Siena its final non-conference match of the season. Vermont evens its record to 6-6-0 on the season, while Siena falls to 7-6-0 overall. “I give our team a lot of credit today, earning another win on the road ... Read More

Harvard Women 0-0 Rhode Island
October 6, 2005
Katie Shields recorded her seventh shutout of the season as Harvard and Rhode Island battled to a goalless tie after two overtime periods. For the Crimson it is the second scoreless tie in its last three outings and adjusts their record to 5-3-2. The Rams, which had outscored its opponent 31-6 in ... Read More

UConn, Vermont back in national favor By Andrew Hush
October 6, 2005
Men After a week that saw his side get back to its best with 3-0 and 6-0 wins over Sacred Heart and Marquette respectively, Ray Reid's UConn men are back on the rise in the national rankings. The latest NSCAA poll has the Storrs side up three spots to thirteen. Also featuring after an ... Read More

Maine Men 1-1 New Hampshire
October 6, 2005
In a typically tight conference battle, the New Hampshire Wildcats and Maine Black Bears traded goals, but neither team could get the edge on the scoreboard as this America East confrontation ended in a 1-1 tie Wednesday afternoon at Alumni Field. The Wildcats struck first in the 29th minute, ... Read More

Felician Men 0-2 Southern NH
October 6, 2005
Two goals in two minutes by two of its outstanding foreign players midway through the second half earned Southern New Hampshire victory over Felician College. SNHU, which entered the game ranked seventh in New England among Division II schools, improved to 7-4-1. The Golden Falcons dropped to ... Read More

Bowdoin Women 2-2 Southern Maine
October 6, 2005
Samantha Rennie scored her first collegiate goal and Liz Brunton added another to her collection as the Southern Maine Huskies grabbed a 2-2 overtime draw with the nationally-ranked Bowdoin College Polar Bears. Wednesday's match was the first to be played on Bowdoin's new women's soccer pitch at ... Read More

Assumption Women 1-1 Merrimack
October 6, 2005
Heather Carr's goal three minutes into the second half was enough to give Merrimack a surprise road point at Northeast-10 leading Assumption. Merrimack is now 7-3-1, 4-3-1 NE-10, whilst Assumption, having tied its second straight game, is 9-0-2, 7-0-2 NE-10. A crowd of 250 got the start it ... Read More

Hartford 1-0 Vermont
October 6, 2005
Carlo Cudini's goal in the 79th minute gave Hartford a 1-0 America East win over Vermont. The Catamounts (8-4-0, 1-2-0 America East) came into the game ranked 23rd in the nation and first in New England but were frustrated by the defensive effort by the Hawks (4-5-2, 1-1-1), one of the region's ... Read More

UConn Men 3-2 Providence
October 6, 2005
Providence College (4-1-5, 2-1-3) suffered its first loss of the season as 10th-ranked Connecticut (8-2-1, 3-2-1) defeated the Friars in the Big East with an overtime winner from Chukwudi Chijindu. The loss ends the Friars nine-game unbeaten streak and sees PC fall to 1-1-1 on the season versus ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Women 3-0 Le Moyne
October 6, 2005
Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 8 in latest Division II national poll, scored two goals in the opening ten minutes before going on to record a comfortable 3-0 victory over Le Moyne College in the Northeast-10 Conference. All-American Laura Hislop was a key figure once again for the home side, as ... Read More

Univ. NE Men 1-2 Curry
October 6, 2005
Tim Gilligan stepped up to play a captain's role by converting a penalty to give Curry College a 2-1 double-overtime victory over the University of New England in the Commonwealth Coast Conference. The win evened the Colonel's overall record at 5-5-1 and improved its CCC record to 2-3-1. The ... Read More

CT College Women 3-4 Easten CT
October 6, 2005
Jenn Orme's continued her excellent recent form with her sixth goal of the season to cap Eastern Connecticut State's comeback against Connecticut College. With four minutes left in sudden-death overtime, Orme took a pass from midfielder Eliana Handschu on the left side and launched a shot ... Read More

Southern ME Men 0-2 Bates
October 5, 2005
Bates College scored twice in the first half, then played solid defense en route to a routine victory over Southern Maine in non-conference action. The win was the sixth straight for the Bobcats, who are now 6-1-1 overall. Southern Maine, shut out for the sixth consecutive match, slips to ... Read More

Harvard Men 3-4 Rhode Island
October 5, 2005
Jeffrey Gonsalves' goal in the sixth minute of overtime capped a sensational comeback for Rhode Island, as the Rams came back from being 3-0 down after just 21 minutes against Harvard. It looked like plain sailing for the home side as the Crimson scorched to a three-goal lead with some ... Read More

Univ. NE Women 2-1 Curry
October 5, 2005
Danielle LaTerra converted a penalty kick in the 67th minute to clinch the win for the University of New England's Curry College. The goal was her third penalty kick of the season and seventh goal overall. The victory was the second in a row for the Nor'easters, who improve to 4-5 overall and ... Read More

Elms Men 2-1 Lasell
October 5, 2005
Vuthy Chhum scored his team-leading third goal of the year as the Elms College Blazers struck for two goals in a minute late in the first half that were enough to give them a hard-fought North Atlantic Conference win over the Lasell College Lasers. With the win, the Blazers snapped a 10-game ... Read More

Elms Women 4-1 Lasell
October 5, 2005
Elms College midfielder Lauren O'Donnell and forward Chelsea Rose each netted a pair of goals to power the Blazers to a 4-1 win over host Lasell College in the sides' North Atlantic Conference match-up. The Blazers won their fourth straight game both overall and in conference to improve to 5-4 ... Read More

Babson Women 1-2 Clark
October 5, 2005
Clark sophomore Jackie Popeo scored the game-winning goal with five minutes remaining in regulation to lift the visiting Cougars to victory over hosts Babson in this NEWMAC contest. With the win, Clark (7-3-0 overall, 3-0-0 NEWMAC) remain unbeaten in conference play, while Babson (7-4-0 overall, ... Read More

UConn goalie is a Schuer thing
October 5, 2005
UConn's Adam Schuerman has been named the Big East Goalie of the Week. The senior keeper was instrumental in the Huskies' shutout wins over Sacred Heart (3-0) and Marquette (6-0) last week. The Wisconsin native made two stops in his 86 minutes against Sacred Heart on Wednesday. Three days ... Read More

Assumption Men 1-0 Bentley
October 5, 2005
In a game featuring two teams that had not scored in any of their last six matches, it was perhaps inevitable that a mistake would lead to the winning goal. Assumption earned its first win of the season as a result of a Bentley own goal in the 14th minute. The win moves the Greyhounds to 1-10-0 ... Read More

Central CT Men 0-1 Yale
October 5, 2005
Yale had to wait, but an 86th minute strike from Ryan Morrisey was enough to overcome Central Connecticut in this non-conference match-up. The Blue Devils, who entered the contest ranked ninth in the most recent NSCAA New England region poll looked to be heading towards a creditable tie with ... Read More

Family Affairs Present Unique Challenges to Local Coaching Couple By Andrew Hush
October 5, 2005
Less than 24 hours after her side had lost its first game of the season, Boston College head women's coach Alison Foley had an important appointment to keep. Was she breaking down video of the game? Did she have to plan extra practice for her team? Was mugging up on the next opponent the priority ... Read More

Thomas Men 1-4 Colby
October 4, 2005
Colby College won the Elm City Bowl against Waterville rival Thomas College for the 12th straight time with a comfortable 4-1 victory. The Mules (4-3) piled up 34 shots on goal and had two goals apiece from Chris MacFadyen and Monty Hankin. After a tight opening, Colby scored three goals in ... Read More

Few Signs of National Team Revolution
October 4, 2005
Men's national team boss Bruce Arena selected a eighteen-strong roster for his side's penultimate World Cup qualifier in Costa Rica on Saturday 8 October. Despite some speculation that several Revs could be involved in the squad, which features several fringe players looking to press a claim ... Read More

Brunton scoops LEC award
October 4, 2005
After a spectacular weekend in which she scored four goals in two days, Southern Maine forward Liz Brunton has been named the Little East Conference Offensive Player of the Week. Brunton is the second member of the conference-leading Huskies to receive an LEC weekly award, following freshman ... Read More

National Championship? Roger that for Levesque
October 4, 2005
Maine native Roger Levesque failed to score with his own spot kick, but was let off the hook by his MVP winning goalkeeper as the Seattle Sounders clinched the third USL First Division title in franchise history. A remarkable comeback in the penalty lottery by the Rochester Raging Rhinos just fell ... Read More

New Hampshire Women 0-1 Maine
October 3, 2005
Maureen McHugh scored in the 69th minute to break a scoreless tie and give the University of Maine victory over the University of New Hampshire in the America East. Maine is 6-4-1 overall and is 1-0-1 in league play. UNH, which had its three-game unbeaten streak end, is now also 6-4-1 ... Read More

Sacred Heart Women 3-1 Fairleigh Dickinson
October 3, 2005
Erica Rico scored a pair of goals to lead the Sacred Heart back to .500, as visiting were the victims in the Northeast Conference opener for both teams. The win evens the Pioneers record at 4-4 overall, while the Knights drop to 4-6. Sacred Heart dominated the game offensively for the first 45 ... Read More

Drexel Women 1-0 Northeastern
October 3, 2005
Katie Kane scored the game's only goal and goalkeeper Kaitlin Bond kept the Huskies off the board as Drexel defeated Northeastern, 1-0, in the Colonial Athletic Association. With the victory, the Dragons (6-4-1, 1-2 CAA) tied the school record for most wins in a season. This is the 10th year of ... Read More

Boston Univ. Women 3-0 Vermont
October 3, 2005
Boston University exploded offensively for the first time this season, as the Terriers crushed Vermont at Nickerson Field. Meghann Cook scored two goals, while Lauren Erwin had a goal and an assist to fire the Terriers to their highest-scoring performance of the season. BU improves to 6-4-3 ... Read More

Central CT Women 1-0 Wagner
October 3, 2005
Kari Mancini scored the only goal in Central Connecticut's Northeast Conference victory over Wagner. With the win, the Blue Devils improve to 8-3 overall and 2-0 in conference play. The win was the perfect preparation for CCSU, which is now off until Friday when they will take to the road for the ... Read More

Boston College Women 1-2 Wake Forest
October 3, 2005
Boston College dropped its first match of the season, as No. 11 Wake Forest took the spoils in the sides' ACC match-up at Newton Campus Field. Following her winner against Duke on Friday night, Maddie Johnson scored her second goal in as many games to tie the game halfway through the second ... Read More

Northeastern Men 1-1 Drexel
October 3, 2005
The Northeastern Huskies and Drexel battled for 110 minutes at Parsons Field but could not break a 1-1 tie. Forward Greg Kilkenny scored Northeastern's lone goal, adding to his season's total of three. NU got a dream start when it jumped on the board just over three minutes into the game. ... Read More

St. Joseph's Women 1-2 Southern Maine
October 3, 2005
Liz Brunton scored her second brace of goals in 24 hours to lead Southern Maine to a 2-1 victory over St. Joseph's College in non-conference action. The win was the fifth straight for the Huskies who improved to 8-2-0, a record that marks the team's best start through 10 games in the ... Read More

Revs 0-2 Earthquakes By Mark Goodman
October 2, 2005
A match that the New England Revolution dominated for 60 minutes went up in flames in one 60-second sequence Saturday night. A mysterious play from defender Jay Heaps led to a San Jose corner, which was converted into a goal by Brian Ching. Seconds after the ensuing kickoff, Revolution ... Read More

Siena Men 0-2 UMass
October 2, 2005
Goals from two sophomores, Kenny Cook and Matty Lemire, led UMass to a 2-0 win over Siena, which lost to New England opposition for the second time in a three days after Vermont was its conqueror on Wednesday. The win improves the Minutemen to 4-6-0 overall and UMass will host Rhode Island next ... Read More

Univ. NE Women 1-0 Roger Williams
October 2, 2005
Jill Gustafson scored in the 14th minute to propel the University of New England to a 1-0 shutout of the Roger Williams University Hawks in the Commonwealth Coast Conference match. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for the Nor'easters, who are now 3-5 overall and 2-3 in conference ... Read More

Plymouth St. Women 1-3 Keene St.
October 2, 2005
Hometown player Breanne Lucey scored one goal and assisted on two others to lead Keene State to a 3-1 victory over Plymouth State in the Little East Conference. The Owls are the defending LEC champions but had to overcome an early deficit to pull out the win, which improves their record to 6-2-2 ... Read More

Georgetown Men 2-3 Providence
October 2, 2005
Providence College earned an impressive 3-2 road win over 25th-ranked Georgetown on Saturday, as forward Eoin Lynch recorded two goals, including the game winner in the 77th minute. The Friars are now 1-0-1 on the season versus ranked teams and remain the only undefeated team in the BIG EAST with a ... Read More

Southern ME Women 4-0 UMass-Boston
October 2, 2005
Liz Brunton scored a goal in each half to take her season goal tally into double figures as the Southern Maine Huskies easily overcame the visiting women of UMass Boston in the Little East Conference. The win was the fourth straight for the Huskies who improve to 7-2-0 overall, and remain unbeaten ... Read More

Southern NH Women 0-3 Franklin Pierce
October 2, 2005
The Irish pair of Laura Hislop and Sonya Hughes were instrumental once again in a Franklin Pierce win, as Hislop scored a goal and had two assists while Hughes added two assists to lead their side to victory over Southern New Hampshire University in the Northeast-10 Conference. Franklin ... Read More

New Hampshire Men 0-1 Vermont
October 2, 2005
A goal late in the second half was enough for unranked Vermont to shock 24th-rated University of New Hampshire, which could not take any of the late chances it created. A midfield battle meant that few serious chances were created. The first real chance of the match for either team came in ... Read More

UConn Men 6-0 Marquette
October 2, 2005
Stanley Ford and O'Brian White each scored two goals to help propel the No. 13-ranked University of Connecticut to a 6-0 win over BIG EAST foe Marquette in front of 3,041 fans on Saturday night. Three of the pair's four goals came in the first 20 minutes of action en route to UConn (7-2-1, 2-2-1) ... Read More

Bentley Men 0-1 Southern Connecticut
October 2, 2005
Ilias Calaitzidis scored on a free kick in the 32nd minute to lead #15 Southern Connecticut past luckless Bentley College in the Northeast-10. The win is the eighth straight for Southern and moves the Owls to 8-2-1 and 6-0-1 in the NE-10, while Bentley drops its sixth straight to fall to 3-6-0, ... Read More

Central CT Women 1-0 Long Island
October 1, 2005
Central Connecticut opened its Northeast Conference season with a 1-0 victory over Long Island. The game was decided in the 23rd minute when Jess McCavanagh scored the only goal of the afternoon off a feed from Jen Frisch. It was the midfielder's fourth goal of the season. Ashley Ferra made four ... Read More

Providence Women 0-3 Louisville
October 1, 2005
Louisville emerged from Providence with all there points, as its three-goal salvo proved to be too much for the home side. The two sides battled back and forth in what a relatively even opening half hour, before the Cardinals' Jen Avila fed the ball to Jamie Craft, who beat a PC defender and ... Read More

Elms Women 6-1 Becker
October 1, 2005
Midfielder Lauren O'Donnell and forward Jen LeDoux each netted a pair of goals as the Blazers pulled away to a convincing 6-1 win over Becker at Lusitano Stadium. O'Donnell and LeDoux continued their outstanding form, each scoring their team-leading fifth and sixth goals of the season for the ... Read More

Army 3-1 Holy Cross
October 1, 2005
Holy Cross fell to Army in the first Patriot League game for each team. With the loss, the Crusaders fall to a disappointing 2-9 (0-1 PL) on the season, while the Black Knights improve to 6-4 (1-0 PL). Army got on the board first when Jen Pascucci scored in the 20th minute with an assist ... Read More

Boston College Men 0-3 Duke By Andrew Hush
October 1, 2005
Seventh-ranked Duke put on a classy display in front of a large crowd, as the injury-ravaged men of Boston College had no answer the energy and creativity of John Rennie's Blue Devils. Spencer Wadsworth put Duke ahead in the twelfth minute and, although BC fought hard to the end, the Blue ... Read More

Vermont Women 2-0 Albany
September 30, 2005
Freshman Lexie Kaknes netted her first two career goals to lead Vermont past Albany in the America East Conference. “Lexie is a special player. She wanted the ball and attacked the whole game and her teammates were able to find her on the other end of plays today,” said Vermont head ... Read More

Assumpton Women 2-1 St. Anselm
September 30, 2005
It was tight, but another crucial goal from Andrea Marcoccio was enough for Assumption College to overcome St. Anselm and improve to 9-0-0 overall and 7-0-0 in the Northeast 10. The vanquished visitors fall to 5-4-1 (2-4-1 NE-10). In front of 225 brave souls on an abrasive night in Worcester, ... Read More

Wentworth Women 3-1 Gordon
September 30, 2005
Three second half goals saw Wentworth (5-3-0, 4-1-0 Commonwealth Coast Conference) rally from a halftime deficit to hand Gordon (6-1-2, 5-1-0 CCC) its first loss of the season in a conference contest. The first half began in a wind-swept downpour, which hampered both teams' ability to gain ... Read More

Wentworth Men 0-1 Gordon
September 30, 2005
David McMullen scored in the fifth minute of play and keeper Peter Hassler made four saves to record his fourth shutout of the season as Gordon College (7-2, 6-0 Commonwealth Coast Conference) remained unbeaten in conference play with a 1-0 win over Wentworth Institute of Technology (3-6, 2-3) in ... Read More

Babson Women 1-5 Bates
September 30, 2005
Jessie Gargiulo's hat-trick led nationally-ranked # 23 Bates to a comfortable victory over host Babson College in non-conference play on Thursday. The Bobcats, who are also ranked third in New England by the NSCAA, improve to 5-1-0 with the win, while Babson suffered its second consecutive defeat ... Read More

Hartford Women 0-0 New Hampshire
September 30, 2005
Julie Randall recorded four saves for her sixth shutout of the season as New Hampshire and Hartford played to a goalless draw. UNH is unbeaten in three matches and is now 6-3-1 overall and 1-0-1 in America East. Hartford is 3-8-1 overall and also 1-0-1 in league play. Randall's six shutouts ... Read More

Maine Women 1-1 Boston University
September 30, 2005
In a fierce windstorm and driving rain, Maine was able to fight back following the concession of an early goal to BU, as Erin Corey's goal with seven minutes left in regulation cancelled out Melissa Shulman's early opener. Following two scoreless overtime periods, BU is now 5-4-3 overall, 1-0-1 in ... Read More

Away game marks return home for Duke duo By Andrew Hush
September 30, 2005
Tonight's showdown in Newton, MA, between Boston College and Duke University represents something of a homecoming for two of the visiting roster, Michael Videira and Brendan Fitzgerald, who are coached by John Rennie, who himself has strong links to this area. Rennie is in his 27th year as head ... Read More

Revs Face Hot Quakes Saturday By Mark Goodman
September 30, 2005
It's a battle of East vs. West Saturday night when the New England Revolution host the San Jose Earthquakes at Gillette Stadium. The two teams come into the match leading their respective conferences; New England with 55 points and San Jose with a league-best 57. There are some who might say ... Read More

Ryan goes with usual suspects for Aussie showdown
September 29, 2005
Greg Ryan has named a 24-woman squad for a training camp and match against Australia on 16 October. The game will take place on the campus of Cal State Fullerton and be shown live on ESPN2 (kick-off 3pm). Recalled to the squad after a summer off is veteran skipper Kristine Lilly. Another ... Read More

UMass Men 1-3 Boston University
September 29, 2005
BU scored twice in the opening eight minutes to set up its third straight win, as hosts UMass were overcome at Rudd Field. Boston University improves to 3-4-1, while the loss drops the Minutemen to 3-6-0. The Terriers jumped on board quickly to take control of the game scoring just three and ... Read More

Colby Men 2-0 Southern Maine
September 29, 2005
Colby scored a goal in each half to take a 2-0 non-conference victory over visiting Southern Maine. The Mules improve to 3-2 overall, while the Huskies fall to 1-6-1. Chris MacFadyen got the eventual game-winning goal just seven minutes into the game off an assist from captain Bobby ... Read More

Vermont Men 3-2 Siena
September 29, 2005
It was the skill, rather than the luck of Irishman Danny Broughan that helped Vermont see off Siena as the midfielder set up a pair of second half goals at sunny Centennial Field. The win improves Vermont's record to 7-3-0 while Siena falls to 2-4-0. The Catamounts return to America East ... Read More

Southern NH Men 1-0 Franklin Pierce
September 29, 2005
Southern New Hampshire University broke a scoreless tie with 33 minutes left and held on for a crucial Northeast-10 Conference victory over Franklin Pierce College. SNHU improves to 6-3-1 overall and 3-2-1 in the league, while the Ravens fell to 5-4-2 overall and 3-1-1 in the NE-10. Both teams ... Read More

Bentley Men 0-1 UMass-Lowell
September 29, 2005
Matias Pietropinto's free kick with under two minutes remaining in the first overtime propelled UMass-Lowell to victory over Bentley College. The win moves the River Hawks to 6-2-1 and 4-1-0 in the NE-10, while Bentley falls to 3-5-0, 1-5-0 in the NE-10. Following a scoreless ninety minutes ... Read More

UConn Men 3-0 Sacred Heart
September 29, 2005
UConn poured on the attack early, as the 13th-ranked Huskies rolled over Sacred Heart at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium. Leading scorer Chukwudi Chijindu netted two of the three goals, all of which were set up by Ryan Cordeiro. UConn is now 6-2-1 and this offensive effort secured Ray Reid's side ... Read More

Assumption continues to fly high
September 29, 2005
On the back of another flawless week, Assumption College Women have moved up a place to third in the latest NSCAA Division Two rankings. Neil Stafford's side squeezed out successive 1-0 victories over the last seven days to improve its record to an impressive 8-0-0. Elsewhere in the second ... Read More

MIT Men 3-1 Gordon
September 28, 2005
MIT ended a three-game losing streak and improved its record improves to 3-4 as Gordon were sent packing with a 3-1 defeat. Gordon took the lead when Shane Mueller put the Fighting Scots (6-2) on the board nine minutes into the contest. Mueller lobbed a shot from 40 yards out that just snuck ... Read More

Post Men 3-0 Stonehill
September 28, 2005
Post shutout the Skyhawks of Stonehill College to go above .500 on the season at 5-4. After a scoreless first half, the Eagles took complete control in the second stanza, as they scored three unanswered goals. In response, Stonehill was unable to muster a solitary shot on goal. The Eagles ... Read More

Babson Women 1-3 Tufts
September 28, 2005
Three goals in the first half, including two in the opening 15 minutes, were enough to give Tufts a 3-1 victory over hosts Babson in a non-conference game. With the win, the Jumbos, ranked 15th in the nation by the NSCAA, improve to 4-1-0 overall, while the Beavers slip to 6-2-0. Tufts opened ... Read More

Northeastern Men 0-1 New Hampshire
September 28, 2005
24th ranked New Hampshire grabbed the only goal of the game to record a big road win over Northeastern. The sides are former America East rivals and the loss condemned the home side to its fifth defeat of the season (1-5-1 overall). UNH scored the only goal it would need after 21 minutes in ... Read More

Elms Men 0-1 Eastern Connecticut
September 28, 2005
Elms College freshman goalkeeper Philip Joyce was in fine form, but Eastern Connecticut's freshman midfielder Jimmy McConville netted the game's only goal in the 64th minute to lift the visiting Warriors to a 1-0 win over the Blazers. McConville scored his first collegiate goal when he redirected a ... Read More

Williams Women 2-1 Western New England
September 28, 2005
Williams (5-1) got back in the win column after its first reverse of the season last weekend as Western New England College (4-3-3) was seen off 2-1. Ana Sani scored her sixth goal of the season with ten minutes remaining to give the Ephs the win. Williams started off the better of the two ... Read More

Holy Cross Men 1-2 Hartford
September 28, 2005
Just four minutes into overtime, Maurizio Silvestri netted the game-winning goal, as he floated a curving ball into the top left corner of the goal to give the Hawks a 2-1 win over Holy Cross. The Hawks improve to 3-4-1, while the Crusaders have now lost two straight and fall to 5-4. The ... Read More

Brandeis Women 7-0 Westfield State
September 28, 2005
Sophomore midfielder Amy King scored her first career hat trick and Lisa Kaplin added a brace as Brandeis (5-2-1) cruised to a 7-0 victory over visiting Westfield State College. Brandeis, ranked No. 7 in New England this week, wasted little time in establishing the tempo of the game and took ... Read More

St. Rose Women 2-1 Bentley
September 28, 2005
Deanna Wachtel scored with just six minutes remaining in the second overtime to give #25 Saint Rose a 2-1 win over Bentley College in Northeast-10 action. The win improves Saint Rose to 6-1-2 overall and 4-1-2 in the NE-10, while Bentley falls to 0-5-3 and 0-5-2. The Falcons were ... Read More

Morneault is the Maine woman
September 27, 2005
Freshman goalkeeper Mindy Morneault of the University of Southern Maine has been named the Little East Conference Women's Rookie of the Week. Morneault is the first USM women's soccer player to receive an LEC weekly honor since senior teammate Stacy LeBlanc was picked as the Defensive ... Read More

Bowdoin Men 5-0 New England
September 27, 2005
Nick Figueiredo scored a hat-trick and added an assist to lead the nationally-ranked Bowdoin College men's soccer team to a comfortable 5-0 victory over the University of New England. Ranked 25th in the most recent NSCAA national poll, the Polar Bears now stand at 5-1. The Nor'easters are ... Read More

Shields collects Ivy League honor
September 27, 2005
Harvard goalkeeper Katie Shields has been named IvyLeagueSports.com Player of the Week. It is the first selection as the Ivy Player of the Week this season for the Californian. Last week, Shields collected her fifth and sixth shutouts of the season, making her among the nation's leaders in ... Read More

Adventure over for U17 men
September 27, 2005
The U-17 men's national fell to Holland 2-0 in the quarterfinals of the FIFA Under-17 World Championship. The disappointing loss ended the team's exciting run through the tournament that saw them capture Group C with a 2-0-1 mark. The USA finishes the tournament in fifth place for the second ... Read More

Events Center grabs attention at Rising Stars By Andrew Hush
September 27, 2005
Conveniently located just off Route 3, in Bedford, NH, the New Hampshire Rising Stars facility will shortly loom even larger on the soccer map. In early October, a brand new ‘events center' will open, to accompany the existing ‘Sports Center' that has offered an indoor soccer option to ... Read More

Smagula and Cochran share America East crown; Sheehan takes rookie award
September 27, 2005
Vermont's Amy Cochran and New Hampshire's Lindsey Smagula have been named America East Women's Soccer Co-Players of the Week. Cochran scored both goals in Vermont's 2-0 shutout victory at Binghamton in the conference opener on Sunday. The Catamounts handed the defending America East ... Read More

Mehmedovic rewarded for fine form
September 27, 2005
Semir Mehmedovic of Plymouth State has won the latest Little East Conference Men's Rookie of the Week. Mehmedovic scored both game-winning goals as PSU completed a 2-0-0 week. He scored the only goal of the game Wednesday in PSU's 1-0 road win at Endicott, and scored the golden goal for ... Read More

Clemson Women 1-2 Boston College
September 26, 2005
In its first ever Atlantic Coast Conference game, Boston College triumphed over Clemson in front of 610 home fans. Just 24 hours after its football team had upset the Tigers on their home turf, goals from Kia McNeill and Katie McGregor lifted the Eagles to a 2-1 victory. Boston College ... Read More

Holy Cross Women 1-3 Merrimack
September 26, 2005
Lindsay Sheffield scored two goals and had an assist as Merrimack upset Holy Cross on Sunday. With the loss, the Crusaders fall to 2-8 on the season, while the Warriors improve to 6-2 overall. Holy Cross got on the board first in the 25th minute when junior Lauren Pereira blasted a shot from ... Read More

Stony Brook Women 0-1 Boston University
September 26, 2005
Melissa Shulman headed in the game-winning tally with just nine minutes left from Meghann Cook's free kick to propel Boston University past Stony Brook. The Terriers improve to 5-4-1 overall, 1-0 in America East play, while the Sea Wolves fell to 3-7-1, 0-1. Despite BU's offensive dominance, ... Read More

UMBC Women 3-4 UNH
September 26, 2005
Lindsey Smagula scored a golden goal in the 96th minute to lift the University of New Hampshire to a 4-3 overtime victory against Maryland-Baltimore County in the America East conference opener for both teams. UNH, which won without the help of a goal from the previously prolific Sara Hourihan, ... Read More

UConn Men 1-0 Syracuse
September 26, 2005
Ryan Cordeiro scored the game-winning goal mid-way through the first half to lead 12th-ranked UConn men's to a 1-0 win over conference foe Syracuse. With the win, the Huskies improve to 5-2-1 overall and 1-2-1 in the BIG EAST, while the Orange falls to 4-3-1 and 0-2-1 in the conference. Drew ... Read More

Revs 1-0 MetroStars By Mark Goodman
September 25, 2005
Just when it looked as though the New England Revolution would squander a match it dominated from the beginning, James Riley continued the team's late-game magic this season and, as a result, the Revs clinched a spot in the playoffs. Riley's goal in the 86th minute gave the Revs a 1-0 win ... Read More

Assumption Women 1-0 Le Moyne
September 25, 2005
On the back of another game-winner by Andrea Marcoccio and shutout by Lauren Matysiak, Assumption College won its eights straight game, as Northeast-10 rival Le Moyne was the latest to fall to the Greyhounds. Marcoccio leads the Northeast-10 Conference with five game-winning goals and ... Read More

Southern Maine Men 0-4 Keene State
September 25, 2005
Freshman forward Mike Cooley scored a pair of goals to lead the Keene State Owls to a 4-0 road victory over the Southern Maine Huskies in the Little East Conference. The undefeated Owls improve to a perfect 8-0-0 on the season and 2-0-0 in the conference. Coach Ron Butcher now has 502 career ... Read More

Vermont Men 2-3 Binghampton
September 25, 2005
Binghamton took advantage of two costly UVM defensive miscues to post a 3-2 come-from-behind win over Vermont in what was the America East conference opener for both schools. Matt Narode and Luc Vallone scored less than five minutes apart late in the second half to give the Bearcats (7-1-1, ... Read More

Bentley College Women 2-2 American International
September 25, 2005
A pair of goals from midfielder Karen Bagley in the dying minutes of the first half were enough to earn Bentley College a share of the points with American International in the Northeast-10. The tie is the first conference point of the season for AIC (1-6-1, 0-5-1 NE-10), while Bentley improves to ... Read More

Eastern CT Women 4-3 Plymouth State
September 25, 2005
Jenn Orme continued her fine individual form with a pair of goals to stake Eastern Connecticut to an early lead, on the way to a 4-3 Little East Conference victory over Plymouth State University. Last Thursday, Orme's goal at Wheaton gave her side a 1-0 win. Eastern extended its unbeaten ... Read More

Harvard Women 0-0 Penn
September 25, 2005
Katie Shields made seven saves - including one in each overtime period - to backstop Harvard to a scoreless tie with Penn in the Ivy League opener for both teams. It is the fourth straight shutout for the Crimson and the sixth of the season for the senior keeper, who takes her career tally to ... Read More

Northeastern Women 0-3 Hofstra
September 25, 2005
The Huskies were held scoreless for the second consecutive game as Hofstra's Chrissy Arnone scored two goals on the night as well as assisting on the third goal to condemn Northeastern to defeat in what was both teams' first CAA conference game of the season. Hofstra, the 2003 and 2004 CAA ... Read More

Post Men 4-0 Bloomfield
September 25, 2005
Post University capitalized on a quick second half goal and eased to a 4-0 victory over visiting Bloomfield College in the Central Atlantic Collegiate conference. After a total of six shots combined for both teams in the first half, Post's Patrick Meyer's diving header from Luis Figueiredo's ... Read More

Southern NH Women 1-1 St. Rose
September 25, 2005
Not even overtime could separate the two sides as SNHU and St. Rose played to a tie. The Penmen, which entered the game ranked ninth in New England among Division II schools, moves to 4-4-2 overall and 2-2-2 in the Northeast-10 Conference. Saint Rose, which is ranked 19th nationally and third in the ... Read More

Binghampton Women 0-2 Vermont
September 25, 2005
Vermont posted a 2-0 shutout victory over defending America East Champion Binghamton in its conference opener on Sunday afternoon. For the second straight weekend, junior forward Amy Cochran provided the offense, scoring both goals for Vermont. "I'm very excited for the team, this was a ... Read More

Providence Men 3-2 Syracuse
September 24, 2005
Providence College overcame Syracuse in BIG EAST soccer action on Friday, as sophomore Ryan Maduro scored his second goal of the game with just forty seconds remaining to give the Friars a crucial win. With the victory, Providence remains as the only undefeated team in the BIG EAST and has an ... Read More

Harvard Men 2-1 Fairfield
September 24, 2005
Charles Altchek continued his fine form as he scored twice in the first half. His double was just enough for Harvard to defeat visiting Fairfield University in non-conference play at Ohiri. Altchek has scored six goals in the last five games, including three game-winners. Harvard improves to ... Read More

Central CT Men 2-2 Stony Brook (2 ot)
September 24, 2005
Alex Harrison's goal with three minutes of regulation time remaining was enough to give Central Connecticut a tie with Stony Brook. Two subsequent overtime periods could not separate the ides in this non-conference game. CCSU moved to 2-1-2 on the season with the effort and will next be in ... Read More

Providence Women 0-0 South Florida
September 24, 2005
Goalkeeper Ashley Fedyshyn produced a stellar individual display to assure PC shared the honors with the visiting South Florida Bulls. Fedyshyn tallied a season-high 10 saves for the Friars. USF came out strong in the first half and had two shots on goal in the first ten minutes of play. By the ... Read More

UConn Men 0-0 St. John's
September 24, 2005
A bumper crowd of 5,271 watched as the No. 12-ranked UConn played to a scoreless double overtime tie with eighth-ranked St. John's at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium. The Huskies out-shot the Red Storm 10-3 in regulation and held St. John's to just one shot on target in the 110-minute contest, but could ... Read More

USA completes group play with Ivory Coast tie
September 24, 2005
Already assured of a quarter-final berth, the USA U17s played out a 1-1 tie with Ivory Coast and can now look forward to a last eight tie with Netherlands on Monday. Midfielder Jeremy Hall put the USA ahead in the fourth minute and that goal looked to be all that John Hackworth's side would ... Read More

Revs look to clinch play-off spot
September 24, 2005
After a wild night in New York seven days ago, the Revolution welcomes the MetroStars to Gillette Stadium tonight, knowing that a victory will assure it of a post-season berth. For several weeks, Steve Nicol has been preaching the importance of hitting the play offs in stride and just one ... Read More

Butcher reaches 500 wins
September 23, 2005
For Keene State Men's Head Coach Ron Butcher, last Saturday's 2-0 win over Western Connecticut meant somewhat more than another routine regular season. Sure, it was an important Little East conference game, but, more than that, the victory was the 500th of Butcher's 37-year coaching career. For the ... Read More

Wheaton Women 0-1 Eastern Connecticut
September 23, 2005
Jenn Orme's seventh minute goal was all it took for Eastern Connecticut to snap Wheaton College's 49 game, regular season home winning streak. Orme's goal, coupled with a sensational performance in goal by Allison Sumecki handed the Lyons their first regular-season home loss in six years. Since ... Read More

Bridgewater St Men 2-0 Eastern CT
September 23, 2005
Goals early in each half were enough for Bridgewater State to defeat Eastern Connecticut, which mounted little offensive pressure in a 2-0 non-conference loss. Eastern (4-3-1) has been shut out by Bridgewater (2-3-0) each of the last five times the teams have met and rarely threatened to ... Read More

UConn hopes the cameras don't lie By Andrew Hush
September 23, 2005
It will be ‘lights, camera, action' for UConn's men tonight, as they face off against St. John's in a Big East clash that will be shown live on Fox Soccer Channel, kick-off 8pm. The game is the second game in an eight-game deal between the NSCAA and Fox. For Ray Reid's side, the game will be ... Read More

Harvard Women 1-0 Boston University
September 22, 2005
Erin Wylie's 12th minute goal was enough for Harvard to down crosstown rival Boston University. It is the sixth game this season for Harvard to end in a 1-0 score, as the Crimson improves to 5-2-0 on the year with the victory. BU drops to 4-2-2 and the game marked its eighth straight failure to ... Read More

Twellman strikes late yet again By Andrew Hush
September 22, 2005
In what is becoming the rule rather than the exception Taylor Twellman scored in the final minute last night. With his side staring down the barrel at a second successive road loss, Twellman rose highest at the near post to head home Pat Noonan's cross as the clock ticked through the second of ... Read More

Vermont Men 2-1 Colgate
September 22, 2005
Jesse Brady-Searby and Jordan Crasilneck's linkup provided a game-winning goal in overtime to lift Vermont to a 2-1 win over Colgate. Seven minutes into extra time, Crasilneck's well-placed corner kick was nodded home by Brady-Searby to give the Catamounts (6-2-0) a hard fought victory. The ... Read More

Bentley Women 2-4 Saint Anselm
September 22, 2005
Three goals in eight minutes at the start of the second half propelled Saint Anselm to a 4-2 win over Bentley College in the Northeast-10. A pair of goals from Hawks freshman Michelle Nuzzo and a free kick from Jocelyn Savastano broke a 1-1 half time deadlock and took the win. An ... Read More

Northeastern Women 0-0 Boston College
September 22, 2005
BC failed to win for the first time this season, as 90 minutes and two periods of overtime could not separate Alison Foley's side from its city neighbors. Although BC keeper Arianna Criscione collected her seventh straight shutout and has not been scored on in 650 minutes this season, coach Foley ... Read More

Assumption Women 1-0 UMass-Lowell
September 22, 2005
Buoyed by the news that they are now ranked fourth in the nation, Assumptions' women overcame a dogged UMass-Lowell side through Andrea Marcoccio's just after half-time in the battle of the Northeast-10 top two. Neil Stafford's side is now 7-0-0 overall and 5-0-0 in conference play, whilst the ... Read More

New Hampshire Men 2-0 UMass
September 22, 2005
After a scoreless first half, No. 23 New Hampshire scored on a penalty kick and a break-away goal late in the game to defeat the University of Massachusetts at Bremner Field. Eric Masi was the difference between the two sides, as his double sees UNH improve its record to 6-0-1 on the ... Read More

Franklin Pierce Men 2-0 Bentley
September 22, 2005
Franklin Pierce remained unbeaten in the NE-10 with a 2-0 win over Bentley College. With the win the Ravens improve to 5-3-1 and 3-0-0 in the NE-10, while Bentley falls to 3-3-0 and 1-3-0 in conference play. The story of the contest was the stifling defense of the Ravens that only ... Read More

New Hampshire Women 3-0 Holy Cross
September 22, 2005
The Sara Hourihan show rolled on on Wednesday as the UNH freshman forward bagged two more goals to hit double figures for the season after just seven games. Holy Cross was the victim this time, as the Wildcats improve to 5-3. With the loss, the Crusaders fall to 2-7 on the season. Hourihan has ... Read More

Harvard Men 2-0 Maine
September 22, 2005
Crimson goalkeeper Ryan Johnson had a fine game, recording ten saves as Harvard topped visiting Maine. Harvard improves to 2-1-1 overall with the win while Maine slips to 2-5-0 with the loss. Harvard struck quickly when Peter Glenmullen sent a long pass into a stiff wind to a charging Charles ... Read More

New Haven Men 1-2 Southern NH
September 21, 2005
A touch of Caribbean flair was the difference between the sides as first-half goals by Barbadian Jeremy Bradshaw and Grenadian Joel Forde led Southern New Hampshire University victory over New Haven. SNHU, which is ranked third in New England among Division II schools, improved to 5-2-1, while ... Read More

Northeastern Men 0-3 Holy Cross
September 21, 2005
Holy Cross (5-2-0) won its fifth straight and by doing so handed Northeastern (1-4-1) its third loss on the bounce. Elvis Comrie's side jumped to a quick lead in the 15th minute, when senior Anthony Cinelli rifled a shot from the left corner of the box for his first goal of the ... Read More

Bowdoin Men 3-0 Southern Maine
September 21, 2005
The Bowdoin Polar Bears cruised to a 3-0 blanking of the University of Southern Maine Huskies, as goals by Simon Parsons, Andrew Russo and Nick Figueiredo avenged last year's 2-0 loss in Gorham. The victory keeps the Polar Bears (4-0-0) unbeaten on the season whilst USM, winless in its last ... Read More

Tough week nationally for New England men By Andrew Hush
September 21, 2005
Coming back down to earth with a bump is likely an adequate description for several college sides when they saw the latest NSCAA rankings. A tough week for many local sides, several of which found the going tough on the road, has been reflected in the latest national polls. In Division I, early ... Read More

Assumption grabs national attention By Andrew Hush
September 21, 2005
Three road wins, the highlight of which was a 3-2 triumph over the mighty Franklin Pierce, have catapulted Assumption's women to fourth in the latest NSCAA Division II women's rankings. Previously ninth, the significance of Neil Stafford's side's win over the reigning Northeast-10 has not been ... Read More

Brandeis Women 2-1 Wellesley College; Kaplin celebrates in style
September 21, 2005
Two first half goals were enough to give Brandeis the win, despite a late Wellesley College charge. Brandeis (4-1-1), ranked eighth in New England this week, opened the scoring in the 29th minute. Amidst a scramble in front of the Wellesley net, junior forward Lisa Kaplin, the University ... Read More

U17s continue to impress
September 21, 2005
The USA U17s outclassed Italy 3-1 in a classy display to take control of Group C of the FIFA U-17 World Championship. Second half goals from Oforie Sarkodie, Kyle Nakazawa and Ryan Soroka were enough to take the side to six points which, barring a disaster against Ivory Coast on Friday, should to ... Read More

Eastern CT Men 0-0 Albertus Magnus
September 21, 2005
Defenses were on top and the plays of each side's goalkeepers were the highlights of this goalless tie. Eastern Connecticut St. keepers Marcin Kaczerski and Jay Barney combined on the team's third shutout in the last four matches. At the other end, Albertus net minder Chris Vasquez was equally ... Read More

Post Men 0-2 Dominican
September 21, 2005
Post fell to the 15th ranked Dominican in Division II Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference play. Dominican's keeper Robert Kelly proved that a potent offense is nothing without a solid defensive foundation. Kelly made six saves throughout the game, but none was more spectacular then the ... Read More

Verrecchia lands defensive accolade
September 20, 2005
Plymouth State sophomore Matt Verrecchia has been named Little East Conference Men's Defensive Player of the Week. Verrecchia helped the Panthers to a pair of road victories over the weekend, as Rob Wright's side had a 4-1 conference triumph Saturday at UMass-Boston and a 3-1 non-conference decision ... Read More

Auction raises $135,000+ for hurricane victims By Andrew Hush
September 20, 2005
An online auction of the game-worn shirts of MLS, USA and Mexico national team players has raised over $135,000. Following the devastation that Hurricane Katrina inflicted upon the Gulf Coast, the soccer community, like so many others, immediately set about doing its bit to raise money for those ... Read More

PC keeper gains Big East status
September 20, 2005
Providence College men's goalkeeper Chris Konopka was named BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week on Monday. Konopka earned the honor after leading the Friars to two BIG EAST 1-1 ties on the road at Louisville and at Cincinnati on 16 and 18 September respectively. Against Louisvile, Konopka ... Read More

Shades of '99 as the Revolution Lose Their Way By Emlyn Lewis
September 20, 2005
I watched two MLS matches this weekend. I saw the Revolution play the MetroStars in New York, and I saw San Jose take on Chivas USA in Los Angeles. In both cases, I felt like Sherman had set the Way Back Machine for 1999, and I was watching the old Revolution running around the pitch like so many ... Read More

Kouadio honored yet again
September 20, 2005
Vermont's Lee Stephane Kouadio and UNH's Mike McKee have been named America East Men's Soccer Co-Rookies of the Week. Kouadio scoredin each of Vermont's games last week. He has found the net four times in the last three games and leads the Catamounts (5-2-0) this season with six goals and 12 ... Read More

Cincinnati Men 1-1 Providence
September 19, 2005
Providence College recorded its second 1-1 double-overtime tie of the weekend as the Friars battled Cincinnati in the BIG EAST. For the Friars, who tied Louisville, 1-1, on Friday, it was their fourth 1-1 tie of the season and the tie improves the still unbeaten to 2-0-4 on the season. It marks ... Read More

BC Women 2-0 Central CT
September 19, 2005
Alison Foley's BC side improved to 6-0-0 this season, as Arianna Criscione extended her shutout run to six games. With the loss, Central CT falls to 5-3-0. The Eagles were never troubled in this game and, having amassed 23 shots to just 5 by the Blue Devils, should have won by a wider margin. ... Read More

Providence College Women 0-1 UConn
September 19, 2005
PC fell to a lone UConn goal on Sunday in both sides' opening Big East clash. Despite the narrow-looking scoreline, the Huskies outshot the Frairs 25-1 overall and fully deserved their win. Niki Cross was the match winner, as she notched her third goal of the season in the 44th minute. The ... Read More

W Kentucky Men 2-1 Vermont
September 19, 2005
Richard Mupfudze's goal just 33 seconds into overtime gave Western Kentucky a 2-1 win over Vermont in the second round of the Vanderbilt Puma Classic at Vanderbilt Soccer Stadium on Sunday. The loss was the second straight for UVM (5-2-0) in what was the Catamounts first game this year that ... Read More

Southern NH Women 5-1 Goldey Beacom
September 19, 2005
Three goals in the final 15 minutes secured a 5-1 victory for SNHU, which had entered the game ranked fifth in New England among Division II schools. The side improves to 4-3-1 on the year. Freshman Sophia St. Paul scored two goals for the Penmen, while fellow rookie Nicole Ebner added a ... Read More

UMass Women 1-2 University of Vermont
September 19, 2005
Two goals in three minutes by junior Amy Cochran gave Vermont the spoils over the UMass Minutewomen. "This was a tremendous team effort today," said Vermont head coach Kerry Dziczkaniec. "This is a team that continues to believe in themselves and each other and make progress with each game. ... Read More

RI College Women 1-4 Southern Maine
September 19, 2005
Liz Brunton had a goal and two assists to lead the Huskies to a 4-1 victory over the Anchorwomen in the Little East Conference. The win improved the Huskies overall record to 5-2-0 whilst Rhode Island College dropped to 3-2-0. The match was the first in conference play for both sides. ... Read More

Boston Univ. Women 2-2 Princeton
September 19, 2005
BU drew for the second consecutive game, as the Terriers and Princeton shared the spoils in an entertaining game at Nickerson Field. BU, fresh from a 1-1 result with Fairfield 48 hours earlier, is now 4-3-2 on the season, while Princeton is 1-3-2. Princeton overcame a 0-2 deficit and grabbed ... Read More

URI Women 5-3 UNH By Mark Goodman
September 19, 2005
KINGSTON, R.I. - Melanie and Megan Kasparek continue to work their magic for the University of Rhode Island Lady Rams soccer team. The twins from Trumbull, CT, had a hand in four of their team's five goals Sunday afternoon, as URI overcame two early goals from the University of New Hampshire ... Read More

Quinnipiac Women 2-1 Holy Cross
September 19, 2005
The Quinnipiac Bobcats got on the board first when Leandra Price scored an unassisted goal in the 32nd minute. She was able to beat Crusaders' goalie Cashel Scanlon to a loose ball and roll it into the open net. Quinnipiac extended its lead on the stroke of half-time when Leisl Lissfelt scored off ... Read More

U17 men off to a good start
September 18, 2005
The U.S. Under-17 Men's Team kicked off the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship with a 3-2 win against North Korea in Peru. Ryan Soroka, Kyle Nakazawa and Preston Zimmerman scored for the U.S., which next faces Italy on Tuesday. The U.S. opened the scoring when Quavas Kirk's flick on toward the ... Read More

Boston University Women 1-1 Fairfield
September 18, 2005
The Terriers could not take advantage of the pressure created throughout the second half and overtime. Stag keeper Brett Maron came up big for the visitors, with three excellent saves. The best came at the expense of Lauren Erwin, who had a golden chance in overtime, but the impressive Maron ... Read More

Brandeis Women 2-2 Springfield
September 18, 2005
One big save at each end of the field as a period was winding down meant that the Brandeis University and Springfield College women's soccer teams had to settle for a 2-2 tie at a misty Gordon Field. Brandeis' (3-1-1) Betsey Medow came up big with 47 seconds left in regulation when she ... Read More

Crimson women win Harvard Invitational
September 18, 2005
Megan Merritt scored the game's only goal in the 68th minute to help the Crimson to a victory over Miami in the ninth Harvard Women's Soccer Invitational. Harvard captures the tournament title with twin 1-0 victories over Miami and Ohio State in the two-day affair. Merritt's goal capped a ... Read More

UMass Boston Men 1-4 Plymouth State
September 18, 2005
Brad Wyman netted a pair of goals in his first appearance of the season to lead Plymouth State over the University of Massachusetts Boston in both teams' Little East Conference season opener. Wyman, who missed PSU's first four games recovering from an injury, tallied a pair of second-half ... Read More

Revs busy as transfer window closes By Andrew Hush
September 17, 2005
The MLS transfer deadline passed on Thursday, meaning that sides have their rosters frozen until the 2005 season is over. Although it was a generally quiet day, there were several announcements, of which had New England connections. The Revolution announced that New Zealand international ... Read More

Revs gear up for trip to NYC By Andrew Hush
September 17, 2005
The Revolution makes its second trip to New York of the year to play a MetroStars side, for which the game means a great deal more. Seven points clear in the Eastern Conference with a game in hand over second-placed Kansas City, Steve Nicol's side have little more to do than ensure that complacency ... Read More

Holy Cross Women 0-1 UMass
September 17, 2005
A rainy afternoon at Hart Soccer Field saw the Holy Cross Crusaders fall to 2-5 on the season, following a single goal defeat to the Minutewomen, who improve to 3-2-1. The lone goal of the game came after just 97 seconds when Britt Canfield's shot was only parried by Holy Cross goalie Cashel ... Read More

UMass 2-1 Cornell
September 17, 2005
Freshman Mike DeSantis picked a good time to notch his first career goal as his strike in overtime was enough to give the University of Massachusetts a 2-1 win over Cornell. Fellow freshman Prince Ofosu took control of a loose ball just inside the Cornell half and his right wing run ended ... Read More

Harvard Men 3-0 Coastal Carolina
September 17, 2005
Charles Altchek scored a pair of goals as Harvard's men defeated visiting Coastal Carolina in the 2005 Harvard Invitational at Ohiri Field. Harvard improves to 1-1-0 with the win while Coastal Carolina falls to 2-3-0. In the day's first game, New Hampshire (4-0-1) topped Furman (0-3-3) by a ... Read More

Rhode Island Women 8-2 Vermont
September 17, 2005
It was a sister act for the Rhode Island Rams as Melanie Kasparek scored three and her sister Megan added three assists to lead their side to an 8-2 victory over visiting Vermont in the Rams' home opener. On a rainy night, Debra Nelson gave the home crowd an early boost, as she tipped in a ... Read More

UNH Women 2-0 Providence College
September 17, 2005
Freshman sensation Sara Hourihan bagged both goals as UNH overcame Providence on Friday. Hourihan, who is the two-time-reigning America East Rookie of the Week and reigning ECAC Player of the Week, got the Wildcats on the board in the 35th minute when she finished off Ashlee Cieslak's ball. ... Read More

Stony Brook Women 2-1 Sacred Heart
September 17, 2005
Stony Brook posted two goals in four second half minutes Sacred Heart's 1-0 lead in the Holiday Inn Express Invitational at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium. Sacred Heart (1-4-0) lit up the scoreboard first when senior Erica Rico netted in the 38th minute. A terrific individual effort saw Rico beat ... Read More

Virginia Tech Men 1-1 Boston College
September 17, 2005
Despite an injury list, which was approaching the length of those players that were available, the BC Eagles came away from Virginia Tech with a creditable draw. Ed Kelly's side made a dream start to its first ever game in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) when defender Jamen Amato fired ... Read More

MetroStars 5 - 4 Revs By Michael Jones
September 17, 2005
Red Sox fans watching tonight's highly entertaining goal fest between the Revs and MetroStars might have had ghastly flashbacks to years past when the local team would look dead in the water, stage a heroic comeback, only to lose at the last gasp when a trusted and usually reliable player made a ... Read More

UConn Men 0-2 Cincinnati
September 17, 2005
UConn's men lost for the first time this season, as BIG EAST newcomer Cincinnati triumphed in a game that Ray Reid's side controlled for much of the contest, but was simply unable to find the back of the net. Meanwhile, luck was on the side of the Bearcats' (3-2-0, 2-0-0) Omar Cummings, who netted ... Read More

Big win shows Assumption are on the right track By Andrew Hush
September 17, 2005
24 hours after his side had shocked Franklin Pierce on its own field, Assumption College Head Women's Coach Neil Stafford still had an excited, albeit somewhat weary, tone to his voice. “I have a full time job (Stafford is a guidance counselor at Newton North High School) and travel to ... Read More

USA women face tough October games
September 16, 2005
The U.S.A. Women will face 2004 Olympic foe Australia and CONCACAF success story Mexico next month as the team continues to prepare for the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup. Titan Stadium, on the campus of Cal State Fullerton, will be the venue for the game against Australia on 16 October. Kickoff is ... Read More

Last-gasp Sani keeps Williams women at 100%
September 16, 2005
With the referee poised to blow the final whistle following two grueling overtime periods, Ana Sani popped up to steal a 2-1 victory for Williams over Springfield College. With a tie looking the likely result, Sani's run down the left past tiring defenders saw her break through the ... Read More

Mixed day in the Harvard gloom for local teams
September 16, 2005
Allison Keeley slid home a pass from Jamie Greenwald in the 83rd minute to give Harvard a 1-0 victory over 20th-ranked Ohio State in the first round of the Harvard Invitational. The much-needed victory for the Crimson provides the squad its first win of the season over a ranked team, and snaps ... Read More

UConn faces tough trip
September 16, 2005
Ranked number five in the latest NSCAA rankings, UConn's men head out on the road this weekend to open the 2005 BIG EAST season with a challenging double header against conference newcomers Cincinnati and Louisville. Ray Reid's side will take on Cincinnati (2-2-0, 1-0-0)) at Gettler Stadium ... Read More

Injuries overshadow opening ACC game for BC By Andrew Hush
September 16, 2005
Boston College's men travel to Virginia Tech today with a scratch side following injuries to key personnel that have hampered their early season. Following the news that star forward Charlie Davies will likely miss the rest of the season following knee surgery, sustained in the eagles' ... Read More

Twellman smiles his way to success By Andrew Hush
September 16, 2005
Is Taylor Twellman this generation's Jason Kreis? Prolific in MLS, Kreis is the all-time leading goalscorer, having notched his 100th recently. Kreis, formerly of Dallas and now starring for Real Salt Lake, has never been able to translate his goals from the domestic to the international level. A ... Read More

Brunton and Brown star in Southern Maine romp
September 15, 2005
Liz Brunton and Caitlin Brown each scored a pair of goals to help the University of Southern Maine Huskies defeat the visiting Framingham State College Rams 6-2 in non-conference play on Wednesday. Southern Maine took an early lead as Eva Hanson converted a pass from Katie Else just ... Read More

Abendroth helps Colby men thrash Husson
September 15, 2005
Senior captain Bobby Abendroth had a brace of goals to lift Colby College to a 5-2 non-conference win over Husson College. Logan King scored his first collegiate goal and added an assist for the Mules, who take their season record to 1-1 with the win. King scored eleven minutes into the game ... Read More

Regis helps UNE men get into win column
September 15, 2005
Mark Regis scored in the 60th minute to help the University of New England collect its first win of the season with a 1-0 shutout of Rivier College in non-conference action. The win squares the Nor'easters record at 1-1-1, while the Raiders are winless in four matches. After the two teams ... Read More

Norwich shuts out Elms to record easy win
September 15, 2005
Despite an excellent display by freshman goalie Philip Joyce, Elms College could not stop a first-half onslaught by Norwich University, who struck for two goals in the game's opening 29 minutes en route to a 3-0 win over the Blazers. Norwich forward Sani Siric scored a goal in each half and ... Read More

Eagles stifle the Bears
September 15, 2005
The ladies of ninth-ranked Boston College carried their winning streak to five with a 1-0 victory on the road at Brown. Nichole Reyes 65th minute goal was enough to carry the Eagles to a win, although once again Alison Foley's defense was rock solid, ensuring that Reyes' strike was all the side ... Read More

Stonehill cruises past Bentley
September 15, 2005
Efficiency from set pieces did the trick for Stonehill College's men, as the Skyhawks downed Bentley 3-0 in the Northeast-10. With the win Stonehill improves to 2-2-1 overall and 1-1-0 in conference play, while Bentley falls to 3-1-0 and 1-1-0. Bentley controlled the early play and could ... Read More

Freshmen inspire Crusaders to third straight
September 15, 2005
Patriot League Rookie of the Week Felipe Castrillon continued his fine form to lead Holy Cross to a 3-1 non-conference victory over Sacred Heart. Another freshman, Norbert Sieczkewski, added the Crusaders' third goal. Holy Cross has now won three straight and improves to 3-2 overall this season, ... Read More

Assumption women upset Franklin Pierce
September 15, 2005
Andrea Marcoccio's second goal of the game, with just 36 seconds left in regulation, proved the be the game winner as #9 Assumption College upset #2 Franklin Pierce. The win was the first ever for the Greyhounds over the Ravens, following 13 straight losses. After nine unbeaten games, Franklin ... Read More

Holy Cross duo earn honors
September 14, 2005
Holy Cross men's captain Josh Trott has been named the Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week and freshman Felipe Castrillon has garnered Rookie of the Week honors for the week. Trott, a junior captain, scored three goals over the weekend, leading the Crusaders to their first two wins ... Read More

Vermont fairytale grabs national attention
September 14, 2005
Winners of five straight to start the season, the University of Vermont men's soccer team is ranked 19th in the latest NSCAA / Adidas NCAA Division I National Top 25. The Catamounts also are ranked second in the New England Region. UVM (5-0-0) began last week ranked 22nd before posting three ... Read More

Post ladies come up short
September 14, 2005
Post University women's soccer team fell 2-1 in a non-conference match to the Spartans of Saint Thomas Aquinas College. STAC mounted a 2-0 lead before Maria Krug, who had six goal attempts during the game, pulled a goal back in the 60th minute to give the Eagles hope. Late pressure by Post ... Read More

Van Horn double fires Williams
September 14, 2005
Williams' women won their second straight game to open the season, with a 4-0 defeat of the Smith College Pioneers (1-1-1). Terri Van Horn scored twice and Kate Harkey added a pair of assists. Van Horn, who, after two years as a defender is playing in a forward role, commented her new role ... Read More

Spada digs hole for Bentley
September 14, 2005
A pair of goals from Tricia Spada were the highlights of a 6-1 win for Bryant women over Bentley College in Northeast-10. Bryant improves to 4-2-2 overall and 1-1-1 in the NE-10, while Bentley falls to 0-3-1 and 0-3-0. Bryant to take the lead just four minutes in when Spada was brought down ... Read More

Revs and New England Futsal join forces
September 13, 2005
The New England Revolution and the Massachusetts Futsal Association (in conjunction with New England Futsal) will hold a showcase of the sport on 24 September, prior to and at half-time of the home game against DC United. Hosted by Bill Sampaio, Director of Coaches for the United States Futsal ... Read More

New England pair share America East honors
September 13, 2005
Boston University forward Meghann Cook and University of Vermont striker Nikkie Hessney have been named America East co-Players of the Week. Cook, who is a senior from Melrose, MA, scored two goals and notched an assist as the Terriers went 2-1 on the week. The Bishop Fenwick HS graduate ... Read More

Kouadio recognized by College Soccer News
September 13, 2005
University of Vermont star freshman Lee Stephane Kouadio has been named to the College Soccer News National Team of the Week for the period ending September 11th. He also picked up America East Rookie of the Week honors, announced by the conference office. Kouadio leads the team in goals with four ... Read More

Holy Cross men win again
September 12, 2005
Four different Crusaders scored as the Holy Cross men's soccer team cruised to a 4-0 non-conference victory over Canisius in the second round of the Albany Showcase. With the win, the Crusaders are now back to the .500 mark, improving to 2-2 on the season. Sophomore Chide Okpoebo opened the ... Read More

Kouadio Lifts #22 Vermont To Title
September 12, 2005
Two goals in five second half minutes by Lee Stephane Kouadio Vermont's men a thrilling comeback victory over 13th ranked San Francisco to clinch the Smith Barney/Nike Soccer Classic for the catamounts. The 5-0-0 start is Vermont's best in 28 seasons. In 1977 it won six straight to open the ... Read More

BU Women blank Baylor 2-0
September 12, 2005
Boston University's women captured their second straight victory, 2-0, over Baylor in the Horned Frog Invitational, in Fort Worth, TX. BU is now 4-3 on the season and, with this result, ended a trend of alternating wins and losses, which had marked its first six games of the year. As has ... Read More

Cook serves up a treat for BU women
September 12, 2005
Boston University's women captured their second straight victory, 2-0, over Baylor in the Horned Frog Invitational, in Fort Worth, TX. BU is now 4-3 on the season and, with this result, ended a trend of alternating wins and losses, which had marked its first six games of the year. As has been ... Read More

BC Women take local honors
September 12, 2005
11th ranked Boston College picked up its fourth straight 2-0 win this season, with a comfortable victory over Harvard. With the exception of a penalty that was superbly saved by BC's goalkeeper, Arianna Cricione, Alison Foley's side was rarely troubled. Cricione came up big just before ... Read More

Hessney's Hat Trick Leads Vermont Women's Past Robert Morris
September 12, 2005
Nikkie Hessney recorded her second career hat trick as Vermont triumphed 4-1 over Robert Morris on the second day of the Duquesne Invitational. Amy Cochran also had a big day for the Catamounts, who improve to 2-4 with the win, with a goal and two assists. Hessney opened the scoring in the ... Read More

Mahoney and Determan goals lead PC women to third straight win at home
September 12, 2005
Providence College came out on top in a tight game with Quinnipiac. The win was the Friars' fifth consecutive victory over the Bobcats dating back to September 7, 2001. Freshman Megan Mancarella assisted on both first-half goals, the first of which saw Kathryn Mahoney head in her cross in ... Read More

Central CT Women's Soccer Raises Money in 2-0 Home Loss to Yale
September 12, 2005
Central Connecticut lost at home for the first time this season, as visiting Yale triumphed 2-0 on Sunday. The Blue Devils are now 4-2 overall on the year, while Yale improves to 3-2. Admission to Sunday's game at Central Connecticut was free of charge as fans were encouraged to give ... Read More

Bowdoin Ladies top Babson
September 12, 2005
Ann Zeigler scored the game-winning goal on the verge of half-time to lead visiting Bowdoin College to a 2-0 victory over Babson College in non-conference play. It was the second win in as many days for Bowdoin (2-0-0), while Babson (3-1-0) suffered its first defeat of the season. Both teams ... Read More

Manswell winner on a bittersweet day for BC men
September 12, 2005
Boston College earned its third straight victory with a 2-1 win over Northeastern, but the win may have come at a cost, as outstanding defender Sam Brill, who had earlier put his side ahead, limped off with a serious-looking ankle injury. A tight opening to the game saw few chances. However, ... Read More

Farmington teams battle it out with Machias
September 12, 2005
A Sunday double header featuring clashes between two of The University of Maine's satellite campuses saw the men battle to a 1-1 tie, while Farmington's women romped to victory. An own goal gave Farmington's men the lead in the 62nd minute. Nate Ghelli was the closest forward to the play and ... Read More

Owls Remain Perfect with 1-0 Win over Bentley
September 11, 2005
Southern Connecticut earned its sixth straight win to start the season with a 1-0 win over Bentley College in Northeast-10 action. The Owls have now posted five consecutive shutouts. Bentley falls to 0-2-1 on the season and 0-1-0 in the NE-10. The Owls got the only goal of the game in ... Read More

Babson Overpowers Lasell
September 11, 2005
Sophomore Nikki Stier recorded her first career hat trick as Babson remained undefeated with a 7-0 victory over visiting Lasell College. The Beavers are now off to their first 3-0-0 start since 2001, when the team began the season with six straight wins. Babson fired 15 of its 32 shots in ... Read More

Twellman Treble secures comfortable Revs win By Andrew Hush
September 11, 2005
He may still be looking for that elusive first goal at international level, but hitting the back of the net for his club side has never been a problem for Taylor Twellman. On the back of some negative press following his performance for the national team in Guatemala in midweek, the 25-year-old ... Read More

Colby Women overcome Tufts opponents … but Men cannot complete sweep
September 11, 2005
Laura Williamson scored and added an assist to lead the Colby College women's soccer team to a 2-0 season-opening victory over Tufts University in New England Small College Athletic Conference play. Williamson, who is a junior, now has 25 goals and nine assists for 59 career points and moved into ... Read More

Record day for Teixeira
September 11, 2005
Kyle Teixeira's grabbed two goals and an assist, setting a school record in the process, to lead Rhode Island College to a 3-1 win over MIT. Neil Zimmerman tallied his first career goal for MIT, but it was a mere consolation for the Engineers. The win was the first of the season for the ... Read More

Boland's solo show
September 11, 2005
Laurie Boland took it upon herself to drag Southern New Hampshire University back from a goal down, as she scored the tying goal and assisted on the game winner over Pace University in Northeast-10 Conference action. SNHU improved to 3-2-0 overall and 2-1-0 in the league. Pace fell to 4-2-0 ... Read More

Keene State Snaps Wheaton's 16-Game Home Winning Streak
September 11, 2005
Following their female counterparts' first regular season loss in 36 games, Wheaton College's men had its own impressive run ended, as Keene State broke a 16-game home winning streak. It was the Lyons first loss at home since MIT topped them on September 27, 2003. Keene, ranked second in New ... Read More

Keene's women roll over Framingham State
September 11, 2005
Keene State (3-0-1) netted four goals in the first nine minutes of the game on the way to a 7-1 non-conference victory over Framingham State (0-2). Katie Stevens had two goals and two assists and Courtney Gately netted a pair in the first half explosion. Gately has scored four goals for the Owls ... Read More

Regis shuts out Lesley to secure best ever start
September 11, 2005
Regis College's women are off to their finest ever start and defeated Lesley University 2-0 in the program's 2005 home opener. The win served as the Pride's third consecutive shutout victory and the club has improved to 3-1 overall. Regis struck ten minutes into the match when defender Kate ... Read More

Maine tops UMass in home opener
September 11, 2005
Adam Chenault and Kyle Pacheco each tallied second-half goals to lead Maine (1-3) to a 2-1 win over the University of Massachusetts men's soccer team. Matty Lemire scored the lone goal for UMass (1-2) to cut the lead in half, but the Minutemen could not find the equalizer as time ... Read More

Heavy defeat for Vermont women
September 10, 2005
Freshman Shannon Rengers netted a hat trick as the Duquesne Dukes posted a 7-0 shutout against visiting Vermont in the first day of action at the Duquesne Invitational. Rengers opened the scoring for the Dukes in the 18th minute when she collected a pass from teammate Christin Goodfellow and ... Read More

Central CT overcomes Harvard
September 10, 2005
Central Connecticut's women improved to 4-1 on the season with a 1-0 win over visiting Harvard (2-1) on Friday afternoon in New Britain. The shutout is the fourth of the season for senior goalkeeper Ashley Ferra, all by a score of 1-0. The game matched the Crimson, ranked fourth in the Norteast ... Read More

Providence back to .500 with win over Holy Cross
September 10, 2005
Providence College's women remained undefeated at home with a 3-1 victory over Holy Cross. Sophomore Amanda Klane led the Friars with a goal and an assist as Providence defeated the Crusaders for the sixth consecutive time, dating back to October 24, 2000. Kathryn Mahoney gave PC the lead in ... Read More

Northeastern ladies earn second win
September 10, 2005
Northeastern overcame Sacred Heart in a bruising encounter to improve to 2-2-0 this season. The game was an intensely physical contest as the two teams had a combined 34 fouls. Northeastern players Hanna Olsson and Katie Leahy also were given yellow cards. Sacred Heart grabbed the lead with a ... Read More

Narrow win for BU
September 10, 2005
Boston University's women tallied a goal in the middle of the first half and held on to defeat hosts TCU, to win its opening match of the Horned Frog Invitational. The Terriers improve to 3-3 on the season and recorded their second shutout. BU started the game strongly and took a first half ... Read More

Catamounts men roll on
September 10, 2005
On the back of its win over Harvard, The University of Vermont overcame Army on Friday in the opening round of the 2005 Smith Barney/Nike Soccer Classic at Centennial Field. First half goals by Devin Bitsack and Irishman Danny Broughan, who also added an assist, were the difference between the ... Read More

Revs look to add to record tally; sign Ricardo Phillips By Andrew Hush
September 10, 2005
Having established a franchise record for regular season points last week in Salt Lake City, the Revolution will be confident of adding to the record tonight against lowly Columbus Crew. The Revs have a record of 14-5-6 (8-1-3 at home) and currently sit atop of the Eastern Conference by six ... Read More

College Round-Up - Friday 9 September
September 10, 2005
Women ... Wheaton saw its 36-game regular season unbeaten run snapped in a 4-1 loss away to The University of Chicago. The Lyons' last regular season setback took place on September 12, 2003 ... ... UConn opened its Soccer Classic tournament with a comfortable 4-0 win over UMass. ... Read More

MPS stars commit early to colleges
September 9, 2005
It has been a whirlwind few weeks for Andrew Foote and David Donohue. Just last month the Boston Bulldogs U18 players were in New Jersey, where their side won a Super Y North American National Title. Now the pair, who are both seniors at Cushing Academy, are gearing themselves up for college careers ... Read More

Providence overcomes Sacred Heart to stay unbeaten
September 9, 2005
Providence College's men defeated Sacred Heart, 2-0, to take its record to 2-0-1. Friar forward Derek Nobrega scored both goals in a victory that improves the Friars' overall record against Sacred Heart to 6-0-1. The Friars dominated the first half and jumped out to a quick lead on ... Read More

Franklin Pierce overcome St. Michael's
September 8, 2005
Franklin Pierce College, ranked No. 3 in this week's NSCAA/adidas Division II National Poll, scored four unanswered goals to erase an early deficit and defeat Saint Michael's College, 4-1, in Northeast-10 Conference women's soccer action on Wednesday on Duffy Field at Doc Jacobs Complex. ... Read More

Former Tea Men coach Noel Cantwell dies By Andrew Hush
September 8, 2005
Noel Cantwell, the Irishman who coached the Boston Tea Men from 1978-80, has died from cancer, aged 72. Cantwell had an illustrious career in England before moving to Boston to take charge of the newly formed Tea Men in the North American Soccer League (NASL). A strong first year saw the ... Read More

Bentley stays perfect with third win
September 7, 2005
Bentley College's men improved to 3-0-0 with a 1-0 win over Bryant University on Wednesday afternoon. Ryan Parisi's goal in the 54th minute was all the side needed to secure the win in its Northeast-10 conference opener, while Bryant falls to 1-2-1 overall and 1-1-0 in the NE-10. ... Read More

Northeastern men pick up first win
September 7, 2005
Northeastern defeated Maine to earn its first win of the season. Freshman forward Ben Levy was the star of the show, as he chipped in the game-winning goal and added an assist. For Head Coach Brian Ainscough, the result was his first career-win at the helm of the men's soccer team. From the ... Read More

USA ties Guatemala By Andrew Hush
September 7, 2005
Guatemala 0-0 USA A largely uneventful game saw the USA just about shake off its hangover to record a goalless draw with Guatemala. Following Saturday's clinching of qualification for the 2006 World Cup, Bruce Arena took the opportunity to look at several of the fringe players, for ... Read More

Hawks slip up in double OT
September 7, 2005
The University of Hartford women fell to 1-4-0 when, despite battling Siena College to double overtime Wednesday night, the side fell 2-1 at Al-Marzook Field. Susie Blaisdell netted the golden goal to give the Saints (2-2-0) the victory. She chipped a ball over Hartford goalkeeper Stephanie ... Read More

Revs do their bit to aid hurricane victims
September 7, 2005
Several New England Revolution players have lent their support to the relief effort for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, which devastated the Gulf Coast region last week. A live online auction began last Saturday, and among the items available to bid on are the signed US national team shirts of ... Read More

Arena calls out fans again
September 6, 2005
As the champagne flowed in the dressing room and fans danced in the stands, USA coach Bruce Arena revisited what has become a favorite topic of his over the past year, as he called for supporters to 'put up or shut up' over their commitment to the sport. With Saturday's game a happy exception, ... Read More

UConn 2 - 0 Hartwick
September 5, 2005
The University of Connecticut men's soccer was able to capitalize on their opponents' mistakes, as Ryan Cordeiro (Highland Mills, N.Y. ) and Willis Forko (Houston, Texas) each scored a goal to propel the No. 19 Huskies past Hartwick, 2-0, Sunday night in the finale of the 2005 UConn/adidas Classic ... Read More

Revs duo recalled to US squad By Andrew Hush
September 5, 2005
Clint Dempsey and Matt Reis have both been recalled to the national team squad for Wednesday's World Cup qualifier in Guatemala. Following Saturday's game 2-0 win over Mexico, which clinched Bruce arena's side a spot in next years finals in Germany, the coach has allowed many of is ... Read More

Real Salt Lake 0-1 Revolution By By Mark Goodman
September 4, 2005
It would have been hard to imagine at the beginning of the season Khano Smith and Daniel Hernandez playing prominent roles in the New England Revolution's quest for the Eastern Conference regular season championship and homefield advantage throughout the playoffs. After all, Smith had looked far ... Read More

Ralston fires USA to Germany
September 4, 2005
USA 2-0 Mexico Steve Ralston may have described it as 'the easiest goal I have ever scored' but there can be no doubt that the Revolution midfielder's 54th minute header from two yards was also the most important of the 31-year-old's career. Ralston had been largely innocuous in a goal that ... Read More

Barry 3 - 2 Franklin Pierce (Men)
September 3, 2005
Sophomore Lee Yakubowich (Victoria, British Columbia/Lambrick Park) scored 1:01 into the second overtime to lift Barry University to a 3-2 victory over Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 9 in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II preseason coaches poll, on day one of ... Read More

UConn 2 - 0 St. Peter's (Men)
September 3, 2005
After 62 minutes of missed opportunities and close calls, Kevin Burns (Greenfield, Ind.) found the back of the net to give the No. 19 Huskies the lead and ultimately the win, as the University of Connecticut men's soccer team defeated St. Peter's, 2-0, Friday night in the UConn/adidas Classic at ... Read More

Western CT 0 - 2 Wheaton
September 3, 2005
The Wheaton College women's soccer team, ranked third in the National Soccer Coach Association of America (NSCAA) preseason poll, opened its 2005 season with a 2-0 blanking of Western Connecticut State University on Thursday evening at Westside Athletic Complex. Sophomore Stacey Kronenberg ... Read More

Boston University 3 - 2 NJIT (Men)
September 2, 2005
The Boston University men opened the 2005 season with a 3-2 double overtime win over the New Jersey Institute of Technology at Nickerson Field on Sept. 1. Freshman Neil Hlavaty scored just 3:13 into the second overtime period to seal the win, while senior captain Jamie Johnson netted a pair of goals ... Read More

Bentley 3 - 0 Bloomfield (Men)
September 2, 2005
The Bentley College men's soccer team opened the 2005 season with a 3-0 win over Bloomfield College in Easton, Mass. as part of the Stonehill Kick-Off Classic. After a scoreless first half the Falcons netted three times in the second half to pull away for the win. Bentley grabbed the opener 4:07 ... Read More

Franklin Pierce 1 - 1 Sr. Rose (Women)
August 31, 2005
For the first time in 16-years Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 5 in the National Soccer Coaches Association of American (NSCAA)/adidas Division II preseason coaches poll, failed to win a season-opening match as it was forced to salvage a 1-1 double-overtime draw with the College of Saint Rose in ... Read More

USA to close out qualifying in Foxboro
August 31, 2005
It has been announced that Foxboro's Gillette Stadium will host the USA men's national team's final World Cup qualifier, against Panama on 12 October. Depending on the outcome of this Saturday's crucial game with Mexico, next month's game will be either a celebration of the side's clinching of a ... Read More

Syracuse 3 - Hartford (Women)
August 28, 2005
The University of Hartford women's soccer team dropped a 3-1 contest at Syracuse University on Sunday afternoon. Syracuse improved to 1-1-0 on the season while Hartford dropped to 0-2-0. Three players scored for the Orange while Amanda Arcuri chipped in with a pair of assists. Syracuse scored the ... Read More

PK Heartbreak for Pioneers
August 28, 2005
Western Mass Pioneers 2-2 Charlotte Eagles (Eagles won 5-4 on penalties) After 120 minutes of excitement, it all came down to one kick. Pioneers goalkeeper Brian O'Quinn had already bailed his side out once in the penalty shootout that would ultimately to decide the USL 2nd Division National ... Read More

E. Stroudsburg 3 - 0 Franklin Pierce (Men)
August 28, 2005
East Stroudsburg University made the most of its scoring opportunities in posting a 3-0 victory over Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 9 in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II Coaches poll, on day two of the 2005 Reebok/Howard Johnson Hotels Autumn Classic at Jess ... Read More

Southern NH 2 - 0 Nyack (Men)
August 27, 2005
Junior David McGuire (Glasgow, Scotland) scored two goals to lead the Southern New Hampshire University men's soccer team to a 2-0 victory over Nyack College here today at Dr. George J. Larkin Field on the SNHU campus. It marked the 2005 season opener for both teams. SNHU came out firing and ... Read More

Franklin Pierce 2 - 0 Bridgeport (Men)
August 27, 2005
Franklin Pierce, ranked No. 9 in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II Coaches poll, opened its 2005 season with a 2-0 victory over the University of Bridgeport on day one of the 2005 Reebok/Howard Johnson Hotels Autumn Classic at Jess Dow Field on the campus ... Read More

Twellman Makes It A Capital Punishment
August 27, 2005
New England Revolution 2-1 DC United It was the late, late show at Foxborough once again, as Taylor Twellman's 11th MLS goal of 2005 snatched a victory for the Revolution over their bitter rivals, DC United. With the game petering out towards a draw and featuring rather more kicking of players ... Read More

St. Anselm 1 - 2 Dominican (Men)
August 26, 2005
The Dominican College men's soccer team got first-half goals from Kyle Clancy (Walden, NY) and Ryan Clancy (Walden, NY) and held on for a 2-1 victory over Saint Anselm College today at Dr. George J. Larkin Field on the campus of Southern New Hampshire University. It marked the 2005 season-opener ... Read More

Boston College 2 - 0 UConn (Women's Exhib.)
August 22, 2005
The University of Connecticut women's soccer team fell to the Eagles of Boston College 2-0 in exhibition play on Sunday. This was the final pre-season exhibition game for the Huskies before the regular season begins on Friday, August 26, against Hofstra in the Penn State Tournament. The Eagles ... Read More

UConn Men Lose Pre-Season Tilt to Maryland
August 19, 2005
After 65 minutes of back and forth scoreless action, Maryland's Robbie C'deBacha found the back of the net to put the the Terrapins up 1-0 and ultimately give them the win over Connecticut in the first round of the preseason Westfield Cup Friday evening. The Huskies will face either Akron or ... Read More

UConn Men Lose Pre-Season Tilt to Maryland
August 19, 2005
After 65 minutes of back and forth scoreless action, Maryland's Robbie C'deBacha found the back of the net to put the the Terrapins up 1-0 and ultimately give them the win over Connecticut in the first round of the preseason Westfield Cup Friday evening. The Huskies will face either Akron or ... Read More

USA Marches on Towards Germany
August 18, 2005
Brian McBride's second minute goal was all the USA needed to defeat a spirited Trinidad and Tobago side, whose own impotence in front of goal owed much to an excellent display from the home side's defense, whose solidity ensured that a succession of missed goal scoring chances did not come back to ... Read More

Colorado 2-0 Revs By Mark Goodman
August 18, 2005
The United States' World Cup qualifier with Trinidad and Tobago forced Revolution coach Steve Nicol into some tactical adjustments Wednesday night against Colorado, and his team never seemed to adjust. Rapids goals from Alain Nkong and Jean Phillippe Peguero gave the home side a 2-0 win over the ... Read More

FC Dallas 1-2 Revolution By Mark Goodman
August 13, 2005
Are the New England Revolution back to their early-season form? It appears the answer may be yes. After going 1-3-2 in a six-match stretch, the Revs have gotten six points from their last two matches, including Saturday night's 2-1 road victory over FC Dallas. The game was tied at one late in ... Read More

Former Crusaders Coach Honored
August 12, 2005
Indiana Invaders coach Methembe Ndlovu has been named the United Soccer League (USL) Premier Development League (PDL) Coach of the Year. Ndlovu began his coaching career with Mass Premier Soccer as head coach of the U18 Boston Bulldogs, leading the squad to the Super Y-League championship in 2001 ... Read More

'Boys in Blue' return to New England
August 12, 2005
With the new English Premier League season set to kick off this weekend, all eyes will be locked on events across the pond as some of the world's best begin another long season, which, for many of them, will end at a the 2006 World Cup in Germany. This Saturday a bumper selection of EPL soccer gets ... Read More

Revolution 4-1 Real Salt Lake By Mark Goodman
August 10, 2005
Now this is more like it. After a string of uninspiring performances, the New England Revolution were in form Wednesday night against expansion side Real Salt Lake, defending their home turf with a 4-1 victory. The Revs, who improved to 11-4-6 and an Eastern Conference-best 39 points, were aided ... Read More

Arena Names Squad for Trinidad Qualifier
August 10, 2005
National coach Bruce Arena today named a 20-man squad for next week's World Cup qualifier against Trinidad and Tobago at Rentschler Field, in Hartford, CT. However, hopes that local fans may have had of seeing all of their Revolution favorites have been dashed with the news that Matt Reis, Clint ... Read More

Davies Fires U18s to Milk Cup Glory
August 9, 2005
Boston College sophomore Charlie Davies' hat-trick inspired the United States Under-18 side to victory in the prestigious Milk Cup tournament, held over the past weekend in Northern Ireland. Against the host nation in the final, Davies, who also scored the goal against Serbia and Montenegro in ... Read More

Hernanadez returns to Foxboro
August 5, 2005
Former Rev Daniel Hernandez is back at Foxboro following a two-year spell in Mexico with Necaxa. Hernanadez was a key member of the Revs team that reached the 2002 MLS Cup Final and made the starting line-up in that game. Prior to moving to Mexico, Hernandez played in 28 regular season games for ... Read More

Revs fall to Fire in OT
August 4, 2005
The Revolution tumbled out of the US Open Cup at the fourth round stage last night, as the Chicago Fire got the better of Steve Nicol's side in a five-goal thriller in Ludlow, Mass. With a reduced strength side, missing the likes of Matt Reis, Clint Dempsey, Pat Noonan and Michael Parkhurst, the ... Read More

Remember when USA won the Gold Cup?
August 2, 2005
Just one week ago the USA defeated Panama on penalties to win the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Remember? Come on, you must. Brad Davis slotting home the decisive penalty? Kasey Keller's heroics? Bruce Arena watching from the stands? Take a minute, it'll come to you. The point is that for all of the ... Read More

Local Coaches Suspended Over Headbutt Incident
August 2, 2005
Marlborough (MA) Youth Soccer Association has suspended three of its coaches for one season following an incident in which Mike Kodorsky was allegedly head butted by Richard Thall following an altercation that also involved Kodorsky's mother and Thall's wife. The Metrowest Daily News reported ... Read More

Mass Pair Crowned National Champions
July 31, 2005
In two of the most exciting finals of the day, FC Greater Boston Boys U15 and Stars of Massachusetts Girls U19 emerged victorious at the US Youth Soccer National Championships. Francis Okaroh's boys overcame CASL Elite from North Carolina in a nine-goal thriller that was settled by Michael ... Read More

New England Mutiny 2 - 1 Steel City Sparks
July 31, 2005
A consolation match is truly ironic in the fact that little of said consolation can be achieved - since the match you really want to play in occurs right after your corresponding win or loss. Yet, that measure of pride was enough for the host New England Mutiny (14-1, 13-0 WPSL East Division), as ... Read More

MPS sides tumble out in play-offs
July 31, 2005
The high hopes that the Cape Cod Crusaders and Boston Renegades had to regain national championships both teams had previously won were dashed on Saturday, as both sides fell in tight games. The Crusaders, who had finished top of the PDL Northeast division, were overturned 2-1 by the Richmond ... Read More

Revs Make Big Impact in MLS All-Star Game By Mark Goodman
July 30, 2005
With four players in the starting lineup, the New England Revolution figured to play a prominent role in today's MLS All-Star game against Fulham FC of the English Premiership. Well, how about having a hand in the first two goals of a 4-1 MLS victory and the game's MVP to boot? That award went ... Read More

New England Mutiny 0 - 4 FC Indiana
July 30, 2005
It could easily be said that there was a slight air of mystery surrounding the opponents of the host New England Mutiny (13-1, 13-0 WPSL East Division) prior to this Women's Premier Soccer League National Semifinal match. They weren't from Iowa, but like a scenario from a Hollywood movie, F.C. ... Read More

This weekend in New England soccer
July 29, 2005
With Saturday's All-Star game meaning no MLS action for the New England Revolution this weekend, attention in the region will focus firmly on the various play-off encounters featuring local teams. WPSL – Mutiny hosts Final Four The top four WPSL teams will converge on Harmon Smith ... Read More

Revs 1 - 1 Galaxy By Mark Goodman
July 28, 2005
FOXBORO - On the one hand, the New England Revolution's 1-1 tie to the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday night can be considered a stark improvement from their 1-0 loss to lowly Chivas USA five days earlier. Still, considering their home record and advantage in possession, the Revs are disappointed ... Read More

Boston Renegades 4 - 0 New York Magic By Colm Hamill
July 28, 2005
Wednesday July 27, 2005 (Waltham, MA) – The Boston Renegades and the New York Magic had to endure a 40 minute delay due to the elements this evening before they could get their playoff game off the ground. It wasn't long before the Renegades got the on the scoresheet. Two minutes had elapsed on ... Read More

Revs Notes By Mark Goodman
July 28, 2005
- For what its worth, New England enters the MLS All-Star break with 1.89 points per game (36 in 19), the highest in the league. “We have 36 points at the break; we can't be too disappointed with that,” Nicol said. “We'd have settled for that at the beginning of the season, as any team in the ... Read More

Mass. Premier Select XI to Play Everton at New England Soccer School By Colm Hamill
July 28, 2005
A Mass Premier Soccer Select XI will play against one of the UK's premier Youth Academy for the second time in a year at the New England Soccer School in Amesbury tonight at 6.30pm. Everton FC who competed against a selection of Mass Premier Soccer's youth players will re-visit New England looking ... Read More

Chelsea's Charm Offensive
July 27, 2005
In what has become a tradition in the build up to the new season in Europe, English champions Chelsea are currently in the USA on a pre-season tour. Last Sunday Jose Mourinho's team of superstars took on the mighty AC Milan at Gillette Stadium and tomorrow will play DC United in the nation's ... Read More

Crusaders Ready For Playoffs By Colm Hamill
July 27, 2005
The Cape Cod Crusaders will begin their quest to win their third national title in four years this weekend as they take on the Raleigh CASL Elite in the PDL's Eastern Conference semi-finals on Saturday, July 30th. The game will kick off at 5:00 p.m. at Carey Stadium in New Jersey, as this season's ... Read More

New England sides look to shine at Nationals
July 27, 2005
Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex hosts the US Youth Soccer National Championships this week and two Massachusetts teams are hoping their fairy tale journey will continue to take them to national championship glory. FC Greater Boston's Boys U15s and Stars of Massachusetts' Girls U19 today will ... Read More

W-League Playoffs Start Tonight
July 27, 2005
The road to the 2005 W-League Championship kicks off tonight with three New England teams involvd in playoff games in the Eastern Conference. The Boston Renegades will host the New York Magic at Bowditch Field in Framingham, the Vermont Lady Voltage travel to the Toronto Lady Lynx, while the Western ... Read More

Russell's Future Up In The Air
July 26, 2005
Amherst, Mass., native Robbie Russell is on his way out of Norwegian ‘Tippeliga' side Rosenborg. The graduate of Duke University has been struggling throughout the current season in Norway, and to date has only made two first team appearances. The final nail in the coffin came this week when the ... Read More

Treble burst keeps Ryan happy
July 25, 2005
Despite the absence of captain Kristine Lilly, who is busy running her annual soccer camps in Connecticut, the USA Women comfortably overcame Harvard goalkeeper Maja Agustsdottir and her Iceland teammates yesterday, with a three goal explosion in the second half accounting their Scandinavian ... Read More

NJ Wildcats 2 - 0 Boston Renegades By Late Start Renegades Unable to Catch Up
July 23, 2005
Travel problems led to more than a two hour delay in the start of last night's game between the Boston Renegades and the New Jersey Wildcats at Mercer County Community College. The local team was never able to recover as Kacey White and Lisa Grubb connected for the Wildcats, who extended a number of ... Read More

Chivas 1 - 0 Revs By Mark Goodman
July 23, 2005
New England Revolution fans who stayed in and stayed up for Friday night's encounter with Chivas USA are regretting their decision this morning. Douglas Sequeira's 38th minute goal stood up, as the Revs could not get anything going in the 1-0 loss at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA. With the ... Read More

This weekend in New England soccer
July 22, 2005
MLS - Revolution go west The Revolution (10-2-5) are in California for tonight's game against struggling Chivas USA (2-14-3) at the Home Depot Center. The expansion side is cast adrift at the bottom of the Western Conference but Steve Nicol's side should take nothing for granted, ... Read More

National U16 and U18 rosters have New England flavor
July 20, 2005
Dorchester, Mass., native Sheanon Williams is continuing to make a name for himself with the national U16 team. Williams is about to enter his sophomore year at The Rivers School in Weston. Last year the young forward scored six goals and added three assists to finish second on the team's scoring ... Read More

Brown tips Revs for success
July 19, 2005
Former Revolution goalkeeper Adin Brown has tipped his former club to go all the way to MLS glory this season. Brown, who was in town recently on vacation and visited his old teammates at Foxboro, told mlsnet.com he is pleased that the fortunes of his former side have changed for the better: "In ... Read More

Boston Renegades 2 - 1 Long Island Lady Riders By Colm Hamill
July 18, 2005
Just as their MPS counterparts, the Cape Cod Crusaders had done the previous night, the Boston Renegades defeated their nearest rivals to reach the playoffs. Although the Renegades did eventually make the playoffs the visiting Lady Riders, with ex-Renegade Meghan Frey on the bench, made them work ... Read More

Opinion - Twellman spot on with his priorities
July 17, 2005
"I don't worry about (playing for the USA). At the end of the day if Steve Nicol and Paul Mariner are happy, I'm a happy man." So said Taylor Twellman after his late, great show at Gillette Stadium last night. The Revs striker had just rescued his side from defeat with two last-gasp goals in the ... Read More

New England Mutiny 1 - 0 Bay State Select
July 17, 2005
Late season roster additions for the 2005 East Division champion New England Mutiny (12-0, 12-0 WPSL East Division) have been paying big dividends, as they reaped the benefits of the skill of another former WUSA player. Alexa Smith (N. Haven, CT) would register the eventual gamewinner early in this ... Read More

Twellman's late show gets Revolution back on track
July 17, 2005
With one minute of regulation time remaining, the fat lady was warming up. Nobody told Taylor Twellman though, as his two late goals completed a hat-trick and pulled off the most unlikely of wins for the Revolution, whose record improves to 10-2-5. For Twellman, whose goals will do no harm to any ... Read More

USA march on at Foxboro
July 16, 2005
A superb individual performance by DaMarcus Beasley ensured a safe passage through to the semi-finals of the Gold Cup for USA. Beasley scored two goals and had an assist on another for Josh Wolff, to ensure that Jamaica, who looked jaded playing in their fourth city of the tournament, were ... Read More

Cape Cod Crusaders 4 - 2 Ocean City Barrons By Colm Hamill
July 15, 2005
The Cape Cod Crusaders completed their perfect home record and clinched a playoff berth Friday night with a 4-2 victory over the Ocean City Barons at Barnstable High School. Andy Metcalf continued his goalscoring streak (8 goals in his last 3 matches), scoring his 13th and 14th goals of the season, ... Read More

This weekend in New England soccer
July 15, 2005
Gold Cup heats up at Foxboro Saturday sees a festival of soccer at Foxboro, as teams from North and South America, as well as the Caribbean, take to the field in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarter-finals. At 1pm Costa Rica will play Honduras, followed at 4pm by the USA against Jamaica. Bruce ... Read More

Revolution-FC Dallas preview By Mark Goodman
July 15, 2005
A preview of the MLS Cup Final? The New England Revolution and their fans certainly hope that is the case on Saturday, when the Revs host West-leading FC Dallas, the artists formerly known as the Dallas Burn. Game time at Gillette is 7 p.m. New England is second in the East with 32 points, three ... Read More

Brave Pioneers fall into the Fire
July 14, 2005
Despite taking a fifth minute lead through striker Neil Krause, the Western Mass Pioneers ultimately fell last night to the Chicago Fire, to bring an end at the 3rd round stage to the USL 2nd Division side's run in the US Open Cup. In front of 3,124 fans at Lusitano Stadium, an upset looked firmly ... Read More

Five Star Revs
July 14, 2005
The 2005 All-Star team, to face English Premier League side Fulham in Columbus on Saturday 30 July, was named yesterday and the list features three Revolution stars. Clint Dempsey, Shalrie Joseph and Matt Reis have all made the team, following a voting system that saw fans, the media, players and ... Read More

Pioneers aim to turn up the heat on Fire
July 13, 2005
Having watched their New England neighbors from Foxboro fall at the hands of tomorrow night's opponents, the Western Mass Pioneers may be forgiven for quaking at the prospect of facing the Chicago Fire in the 3rd round of the US Open Cup. Not so for Leszek Wrona and his side, who are riding high ... Read More

Revs trio fail to fire national side
July 13, 2005
Gold Cup Group B - USA 0-0 Costa Rica A USA line up with six changes from Saturday's win over Canada and which featured three starters from the Revolution played out a tame goalless draw with Costa Rica in the Gold Cup tonight. With both sides assured to return to Foxboro on Saturday for the ... Read More

Opinion - No welcome home Matt for Reis
July 13, 2005
Sitting on the bench for Wednesday night's game against Costa Rica as Kasey Keller made his second start of the Gold Cup, Matt Reis must have wondered what he had done wrong. Part of the Gold Cup roster by pretty much name alone, the only thing the Revs man has gained over the last two weeks is air ... Read More

Andrulis fired by Columbus
July 12, 2005
Less than a year after he led his side to the Eastern Conference title, Waterbury, CT, native and current MLS Coach of the Year Greg Andrulis was today fired by Columbus Crew. Previously Head Coach at Wright State University, Andrulis began work for the Lamar Hunt-owned franchise in 1996, as an ... Read More

New England Mutiny 2 - 0 Boston North Aztec
July 12, 2005
The offense of the New England Mutiny (11-0, 11-0 WPSL East Division) this season has not centered on the usual suspects - the forward corps - but the midfield. And one of the New England newcomers had no problem stepping right into that mold. In her first start and with her first shot on goal ... Read More

Lily tallies in USA romp over Ukraine
July 11, 2005
National women's captain Kristine Lilly set a suitable example as she contributed a goal and two assists in her side's 7-0 dismantling of Ukraine. The result gives coach Greg Ryan a perfect 2-0 start and the coach was delighted with the display, despite the poor quality of the opposition: "I was ... Read More

Connecticut stars named to US U-21 roster
July 11, 2005
Two of the brightest young talents to come out of Connecticut in recent years have been named to the USA Women's U-21 roster for the upcoming Nordic Cup in Sweden. Erika Bohn, who is entering her senior year at Notre Dame, and Manya Makoski, who will also be in her fianl year at Arizona State, ... Read More

Noonan Impress In USA's Gold Cup Win Over Canada
July 10, 2005
The United States joined Costa Rica in qualifying for the Gold Cup quarterfinals with a 2-0 victory over Canada at Qwest Field in Seattle. A shot by New England Revolution striker Pat Noonan that was deflected in for an own goal by Atiba Hutchinson triggered the win over the North American ... Read More

Fire 1 - 0 Revs By Mark Goodman
July 9, 2005
The New England Revolution have played spirited soccer throughout the two stretches in which they have lost top players to national team duty. Saturday night's 1-0 loss to the Chicago Fire proves, however, that if the Revs are to achieve their main goal - winning the Eastern Conference and ... Read More

Revs vs Fire Preview By Mark Goodman
July 9, 2005
The New England Revolution will be looking to prove once and for all they are best team in the East when they take on the Chicago Fire at Soldier Field Saturday night (8:30 p.m. EST). The two clubs are tied atop the conference with 32 points, but the Revs have three games in hand (they have played ... Read More

Steel City Sparks 0 - 4 New England Mutiny
July 9, 2005
The New England Mutiny (10-0, 10-0 WPSL East Division) had a chance to make the Women's Premier Soccer League National Championship for the third year in a row - the third year of its existence - at Steel City (5-2-2, 5-2-2 WPSL East Division) and they did not waste the road trip. Now, they won't ... Read More

SNE's Summer Tournament Guide
July 9, 2005
June 4-5 Southington Invitational - Southington, CT Boys U-9 to U14, U16 Bob Swanson (860) 621-3430 (h) June 18-19 Coastal Summer Challenge – Maine Boys & Girls U11 – U16 David Simpson (207) 725-2552 Read More

2005 College Schedule Guide
July 9, 2005
Sept 2, 2005 Gender - Home Team - Time/Score - Away Team Men - UConn - 7:00pm - Saint Peter's Men - Providence 4:00pm Maine Men - Holy Cross 5:30pm Saint ... Read More

NE Mutiny 3 - 1 Massachusetts Stingers
July 8, 2005
The New England Mutiny (9-0, 9-0 WPSL East Division) have had their difficulties getting on the scoreboard in the first half in the last three games. They may have decided to make that difference up in this match. First half goals by Jenny Maurer (E. Longmeadow, MA) and Kerry Connors (Somers, CT) ... Read More

USA 4 - 1 Cuba By Michael Jones
July 8, 2005
A first half goal from Revs midfielder Clint Dempsey helped the US Men's National team get out of jail against Cuba in their opening game of group play in the CONCACAF Gold Cup in Seattle last night. Fielding a makeshift lineup that included three players, Jimmy Conrad, Brad Davis and Santino ... Read More

The Quiet American By Joyce Furia
July 7, 2005
Steve Ralston has a reputation for being something of an iron man. The Revolution's midfielder played every minute of every game in 2004, every game except one in 2002 and missed only four in 2003 while on duty with the National team. It looked for a while as if he was set to repeat those stats in ... Read More

Cape Cod Super League Provides Fall Travel Play For Cape Cod Clubs
July 7, 2005
The Cape Cod Crusaders have created the Cape Cod Soccer League (CCSL) to provide Cape Cod teams with an opportunity for travel soccer without having to cross the bridge. The league, which is sanctioned by US Club Soccer, will include both boys and girls teams from U9 through U12. The Cape Cod ... Read More

Mutiny Signs Former WUSA and UConn Star
July 6, 2005
Former New York Power and San Diego Spirit defender Margaret Tietjen (Huntington, NY) has joined the New England Mutiny this week and will be available for Thursdays match against the Massachusetts Stingers. Currently an assistant coach at the University of Hartford, Tietjen was initially drafted ... Read More

Galaxy 1 - 1 Revs By Mark Goodman
July 5, 2005
With five minutes to go in regular time, the New England Revolution appeared headed for a fortunate 0-0 draw against the Los Angeles Galaxy at the Home Depot Center. When late substitute Michael Enfield scored for the home side in the 87th minute, things were surely lost for the Revs, who in the ... Read More

UConn Men Enjoy Successful German Tour By Andrew Hush
July 5, 2005
The UCONN men's team recently returned from a highly successful 11-day tour of Germany, during which it gained impressive victories over FC Bayern's reserves and FC Ascheim. Coach Ray Reid's side also attended the last ever game at Munich's Olympic Stadium game, as the mighty Bayern took on ... Read More

Singer Joins Boston College Men's Coaching Staff
July 5, 2005
Former Boston College goalkeeper Kyle Singer has been named an assistant men's soccer coach, according to an announcement by Boston College head coach Ed Kelly. He returns to Boston College after having coached for two years at Northeastern in 2003 and 2004. He is now in his third season as a ... Read More

Renegades and Crusaders Post Three Wins out of Four
July 5, 2005
The Independence Day holiday weekend proved a busy time for both the Boston Renegades and the Cape Cod Crusaders. After a disappointing defeat in Western Mass the Boston Renegades bounced back with a 3-0 road trip victory in New York. At Lusitano Stadium, Ludlow on Friday evening the Renegades ... Read More

All-Star Coaching Shambles By Michael Joins
July 4, 2005
Scheduling in MLS has always had its foibles. The challenge of being secondary tenants in most of the stadia it plays in often means that teams cannot play every game precisely when they would like to. Fair enough. But with the league's annual All-Star game on the horizon, the whacky schedule ... Read More

All That Glitters By Mark Goodman
July 3, 2005
July 4 is a day for red, white and blue, and the New England Revolution hope that will be the case Monday when they take on the Los Angeles Galaxy at the Home Depot Center. It will not be easy; the Galaxy is always extremely tough on their home pitch, and this season has been no exception. L.A. is ... Read More

This weekend in New England soccer
July 1, 2005
Tough West Coast Trip for Revolution The Revolution (9-1-4) has to wait until Monday to face one of the toughest games on its schedule, away to LA Galaxy (7-5-3), kick-off 10pm. The Galaxy currently has the best home record in MLS, having gone 6-0-2 at the Home Depot Center, although the ... Read More

Reggae Boy's double helps Pioneers overcome Reggae Boyz
June 30, 2005
Showing little sympathy for his countrymen, Jamaican Omar McFarlane scored twice last night as the Western Mass Pioneers romped to a comfortable victory over the Reggae Boyz in the US Open Cup 2nd Round. The win represents the first time the Pioneers have advanced beyond this stage and sets up a ... Read More

Massachusetts Stingers 0 - 1 New England Mutiny
June 30, 2005
The Eagles had a classic song called "One Of These Nights" and it took a one-hit wonder to keep the visiting New England Mutiny (8-0, 8-0 WPSL East Division) from making their road trip to Fall RIver, Massachusetts just exactly that - one of those nights. New England has had a tough go of it lately ... Read More

Jonathan Davy Named Assistant Men's Coach at UMass
June 30, 2005
Jonathan Davy has been named assistant coach for the University of Massachusetts men's soccer team announced head coach Sam Koch. Davy replaces former assistant Jon Lowery who accepted a similar position at Ohio State University. "We're very excited about having Jonathan join us," said Koch. "He's ... Read More

Pioneers have Fire in their eyes
June 29, 2005
Western Mass Pioneers face the Reggae Boyz from Indiana tonight in the second round of the US Open Cup, with an attractive home match-up with Chicago Fire the reward should they triumph. The Pioneers are in good form this season and are currently second in the USL Second Division with a 7-2-4 ... Read More

MLS Attendances - Revs don't top this table
June 29, 2005
Despite their outstanding start to the season, the Revolution remain in the middle of the pack when it comes to the number of fans coming through the gates. Here are the average home attendances for each franchise, through 27 June: 1. Los Angeles 22,284 2. Real Salt Lake 20,901 3. MetroStars ... Read More

Eric Da Costa Named Men's Coach at Quinnipiac
June 29, 2005
Former Quinnipiac University men's soccer standout and assistant coach Eric Da Costa has been named head men's soccer coach at his alma mater. The announcement was made by Director of Athletics and Recreation Jack McDonald. Da Costa, who will replace Sam Carrington, served most recently as head ... Read More

Sacred Heart Men Annouce Schedule
June 28, 2005
The Sacred Heart University men's soccer team and head coach Joe Barroso have announced the schedule for the upcoming 2005 season. The Pioneers will open the year at the Wisconsin-Green Bay Nike Classic and also take on nationally ranked Connecticut for the first time. The Pioneers will face ... Read More

Twellman Tallies 3, Set To Return For Galaxy Match
June 28, 2005
Taylor Twellman scored three goals in the first half of a scrimmage game against the Cape Cod Crusaders yesterday morning before leaving the field with ice-packs strapped to his hamstrings. While scoring is always nice, Revs Coach Steve Nicol was not concerned with the Revs striker's performance, ... Read More

Cassio and Brillant Waived
June 28, 2005
The New England Revolution announced today that the team has waived midfielder Cássio and midfielder/forward Felix Brillant. Both players had counted as Senior Internationals on the Revolution's 18-player senior roster. Cássio, 25, was signed by the Revolution on February 18, 2005. The Brazilian ... Read More

Ryan's Regime Has Successful Start
June 27, 2005
New USA Women's Coach Greg Ryan watched as his new charges comfortably overcame Canada 2-0 in Virginia Beach on Sunday. In conditions that would otherwise make a trip to any beach unthinkable, the USA made light of the wind and rain to retain North American bragging rights. Ryan took the chance to ... Read More

Noonan Named MLS Player of the Week
June 27, 2005
Revs forward Pat Noonan was selected as the Honda MLS Player of the Week for Week 13 which ended on June 26, 2005. The U.S. International scored twice on Wednesday, June 22 in the Revs 3-1 win at Columbus and then tallied his League-high tying eighth goal of the year on Saturday, helping the Revs ... Read More

Sacred Heart Women Announce Schedule
June 27, 2005
Sacred Heart University first year head women's soccer coach Kim Banner announced the Pioneer's schedule for the upcoming 2005 season. The schedule is highlighted with road trips throughout the northeast region as well as the traditional Northeast Conference match-ups as SHU gears up for another run ... Read More

Boston North Aztec 0 - 3 New England Mutiny
June 26, 2005
While the New England Mutiny (7-0, 7-0 WPSL East Division) did not manage a goal in the first half for the second consecutive match, they did kick their second half performance up a few more notches against the host Boston-North Aztecs (2-4-1, 2-4-1 WPSL East Division). In the end, hot weather, a ... Read More

Revs 4 - 2 MetroStars
June 26, 2005
The New England Revolution (9-1-4, 31 pts.) collected its ninth win of the season with a 4-2 comeback win over the MetroStars (5-4-5, 20 pts.) tonight at Gillette Stadium in front of 17,194 fans. The Revs took the lead in the first minute through a José Cancela strike, a lead which New England held ... Read More

Boston Renegades 4 - 3 New York Magic
June 26, 2005
With 30 minutes remaining the Renegades feared that they were on their way to their third home defeat of the season. Yet again, Marisa Brown was there to ease the fears of the Renegades fans. Maybe it was the ‘home' surroundings of Barnstable High School that made the Renegades lose their way a ... Read More

Cape Cod Crusaders 1 - 0 Reading Rage
June 26, 2005
The Cape Cod Crusaders continued their perfect home form on Saturday night, with a 1-0 victory over the Reading Rage at Barnstable High School. The victory came thanks to a piece of individual brilliance from English striker Chris Joyce. With the win, Cape Cod (6-2-1, 19 points) remain atop the ... Read More

This weekend in New England soccer
June 24, 2005
Revolution look to continue strong home form On the back of its 3-1 win over the Columbus Crew in midweek, the Revolution (8-1-4) is back home this Saturday to face the revitalized Metrostars (5-3-5), who are unbeaten in five games. Earlier this season the two sides fought out a 2-2 tie at Giants ... Read More

Everton Boys Return
June 24, 2005
A team of thirteen-year-olds from the Everton Academy in Liverpool, England will be making a return visit to New England this summer after four very impressive displays last summer won them fans throughout the region. Soccer aficionados who witnessed the young team's demolition of four of ... Read More

Revs feature strongly in Gold Cup squad
June 24, 2005
Four Revolution players have been named in Bruce Arena's 23-man squad for the forthcoming Gold Cup. Pat Noonan, Steve Ralston and Clint Dempsey retain their places from past squads, whilst Matt Reis is rewarded for his impressive start to the season with an opportunity to win his first ... Read More

Malin Receives Hall of Fame Colin Jose Media Award
June 24, 2005
Local soccer broadcaster Seamus Malin has been named recipient of the Colin Jose Media Award by the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta, N.Y., for his outstanding career contributions to soccer. Malin is the second New Englander to receive the award, joining inaugural 2004 honoree Jerry Trecker. ... Read More

Massachusetts State Cup Finals Results
June 23, 2005
Girls' Semi-Finals U13G SC Scorpions 3-1 Western United - Stars of Mass 2-1 Force U14G Aztec SC 1-0 SS Select - Stars of Mass 1-0 Western United U15G SS Select 3-1 Western United - FC Greater Boston 2-1 Scorpions U16G Spirit of Mass 2-1 Nova - SC Scorpions 1-0 Western United U17G Western United ... Read More

Revs back to winning ways
June 23, 2005
On the back of a two-goal display by Pat Noonan and a return to early season form by Clint Dempsey, the Revolution re-established its grip on the Eastern Conference with a win over the Columbus Crew. Noonan, still without his regular partner up front, as Taylor Twellman was again kept on the ... Read More

NE Mutiny 1 - 0 Rhode Island Rays
June 23, 2005
It could've been one of those nights but it was not to be. The New England Mutiny (6-0, 6-0 WPSL East Division) hosted the Rhode Island Rays (1-2-1, 1-2-1 WPSL East Division) in a Women's Premier Soccer League East Division match at Agawam High School and the scoreline was emblematic of the style of ... Read More

USA falls to Italy
June 22, 2005
Despite leading 1-0 at the break through Hunter Freeman's penalty kick, the much-vaunted USA defense was no match for Italy's strikers in the second half, as goals from Daniele Galloppa and the impressive Graziano Pelle, along with an own goal from Sacha Kljestan sent the Italians through and the ... Read More

Renegades Notes
June 22, 2005
On a very hot Tuesday evening in New Hampshire, the state where she attends school, Sarah Johnson put in her nomination for a starting role in the Boston Renegades next game against the New York Magic. The Dartmouth College student will look for a starting berth on Saturday June 25 as the Renegades ... Read More

USA youngsters face Italian Job
June 21, 2005
The questionable ‘reward' for an excellent group stage performance by the national men's U-20 side is a second round tie against the mighty Italy, who are considered by many to be one of the favorites for the FIFA World Youth Championship crown. Sigi Schmid's men must have been hoping for an ... Read More

Cape Cod Crusaders 5 - 1 Brooklyn Knights
June 18, 2005
The Cape Cod Crusaders turned in another stellar performance in front of their home fans on Saturday night, defeating the Brooklyn Knights 5-1. It was the second consecutive home game in which the Crusaders have tallied five times against their opposition. The Cape side did well to spread the ... Read More

New England Mutiny 3 - 2 Bay State Select
June 18, 2005
The New England Mutiny (5-0, 5-0 WPSL East Division) had every right to lose their first match of the 2005 season, but would not go gently into that rainy night. Despite the absence of four starters for a variety of personal and medical reasons, the home side took on a very deceptive Bay State ... Read More

New England alumni prominent at Women's European Championship
June 17, 2005
As the UEFA European Women's Championship reaches its final stages in England, two stars with New England links have been at the forefront of their countries' push for glory. Ex-Boston Breaker Dagny Mellgren will suit up for Norway against Germany in Sunday's final, having played a key role in ... Read More

This weekend in New England soccer
June 17, 2005
MLS - Revs look for capital hat-trick The New England Revolution (7-0-4) heads to Washington this Saturday to face DC United (4-4-4), which it leads 2-0 in its four-match season series, following a stirring 4-3 triumph at RFK Stadium in April and a 1-0 home win three weeks ... Read More

Boston Renegades 3 - 4 Toronto Lady Lynx
June 17, 2005
WALTHAM, MA -- The Boston Renegades' struggles continued this evening against a Toronto Lady Lynx team that came into Framingham undefeated on the season. In a highly entertaining game in which an astonishing 33 shots were taken, and five yellow cards were handed out, it was perhaps surprising that ... Read More

Katie Dempsey Settles In To New Juventus Post Road Role By Andrew Hush
June 16, 2005
Two months after beig appointed Director of Coaching for Juventus Post Road FC, Former Boston Renegades player and KNVB licensed coach Katie Dempsey is starting to settle into her new role. In addition to heading up a group of thirteen team coaches, Dempsey is also responsible for formulating and ... Read More

Murray Chosen As US Club Soccer's id2 Staff Coach
June 16, 2005
Harvard Men's Assistant and FC Greater Boston technical director Bruce Murray will be among the coaches at US Club Soccer's id2 National Training camp in Jacksonville, FL, from July 24-28. The camp will feature the top U13-14 boys in the country and US national team coaches will be in attendance to ... Read More

Chelsea to play Milan in Foxboro
June 16, 2005
English Premier League champions Chelsea are to play Champions League finalists AC Milan in Foxboro next month. Jose Mourinho's team will play the Italian giants at Gillette Stadium on 24 July, as part of its four game tour of North America, which will also see games in Washington against DC United ... Read More

Behind the Headlines By Michael Jones
June 14, 2005
Former Rev Alexi Lalas has never had a problem making headlines. There are the ones he made back in June of 1993, when he catapulted to international fame by scoring the knockout second goal against England at Foxboro Stadium. Then there were the headlines that followed his very public spat with ... Read More

Gaspar to Head Hartford Hawks
June 13, 2005
A coaching career that has taken him all over the globe has finally brought Glastonbury, CT native Dan Gaspar home this week as he was appointed head men's coach at the University of Hartford. Gaspar brings a wealth of international soccer experience to the Hartford program, including a stint at FC ... Read More

Crusaders 5 - 0 Voltage
June 12, 2005
Andy Metcalf netted two as the Crusaders ran riot over big time rivals, the Vermont Voltage on Saturday night en route to a 5-0 victory. Chris Joyce, Kurt Morsink, and Andre Elphic put the Cape side up 3-0 by halftime, before University of Memphis striker Metcalf iced the game with two goals, his ... Read More

Mutiny 4 - 0 Maryland Pride
June 11, 2005
You did not have to be a soccer afficianado to see that the Maryland Pride (1-3, 1-3 WPSL East Division) began their Women's Premier Soccer League East Division match against the New England Mutiny (4-0, 4-0 WPSL East Division) with a purpose. A slightly misguided one - but a purpose. The Pride ... Read More

Renegades Look to Bounce Back By SNE
June 8, 2005
The buzz word in soccer at the moment is ‘bouncebackability' and the Boston Renegades will show their fans that they have the momentum to do just that, when they take on the New Hampshire Lady Phantoms. The game will take place back ‘home' this Saturday, June 11, with a 7:30pm kick off at ... Read More

Mutiny Bag Pair of Road Victories By File
June 7, 2005
Due to circumstances beyond their control, it may have been a somewhat long interval between Women's Premier Soccer League East Division matches for the New England Mutiny (3-0, 3-0 WPSL East Division) but they certainly picked up where they left off. With only 180 minutes of action under their ... Read More

Tompkins Names Yale's Class of 2009
June 7, 2005
A pair of NSCAA high school All-Americans highlight Yale's Class of 2009. Head Coach Brian Tompkins welcomes eight players from six different states, including three from California. "This is as talented a freshman class as we have had for some time and I am delighted to have been able to attract ... Read More

Success in Utah Could be Bad News For New England Fans By Andrew Hush
June 6, 2005
Following his side's win over Costa Rica, the normally understated Bruce Arena was uncharacteristically glowing in his praise of the reception and facilities his side enjoyed in Salt Lake City: "It was fantastic. Beautiful setting, the field ended up being in good shape, I think the crowd was ... Read More

Youth Club Profile - CFC World Class By Andrew Hush
June 3, 2005
In a move that has altered the face of youth soccer in Connecticut, World Class Soccer girls division has merged into the equally well-established Connecticut Football Club and now operates under the name, CFC-World Class. To maintain the well-known World Class name, its boys' teams will continue ... Read More

Buoyed by Guatemala Victory, U.S. Looking Good in World Cup Qualifying By Tim Bresnahan
June 3, 2005
Three years ago, the United States was 3-0-0 in qualifying for the 2002 World Cup. After three matches in this year's Hexagonal, the Americans are 2-1-0. So why does it seem as if Bruce Arena's lads are in much better position this time around? -- There's more room for error. With the fourth-place ... Read More

10 Years On, Phantoms Still Delivering On Promise By Andrew Hush
June 2, 2005
You'll have to forgive the New Hampshire phantoms for celebrating its tenth anniversary in a typically understated, reserved way. Living in the geographical shadows of the Boston Renegades and Cape Cod Crusaders, the men, women and children of the Hampstead-based club will celebrate a decade in ... Read More

Cummings Joins New England Soccer School By SNE
June 1, 2005
Joe Cummings, former General Manager of the Boston Breakers and Technical Director for the New England Revolution has been appointed Vice President and Executive Director of Amesbury-based New England Soccer School (NESS). The announcement was made by Ted Dipple, the school's founder and President. ... Read More

Davies To Miss Holland After Strong Freshman Season By Andrew Hush
June 1, 2005
Manchester, NH native and Boston College standout Charlie Davies was a surprising omission from the team that US U20 National team coach Sigi Schmid has named for the U20 World Championships in the Netherlands later this month. The roster places a strong emphsis on players with professional ... Read More

Comrie Announces Holy Cross's 2005 Freshman Class
June 1, 2005
Holy Cross head coach Elvis Comrie has announced eight new additions to the men's soccer roster for the 2005 season. The Crusaders will welcome Andreas Andrews, Keith Bauer, Felipe Castrillon, Gerald Dickinson, Kregory Hefner, Alejandro Melean, Peter Siclari and Norbert Sieczkewski in the Fall. ... Read More

Rongen Gains Sympathy As He Loses Chivas Coaching Job By Michael Jones
May 31, 2005
It can be no surprise to anyone who has been watching the slow-motion train wreck that is Chivas USA that former Revs coach Thomas Rongen has been relieved of his coaching duties. What is a little more surprising is that the coach, who has seldom been a favorite of fans, has become something of a ... Read More

Vermont Lady Volatge 1 - 3 New Jersey Wildcats By SNE
May 31, 2005
Three New England teams have gone up against the W-League's New Jersey Wildcats this season, and all three have lost heavily without scoring a single goal between them. The W-League powerhouse had compiled an aggregate score of 16-0 against the Boston Renegades, The Westaern Mass Lady Pioneers and ... Read More

MLS's Coaching Merry-Go-Round Leads Three Former Revs Coaches to Struggle By Michael Jones
May 25, 2005
Three MLS coaches with ties to New England are sitting on coaching hot seats right now and one of them looks likely to earn the dubious honor of being the first MLS coach to be fired this season. But GMs and owners need to look in the mirror and ask themselves just what they expected when most of ... Read More

Mass Premier Soccer to Enter US Champions Cup By Andrew Hush
May 24, 2005
Mass Premier Soccer has been accepted to play in the inaugural US Club Soccer Champions League Cup, which will take place over the Easter weekend in 2006 at Disney's Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando, Florida. The elite tournament will see MPS' U13, U15 and U17 sides match up against some of ... Read More

W-League: Long Island 0 - 1 Renegades By SNE
May 22, 2005
On a cold, wet, windswept evening in Long Island the Boston Renegades claimed their first win of the season thanks to US National Team player, Angela Hucles grabbing the winning goal. It had taken the Renegades 106 minutes to break down the resistance of the home team but it was veteran Sarah Rahko ... Read More

W-League: NJ Wildcats 8 - 0 Lady Phantoms By SNE
May 22, 2005
The New Hampshire Lady Phantoms became the third consecutive New England team to succumb to the W-League powerhouse, New Jersey Wildcats, when they lost 8-0 to the Princeton, NJ-based team in front of 1,024 fans at Mercer County Community College. The Wildcats have seven players who are in the pool ... Read More

W-League: Lady Pioneers 0 - 4 NJ Wildcats By MJ
May 21, 2005
It was “deja-vu all over again” as the W-League's top team, the New Jersey Wildcats, cruised into New England to deliver a 4-0 knockout to one of the local teams. Last Friday night it was the Boston Renegades, this week's victims were the Western Mass. Lady Pioneers. A natural hat trick from ... Read More

Youth Club Profile - FC Delta By Andrew Hush
May 20, 2005
A familiar name in Massachusetts youth soccer has undergone a merger that is intended to reinforce its position as one of the state's premier clubs and see it grow to incorporate more teams in more age groups. Central Mass United, or CMU as it was more commonly known, has joined forces with and ... Read More

New USL Rules Have Phantoms Looking for a Home, Battling for Survival By George Scione
May 19, 2005
The struggle continues. Even in a year of dramatic changes for the United Soccer Leagues, the New Hampshire Phantoms must survive the nagging realization that has forced other semi-professional soccer franchises to leave for smaller leagues or, even worse, into submission. In a country that ... Read More

Irwin Says MAPLE Changes Will Change Little By Andrew Hush
May 18, 2005
Massachusetts Premier League (MAPLE) Commissioner Paul Irwin believes that little will change with his league as a result of a recent rule change that allows out of state teams to compete on an equal footing with Massachusetts ones. “The change that has been made will merely mean that teams will ... Read More

Keeping Watch - Scott Cannon Molds New Type of Club in Rhode Island By Andrew Hush
May 17, 2005
In the increasingly competitive business that is youth soccer in New England, Scott Cannon has high hopes that the Blackwatch Rhode Island club, of which he is Director of Coaching, will continue to make rapid strides in terms of player development and success on the regional and national levels. ... Read More

Revs Pair Called Up For National Team By Michael Jones
May 16, 2005
Steve Ralston and Clint Dempsey are the only two Revs who have been called up for the US National team camp in preparation for the upcoming friendly against England. That leaves two who have be regular features up until now, Pat Noonan and Taylor Twellman, sitting out in hope of being called up for ... Read More

Northeastern Women Sign 15 to Class of 2010
May 16, 2005
Northeastern University's Head Women's soccer coach Ed Matz has announced the signing of 15 girls, nine of them from New England, to join his team in 2005, the team's first season in the Colonial Athletic Association. The recruiting class is Matz's stongest yet, having been ranked fourth in the ... Read More

New Hampshire Phantoms 1, Cincinatti Kings 3 By SNE
May 14, 2005
It was “deja-vu all over again” for the New Hampshire Phantoms, whose injury-ravaged road trip continued Saturday night just as it had ended Friday, with a 3-1 loss in USL Second Division action. The Cincinatti Kings were the opponents on this occasion, and made fairly light work of the Phantoms ... Read More

Revs 1 - 0 DC United By SNE
May 14, 2005
It has often been said that the mark of a championship team is the ability to play poorly and still grind out a win. If that is true, then the New England Revolution made a strong case for their own championship credentials today with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against a DC United team that ... Read More

Crusaders 1 - 0 Stingrays By SNE
May 14, 2005
The Cape Cod Crusaders kicked off their 2005 PDL campaign with a 1-0 victory over the Rhode Island Stingrays Friday night at Barnstable High School. On a blustery night when playing with the wind at their backs gave the Crusaders a decided advantage in the first half, Chris Joyce scored the game's ... Read More

New England Mutiny 2, Philadelphia Pirates 0 By SNE
May 14, 2005
It took just fifty seconds for the New England Mutiny to get their 2005 off to a winning start against the expansion Philadelphia Pirates. That's how long it took for US U-19 National team midfielder Meghan Schnur to slice open the Pirates defense with a perfectly weighted through ball and for ... Read More

Karina Coming Home By Michael Jones
May 13, 2005
Former Boson Breakers goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc returns to Boston this weekend with her new club, the New Jersery Wildcats. The Wildcats will be facing the Boston Renegades at Bowditch Field in Framingham in a re-match of the 2004 season-opener. That game signaled a dramatic shift of power in the ... Read More

Renegades 0 - 4 NJ Wildcats By MJ
May 13, 2005
Two goals inside a minute from Christine Latham and Heather O'Reilly were enough to pry open the defense of the Boston Renegades as the New Jersey Wildcats steamrolled to a 4-0 victory at Bowditch Field on Friday night. It was a tough start for Luis Reis, who was coaching his first Renegades regular ... Read More

Pittsburgh 3 - 1 NH Phantoms By SNE
May 13, 2005
The New Hampshire Phantoms lost 3-1 on the road to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds at Falconi Field Friday night in front of a crowd of 2,388. David Flavius scored the first goal, unassisted, in the 29th minute. “He was looking to score,” said Ricardo Irribarren, the Riverhounds' head coach. ... Read More

Stingrays Ready For Season By Steve Myrick
May 12, 2005
The Rhode Island Stingrays believe they are set to make a strong run in the Premier Development League's Northeast Division in 2005. All three of New England's franchises the Stingrays, the Cape Cod Crusaders and the Vermont Voltage are considered among the strongest teams in the PDL, which is ... Read More

Two New Englanders Join U20s By
May 12, 2005
Two New Englanders are among the 24 that US U20 National Team Coach Sigi Schmid has named to face the Canadian Under-20 Men's National Team on Wednesday, May 18 at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minn. Charlie Davis of Manchester, NH and Patrick Phelan of Enfield, CT will join eight ... Read More

Renegades Sign Angela Hucles By SNE
May 11, 2005
The Boston Renegades have signed US Women's National Team midfielder Angela Hucles, formerly of the Boston Breakers. Hucles, of Virginia Beach, VA, is a graduate of University of Virginia (UVA), where she was a four-time First Team All-ACC selection. She finished her career at UVA as the all-time ... Read More

Smashing The Pyramid By Micahel Jones
May 10, 2005
There has been a lot of debate in recent months about obesity and unhealthy lifestyles of our children. Obesity is said to have reached epidemic proportions in the United States, and the World Health Organization expects that in a matter of years, for the first time in human history, the number of ... Read More

Language Barriers By Michael Jones
May 10, 2005
Oscar Wilde once described Britain and America as two countries divided by a common language. As an Englishman who moved to the United States almost fifteen years ago, I can certainly understand where he was coming from. When I first moved here, translation of common terms like pavements to ... Read More

Northeastern Men Sign 12 to Class of 2010
April 23, 2005
Northeastern head men's soccer coach Brendan Donahue announced the signing of 12 student-athletes, including three New Englanders, to the Class of 2010. "This is a larger class than assistant coach Kyle Singer and I expected," Donahue said in a statement, "but we are happy that we've been able to ... Read More

Pioneers aim for better blend in 2005 By Steve Myrick
April 15, 2005
The Western Mass Pioneers begin their eighth season with a new league structure, some new players, a new direction, and high hopes that the club can return to the top of the table in the newly realigned United Soccer Leagues. Last year, the Pioneers began with great promise, but the club struggled ... Read More

Crossing into a New Era at Holy Cross By Tim Bresnahan
March 10, 2005
The recruiting tours followed a familiar pattern. Elvis Comrie would show prospective players the stately brick buildings, the library with its massive, imposing pillars, the immaculately manicured grounds, the bird's-eye view of the city of Worcester below. And he'd tell the kids about all of ... Read More

Dartmouth Names Angie Hind New Head Coach By SNE
February 22, 2005
Angie Hind, assistant women's coach at Dartmouth College for the past two seasons, has been named the eighth coach of Big Green women's soccer, according to an announcement made today by Director of Athletics Josie Harper. "She has an incredible background in international coaching," said Harper. ... Read More

Barroso Leaves Sacred Heart Women to Take Over Men
December 15, 2004
Sacred Heart University Director of Athletics, C. Donald Cook, announced today that women's soccer coach Joe Barroso has resigned his position as women's soccer coach to take over duties as the Pioneer's men's soccer coach, effective immediately. Barroso succeeds Joe McGuigan, who recently retired ... Read More

Franklin Pierce reloading for another big season in '05 By Steve Myrick
December 10, 2004
Riddle me this: Why, if the Franklin Pierce men are losing the Northeast-10 Player of the Year, an all-conference player and all-New England first-team selection, is everyone at the tiny New Hampshire school so happy? Because what the club is losing in midfield, it is making up for on both ends of ... Read More

Terriers take step forward, seek more in 2005 By Tim Bresnahan
December 10, 2004
In his first 19 years as Boston University head coach, Neil Roberts' Terriers never endured a losing season, but a 0-4 start jeopardized that streak in 2004. However, three of those losses came to national powers Indiana, Notre Dame and Boston College. Such stern nonleague competition might have ... Read More

He's A Keeper By Steve Myrick
December 10, 2004
Freshman James Thorpe always dabbled in the net during his high school career at Springfield (Mass.) Cathedral High School, and his prep year at Bridgton Academy in Maine. But those happened to be teams that needed the outstanding athlete to contribute from the front. He scored 26 goals in his ... Read More

USL Restructures Professional Ranks
November 10, 2004
United Soccer Leagues has announced a restructuring of its two professional leagues, A-League and Pro Soccer League, under the USL umbrella to form a new two-tiered professional division. The move will affect New England's last remaining professional USL teams, the New Hampshire Phantoms and the ... Read More

Club Profile - Crusaders United By Michael Jones
May 16, 2004
The South Shore of Boston has always been fiercely contested turf in the Massachusetts Premier Soccer League. Top clubs like South Shore United Blazers, South Shore Select and the South Coast Scorpions have built up strong rivalries over the years, both on and off the field, and competition to ... Read More

To head or not to head? By Andrew Hush
April 14, 2004
Recent campaigns advocating the banning of heading in soccer have brought up once again a long-debated topic. Robert Edwards, of Framingham, MA, is leading calls to see the outlaw of heading in soccer at all levels up to and including college level. Edwards has led several campaigns to see steps ... Read More

Cape Cod Player Factory By By Andrew Hush
March 19, 2004
The recent drafting of four former Cape Cod Crusaders to the MLS is the latest chapter in a spectacular success story. Zimbabwean international Joseph Ngwenya joined the Los Angeles Galaxy as third overall pick in January's SuperDraft, which also saw Luke Vercollone join the Columbus Crew, Ian ... Read More

Back Four - Clint Dempey By Michael Jones
February 10, 2004
If Furman standout Clint Dempsey can live up to the standard set by his former college teammate, the Revs will have found themselves a real bargain with their number eight SuperDraft pick. Dempsey's first round selection marks the second consecutive year that a player from Furman has been taken in ... Read More

Back Four – Jeremiah White By Micahel Jones
February 10, 2004
Jeremiah White could be seen as something of a throwback to an earlier age, though not that much earlier. A few years ago, it was not uncommon for the best and brightest young American players to try their luck abroad, only settling for MLS if things did not pan out in Europe. Call it the Donovan ... Read More

Small Is Beautiful By Michael Jones
February 10, 2004
Most Youth soccer leagues throughout New England long ago embraced the concept of small-sided soccer as a means of developing young players. Gone are the days of twenty-two kindergarteners chasing a ball around a massive regulation-sized field, with most barely getting a handful of touches on the ... Read More

One v One With Dan Gaspar
February 10, 2004
Connecticut's Dan Gaspar made history last summer when he became the first American born soccer coach to accept a full-time coaching position in Europe. Gaspar, a respected coach and clinician here in the United States, is on the coaching staff at the Portuguese club, Benfica, one of Europe's ... Read More

Ninety Minutes With Craig Tornberg By Michael Jones
February 10, 2004
Craig Tornberg regrets that he has lost touch with the soccer world since he became General Manager of the New England Revolution. He used to have time to watch several international matches a week and keep up-to-date with all the happenings of the Champions League, the English Premiership and any ... Read More

Back Four – Andrew Dorman By Michael Jones
February 10, 2004
Considering that two of their five coaches have hailed from that part of the world, the Revs have had surprisingly little contribution over the years from British players, and they have never had a Welshman on the team. They might never have had Andrew Dorman either had he not been studying for the ... Read More

SuperDraft Recap
February 10, 2004
Versatility, pace and location were the three factors that Revolution coach Steve Nicol seemed to be considering when he sat down for the MLS SuperDraft in Charlotte, NC on January 16. The Revs selected midfielder Clint Dempsey, a Nike Project-40 signee out of Furman University, with the ... Read More

Joe Cummings Re-Joins Revs Front Office
February 10, 2004
In a move that could spell the end of the line for a WUSA return to Boston, former Breakers GM Joe Cummings has been hired by the Revs to the position of Technical Director. It is the second stint with the Revs for Cummings, who was part of the Revolution front office staff from 1996-99, when he ... Read More

Back Four – Felix Brillant By Michael Jones
February 10, 2004
It is not often these days that Division 2 players get drafted to MLS clubs. Only two made the cut this year, Felix Brillant of Franklin Pierce and Olivier Occean of Southern Connecticut State, who eat picked by the MetroStars. The fact that both of those are products of the same College Francais in ... Read More

Back Four - Michael Parkhurst
January 17, 2004
National success rarely follows those who are brought up in New England. The climate tends to favor Southern states that can avoid indoor facilities and enjoy year-round outdoor soccer. Mike Burns (Marlboro, MA) serves as the shining example of a player who managed to enjoy a lengthy career at the ... Read More

Back Four - Erin Duffy
January 17, 2004
Imagine a college career in which you garner two NSCAA/Adidas All-American nods to head a list that also includes selections to academic All-American teams, All-New England teams, and all-Conference teams. Now imagine that you can return for your senior year to cement your place in your school's ... Read More

Candid Kamler By Emlyn Lewis
January 17, 2004
Here's what happened with Brian Kamler. After his wife talked him into coming to New England instead of retiring (you'd think about retiring too after being traded to your fourth MLS team in eight years), he decided he still liked playing soccer. In fact, he liked it so much and his new team made ... Read More

South Coast Scorpions By Lauren Silva
January 17, 2004
The U-11 girls team of the South Coast Scorpion soccer club is so good, sometimes it hurts- literally. The team, based in Braintree Massachusetts and led by veteran coach Fred Marks, is too dominant to illicit any competition from teams in its own age group. And while most coaches would not consider ... Read More

Ninety Minutes With Seamus Malin By Emlyn Lewis
January 17, 2004
What is clear almost immediately, after shaking Seamus Malin's wool-gloved hand in Harvard Square near his office at the School of Divinity, is that he loves to talk about soccer. After six decades involved in the game in this country, first as a player, then as a coach and journalist, he still ... Read More

Back Four - Danny Sullivan
January 17, 2004
Maine is not known for its soccer. Part of that lies with the climes of Maine, which generally tend to restrict the season to even less than the season of the southern New England states. Part of that lies with participation levels that lag significantly behind the more populous states of ... Read More

Ninety Minutes With Jim Lennox By Joyce Furia
January 17, 2004
Jim Lennox has been a coach for more than 35 years. The last 26 of those were spent as Men's Head Coach at Hartwick College in Onento, NY where he amassed an impressive 318-163-43 record. But the newly appointed Director of Coaching for the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association (CJSA) admits he ... Read More

Todd Smith Obituary
December 31, 2003
The New England soccer community lost one of its most admired administrators on New Year's Eve when former Revolution GM Todd Smith died of complications from leukemia at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He had been diagnosed with the disease in the summer of 2002 and had resigned his ... Read More

Todd Smith Tribute By Emlyn Lewis
December 24, 2003
December 24th, 2003 - It's Christmas Eve, and I'm not sure I have the right words for this, but I'm going to go ahead and write about it anyway. My friend Todd is dying. I first wrote about what's going on with Todd back in September of 2002, and I'll summarize for those of you unfamiliar with ... Read More

Open Letter to Youth Soccer Parents By Michael Jones
April 1, 2003
The spring travel season will soon be upon us, and I have just completed the F License coaching course that the MYSA recently offered in my home town. One thing the instructor suggested is that coaches give a talk or write a letter to their players' parents before the start of the season to set the ... Read More

John Murphy's Coaching Tips By John Murphy
March 21, 2003
Hello and welcome to the first installment in a twelve part series on developing New England's young soccer players. Over the next year, I will discuss points that are hopefully relevant to you as a youth coach, regardless of whether you are coaching recreational, in-house, travel or club soccer. ... Read More

20 Years of Youth Soccer By Michael Jones
March 17, 2003
The last twenty years has seen a massive increase in youth soccer participation in New England, accompanied by an ever more sophisticated administrative infrastructure to support that growth. Yet, while the quality of play has undoubtedly improved, the impact that local players and clubs are having ... Read More

20 Years of Professional Soccer By Michael Jones
March 17, 2003
From the point of view of professional coverage, 1983 may not have been the best time to launch a soccer publication in New England. The New England Teamen, the region's last entry in the North American Soccer League, had packed up and moved to Jacksonville, Florida some two-and-a-half years ... Read More

Youth Club Club Profile - South Shore Select By Michael Jones
February 19, 2003
For most premier youth clubs, the indoor season is regarded almost as a necessary evil, a way to keep playing and keep in shape when the weather turns too cold for outdoor competition. But for one club, founded in the southern suburbs of Boston, it was the indoor game that was their genesis, and to ... Read More

Former Pros Get Their Kicks In NE Over-The-Hill-League By Joyce Furia
February 3, 2003
When most folks join an Over-30 team they're happy to leave behind the hyper-competitive youngsters who can run all day and still count themselves lucky enough to possess fast-twitch muscled fiber in their lower extremities. You can forgive most folks for ruing the day they take on Commonwealth FC ... Read More

Youth Club Profile - Seacoast Utd By Emlyn Lewis
January 30, 2003
Seacoast United Soccer Club was founded by Paul Willis in 1992. Willis came over from Newcastle, England to go to college in the States. After school he took a sales job that brought him to the north east, but his summer soccer coaching jobs eventually took over, and he founded Seacoast United ... Read More

Eagles Fly
December 10, 2002
There was a game earlier in the college season between Wheaton College men and Bowdoin that made a huge statement about youth soccer in Massachusetts. The game took place on October 13 in Norton, MA, and was a seven-goal thriller that Wheaton won 4-3. But more remarkable than the scoreline was the ... Read More

Inner-City Soccer SCORES Big By Geoff Walker
November 20, 2002
Michael King proudly shows off his Select soccer ball. "This is my first ball," Michael says as he juggles. He is one of 360 Boston Public School students who participate in the New England SCORES after-school programming that combines soccer, literacy, and community service for 3rd through 5th ... Read More

Back Fuur - John Harkes By Emlyn Lewis
January 17, 2002
John “Captain for Life” Harkes is now “Unsigned, Free-Agent” Harkes. The Columbus Crew chose not to exercise the option on the former Revolution mid-fielder's contract, in effect waiving him, perhaps in the hope that his contract can be renegotiated for less money. Once a marquee player in ... Read More

Back Four - Imad Baba By Emlyn Lewis
January 17, 2002
Imad Baba is the lucky one. He was waived by the Colorado Rapids and then resigned on a lower salary days later. It seems he's still a part of Coach Tim Hankinson's plans in Denver, but was selected as the one to take a pay cut to get Colorado under the MLS salary cap. Baba is a better player than ... Read More

Back Four - Jamar Beasley By Emlyn Lewis
January 17, 2002
The experiment is over. Jamar Beasley was waived by the Chicago Fire on January 15th, and wasn't picked up in the subsequent waiver draft on the 17th. It's a shame really. Beasley showed so much promise as a high school senior in Fort Wayne, Indiana that MLS signed him to their Project 40 ... Read More

Back Four - Cate By Emlyn Lewis
January 17, 2002
Marco Antonio Lemes, better known as Catê, was waived by the Revolution a week or so back to make room for new Senior International players Mamadou Diallo and Alex Piñeda Chacon. A victim of renewed efforts by MLS to make sure only the very best players occupy coveted Senior International ... Read More

Lyons' Share of the Headlines By Emlyn Lewis
November 17, 2001
I don't know much about Wheaton College. I have never visited the place and don't know anyone that attends school there, but from speaking with Matt Cushing, Head Coach of the men's soccer team, I get the sense that the soccer society there is a very matriarchal one. The Women's team is a ... Read More

Revs Fall In US Open Cup Final By Emlyn Lewis
October 27, 2001
The U.S. Open Cup Final played October 27th in Los Angeles closed another chapter of heartache for the Revolution faithful. With the Los Angeles Galaxy wounded after an overtime loss to the San Jose Earthquakes in MLS Cup, the Revolution fan base sensed a chance for the Revolution to pick up their ... Read More

Showdown at the 'Boro By Emlyn Lewis
October 17, 2001
Just for the record, I didn't write this story. Never in my experience as a soccer- writer has one game presented such a compelling mix of elements as this one did. It wrote itself. I just sat back and watched. On the first really cold day of winter, the day the American forces began bombing ... Read More

Bulldogs Leave the A-League By Emlyn Lewis
November 17, 2000
The Boston Bulldogs have left the A-League. Massachusetts Professional Soccer (MPS), the umbrella group that runs the Bulldogs, Cape Cod Crusaders and the Boston Renegades, has decided to restructure its two mens teams around a youth development model. The new look organization will include Super ... Read More

1 v 1 With Fernando Clavijo By Emlyn Lewis
November 17, 2000
Holy Crow! This off-season is boring. The Revolution press office is quiet as a morgue. Fans have to content themselves with bickering over which supporters group they'll pledge their allegiance to. It seems all the emotions they were pouring into the Revs on-again, off-again playoff season have ... Read More

90 Minutes With Sunil Gulati By Emlyn Lewis
September 17, 2000
Sunil Gulati might be the hardest working man in American soccer. Currently he is Managing Director of Kraft Soccer, Vice President of US Soccer, Director of Project 2010, serves as Chairman of US Soccer's Technical Committee and is a member of the Foundation's Board of Directors. He represents US ... Read More

Ninety Winutes With Dean Conway
August 25, 2000
Meeting up with Dean Conway near his Jamaica Plain home, one has the feeling that there must be some mistake. This does not fit the typical American notion of a soccer hotbed. The urban setting is not where you would expect to find the man who has been charged with improving the standard of ... Read More

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Special Announcement! Effective October 1st, 2007, we will be launching a brand new website to better serve the needs of our readers. The new site can be found here . And don't forget to add the new URL to ... Read More Soccer New England Has Moved October 1, 2007

Special Announcement! Effective October 1st, 2007, we will be launching a brand new website to better serve the needs of our readers. The new site can be found here . And don't forget to add the new URL to ... Read More Soccer New England Has Moved October 1, 2007

Special Announcement! Effective October 1st, 2007, we will be launching a brand new website to better serve the needs of our readers. The new site can be found here . And don't forget to add the new URL to ... Read More Soccer New England Has Moved October 1, 2007

Special Announcement! Effective October 1st, 2007, we will be launching a brand new website to better serve the needs of our readers. The new site can be found here . And don't forget to add the new URL to ... Read More Soccer New England Has Moved October 1, 2007

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October 1, 2007

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October 1, 2007

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October 1, 2007

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October 1, 2007

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October 1, 2007

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October 1, 2007

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