Published on October 24th, 2015
The Wreckers’ mission was simple: “If you win, you’re in.” After a strong start to the regular season, followed by a mid-season 0-3-2 dip, they needed 3 points from their final 2 matches to qualify for [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 24th, 2015
The Staples soccer program believes it has the best coaching staff in the state. It’s definitely got the smartest. A table anchored by varsity assistant Kurt Dasbach and reserves coach Nicky Hoberman — plus Dave Sharpe [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 21st, 2015
After a tough 5-game run — 3 disappointing draws, followed by 2 matches in which the Wreckers played their best soccer of the year, yet failed to earn a point — Staples needed a dynamic performance [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 19th, 2015
How much parity is there in the FCIAC this year? Before tonight’s match, Fairfield Warde was in 1st place, with an 8-2-4 mark. But the Mustangs had not yet assured themselves a spot in the 8-team [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 17th, 2015
Everyone knew today’s match would be a great one. This was the 3rd year in a row that Staples and Wilton battled on a Saturday afternoon at Loeffler Field, with a lot on the line. The [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 14th, 2015
Fred Cantor ’71’s look back at some of Staples’ 27 FCIAC championship matches — 1 for each decade — continues with 1987: As Staples headed into the 1987 FCIAC final, there had been several changes since [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 12th, 2015
Since their 1st encounter in 1958, Staples has had New Canaan’s number. The Wreckers’ lifetime record against the Rams before today’s match was 50 wins, only 3 losses, and 14 ties. Conner Field has been good [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 10th, 2015
The other day, Fred Cantor ’71 described the 1965 FCIAC championship game. In Part 2 of this series — revisiting some of the key matches in Staples’ 27 league crowns — Fred looks back at his [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 8th, 2015
Nearly every match this season has a back story, dating to last year or the one before. But none is more compelling than today’s. Last November — after 2 thrilling state tournament victories — the Wreckers [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 6th, 2015
Norwalk — always one of the best (and best-coached) teams in the FCIAC — started slowly this year, dropping 4 games after an opening-day win. But the Bears have been playing very good soccer of late. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 5th, 2015
As the 2015 Staples soccer team passes the halfway point of the regular season — heading toward post-season — Fred Cantor ’71 looks back on legendary past tournaments. He’s reached out to alums from each decade, [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 4th, 2015
The Staples soccer team enjoys performing community service. The Wreckers cook and serve meals at the Gillespie Center. They shovel snow (and, after hurricanes, sand). They’re often asked to donate themselves at charity auctions too. Each [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 3rd, 2015
The fall season is in full swing, at many levels. Several former Wreckers are playing college soccer. Mike Noonan ’79 is coaching at Clemson University, and is a strong contender for the national championship. All of [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 2nd, 2015
Before 2012, no Staples boys soccer team had ever lost to Fairfield Ludlowe. In fact, the Wreckers’ 38-0-0 mark included 30 wins from 1958-85, when the school was known as Roger Ludlowe. Since 2012 though, no [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 30th, 2015
Last year’s Staples-Brien McMahon match was postponed twice — once when there were no officials, the 2nd time when a transformer blew and cut power to the lights. This year, the game did not start on [&hellip... Read More →