Damion Lowe’s fortunes are on the rise after being named captain of Jamaica’s national team and leading IK Start to promotion to the top-flight Eliteserien in Norway. Lowe, a defender at the University of Hartford from 2011-13, successfully juggled club and international commitments this year. Lowe … [Read more...]
Could a USL team in Pawtucket work? History tells a story
Competitive soccer had been around for some time in Rhode Island when the following headline appeared in The Boston Globe editions of July 3, 1922: “Pawtucket Will Be One Great Soccer City The Next Season.” The Globe story detailed how the J&P Coats FC team seemed set to acquire several … [Read more...]
What comes next for Zachary Herivaux?
After five seasons, Zachary Herivaux’s days with the New England Revolution have ended. But the 23-year-old midfielder plans to continue his professional career, and holds a desire to play overseas. It’ll help that the Brookline, Mass., native has made 14 appearances for Haiti, including starts in … [Read more...]
USMNT camp latest step in rapid growth for Revolution goalie Matt Turner
When Matt Turner enrolled at Fairfield University in 2012, it seemed unlikely he would someday become a starting goalkeeper in MLS, much less receive a call up to the U.S. men’s national team. Turner had turned down his only scholarship offer (to Bryant University), preferring to apprentice behind … [Read more...]
What’s next for Revolution signing Damian Rivera?
Things have been moving quickly for Damian “Tico” Rivera. On Nov. 8, Rivera (Cranston, R.I.) signed a Homegrown contract with the New England Revolution. The same day, Rivera was officially named to the U.S. U-17 national team for the four-team Nike International Friendlies tournament in Lakewood … [Read more...]
Scott Caldwell: MLS players’ strike a possibility in CBA negotiations
In 1979, North American Soccer League players attempted to execute a work stoppage during the first month of the season. But they lacked cohesion, and while domestic players sat out, teams such as the New England Tea Men went ahead and competed using foreigners and local semi-professionals. The … [Read more...]
