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That was fun.
Two action-packed days of MIAA boys’ soccer are in the rearview mirror after most first-round games wrapped up on Wednesday. None of the top seeds were upset, but the opening round still had plenty of notable results, including surprising road wins from Brookline and Franklin in … [Read more...]
Cohesive team play is at the root of most soccer success. But sometimes, especially in the state tournament, an individual player can elevate his squad with a timely goal, clutch save or resilient play in the midfield and defense.
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The best part of the high school soccer season is here.
The MIAA boys’ state tournament kicks off on Monday with preliminary-round matches, and the first round commences on Tuesday. All roads lead to the state championship games on Nov. 22.
Over the next three weeks, expect thrilling showdowns, … [Read more...]
The MIAA soccer state tournament is here.
On the latest episode of New England Soccer Journal’s "The Goal" Podcast, we broke down the upcoming boys and girls postseason in Massachusetts soccer for Divisions 1-5.
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It's Halloween and we've now had just about two months to observe which high school and prep teams have what it takes to frighten opponents.
That description might be a little too strong, but, hey, we're feeling that spooky spirit and rolling with it.
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St. John’s Prep opened the fall atop our preseason MIAA boys’ soccer Top 10 rankings. Two months later, the Eagles are back at No. 1 heading into the postseason.
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With just three days left until postseason brackets are released on Nov. 1, we have a pretty good sense of who the favorites are in each MIAA boys’ soccer division.
St. John’s Prep is the team to beat in Division 1, with Needham and Newton South right behind them. Oliver Ames and Northampton have … [Read more...]
HINGHAM, Mass. — For about two minutes, momentum was squarely on Hingham’s side during the second half of Monday’s MIAA boys’ non-league clash against Norwell.
Nolan McManus had just delivered a sizzling goal for Hingham from 25 yards out, cutting the Clippers’ lead in half with 28 minutes left to … [Read more...]
Maggie Kershnar and Liisu Mellville have formed quite the dynamic duo up top this fall for the Amity (Conn.) Regional High School girls’ soccer team.
A skilled striker with elite athleticism, Kershnar has supplied 19 goals and 13 assists, producing another stellar campaign one year after capturing … [Read more...]
WEYMOUTH, Mass. — There was a lot at stake on Tuesday afternoon when Bay State Conference powers Needham and Weymouth squared off for the second and final time this fall.
First place in the Herget Division was on the line. Key Division 1 power rankings points were up for grabs. And both teams wanted … [Read more...]
Another week of MIAA boys’ soccer peak performers is headlined by two senior goalkeepers on a roll and two attackers who can’t stop scoring.
St. John’s Prep keeper Matt Droggitis continued his standout season by recording his 10th shutout, while Bedford goalie Derek Gallant extended his impressive … [Read more...]
In high school soccer, it’s not uncommon for teams to start slow, then jell as the season progresses.
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The 2025 high school and prep season is following this familiar script. Across the region, many teams have … [Read more...]
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