Published on September 6th, 2024
Scores are sometimes deceiving. Two days ago, Brien McMahon lost their first match of this season to Stamford. It was a lopsided margin: 6-0. But that’s not the true story. The Senators were down just 1-0 [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 4th, 2024
When Staples’ Gabe Duque scored just 1:28 into today’s season opener against New Canaan, it looked like the rout was on. But this is FCIAC soccer, where anything can happen. Of course, it did. Despite faster [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 1st, 2024
The Staples boys varsity packed plenty of activities into less than 48 hours. Their pre-season retreat at Camp KenMont in Kent included tons of competitive activities — and an equal amount of team bonding. It was [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 31st, 2024
The Staples boys soccer team closed out their pre-season schedule with a 2-1 loss to a quick attacking, strong defending Brookfield field Friday night, at the Bobcats’ stadium. Will Murray leveled the match for the Wreckers, [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 28th, 2024
The first-ever Staples boys soccer kit has arrived — just in time for the start of the season. Players purchase a handsome package: 2 practice jerseys (white and blue), practice shorts (2 pairs), game socks (white [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 27th, 2024
Cuts have been made. Rosters have been announced. The 2024 Staples boys soccer season is roaring ahed. Varsity coach Russell Oost-Lievense is keeping 31 players, though 3 returnees — seniors Zac Belzer, Elliot Galin and Ryan [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 26th, 2024
For several years, Staples and Fairfield Prep have tangled in pre-season scrimmages. It’s always a good match-up. This afternoon at Rafferty Field did not disappoint. The Jesuits should do some damage in their SWC league, and [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 24th, 2024
Four days after tryout began, the 2024 Staples boys soccer team opened with a decisive 3-0 scrimmage win at Greens Farms Academy. The goals came early, in the 3 30-minute periods, from 3 different players. Several [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 18th, 2024
Rising senior Jonny Costello returned recently from London. The attacker was part of the United States’ U-18 Maccabi team, for Jewish athletes, that participated in an international tournament. Costello was the team’s leading scorer. In the [&hellip... Read More →
Published on July 31st, 2024
The information below is correct! When you register for the pre-season camp, please do so using the correct grade (10-12 OR freshman); DISREGARD the incorrect dates that are on the First Touch Conditioning website. Staples boys [&hellip... Read More →
Published on July 27th, 2024
Nearly every senior on the 1993 state championship team — and several underclassmen — took to the field again Saturday, as part of Staples High School’s Class of ’94 reunion. From as far as Denver, Las [&hellip... Read More →
Published on July 22nd, 2024
Mike Noonan ’79 — head coach of the Clemson University national champion men’s soccer team — led the Tigers to the White House today. They were part of an event honoring all 2023-24 NCAA national champs. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 16th, 2024
An all-star group of coaches, players and friends gathered at the Norwalk Inn, for the FCIAC Hall of Fame induction of Dan Woog The 2003-21 Staples soccer coach joins his predecessors — Albie Loeffler and Jeff [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 16th, 2024
Registration has begun for the 2024 Watermelon Cup. Rising freshmen through Staples soccer alumni are eligible. Players should not register unless they can make at least 3 of the 5 games. Matches will be played on [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 5th, 2024
Tickets for Dan Woog’s induction into the FCIAC Hall of Fame on June 13 (5:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner) at the Norwalk Inn are now available. The Wreckers’ former head coach — who stepped down [&hellip... Read More →