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LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. — Next on the list of standouts from the ECNL Girls’ Florida Winter Showcase is the Class of 2026 midfielders.
A good midfielder impacts matches on both ends of the field, combining offensive and defensive skills to elevate those around them. The five midfielders on this list … [Read more...]
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. — The ECNL Girls’ Florida Winter Showcase provides players with a fantastic opportunity to display their skills in front of hundreds of college coaches.
The event kicks off the ECNL season for New England clubs, with regular season games set to begin next month. I got my first … [Read more...]
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. — It’s safe to say the ECNL Florida Winter Showcase is one of the biggest events on the girls’ club soccer calendar.
230 teams in the U16-U-19 age groups competed from Jan. 11 to Jan. 13 at the Premier Sports Complex in front of hundreds of college coaches. I attended the event … [Read more...]
In late December, Greely boys’ soccer coach Mike Andreasen was driving to referee a men’s basketball league game when his phone started ringing. It was 9 p.m., and the area code displayed St. Louis, Mo.
Andreasen was confused. He thought it was a sales call and wondered why it would come this late … [Read more...]
MLS Next Fest has come and gone and the calendar has turned to 2025.
That means recruiting season is in full swing, especially for players in the Class of 2025. Over the last few weeks, several MLS Next players from New England have announced their college decisions.
No club had more commitments … [Read more...]
INDIO, Calif. — The final list of standouts from MLS Next Fest is from the Class of 2025.
This was my first time watching the seven players on this list play live, and they each brought unique skill sets at different positions. Some players, like IFA New England midfielder Alfred Debah are already … [Read more...]
Few MLS Next players in New England are as skilled as FC Greater Boston Bolts midfielder Logan Moniz.
The Assonet, Mass. native is a dynamic attacker who excels with the ball at his feet, thanks to elite dribbling, passing, and finishing skills. Moniz is a star for the Bolts’ U-17 team and was … [Read more...]
INDIO, Calif. — MLS Next Fest is a pivotal showcase for recruiting, providing players from across the country with an opportunity to impress college coaches under the desert sun.
The event is especially critical for uncommitted Class of 2025 prospects. These high school seniors are months away from … [Read more...]
INDIO, Calif. -- The Class of 2026 forwards is the next list of standouts from MLS Next Fest.
These players caught my eye at the event for a variety of reasons. Some players powered in goals to propel their teams to victories, others were tremendous passers and a few showcased their elite … [Read more...]
INDIO, Calif. — Defenders are often the unsung heroes of a soccer team. They do the dirty work and don’t typically receive the notoriety of a top-end goal scorer.
However, a good defender is critical to team success, especially at center-back. At MLS Next Fest, several Class of 2026 defenders from … [Read more...]
INDIO, Calif. — MLS Next Fest provides players with a fantastic opportunity to showcase their skills against the top teams in the country.
For college programs, the six-day showcase allows coaches to watch players closely and gather important information before recruiting season heats up. It’s truly … [Read more...]
INDIO, Calif. -- An energized celebration occurred moments after Aiden Tucker made a sprawling save to cement Bayside FC’s quarterfinal shootout win in the Generation Adidas Cup qualifier.
Bayside players sprinted from midfield with their hands in the air, meeting Tucker near the goal. Fans blew air … [Read more...]
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