Published on October 29th, 2015
Staples had plenty of motivation today, in their FCIAC quarterfinal match at Darien. Earlier this month, the Blue Wave got a goal off a throw-in just 5 seconds before the final whistle, tying the Wreckers 1-1 [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 28th, 2015
The HAN Television Network — the official TV provider for the FCIAC — will carry Thursday’s FCIAC quarterfinal match between Staples and Darien live, as a pay-per-view event. Here is the press release: After they couldn’t pick [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 26th, 2015
The Wreckers have had success at Danbury’s stadium field. In 2012 they won 2-1 there to clinch an FCIAC berth. Last year they tied 1-1 on a goal with 5 seconds before halftime in regular season, [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 24th, 2015
As the Wreckers begin the quest for their 28th FCIAC championship, here’s Fred Cantor ’71’s 4th installment in our series looking back on some of the most memorable league title matches ever. The 1996 Staples soccer [&hellip... Read More →
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 →