Approaching Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J., from the north via Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard, you’ll pass the Courts, a fenced-in futsal field that’s been jammed with youngsters since opening in the 1960s. “Winners stay on,” John Harkes said of the Courts, a 15-minute walk from his home in … [Read more...]
Boston-bred Peter Trevisani chases big targets for New Mexico United
Editor's note: This story appears in the January-February 2021 issue of New England Soccer Journal. Subscribe here for insider access. When Peter Trevisani founded New Mexico United three years ago, he not only lacked a background in soccer, he had no experience in sports management. But Trevisani … [Read more...]
Former Hartford star Hayley Nolan finds groove in London
Editor's note: This story appears in the January-February 2021 issue of New England Soccer Journal. Subscribe here for insider access. Growing up in Ireland, Hayley Nolan set out to become a professional soccer player. There was no thought of taking the collegiate route, but that was before a … [Read more...]
Brian Bilello: New England Revolution eye long-term success after 2020 season
Before Bruce Arena arrived in May 2019 in the dual role of head coach and sporting director, the New England Revolution likely would have been satisfied with reaching the Final Four of the MLS Cup Playoffs. But Arena changed expectations after snapping a three-year streak of playoff absences, then … [Read more...]
Brett Maron shares lessons learned from New England to Kristianstads DFF
While growing up, Brett Maron (Billerica, Mass.) set her sights on becoming a professional goalkeeper. But finding a team with an open goalkeeping position was not easy, and the Fairfield University alum kicked off her career backing up and splitting duties with Alyssa Naeher (Stratford, Conn.) and … [Read more...]
Nantucket-raised Caio Canedo poised to play for United Arab Emirates
Like millions of Brazilian youngsters, Caio Canedo hoped to someday play for the Seleçao in a World Cup. But after moving to Nantucket with his family, Canedo changed direction, contemplating a U.S. men’s national team call-up. Neither country came calling, though Canedo’s lack of a green card was … [Read more...]
