Craig Forde, Author at New England Soccer Journal

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MAAC preview/watch list: Experience the key element for Quinnipiac

Nine of the 11 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference teams are ready to finally kick a full season into full gear this Thursday. Defending regular-season champion Quinnipiac couldn't find the back of the net in the MAAC finals, losing to sixth-seeded Monmouth, 1-0, this past spring. That sting has … [Read more...]

Ivy League preview/watch list: Defense could put Yale at front of the pack

No league has waited longer to get back to competitive action than the Ivy League, which saw its entire sports slate erased from the 2020-21 seasons. Men’s soccer will finally get rolling on Friday, Sept. 3 with five league teams in action, including top contender Yale opening at Fairfield (7 p.m.) … [Read more...]

Northeast Conference preview/watch list: Merrimack relying on strong midfield

The Northeast Conference readies for its 37th season on the pitch, kicking off on Thursday, Aug. 26 with a slate that includes Sacred Heart opening its season at Siena (4:30 p.m.). The last New England-based program to win the NEC tourney was Central Connecticut in 2007, as the conference has … [Read more...]

America East preview/watch list: Why they’re still chasing UNH

America East is ready to kick off the first full fall season of play since 2019 with a full slate of action on Aug. 26 that includes three-time defending champion and Division 1 preseason No. 20 University of New Hampshire kicking off against Boston University (7 p.m.). “It’s great to be back … [Read more...]

CAA preview/watch list: Why fresh start suits Northeastern

Unable to get its feet under it during last spring’s shortened season, Northeastern is wise enough to know that there is work to be done to join the top-tier teams in the CAA, but is also poised to create havoc in the process should things jell quickly. “We are excited about the new season and a … [Read more...]

CFC midfielder Darian Stanchina quietly influential

For someone watching Connecticut FC’s U17 team, Darian Stanchina may not be the first person to stand out on the pitch, but as a match begins, you’ll soon notice him. A native of Colchester, Conn., the left-footed midfielder is quick to put his stamp on things through his versatility and leadership, … [Read more...]

FSA FC goalie Charlotte Cyr readies for Dartmouth jump

Charlotte Cyr already was making a name for herself as a goalkeeper to watch by the time she was playing U-14 for FSA FC. It took an unexpected opening to accelerate her development. An injury at the U16 level forced Cyr into action playing up two levels. The Wethersfield, Conn., native pushed … [Read more...]

FC Stars standout Shamar Rainford ramps up game before UMass

Shamar Rainford brings a whole host of attributes to the table for FC Stars. An attacking fullback who can slide up to a right forward role at times, the Randolph, Mass., native is equipped with strength, quickness, endurance and an unwitting desire to compete at full speed. With UMass as the next … [Read more...]

Payton Linnehan looks for dream ending at FC Stars

Payton Linnehan wasn’t always aware of the talent she possessed. It is surprising simply because she is so highly decorated as a player. Even though she has played a part in the U.S. youth national team player pool since her first call-up to the U15 squad, the swift attacker from Douglas, Mass., … [Read more...]

FSA FC midfielder Mitchell Lyons ready to impact CCSU

Lauded for his versatility and technical prowess, FSA FC’s Mitchell Lyons has thrived playing alongside and against top-notch competition, flashing an innate ability to handle traffic with ease thanks to an ever-churning hunger for the game. “He’s a soccer rat, and I mean that in the most positive … [Read more...]

Connecticut FC standout Peyton McNamara among ECNL’s top players

For a decade now, Connecticut FC has had a front row seat and an important hand in the development of Peyton McNamara (Norwalk, Conn.), one of the more dynamic players in the region at the U-17 level. A midfielder by trade, McNamara’s versatility and a strong technical game have allowed her to excel … [Read more...]

How New England’s club soccer teams navigate training in harsh winters

Editor’s note: This story appeared in our Winter 2019 magazine as part of our “offseason training” issue. In the quest to navigate the period between seasons, the months that spin one year into the next can be a treacherous journey. The oft-harsh New England winters pose credible obstacles to a … [Read more...]

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