Tag: soccer

Defense always has been and always will be the staple of the Christian Brothers Academy soccer team. The Colts ability to keep possession and stifle opponents has been one of the key cogs in one of New Jersey’s top soccer programs.

The Shore Conference is bringing a new look to its soccer tournament – inspired by the World Cup format – that will give new emphasis to the regular season.

Soccer – or football as it’s known outside the United States – the world’s most popular sport, has historically lagged behind American football in viewership in the U.S. But now “the beautiful game” (the sport’s genteel nickname) is more popular than ever in the States as more and more fans develop deep bonds with European clubs.

Red Bank Catholic (RBC) girls soccer coach Frank Lawrence was fired last month after he was arrested for allegedly shoving one of his players.

Makayla Jaffe’s left thigh was heavily taped and there were a number of times throughout the Central Jersey Group 3 championship game when she fell and struggled to get back up. But the senior was feeling no pain when she delivered a spectacular goal in double overtime.

Trinity Hall scored a 1-0 upset over 12th seed Wall in the first round of the Shore Conference Girls Tournament. Trinity...

Dyan Millevoi ran under the tent at midfield as the rain continued to pour down at CBA’s new home soccer pitch. For 85 minutes, the Colts and Freehold Township had to endure the coldest temperatures of the fall season along with a steady driving rain.

BARNEGAT – Christian Brothers Academy was the favorite in Shore Conference soccer but there were some preseason prognostications who said Toms River North could be a threat to win the top spot in Monmouth and Ocean counties. So it was only fitting that the 12-1-1 Mariners would be standing in the way of the 16-0-1 Colts in the conference championship game at Barnegat High School Oct. 28. 

FC Monmouth celebrated their win over Torch FC Saturday at Count Basie Park.

By Rich Chrampanis | UNION – Any high school athlete would give the shirt off their back to win a state championship. On a cold, frigid...