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
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Host Matt Langone is joined by Bryant University soccer coach Ruben Resendes. In 2022, Resendes led Franklin Pierce's men's soccer team to the NCAA Division II Championship. The Ravens finished 25-0-1 overall, tying the record for highest winning percentage for a school to claim a national title. Under his guidance for four seasons, the team consistently ranked in the top 10.
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Host Matt Langone is joined by Evan Burokas, co-director of Scorpions SC, and
Scorpions coach Andre Reis.
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Kevin Bacher was named Bayside FC's Boys' Director of Coaching in 2021. Previously he worked at Oakwood Soccer Club for several years where he coached the u17 & u19 MLS Next groups. He also has college experience, coaching at UConn for many years.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.