EAST HARTFORD, Conn. – During the first half of Monday night’s match, the United States women’s national team provided a masterclass in attacking. They cycled through various lessons: attacking through forwards, wingers and midfielders. When to play direct and when to be patient. How to shoot, … [Read more...]
USWNT routs Mexico in first Send-Off Series game before Olympics
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. – The United States women’s national team boasted a certain swagger when attacking Mexico on Thursday night. There were flicks and backheels. Give-and-go's and combinations. Teasing crosses and audacious long-range efforts. They succeeded through wide areas, down the middle and … [Read more...]
Buck brothers: Joe, Noel chase pro dreams with New England Revolution
Editor's note: This story appears on the cover of New England Soccer Journal's May/June 2021 magazine. Noel Buck then signed with Revolution II on June 22. In many ways, Joe Buck (Arlington, Mass.) and Noel Buck (Arlington, Mass.) are your typical soccer-crazy brothers. They kick the ball around in … [Read more...]
Nicolas Firmino finds new beginnings at Union Omaha
Nicolas Firmino (Somerville, Mass.) cushions the ball with his chest and rifles it towards goal. Standing outside the box, his effort ricochets off the left post, bouncing into the back of the net. He runs to the corner with his teammates, celebrating the equalizing goal against Greenville Triumph … [Read more...]
What makes UConn midfielder Emma Zaccagnini a “little general”
You might pass over Emma Zaccagnini (Watertown, Conn.) when you first spot her on the pitch. At just 5-foot-3, she’s an undersized, mild-mannered midfielder who doesn’t jump off the page physically. But don’t let her fool you. “The hesitation is you look at her and see this little girl,” Matt … [Read more...]
Aviza sisters reunite at St. John’s: “We can turn some heads”
It’s been over four years since they last shared a competitive field, but a sister reunion is forthcoming at St. John’s University. Last week, Shannon Aviza (Medway, Mass.) announced that she’s transferring to the Red Storm for a graduate season in 2021-22, teaming up with Isabelle Aviza (Medway, … [Read more...]
