What next? Chantelle Swaby chases growth at Jamaica, Rangers
Keeping your cool during a big game is not always easy. Add the challenge of being plugged into an unfamiliar position, and you have an…
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World Cup dreams: Locals fuel US hopes at Concacaf Futsal Championship
Futsal traces its origins to South America in the 1930s. But the indoor version of soccer didn’t take hold until half a century later, when…Read More
John Harkes lifts Greenville Triumph SC forward: “We’re building a culture”
Approaching Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J., from the north via Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard, you’ll pass the Courts, a fenced-in futsal field that’s been…
Boston-bred Peter Trevisani chases big targets for New Mexico United
Editor's note: This story appears in the January-February 2021 issue of New England Soccer Journal. Subscribe here for insider access. When Peter Trevisani founded New…
Brett Maron shares lessons learned from New England to Kristianstads DFF
While growing up, Brett Maron (Billerica, Mass.) set her sights on becoming a professional goalkeeper. But finding a team with an open goalkeeping position was…
Nantucket-raised Caio Canedo poised to play for United Arab Emirates
Like millions of Brazilian youngsters, Caio Canedo hoped to someday play for the Seleçao in a World Cup. But after moving to Nantucket with his…
Steve Ralston: Youth players are so much more advanced now
In early March, Steve Ralston was in Guadalajara, Mexico, assisting U.S. Olympic head coach Jason Kreis with preparations for Concacaf qualifying. When the tournament was…
