Published on April 16th, 2013
The Staples-Central boys soccer rivalry dates back many years. On Wednesday, May 22, it continues — this time with alumni from both teams. The Kennedy Stadium evening match features former players from both squads. Players pay [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 15th, 2013
There’s a lot more to Staples soccer players than just soccer. Last night, Joe Greenwald attended the opening of “Motown: The Musical.” Afterward, he hung out with Bono. Then, as the Commodores played for the after-party, [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 13th, 2013
In the days following December’s tragedy in Newtown, 2012 co-captain Joe Greenwald asked if Staples soccer could help the children of that town. Head coach Dan Woog contacted Newtown’s Parks & Recreation Department. Joe took it [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 12th, 2013
…of William Surrey Walker. He arrived yesterday (April 11), joining sister Ellery. Jon, his wife Bridget and their family live in Fairfield. Jon — a key member of the 1988 FCIAC championship team who went on [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 12th, 2013
James Michael “Mike” Leahy, 71, of Stonington, father of 1989 Staples captain Mike Leahy, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 5 at the Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. Born in Laconia, New Hampshire, he lived in [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 12th, 2013
This month’s Octathlon of Champions event was dodgeball, in the Staples gym. Matt Bateman, Foster Goldberg, Ethan Kobak and Sterling Price were the biggest point winners. They finished 2nd in the small-team tournament part of the [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 9th, 2013
Staples soccer has already been the main subject of a 2 books: Goals and Glory, Dan Woog’s history from 1958 through 1995 (now available as links on the “History” tab at StaplesSoccer.com), and The Autumn of [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 5th, 2013
Steven Sobel has been selected as a Governor’s Scholar. The junior is 1 of just 30 students in Connecticut chosen for the honor. Over 150 were nominated — but each school is allowed only 1 candidate. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 4th, 2013
Since January, a couple of dozen Staples soccer players have committed to 6 a.m. workouts in the fitness center. Paying it forward, the Top of the Hill Team — the Wreckers’ boys soccer booster club — [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 24th, 2013
Jack Scott captained his team to victory in flag football — the March Octathlon event, held this morning at Wakeman B. Jack’s squad included Matt Bateman, Daniel Boyce, Ryan Ruggiano and Steven Sobel. All picked up [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 23rd, 2013
The registration deadline has been extended to April 15 for Staples’ STA pre-season camp. This annual event is for players who consider themselves to be legitimate varsity candidates only. After the deadline, players will be put [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 21st, 2013
For the 5th year in a row, Staples varsity and middle school soccer players enjoyed a special mentorship program. The Wreckers designed special afternoon sessions at Wakeman. Each session included 8 WSA and premier players, based [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 20th, 2013
Current players and parents, and of course alumni, know what the Staples boys soccer program is all about. Younger players and their parents may know some of what the Wreckers do to develop student-athletes and leaders [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 18th, 2013
There are few things tougher in high school soccer than Staples’ FCIAC schedule. Unless it’s the Wreckers’ pre-season schedule. The slate — announced today — features 5 stellar opponents. Playing top teams before the regular season [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 15th, 2013
In a clever — but well-done — promotion for NBC Sports’ MLS coverage, color analyst Kyle Martino ’99 went on “The Crossover” show to debate hosts Michelle Beadle and Dave Briggs. The duo offered the usual [&hellip... Read More →