Published on September 15th, 2012
Freshman back Alex Tonsberg continued his impressive start at Endicott College. He scored the 3rd goal of his young career Wednesday. It came on a chip over the keeper, as the Gulls battled Rhode Island College [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 13th, 2012
The Wreckers have had plenty of success at Tiger Hollow. This year Ridgefield’s stadium has new turf, slowing the game a bit. The sun was blazing for today’s FCIAC opener between 2 teams that have been [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 12th, 2012
Staples kicks off the 2012 FCIAC season tomorrow at Ridgefield – and the Wreckers hope to kick off a new way of following the team. Matt Hodes – the team’s very talented videographer – has been [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 11th, 2012
When Harding postponed its FCIAC opener with Staples, the Wreckers quickly picked up a scrimmage with Choate. The elite private school offered new, strong competition, on an immaculate field. Despite missing 2 starters (injury and illness), [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 10th, 2012
Everyone knows Tom Henske is a tough competitor. On Sunday morning, in a brutal adult league collision, the Wreckers’ goalkeeper coach suffered a fractured tibia and fibula. In typical Tom Henske fashion, he made the save. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 8th, 2012
For the 10th straight year, Wethersfield hosted Staples at the Winton-Keene-Bittner Soccer Jamboree. The event honors 3 Eagles lost on 9/11 — as well as former Wrecker Scott Coleman. After the very important opening ceremony, Staples [&hellip... Read More →
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 →