New England Soccer Journal’s The Goal

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

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.

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.

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.

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.’

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

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. 

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

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

Brad Feldman, longtime voice of the New England Revolution, joins the show to discuss what went wrong for the Revs this season; and whether he may have called his last match in New England.