Published on September 6th, 2012
Autographed soccer boots from national team players Landon Donovan and Kyle Martino ’99. Wine from Seth Sholes ’78’s Liquor Locker. A fantastic photo of Loeffler Field by Carl McNair P’09, ’10, ’12, ’15. An autographed copy [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 6th, 2012
With an excellent keeper (Will Steiner), an experienced group of returnees (including Tim Frassetto, son of Don Frassetto ’77), and 7-1 transfer (from Trinity Catholic) Paschal Chukwu, Fairfield Prep is a legitimate state champion contender. Today’s [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 5th, 2012
For the 2nd year in a row, Staples’ opening match has been postponed. Harding was supposed to be the Wreckers’ 1st opponent, next Tuesday. But a death in the coach’s family necessitated a trip to Portugal. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 3rd, 2012
The recent success of Staples’ goalkeepers – 3-year starter James Hickok has already committed to Dartmouth; state champion winner Michael McCarthy is playing at Washington University, and Adam Liu at Middlebury College — is no surprise. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 2nd, 2012
All 3 Staples boys soccer teams have been selected. The varsity squad includes 24 players — large by most standards, but important for the success, continuation and development of the Staples boys soccer program, says head [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 31st, 2012
Wethersfield came to Loeffler Field today, for the traditional Friday-before-Labor Day scrimmage. The Wreckers continued to look well organized defensively. But once again they showed nothing for their 1st-half possession edge. Early in the 2nd half [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 29th, 2012
Newtown came to Loeffler Field today, for both teams’ 1st pre-season scrimmage of 2012. All 3 periods ended 0-0. The Wreckers were well organized defensively, with keepers Ryan Petersen and Bobby Jacowleff seeing little action. Staples [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 26th, 2012
Four recent Staples soccer graduates will be playing college soccer this fall — and 1 more will be recovering from an injury. The newest alums join 10 older grads, who continue their college careers. They also [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 25th, 2012
Nearly 60 seniors, juniors and sophomores began tryouts this morning at Wakeman Field. Another 39 gathered at noon for the freshman team. “This is the shortest pre-season we’ve ever had,” said head coach Dan Woog. With [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 24th, 2012
One more event has been added to this year’s Alumni Day. Dan Donovan ’82 and his wife Nicole will host a special barbecue and pool party, from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, September 22. That follows the [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 22nd, 2012
Staples head coach Dan Woog is also a writer. His 17th book has just been published. Appropriately enough, the topic is soccer. We Kick Balls: True Stories from the Youth Soccer Wars covers Dan’s 30-plus years [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 13th, 2012
Soccer is a tough sport. But it’s nothing like an Ironman competition. On Saturday — in the 1st- ever Ironman US Championship — Alex Geringer ’02 swam 2.4 miles in the Hudson River; biked 112 miles [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 9th, 2012
The weddings just keep on coming for the Class of 2001. Jordan Schur is the latest member of the FCIAC championship team to tie the knot. The Union College and New England Law School graduate married [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 8th, 2012
Plans are underway for a great Alumni Day. It’s Saturday, September 22; the Wreckers host Wilton (12 noon, Loeffler Field). This should be a key game — and all soccer alumni (and their families) are invited [&hellip... Read More →
Published on August 4th, 2012
Blistering heat and high humidity — plus blistering hands — did not deter several varsity players and their parents this morning. They worked for several hours in the hot sun, weeding and washing the terrace at [&hellip... Read More →