Published on September 11th, 2013
For years, Neil Brickley ’71 attended — and helped organize — the University of Connecticut men’s soccer “Meet the Huskies” kickoff dinner. It was one of many ways the former Staples defender served his alma mater [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 10th, 2013
A year ago, in the 1st game of the season, Staples jumped out to a 1-0 lead in Ridgefield. But the Tigers scored twice in the 1st 8 minutes of the 2nd half, handing the Wreckers [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 9th, 2013
James Hickok ’13 and new Dartmouth College head coach Chad Riley have something in common. Both earned their 1st Big Green victories tonight. The 2-year Staples captain and All-American keeper was in the nets in his [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 8th, 2013
By now, Bram Shook ’89 is an honorary “Tico” (Costa Rican). He has lived in Nosara on the country’s coast for many years. He works in real estate, runs a school, and surfs. But his heart [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 7th, 2013
65 soccer players will wear the Staples “S” this season. After nearly 2 weeks of evaluation, the varsity’s 25-man roster is set. Co-captains Diego Alanis and Jack Scott will lead 12 returnees and 13 newcomers onto [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 7th, 2013
Just 13 hours after defeating Choate 3-0, the Staples soccer team boarded a bus for Wethersfield. The Winton, Keane, Bittner Memorial Soccer Jamboree — honoring 3 WHS players lost on 9/11, as well as former Wreckers [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 6th, 2013
Last year, Choate Rosemary Hall handed Staples a decisive 3-1 pre-season loss. Last Wednesday, the Wreckers looked less than sharp in a 2-0 defeat at Newtown. Today’s rematch on the Wakeman turf against Choate — one [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 5th, 2013
Our StaplesSoccer.com website redesign has gotten plenty of praise. But many players, parents and fans still have not discovered all the features of the new calendar. On the home page calendar, hover over any date to [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 4th, 2013
Ben Cion is the newest — and one of the most important — members of the Staples boys soccer program. The senior has signed on for 2 key roles. He’ll live-tweet every match — allowing Wrecker [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 3rd, 2013
Traditional pre-season rival Newtown took Staples’ measure today, at Treadwell Park. The Wreckers’ 3rd training match was their poorest. They did not control the pace or the ball, and took in 2 1st-half goals, off defensive [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 2nd, 2013
A Staples soccer tradition — training on the Old Mill tidal flats — works only when low tide and Labor Day afternoon occur at the same time. Conditions were great today. And though rain was forecast, [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 1st, 2013
New videographer Johnny Donovan has uploaded his 1st YouTube video: the 2013 trailer. He’s captured the excitement of the upcoming year — and promises plenty more in the weeks ahead. Click here to get ready for [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 30th, 2013
The Friday before Labor Day is traditionally reserved for the Wethersfield scrimmage. Traditionally, it’s always a good test for both teams. This year’s match followed the traditional script. The Wreckers showed signs of a demanding pre-season. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 29th, 2013
Staples soccer logowear is available online. Apparel includes shirts, sweatpants, hoodies, shorts, caps — even vests. It’s sharp looking, a great way to show Staples soccer pride, and a fundraiser for the program. But orders close [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 28th, 2013
For the 2nd year in a row, Staples faced Fairfield Prep in a pre-season scrimmage. Last year the Jesuits edged the Wreckers 1-0 — and went on to the state finals, losing a close contest to [&hellip... Read More →