During her first three seasons with the Southern New Hampshire women’s soccer team, midfielder Mikayla Thompson (Milford, N.H.) saw flashes of brilliance, up-and-down moments, and been tantalizingly close to sustained excellence. A little bit of everything. As a first-year player in 2021, Thompson … [Read more...]
D2 Men: How Franklin Pierce is approaching its quest for a historic three-peat
Three is a magic number, whether it is "Schoolhouse Rock!" or the Franklin Pierce men’s soccer team chasing its third straight national title during the 2024 fall season, which would be an unprecedented feat, since no Division 2 school has ever done it. Ravens coach Travis Brent also has a … [Read more...]
USL League One: Why Portland is buzzing about next year’s Hearts of Pine debut
When more than 1,000 people show up for a crest reveal, and it later combines with the subsequent sale of branded merchandise in 40 states, it is an organic dream scenario in any American soccer market. But for the Portland Hearts of Pine, which will begin play in third division USL League One in … [Read more...]
How Williams College grads have provided influence in the MLS
Last year, Dan Calichman, an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer, had a catch-up coffee with former San Jose Earthquakes player Khari Stephenson, when the Galaxy ventured north for another edition of the California Clásico. Calichman, who played for the Galaxy and … [Read more...]
USL Championship: What is Rhode Island FC’s approach to its inaugural season?
Rhode Island FC’s debut season in the USL Championship begins tomorrow, and Khano Smith, the team’s coach and general manager, has an appropriate appreciation for what he calls the "incredible responsibility" of leading the club. "To have people who trust you to go after players and make roster … [Read more...]
D2 Women: Why SNHU offered the right change, challenge for Carly Schofield
When forward Carly Schofield (Plymouth, Mass.) made the decision to transfer from Division 1 Central Connecticut State after her first season in 2022, she had some reservations. "I was definitely hesitant to do it, just because I did love my team and I did have a great experience there," Schofield … [Read more...]
