Published on September 5th, 2021
It was a busy weekend for the Staples boys soccer team. On Saturday they played 3 times, at the Wethersfield Jamboree. This morning they gathered at Matthew Jordan’s house for a video session. Then came training [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 4th, 2021
This year marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11. It’s also the 19th year for Wethersfield High School’s Winton, Keane, Bittner Memorial Soccer Jamboree. Each year, the Eagles honor those 3 players lost that tragic day. They [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 2nd, 2021
Every year, the Wreckers play a preseason match at Fairfield Prep’s Rafferty Stadium. It’s always good “prep” for the season. Staples started slowly today, and the Jesuits nearly scored. But the visitors got balanced scoring, with [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 2nd, 2021
ASF — the Staples soccer logowear partner — has opened its online ordering store. This year’s items include a 1/4-zip and full hoodie; joggers; performance short sleeve, polo and shorts. There is also a full-zip varsity-only [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 31st, 2021
Bus problems delayed the Wreckers’ arrival at Joel Barlow this afternoon. But when the match — Staples’ first of the pre-season — got underway, the small crowd got a chance to see the 2021 squad. With [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 31st, 2021
Senior Theo Vergakis is the new tweeting voice of Staples Soccer. The avid soccer fan (Manchester United team; Paul Pogba player) will be sending updates before, during and after matches this year. He’ll be at Loeffler [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 27th, 2021
Staples varsity and reserve tryouts continued for a second morning, again at 6 a.m. Once again, the 54 candidates were warming up, even before the sun rose. Barry Guiduli P’22 captured these great shots. The early [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 26th, 2021
Staples soccer made history this morning. Tryouts began at 6 a.m., to accommodate several of the coaches’ teaching and work schedules. Teenagers are notoriously late risers. But 54 varsity and reserve candidates (grades 10-12) were at [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 22nd, 2021
A crew of Staples soccer parents put aside hurricane preparations Saturday, to prepare the Loeffler Field terrace and hill for the 2021 season. They stained the benches, weeded, and put down gravel. The first match is [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 15th, 2021
All boys in grades 9-12 who plan to try out for Staples soccer must register by August 20. Click here for the registration link. Before the field sessions, all candidates in grades 10-12 will run two [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 13th, 2021
There’s nothing like 4 days in the Vermont woods to get ready for the upcoming season. Eleven returnees headed off Tuesday for the annual bonding trip. All 11 returned, safe and sound, after a jam-packed journey. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 6th, 2021
For years, Staples’ equipment shed — with a large block “S,” and the proud years of 27 FCIAC and 12 state championships — has served as a fitting backdrop to Loeffler Field. Now it has a [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 4th, 2021
A very energetic and tight Israel team — seeded 3rd — won the 2021 Watermelon Cup title, 5-3 over #1 Norway. Two goals by Max Udell, and solo strikes by Caleb Tobias, Alan Fiore and Chester [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 3rd, 2021
Some familiar faces will be missing from the Staples soccer sideline this fall. Longtime freshman coach Chris O’Dell has stepped down, as his O Living Experience business responsibilities have grown. Reserves coach Reilly Lynch is getting [&hellip... Read More →
Published on July 25th, 2021
The entire match and training schedules — for Staples High School’s varsity, reserve and freshman teams — is now available on StaplesSoccer.com. It’s there on the upper right of the home page, under “Upcoming Events.” Click [&hellip... Read More →