Matthew Doherty

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Girls Academy: Which New England teams, players stood out at Spring Showcase?

1 week ago | soccerjournal.com | Matthew Doherty

One of the biggest events on the Girls Academy soccer calendar occurred this past weekend when top club teams from across the country traveled to Greensboro, NC for the GA Spring Showcase. With hundreds of college coaches in attendance, the showcase represented a prime recruiting opportunity for players and offered local teams a chance to build continuity before Northeast Conference play resumes.
Revolution Academy: What to know, players to watch for Generation adidas Cup

1 week ago | soccerjournal.com | Matthew Doherty

The 2025 Generation adidas Cup has arrived. The prestigious MLS Next tournament will take place April 12-20 at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla, featuring the top academy clubs worldwide. The New England Revolution Academy will represent the region on the grand stage. The Revolution Academy’s U-18 and U-16 squads are one of 40 clubs competing in each group, with participants spanning 14 countries and four continents. They are the only New England club attending.
Q&A: Boston Bolts' Logan Moniz on choosing Duke, experience with the USYNT

2 weeks ago | soccerjournal.com | Matthew Doherty

The last few weeks have been a whirlwind for Logan Moniz. The FC Greater Boston Bolts midfielder, one of New England’s best Class of 2026 players, committed to Duke in March, then spent one week training with the U.S. U-17 National Team in Costa Rica. That came after Moniz was named the MLS Next Player of the Month for November, following a nine-goal outburst in six games. The Assonet, Mass. resident has since returned to the Bolts’ U-17 team as it prepares for MLS Next Flex in May.
MLS Next: 10 uncommitted players to watch for New England clubs

2 weeks ago | soccerjournal.com | Matthew Doherty

Recruiting season is heating up across New England, as the spring club campaign reaches its midway point. Most Class of 2025 players have already finalized their college decisions. However, Class of 2026 players are squarely in the midst of their recruiting journey. Some are already committing.
Which New England teams have qualified for MLS Next Flex?

2 weeks ago | soccerjournal.com | Matthew Doherty

The calendar has turned to April, which means MLS Next Flex is just over a month away. The preeminent event on the MLS Next calendar, MLS Next Flex features the top 64 teams in the U-15 to U-19 age group from across the country. Teams participate in a round-robin format, determining the playoff participants for the MLS Next Cup in June. Qualifying for Flex is an achievement. However, having success at Flex and advancing to the MLS Next Cup represents a significant milestone in a club's season.
Changing Landscape of Workplace Violence Prevention

3 weeks ago | sikich.com | Matthew Doherty

The push for workplace violence prevention is stronger than ever. In response to tragic incidents, lawmakers across the country are recognizing the critical need for comprehensive safety measures. As a result, employees in various industries can expect safer, more secure work environments. With ongoing legislative efforts and new bills on the horizon, workplace safety is poised for significant improvements nationwide.
ECNL Girls: 10 uncommitted players to watch for New England clubs

3 weeks ago | soccerjournal.com | Matthew Doherty

The spring season is a critical period for uncommitted players, especially those in the Class of 2026 who are beginning the college recruitment process. Along with the typical conference schedule, players have important showcases to put their names on college radars throughout the spring campaign. At the ECNL girls’ national level, ECNL Florida was held in January and had hundreds of colleges in attendance.
Prospect Watch: Why FC Stars' Emmy O'Donnell is a dynamic playmaker

3 weeks ago | soccerjournal.com | ECNL Girls |FC Stars |Matthew Doherty

Emmy O’Donnell (Concord. Mass.) is the reigning U-16 ECNL New England Conference Player of the Year. The dynamic attacker in the Class of 2027 is poised for another promising spring campaign with the FC Stars Blue 2008 team. O’Donnell plays with a relentless motor, combining that energy with elite technical skills to shine in the attacking third.
MLS Next: 7 New England standouts from the weekend

3 weeks ago | soccerjournal.com | Matthew Doherty

The boys’ club spring season is in full force at various levels across New England, creating an exciting time on the soccer calendar. From now until the end of the season in June, we’ll highlight several standout players from the past weekend of games at the MLS Next, ECNL and NAL levels. These players may have scored multiple goals, shined on defense or converted a crucial save in net to preserve a victory.
Recruiting: Why Revolution Academy defender Eli Ackerman chose Notre Dame

1 month ago | soccerjournal.com | Matthew Doherty

While navigating the college recruitment process, Eli Ackerman looked for a school that checked off three key boxes: education, environment, and soccer. In early March, the New England Revolution Academy defender found his match on an official visit to South Bend, Ind. Ackerman, one of the top Class of 2026 players, recently verbally committed to Notre Dame. He cited the school’s rich academic history, coaching acumen, and team connectivity as the reasons behind his decision.