New England Soccer Journal’s The Goal
New England Soccer Journal reaches the pulse of the region’s soccer scene in a vibrant way, thanks to The Goal podcast. Each episode features dynamic guests from across the sport’s spectrum, with a focus on prospects.
Episodes

4 hours ago
4 hours ago
25 min
New England Soccer Journal’s Matt Doherty and Sam Robb O’Hagan assess the Connecticut boys high school soccer state tournament after the conference tournaments. Sam highlights teams with momentum, breaks down bracket paths in Classes LL, L and M, and shares his predictions, including his guess at the Class LL champion.

6 hours ago
6 hours ago
30 min
New England Soccer Journal’s Matt Doherty and Sam Robb O’Hagan assess Connecticut girls high school soccer conference tournaments and break down the CIAC state brackets. Robb O’Hagan explains the leading contenders, tricky matchups and his Class LL Final Four and champion picks.

Oct 20, 2026
Oct 20, 2026
30 min
In this episode, Sam Robb O'Hagan and Matt Doherty analyze the halfway point of the NEPSAC girls soccer season. They discuss team performances, key players and tournament predictions. They explore the lack of a dominant team, the competitive landscape and what to watch for in the second half.

Oct 20, 2026
Oct 20, 2026
33 min
In this episode, Sam Robb O'Hagan and Matt Doherty analyze the halfway point of the NEPSAC boys soccer season. They discuss team performances, key players and tournament predictions. They explore the lack of a dominant team, the competitive landscape and what to watch for in the second half.

Oct 8, 2026
Oct 8, 2026
37 min
In this episode, Matt Doherty and Sam Robb O'Hagan analyze the mid-season landscape of the Massachusetts high school boys soccer season, discussing surprises, top contenders, and predictions for the upcoming state tournament.

Oct 8, 2026
Oct 8, 2026
32 min
In this episode, we explore the midseason landscape of Massachusetts girls high school soccer, focusing on top teams, surprises, and key players across divisions. Patrick Donnelly shares insights on team performances, rankings, and what to expect in the upcoming state tournaments.

Oct 7, 2026
Oct 7, 2026
29 min
In this episode, Sam Robb O'Hagan and Matt Doherty analyze the Connecticut boys high school soccer at midseason. They focus on the top teams, key players and upcoming matchups in the CIAC and Class LL tournaments.

Oct 6, 2026
Oct 6, 2026
33 min
In this episode, Sam Robb O'Hagan and Matt Doherty analyze the state of the Connecticut girls high school soccer season at the midpoint. They discussing top teams, key players and predictions for the upcoming state tournaments. They explore the chaos in Class LL, the dominance of teams like Simsbury, and the emerging stars shaping the season.

Sep 23, 2026
Sep 23, 2026
22 min
In this episode, Matt Doherty analyzes the first week of the NEPSAC girls' soccer season, highlighting key results, standout teams, and individual performances. We also preview upcoming matchups and discuss the evolving landscape of high school soccer.

Sep 23, 2026
Sep 23, 2026
32 min
In this episode, Sam Robb O'Hagan shares insights from the first week of the NEPSAC boys soccer season, including his time at the MAP boys prep school jamboree in Suffield, Conn. He reflects on standout teams, key games, and early trends in defense and scoring. Tune in to learn how teams are adjusting, which players are making an impact, and what to watch for in the coming weeks.



