FC Stars Blue U-16 players celebrate after a penalty kick shootout win at the ECNL Girls National Playoffs. (FC Stars)
Year in and year out, the New England soccer scene delivers compelling stories and impressive talent.
2024 was no different, especially at the club/academy level.
We saw New England clubs and academies earn national rankings, embark on upset-filled runs at prestigious tournaments, and produce a collection of immensely talented players who received signification recognition.
We already recapped the top five stories of the prep/high school year and we'll have college and professional stories coming shortly.
For now, here are five compelling club/academy stories from this year.
