Published on August 23rd, 2015
For the first time ever, the first official day of soccer tryouts is a Thursday. August 27 is also the first day of school. That’s meant some adjustment from the traditional tryout times. All seniors, juniors [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 22nd, 2015
Alert StaplesSoccer.com users may have noticed a few tweaks to their favorite website. They’re all part of our mission to draw together all members of the Staples soccer community — past, present and future — in [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 20th, 2015
For the first time ever, the first official day of soccer tryouts is a Thursday. August 27 is also the first day of school. That’s meant some adjustment from the traditional tryout times. All seniors, juniors [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 18th, 2015
A lobster. A confederate flag. Video of an 840 run in less than 2:45. A grave rubbing. A book written by Dan Woog. Something NYCFC-related. Tabula rasa. Those were some of the items found, created or [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 17th, 2015
A Staples soccer program team effort has resulted in a fantastic addition to Loeffler Field. A new soccer shed is ready for the 2015 season. Designed by Chris O’Dell, and built by the freshman coach’s construction [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 15th, 2015
The worker bees were out in force this weekend, weeding and freshening to keep Loeffler Field the finest venue for high school soccer in the state. Parents Larry Berman, Lisa Goto, Ted Kantor, Cliff Sirlin and [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 14th, 2015
Community service is a key component of the Staples boys soccer experience. The Wreckers know the importance of giving back to the town that has given so much to them. This summer, nearly a dozen and [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 13th, 2015
Staples soccer’s vast twitter following welcomes a new live tweeter: Sam Ahlgrim. The rising senior has already played 2 years of varsity lacrosse. He’s committed to playing D-I lax at Marist College next year. But his [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 12th, 2015
Aidan Wisher — who organized today’s Jack Scott Octathlon of Champions ultimate frisbee event — was also the big winner, on the Wakeman grass. The rising senior earned MVP honors, and gained points for best catch [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 10th, 2015
Sanders McNair ’09 was the 1st of 4 brothers to play Staples soccer. He’s also the 5th profile in our continuing Staples Goalkeeper Nation series. Each interview links goaltenders of the past with those of today [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 9th, 2015
Kurt Dasbach has designed the final Workout of the Week for 2015. It’s a “WOW’s Greatest Hits” — and one more great way to prepare for the upcoming season. Starting at the usual spot (the intersection of [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 8th, 2015
Nicky Hoberman ’07 — a standout on the 2006 state finalist team, and Union College captain — has joined the Staples High School soccer coaching staff. He replaces Seth Sholes ’78 as coach of the reserve [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 5th, 2015
It took 2 grueling overtime matches. But as night fell, #2 Japan hoisted the Watermelon Cup. It was a fitting end to the closest race — and best-played season — in league history. Tied 1-1 with #3 [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 4th, 2015
Werder Bremen completed an undefeated season Monday night. The squad — composed mostly of recent Staples graduates — was dominant throughout the year, in the highly popular elite Monday night league. They defeated Universidad de Chile [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 4th, 2015
Workout of the Week #5 tested endurance. WOW #6 is about building power. Start at the traditional WOW spot: the jetty by the intersection of Soundview Avenue, and Compo Road South/Hillspoint Road. Do 3 burpees (click here for proper [&hellip... Read More →