New England Soccer Journal’s The Goal

Stonehill’s Coach Reddish Oversees Move to Division I

Coach Jim Reddish has been head coach at Stonehill College since 2008, but this year is going to be a new challenge: The Easton (Mass.) school has moved from Division II to  Division I. Coach Reddish shares his passion for the school and his pitch for bringing great soccer players to join the Skyhawks.

Wesleyan Women’s Head Coach Meredith On Best Season Yet

Eva Meredith is entering her 19th season at Wesleyan. Her team is coming off its best season ever that saw it go to the Division III Final Four. Coach Meredith talks about that special season and what she’s doing to make this upcoming year even better for her team.

NECSL Founder Carey Builds His League

Sean Carey is the founder of the New England Club Soccer League, which now has more than 2,000 teams and 25,000 players. He started the league in 2020, after helping to lead the New England Premiership. Carey describes the NECSL as providing  “A first team experience for all of your teams.” As if that weren’t enough, his day job is teaching elementary school. Listen to this interview with a remarkable, groundbreaking soccer steward.

Revolution Academy’s Panayotou Reflects on Championship

Midfielder Jack Panayotou has barely had time to rest since helping to win the New England Revolution’s U-19 team to the MLS NEXT Cup championship in June. Panayotou shot the team’s only goal in a 1-0 thriller over San Francisco. The Cambridge (Mass.) resident is a product of the Rev’s academy, and discusses his road to the championship, as well as what makes for a really cool goal dance. (Hint: You can’t always plan them.) 

UVM Men’s Coach Rob Dow Looks to Repeat As America East Champ

Matt is joined by UVM Men’s Soccer Head Coach Rob Dow, who is already looking ahead to the next season. It is looking promising following the team’s win in last season’s America East tournament. Coach Dow talks about his program, especially what he looks for in a player and how Burlington, Vermont, is a beautiful town in which to play and learn.

FC Stars’ Jason Dewhurst Leads Successful Club

Joining us via Zoom this week is the Executive Director of FC Stars and ECNL Girls Director Jason Dewhurst. He has helped the non-profit organization flourish and become one of the top clubs in New England. Dewhurst talks with host Matt Langone about why he does the job and what soccer players get out of this exciting program.

Comedy Threesome Has Laughs About Soccer

The hosts of the hilarious Soccerheads New England podcast join Matt in studio for a funny look at soccer and their history with the game. Jim Ruberti, Dave Rattigan and Paul Nardizzi share their observations and jokes about the game in this fast and fun take on the game. 

Northeastern Head Coach Phillips on the Challenges of the Women’s Game

Northeastern Women’s Soccer Head Coach Ashley Phillips joins the podcast to discuss the recent agreement that resulted in the US Women’s Soccer Team getting paid the same as the men’s team. Phillips, a former player for the Boston Breakers, is in her seventh year coaching Northeastern, and was the first head coach during CAA history to win the conference’s regular season and postseason championships during their first season as head coach. Phillips also discusses what she looks for in a player.

Hartford Athletic Dally’s Journey to the USL

From his roots in Jamaica to his home now in Hartford, Rashawn Dally has had an amazing background in soccer. Dally, a Quinnipiac alumnus, is a forward for the Hartford Athletic of the USL and joins us via Zoom with his story. 

New USL2 Team Builds Boston Soccer Rivalry

The ranks of the USL2 soccer league are growing, and now there’s a Boston rivalry to watch. Boston City FC joins the Boston Bolts in bringing high-quality soccer to the region. Boston City FC founder Renato Valentin joins Boston Bolts CEO Brian Ainscough to talk about the new rivalry and how the league is growing.