Every aspiring college athlete dreams of one thing: being offered an opportunity to play at the NCAA Division 1 level. For FSA FC Class of 2026 center back Bella Salina (Berlin, Conn.), she earned it. Salina, a versatile defender/midfielder who also plays for Miss Porter's, recently committed to the … [Read more...]
Recruiting: Why Berkshire’s Darryl Hage committed to Dartmouth
Berkshire defender Darryl Hage (Pittsfield, Mass.) loves solving Rubik's Cubes. Needless to say, he likes a challenge. After an early commitment to play Division 1 soccer at Dartmouth College, the Class of 2026 back has found a future challenge: Locking down Ivy League forwards. Though Hage is … [Read more...]
Recruiting: How BC-bound Addy Kalaw became FC Stars’ first Class of 2026 commit
Back on June 15, players in the high school Class of 2026 were officially able to open the communication lines with college programs and coaches. Not even two months since then, it remains very early in the process for rising juniors. However, FC Stars and Buckingham Browne & Nichols forward Addy … [Read more...]
D2 Men: How goalkeeper Devin Juan is trying to help SCSU return to prominence
Winners of six NCAA Division 2 national titles from 1987 to 1999, the Southern Connecticut State University Owls are an underappreciated titan in New England collegiate soccer. In 2024, big things could be on the horizon for the Owls. Led by one of the best keepers in the Northeast-10 Conference, … [Read more...]
Recruiting: How Emma Kucal trusted the process and paved a path to UNH
The recruiting process for high school athletes is almost like a full-time job. On top of keeping grades up as full-time students, they also need to maintain a level of play on the field to stand out in front of coaches and recruiters. For Cumberland (R.I.) High School and Rhode Island Surf striker … [Read more...]
Recruiting: Why Bolts, Middlesex back Zach Miles is excited for a Villanova future
The measure of a great player goes beyond just their first touch, their passing, and their ability to score. For many coaches, their willingness to compete and get better is the true measure of their ability. Boston Bolts and Middlesex School Class of 2025 center back Zach Miles (Hanover, N.H.) … [Read more...]