Editor’s note: This story appears in the September-October issue of New England Soccer Journal. Before her first high school season at Bishop Feehan (Attleboro, Mass.) kicked off, Kaitryn Franchino wasn’t sure what to expect. Franchino played in the Developmental Academy during her first two years … [Read more...]
Colgate commit Arianna Bezanson is a force for Danvers
Danvers center back and senior captain Gabby Chisholm might have come up with the best description of teammate Arianna Bezanson’s game. "She’s a safety net," Chisholm said. "You have the ball, you just look for her. She always gets it and she always finds a way to get out of any … [Read more...]
Watch list: The top high school girls teams and players
The high school soccer season kicks off across New England this week. Teams did indeed have a chance to compete last fall, but it was a limited sample size and a very condensed schedule for most squads, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, states like Massachusetts did not offer a state tournament … [Read more...]
Ledyard’s Nick Washington and Daimon Pollard aim to build off junior season
Nick Washington and Daimon Pollard lead the Ledyard (Conn.) High School’s boys soccer program in different ways. Washington is a laid-back central midfielder who never raises his voice. Pollard, meanwhile, wears his heart on his sleeve and has no issue shouting instructions to his teammates from his … [Read more...]
Watch list: The top high school boys teams and players
The high school soccer season kicks off across New England this week. Teams did indeed have a chance to compete last fall, but it was a limited sample size and a very condensed schedule for most squads, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, states like Massachusetts did not offer a state tournament … [Read more...]
Bayside FC U-17 peaks in prime time, wins National Cup
The night before Bayside FC’s U-17 National Cup finals match, coach Steve Froberg asked his players for their thoughts on how to attack their opponent, the Honolulu Bulls. Bayside had faced the Bulls in the premier division’s group stage a few days earlier, overcoming a two-goal deficit to win, … [Read more...]
