New England Soccer Journal’s The Goal

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

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Episodes

Notre Dame’s Olivia Wingate

Tuesday Jan 10, 2023

Tuesday Jan 10, 2023

Matt is joined by Wilmington Mass. native and Notre Dame forward Olivia Wingate as she recounts her remarkable 2022 season and looks ahead to the NWSL draft.

Tuesday Jan 03, 2023

URI star Patrick Agyemang joins the show to talk about the thrill of being selected in the first round of the MLS draft.

Tuesday Dec 20, 2022

Endicott College goalie standout Jackie Ruggiero joins the show to talk about the decision to partially amputate her finger so she could continue to follow her soccer dream.

Tuesday Dec 13, 2022


Dave Crowell joins the show to talk about his St. John’s Prep team’s magical 22-0-1 championship season. Crowell just completed his 22d year as head soccer coach.
He joins host Matt Langone to discuss:
The first state championship since 2006;
How this team compares to the ‘06 title team;
His goalkeeper’s “crazy” 16 shutouts;
The ability of his team to “wear teams down”;
Whether kids should be playing multiple sports; and
Which of his players will play at a higher level.

Tuesday Dec 06, 2022

Owen Finberg recently wrapped up his final season as head coach of the South Kent School Cardinals, concluding a tenure that began in 2004. 
He joins host Matt Langone to discuss:
The undefeated 2022 season and a share of the national championship;
Handling a season where his team was ineligible for the postseason;
His remarkable record of cultivating college-eligible players;
His thoughts on World Cup competition.

Tuesday Nov 29, 2022

The guest is Rhode Island FC co-founder Michael Parkhurst, a Cranston RI native who enjoyed a playing career with squads including the U.S. national team and the New England Revolution.
Mike talks about:
The passion for soccer in Rhode Island;
The plans for a 10,000+ stadium in Pawtucket, which will be ‘the state’s living room’  
The recently revealed crest for Rhode Island FC
The community soccer pride illustrated in ‘Welcome to Wrexham.’

Tuesday Nov 22, 2022

The guest is longtime soccer columnist Frank Dell’Apa who joins the show to talk about the upcoming World Cup in Qatar.

Tuesday Nov 15, 2022

Jim Hopkins, head coach of Bridgton Academy, joins the show to talk about his unique program. Hopkins spent three years as Associate Head Soccer Coach at his alma mater, the University of Southern Maine, where he was also a three-year captain for the soccer team from 1997-99. 

Tuesday Nov 08, 2022

Matt Langone and Mike Zhe break down the brackets as they look ahead to the postseason for both boys and girls varsity prep soccer.

Tuesday Oct 25, 2022

Loomis-Chaffee coach Linda Hathorn joins the show to talk about the foundations of her program and her methods of inspiration.

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