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In this episode, Matt Doherty and Sam Robb O'Hagan analyze the mid-season landscape of the Massachusetts high school boys soccer season, discussing surprises, top contenders, and predictions for the upcoming state tournament.

In this episode, we explore the midseason landscape of Massachusetts girls high school soccer, focusing on top teams, surprises, and key players across divisions. Patrick Donnelly shares insights on team performances, rankings, and what to expect in the upcoming state tournaments.

In this episode, Sam Robb O'Hagan and Matt Doherty analyze the Connecticut boys high school soccer at midseason. They focus on the top teams, key players and upcoming matchups in the CIAC and Class LL tournaments.

In this episode, Sam Robb O'Hagan and Matt Doherty analyze the state of the Connecticut girls high school soccer season at the midpoint. They discussing top teams, key players and predictions for the upcoming state tournaments. They explore the chaos in Class LL, the dominance of teams like Simsbury, and the emerging stars shaping the season.

In this episode, Matt Doherty analyzes the first week of the NEPSAC girls' soccer season, highlighting key results, standout teams, and individual performances. We also preview upcoming matchups and discuss the evolving landscape of high school soccer.

In this episode, Sam Robb O'Hagan shares insights from the first week of the NEPSAC boys soccer season, including his time at the MAP boys prep school jamboree in Suffield, Conn. He reflects on standout teams, key games, and early trends in defense and scoring. Tune in to learn how teams are adjusting, which players are making an impact, and what to watch for in the coming weeks.

In this episode, Sam Robb O'Hagan and Matt Doherty analyze the upcoming boys NEPSAC soccer season, focusing on predictions for the open tournament, team rankings, and key matchups. They focus on the classification system, team predictions, and player of the year contenders. They explore how the new tournament format impacts team strategies and the excitement of unpredictable outcomes.

In this episode, we explore the upcoming NEPSAC girls soccer season, discussing top teams, predictions, and key players. Perfect for fans, coaches, and players eager to understand the landscape of prep school soccer in New England.

In this episode, Matt Doherty and Sam Robb O'Hagan discuss the upcoming boys MIAA high school soccer season, focusing on team predictions, division comparisons, and key players to watch. They analyze recent trends, coaching strategies, and the importance of adaptability in high school soccer.

In this episode, we explore the upcoming girls high school soccer season in Massachusetts, focusing on key teams, players to watch, and predictions for the state championships. Patrick Donnelly shares insights on team dynamics, standout athletes, and the importance of versatility and depth in high school soccer.

In this episode, we explore the upcoming boys high school soccer season in Connecticut, focusing on team prospects and key players. Host Matt Doherty is joined by Sam Robb O'Hagan to provide insights into the competitive landscape and what to expect. They focus on league strength and the impact of MLS Next on local talent. They analyze team prospects, key players, and the evolving landscape of high school and club soccer.

In this episode, we explore the upcoming girls high school soccer season in Connecticut, focusing on team prospects, key players, and the new tournament seeding system. Host Matt Doherty is joined by Sam Robb O'Hagan to provide insights into the competitive landscape and what to expect. They focus on tournament seeding, league strength, and the impact of MLS Next and ECNL on local talent. They analyze team prospects, key players, and the evolving landscape of high school and club soccer.

In this episode, Sam Rob O'Hagan and Matt Doherty discuss the upcoming NEPSAC boys soccer season, focusing on team strengths, key players, and the new open tournament structure. They analyze team strategies, player prospects, and predictions for the season's outcomes.

In this episode, Sam Robb O'Hagan and Matt Doherty discuss the upcoming 2026 fall girls soccer season, focusing on team rankings, league comparisons, key players, and the dynamics of talent depth versus star power in NEPSAC and other leagues.

In this episode, we delve into our newest Best of New England player rankings, exploring the criteria, standout players, and the evolving landscape of youth development. We ranked 150 players on the boys and girls sides, plus we created "watch list" players from the class of 2029. Matt Doherty and Sam Robb O'Hagan explain how they arrived at these lists.