Published on May 14th, 2022
Eighteen seniors — believed to be the largest graduating class in Staples soccer history — receive their diplomas on June 16. Will Adams will continue to play in college, at St. Olaf in Minnesota. He’ll have [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 13th, 2022
Staples boys soccer’s pre-season program will have a new look this summer. Head coach Russell Oost-Lievense says: “This year, we will introduce a new program to our preseason model that the coaching staff is very excited [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 20th, 2022
Jackson Cregan is the popular manager of the reserves team. He’s also very environmentally conscious. In Connecticut, he says, 9% of the shoreline is considered critically eroding. At Sherwood Island State Park — where he volunteers [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 7th, 2022
Ben Douglas and Alex Laskin have been selected as captains of the 2022 Staples boys soccer team. Both will be seniors this fall. Douglas is a defender. His brother Jack captained the 2020 squad. Laskin is [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 4th, 2022
Staples super-fan Laura Blair is once again working for a great cause. On Sunday, May 1 she will take part in STAR’s 17th annual Walk, 5K and Roll, at Sherwood Island State Park right here in [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 21st, 2022
A self-organized, self-coached team of varsity and reserve players — plus 2 current seniors who played in the past — cruised to the championship of the Westport Soccer Association’s annual WIN Tournament on Saturday. They won [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 18th, 2022
The new head coach of Staples High School is a familiar face. Russell Oost-Lievense has been selected to lead the storied Wrecker program, athletic director Marty Lisevick announced today. He replaces Dan Woog, who retired in [&hellip... Read More →
Published on February 7th, 2022
Dan Woog has 2 passions in soccer: Staples High School, and LGBTQ advocacy. He also credits United Soccer Coaches — the 30,000-member national organization, comprising professional, college, high school and youth coaches — for its inspiration, [&hellip... Read More →
Published on January 7th, 2022
For only the 3rd time in history, Staples soccer program will be hiring a new head coach. This afternoon, Dan Woog announced his retirement as leader of the program. He is just the 3rd permanent head [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 20th, 2021
… of Mallory Grand McWilliams. Andrew is lead avalanche technician and a ski patrol member at Arapahoe Basin in Colorado. He, Mallory and mother Linsey Hempel are all doing well, reports the gratified grandma, Luisa Francoeur. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 12th, 2021
A former Staples soccer program reached the pinnacle of college soccer today. Mike Noonan ’79 coached Clemson University to the NCAA Division I national championship. The Tigers scored just 27 seconds into the match, then rode [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 10th, 2021
For the 19th time in 21 years — and the 16th season in a row — the Staples boys soccer program has been honored with a national award for academic excellence. And they did it with [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 6th, 2021
There were many highlights at Staples soccer’s banquet last night. Sandro Moreno’s slideshow, and Sam Willis’ video, were 2 of the biggest. Sandro’s photo montage captured the joys of all 3 teams: varsity, reserves and freshman. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 5th, 2021
The final event of the 2021 season — the 63rd annual Staples High School boys soccer banquet — was held tonight. As always, it was a cause for pride, reflection, memories, joy and love. It was [&hellip... Read More →
Published on December 4th, 2021
Moffly Media’s annual “Light a Fire” celebration of local heroes is always inspiring. The event honors Fairfield County residents who go above and beyond, to make a difference in the lives of others. Last week’s honorees [&hellip... Read More →