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Dominion Post
6 days ago
- Sport
- Dominion Post
BOYS' SOCCER PREVIEW: Trinity returns core of team that was one win shy of state tourney
MORGANTOWN — The Trinity Christian soccer team was one win away from earning a trip to the Class AA/A state tournament last season. The Warriors reached the Region I championship before falling 2-0 to the eventual state champion, East Fairmont, ending their 2024 campaign in heartbreak at East-West Stadium. Trinity returns a season later with a strong nucleus of experienced players on the roster who have three years of varsity experience for head coach Dan Lohmann and his program, making the upcoming campaign one the Warriors are excited for. 'We have a very strong group of seniors who've been in our program for multiple years now,' Lohmann said. 'It's already been a lot of fun to be with this group and to see how they've grown in a short amount of time. They're great kids, and they work hard. We look forward to getting started with some games.' Trinity Christian begins the 2025 season by hosting Notre Dame at 7 p.m. on Aug. 22. Two of the key players returning for the Warriors are Nathan Adams and Austin Porta, who will provide the attacking threat. Midfielder Jakub Gallik will also be back for TCS, a player able to command the midfield and dictate the play for his team. Brayden Clampfer provides a stable defensive presence on the left side. Parker Hopkins returns between the posts as one of the top goalkeepers in the state in any class. 'Parker has the mindset of being fearless,' Lohmann said. 'That's what you need to excel as a keeper. He is a true leader who sees everything on the field at all times, and it's very important to have the confidence that he does. He's a commanding presence in the box and raised his level of play tremendously last year for us.' Hopkins was selected as one of two goalkeepers on the Class AA/A all-state first team and finished runner-up in the Goalkeeper of the Year voting. 'We started to establish the true culture of the team when I started here,' Lohmann said. 'These seniors are now the ones who really take on the responsibility of making sure we are doing what we need to do to prepare successfully. We love seeing them lead their teammates and be encouraging to one another.' The Warriors had some unexpected roster gaps this season, which they filled with players who have limited experience. But Lohmann says that's exactly who his team has grown to be over the years. 'That's just the DNA of who our team has become,' he said. 'We have players who have experience playing at high levels of travel soccer and players who have barely touched the field before. I think some teams are surprised when they see the size of our school, and then see how competitive we actually are on the field. It's a credit to the players and their focus and dedication to themselves and to each other.' MORGANTOWN HIGH KEY PLAYERS: Ray Hanif (Sr.), Cam Wheeler (Sr.), Anthony Vessecchia (Jr.) OPENING MATCHES: Aug. 20 at Buckhannon-Upshur, Aug. 23 at Woodrow Wilson, Aug. 26 vs. Bridgeport PRESTON HIGH KEY PLAYERS: Skyler Wilson (Sr.), Coen Thomas (Jr.), Evan Livengood (Sr.) OPENING MATCHES: Aug 16 vs. Jefferson, Aug. 22 at Berkeley Springs, Aug. 26 at Keyser UNIVERSITY HIGH KEY PLAYERS: Davion Huckaby (Sr.), Andrew Ballard (So.), Baret Shuba (Jr.) OPENING MATCHES: Aug. 20 at Lewis County, Aug. 23 at Brooke, Aug. 26 at Parkersburg South
Boston Globe
10-08-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Matt Turner returns with a shutout, as Revolution beat D.C. United at Gillette, end nine match winless streak
Advertisement On the Revolution's first Alumni Night, with nearly two dozen stars from the past three decades in attendance, one of their own made his return to the field a victorious one. Goalkeeper Matt Turner had four saves and a shutout in his first MLS action since May 28, 2022. D.C. (4-15-7, 19 points) sent many of its best chances wide of target, but the league's 2021 Goalkeeper of the Year — 'Just quality,' said Revolution coach Caleb Porter. 'You can see him, first couple crosses, he just comes edge of the box and just plucks it. Makes a couple really key saves, one big one in the first half. Just his presence, his distribution, his confidence really helped us.' Advertisement Welcome back, Matt Turner with the big stop to deny DCU on his debut night with — Major League Soccer (@MLS) The Revolution had the best chance of that first half, and in an all-too-common refrain, it ended with Campana missing the net on a close-range header. The striker had no less than five opportunities around the 6-yard box Saturday, but simply couldn't consistently challenge D.C. keeper Jun-Hong Kim (one save) — part of a United defense that has allowed an MLS-worst 51 goals. Campana's fifth goal of the season, however, was exactly the sort Porter envisioned from the Capi ➡️ Leo ➡️ GOAL — New England Revolution (@NERevolution) Gil soon followed his ninth assist with his ninth goal. After Peyton Miller settled a cross and brought it back out of the area, he found Gil, who crossed up D.C.'s Boris Enow with a touch, then snuck a right foot through traffic that Kim scarcely saw before it was behind him. It was Gil's 130th goal contribution (48 goals, 82 assists) in his seventh Revolution season, passing Taylor Twellman — who was in attendance Saturday — for the franchise record. 'He's just so professional and he has so much character. He's such a team guy. That's just very rare. Very rare,' Porter said of Gil. 'There was no flinch in him. There was no flinch in me. There was no flinch in this team. We're not going to back down. We're all fighters. We're all winners. We've not been winning, but we're winners. Advertisement 'Sometimes I love it when the adversity is really high, and the pressure is really high, because you just find out what you're made of. . . . In this game, and we've got to do it again, we really showed a lot of character.' Carles Gil has passed Taylor Twellman for the most goal contributions in Revs history (130)!! — New England Revolution (@NERevolution) The Revolution also got back forward Ignatius Ganago, who played the final 30 minutes after missing the last nine matches with The test for he and his teammates gets significantly harder next Saturday, when Los Angeles FC visits Gillette Stadium. The big-money Black and Gold added winger Heung-Min Son this week, with the former Tottenham captain in line to visit Foxborough after playing 30 minutes on Saturday night in Chicago.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Six goalkeepers set to for big transfers this summer
Six goalkeepers set to for big transfers this summer Goalkeepers are in demand this summer with several top shot-stoppers attracting transfer interest. Caoimhín Kelleher and Joan Garcia are among the names already snapped up, but expect more movement for goalkeepers across Europe. Advertisement With the summer transfer business in full swing, we've profiled six goalkeepers we expect to make big transfers before the window slams shut. Six goalkeepers set to for big transfers this summer Mike Maignan – AC Milan Chelsea saw talks break down for Mike Maignan earlier in the summer window, with the West Londoners surprisingly unwilling to meet Milan's modest asking price. Maignan has just 12 months to run on his deal at the San Siro and the Italian side will not want to run the risk of losing the France international for free in 2026. With an asking price of around just £25m and several sides in search of a goalkeeper, Maignan should attract interest before the deadline for deals. Advertisement The 29-year-old has been one of Europe's best goalkeepers in recent seasons. He has won three Goalkeeper of the Year awards across spells in Ligue 1 and Serie A. Emiliano Martinez – Aston Villa Emiliano Martinez's emotional farewell to the Aston Villa fans at the end of last season hinted at change this summer. The Argentina international could be a casualty of PSR requirements at Villa with the expectation that he will move on. Manchester United are interested in the 32-year-old, while Saudi Pro League sides have enquired about the two-time Yashin Award winner. His exit would be a big blow to Unai Emery but could be necessary as The Villans look for funds to rebuild. Djordje Petrovic – Chelsea Djordje Petrovic impressed on loan at Strasbourg last season, joining Chelsea's sister club after being squeezed out at Stamford Bridge. Advertisement The Serbian shot-stopper helped Strasbourg to European qualification in Ligue 1 and was voted the club's Player of the Season by the fanbase. Petrovic was also nominated for the Ligue 1 Best Goalkeeper award, missing out to Lille's Lucas Chevalier in the final vote. At 25, Petrovic remains relatively young for a goalkeeper and should have no shortage of suitors. Aaron Ramsdale – Southampton Aaron Ramsdale might have suffered a third career relegation from the Premier League last season but it's unlikely to have overly dented his reputation. The 27-year-old remains an interesting option for sides in search of a new goalkeeper this summer and has a £20m release clause in his Southampton contract. Advertisement Last season, Ramsdale did his utmost amid poor protection. He ranked second in the Premier League for saves (120) behind a porous Saints defence. Just four seasons ago, Ramsdale was named in the PFA Team of the Year after helping Arsenal to Champions League qualification. West Ham, Leeds United and Galatasaray are among those credited with interest. James Trafford – Burnley James Trafford's record-breaking feats with Burnley have placed his name in the sights of recruiters. Newcastle United have opened talks to sign Trafford, who was an integral part of Burnley's promotion to the Premier League. After a challenging first campaign in the Premier League, the drop into the second tier provided Trafford with a platform to regroup. Advertisement He conceded just 16 goals in 46 games, setting a new Football League record. In the process, he racked up a record-breaking 12 consecutive Championship clean sheets. Marcin Bulka – Nice A towering presence with just 12 months to run on his deal, it's some surprise more clubs are not actively chasing Marcin Bulka. The 6ft 6in shot-stopper helped Nice to Champions League qualification with the French side boasting one of Ligue 1's best defensive records. Bulka ranks in the top 15% of goalkeepers in Europe's top five leagues for crosses stopped, percentage of crosses stopped, long pass completion percentage and saves per 90. It's underlying data that points to a successful modern goalkeeper. Advertisement Read – The most expensive Premier League XI of all time See more – Five Ligue 1 transfer targets for Premier League clubs Follow The Football Faithful on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTok
Dominion Post
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Dominion Post
HEAD OF THE CLASS: Kayli Kellogg, Jimmy Gregg headline our top 10 prep athletes to watch in 2025-26
MORGANTOWN — Every year, we see a highly talented class of senior student-athletes in both Monongalia and Preston Counties graduate and move on to pursue their lives after high school, doing whatever they choose. Names like Brock Kehler, Cole Turner, Brady Savage, AJ Thomas, Preston Luzader, Hannah Stemple, Sadaya Jones, and many more come to mind when thinking of the 2025 class, in particular. But with every graduating class of seniors comes a new class of juniors, sophomores, and incoming freshmen who are either ready for their chance to make a name for themselves or have already begun to do so, and will return to the program next season. Morgantown High's Kayli Kellogg is the top-ranked girls' basketball player in the state, earning consecutive first-team all-state selections in her first two seasons with the Mohigans. But she is joined by a broad spectrum of talented athletes from all five schools who aren't too far behind her. Division I football prospects Jimmy Gregg of University High and Maddox Twigg of Morgantown each aim to have a big season in 2025. Brody Kehler of UHS and Parker Hopkins of Trinity Christian have emerged as two quality multi-sport athletes in the area. Preston's Bryson McNew and Morgantown's Maddox Boggs are two of the top players on the baseball diamond in the 2027 class. Ava Turner of Preston and Clay-Battelle's Kooper Statler each enjoyed breakout seasons, respectively. While MHS track and field star Elecia McCurrie was simply, well, Elecia McCurrie. If the 2025-26 school year turns out to be another banner years, these will be the top 10 headliners: Kooper Statler Kooper Statler emerged as a force on the defensive side of the ball for the Cee-Bees on the gridiron. His breakout game came during a 34-28 upset victory over No. 8 Meadow Bridge on the road. Statler tallied 20 tackles and forced four fumbles (all recovered by C-B) in the game. His efforts earned him first-team all-state honors for Class A. He is also one of the leading pitchers and hitters for the C-B baseball team. Parker Hopkins Parker Hopkins has become one of the top goalkeepers on the soccer field and catchers on the baseball diamond in Class A for the Warriors. He finished as runner-up in voting for Goalkeeper of the Year in Class AA/A and was one of the best catchers in Class A baseball this season, hitting .471 with 24 hits, 20 RBI, nine extra base hits, and 28 runs scored. He also threw out 13 of 24 baserunners attempting to steal. Maddox Boggs Maddox Boggs exploded onto the high school baseball scene this season for the Mohigans on the mound. The 2027 prospect went 9-2 this season with a 1.75 ERA in 68 innings, allowing 52 hits and earning 44 strikeouts. Only a sophomore in 2025, Boggs started the state championship game against Hurricane for MHS and could be one of the best arms in the state next season. Ava Turner Ava Turner made a name for herself during her freshman season on the mat in Kingwood. Not only did she dominantly win a state championship, but Turner also won the Powerade Tournament, a nationally renowned wrestling tournament held each year. She finished the 2024-25 season 22-1. Bryson McNew Bryson McNew picked up where he left off during his freshman season for the Knights with an incredible display of offense this spring. McNew slugged for a .640 batting average this season with 31 hits (15 extra-base base-hits), 27 RBI, and eight home runs. He was also solid defensively, without an error at the catching position. McNew is aiming for his second consecutive all-state first-team selection. Maddox Twigg Maddox Twigg is another freshman athlete who made his name known last season. Twigg entered his freshman year with high expectations and delivered, helping lead MHS to the state quarterfinals. Twigg rushed for 500 yards and four touchdowns on 86 attempts last season while also throwing a pair of touchdowns in the run-heavy MHS offense. Twigg is highly ranked among the Class of 2028. Brody Kehler Another Kehler is rising the ranks on Baker's Ridge after the athletic year Brody Kehler had for the Hawks. A three-sport athlete, Kehler was the starting tailback for UHS this season, before he won the state championship in the 165-pound weight class on the mat. He then helped UHS capture the team state championship at the state track and field meet as a sprinter a few weeks ago. Brody Kehler will be a name we hear for the next three years, just like his older brother Brock. Elecia McCurrie MHS sprinter Elecia McCurrie once again proved why she is the top sprinter in the state. McCurrie captured the 100-meter and 200-meter state championships this season and anchored the MHS 4×400 relay team to a second-place finish that propelled the Mohigans to the team state title a few weeks ago. McCurrie is the first MHS sprinter to win a state title and could very well capture many more before she graduates. Jimmy Gregg Jimmy Gregg is currently one of the highest-rated punters of the 2027 class in the country. Gregg is down to two schools (WVU and NC State) in his recruiting process after a standout season with the Hawks. Gregg was also the top earner for the Alex's Lemonade Stand fundraiser, supporting cancer research, raising $7,680 through punting. Kayli Kellogg Kayli Kellogg has dominated the girls' basketball scene in WV for the past two seasons, earning first-team all-state selections her freshman and sophomore seasons while leading MHS to consecutive state championship game appearances. Kellogg filled the stat sheet in 2024-25, scoring 21.9 points, grabbing five rebounds, dishing 4.6 assists, and nabbing 3.8 steals per contest. Kellogg and the Mohigans will once again be a top team in Class AAAA, with Kellogg being an early frontrunner for the Mary Ostrowski Player of the Year award.
Fox Sports
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
13 USMNT World Cup hopefuls who could, or should, switch clubs this summer
Somehow it's June already, and while the summer transfer season won't officially kick off for most European soccer clubs until the beginning of next month, teams across the continent are quickly getting their ducks in a row ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. For many members of the U.S. men's national team player pool, their next move is pivotal. The 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil is now just 12 short months away, and how they perform in their day jobs starting this August will go a long way to determining how much they play during the Greatest Show on Earth, if they even get there at all. Here are 13 Americans who could — or should — find a new club over the next 13 weeks or so. GK Matt Turner No U.S. player needs a move more than Turner, who played in just four games for Palace all season and none after March 1. Asked earlier this month about his top keeper's lack of minutes, Mauricio Pochettino admitted that Turner needs reps before the World Cup. "Until now Matt was our number-one choice, but that can change," the U.S. coach said. " In one year's time, I think he needs to find a way to compete every week" at the club level. That could be in England's second-tier Championship, elsewhere in Europe, or even back in MLS, where Turner was named Goalkeeper of the Year in 2021 before moving from the New England Revolution to Premier League Arsenal. But the Americans' 2022 World Cup starter has mostly been a backup over the last three seasons, making just 31 appearances for the Gunners, Nottingham Forest and Palace. Wherever he lands in 2025-16, he has to be the No. 1. M/F Gio Reyna If the 2026 World Cup began today, Gio Reyna probably wouldn't be on the roster. That's a damning indictment of how far the 22-year-old's stock has fallen over the last year. Reyna made just three starts for Borussia Dortmund in 2024-25. He logged just 20 total; minutes off the bench over the Black & Yellow's last 10 Bundesliga games and was an unused substitute in eight of them. With a year left on his contract, BVB has given the oft-injured attacker the green light to find a new employer this summer. It could even happen this month; FIFA has opened a special early-June transfer window for Club World Cup participants such as Dortmund. Per multiple reports, Spanish La Liga side Real Sociedad is interested in signing Reyna. It would be the perfect fit on paper. Wherever he ends up, though, the Qatar 2022 veteran must play regularly — and well — to ensure that he isn't watching the biggest event in sports from his couch 12 months from now. M/D Yunus Musah An in-pen starter for the national team since 2022, Musah isn't one right now under Pochettino— something that missing the Gold Cup for undisclosed personal reasons won't help. In Milan, Musah is seemingly on the way out after two seasons. He made 19 starts under since-fired managers Paulo Fonseca and Sérgio Conceição, but reports in Italy say the seven-time European champs are looking to offload the American over the summer. Perhaps the appointment of Max Allegri on Friday changes that. Otherwise, expect to see Musah at a new club in Serie A, Spain or the Premier League next season. M Gianluca Busio After four seasons with Venezia, Busio is ready for a chance of scenery. The Sporting Kansas City product suffered his second relegation from Serie A this season. If competing week-in and out in one of Europe's best leagues wasn't enough to make him a U.S. regular — after starting Pochettino's first two games as USMNT boss, Busio was dropped to the bench and then dropped from the squad altogether — heading back to Serie B won't cut it, especially in a World Cup year. Busio will have options abroad, no doubt. Would the 23-year-old consider a return to MLS? That path worked for another technical and undersized central midfielder in Luca de la Torre, who was loaned from La Liga side Celta to expansion San Diego in January and subsequently played his way onto the Gold Cup squad. M Johnny Cardoso Even before his wildly successful first half season with Real Betis was over, Cardoso was being linked with a move elsewhere. Tottenham purchased a right of first refusal. Even mighty Real Madrid were sniffing around. Now, after the New Jersey-born, Brazil-bred central midfielder's first full campaign ended with a UEFA Conference League final loss to Chelsea, Cardoso seems set to join the Spanish capital's other giant: Atletico Madrid. Last week, reported that Atléti is leading the race to sign the 23-year-old. M/F Diego Luna Luna enters the Gold Cup in excellent club form; in 16 MLS games for Real Salt Lake so far this season, the diminutive winger/attacking midfielder already has as many goals — eight — as he did all of last year. That production has caught the attention of European teams. RSL could receive a bona fide offer for Luna between now and Aug. 21, when the domestic league's summer transfer window slams shut. The Californian has earned the opportunity to test himself at the top level. He should be careful, though. Four years ago, U.S. striker Ricardo Pepi put himself on a path to the 2022 World Cup. Then he left MLS for Germany and struggled for playing time; the move that probably cost Pepi trip to Qatar. Luna, 21, is in a good spot now with RSL but is destined for Europe eventually. It will be interesting to see when he decides to make the leap. LB Antonee "Jedi" Robinson Although the longstanding Jedi-to-Liverpool rumors have died down a little heading into the silly season as the English champions consider all options, the expectation remains that Robinson will leave Fulham for a Champions League-level club this summer. The 27-year-old left back is coming off a career season for the Cottagers; his 10 assists led all defenders and was tied for fourth overall in the Premier League. With three years remaining on his contract, Jedi, who was voted U.S. Soccer's male athlete of the year for 2024, could fetch a fee as high as $50 million. F Josh Sargent A Best XI season in England's Championship wasn't enough to get Sargent on the Gold Cup squad, which means there's nothing Sargent can do at Norwich to return to Pochettino's good graces. Simply put, Sargent has to move to a better league and continue scoring regularly to have any chance of making his second career World Cup squad. A return to the Bundesliga, where he began his career, could be the perfect fit. F Christian Pulisic The odds that Pulisic leaves AC Milan before the most important season of his life seem slim. Pulisic himself wrote on social media this week that he was "hungry for more" at the San Siro after what he described as "Not our best season." Despite the 26-year-old's career-best 17 goals, Milan finished eighth in Serie A and will not compete in European competitions next season. That led to speculation that Pulisic, who has delayed signing a contract extension with the Rossoneri even after agreeing to term, could leave the club this summer. Word is several Premier League clubs are interested in brining America's best player back to England. Pulisic helped Chelsea win the European title in 2021. The arrival of veteran manager Allegri may have settled Pulisic, though. Over the weekend on Instagram, the Pennsylvania native dropped another hint that he's staying put: "He's to bigger and better next season," he wrote. RB Alex Freeman The rumored interest in Freeman in England is real, a source with knowledge of the situation told FOX Sports. Why wouldn't it be? The son of Super Bowl champion Antonio Freeman is young, technical, coachable and outlandishly athletic. Those attributes make the 20-year-old the prototypical modern fullback. No wonder European suitors are eager to get him across the pond as soon as possible, though he won't come cheap: Orlando would probably have to receive an eight-figure transfer offer to consider moving Freeman mid-season. No wonder, given how rapidly the youngster's stock is climbing: The lesser known Sullivan brother — 21-year-old Quinn is six years older than Philadelphia Union teammate Cavan Sullivan, who made international headlines last spring when he signed with Manchester City at age 14 — has been one of the best midfielders in MLS season. Poch isn't the only one who has noticed: so too have European clubs, particularly in the Netherlands, sources told FOX Sports. The fact that Sullivan also has a European Union passport (via his German mother) and therefore wouldn't count as a non-EU player only makes him more appealing to suitors across the pond. LB Max Arfsten The converted winger has emerged as one of the top left backs in the country under the tutelage of Columbus Crew manager Wilfried Nancy, with whom Arfsten won an MLS Cup in 2023 and nearly the continental title a year ago. This year, Arfsten, 24, broke in at the international level. He made two starts and played in three games overall, and beat out the Europe-based likes of Kristoffer Lund, John Tolkin and Caleb Wiley for a Gold Cup roster spot. The University of California-Davis product could soon join them overseas; a French Ligue 1 club is interested in inking him in July, one source told FOX Sports. LB Peyton Miller Still just 17, the New England Revolution fullback probably isn't a realistic candidate for 2026. But the U-20 U.S. national teamer is already being touted by some as Jedi's eventual replacement long-term. A second-year pro, Miller has started 10 of the Revs' 15 MLS games in 2025. On Saturday night, he scored his first career goal in a 3-0 rout of CF Montreal. At least one Premier League club wants to buy him this summer, though under FIFA rules they'll have to loan him back to New England until he turns 18 in November. Either way, he's expected to be in Europe by January, multiple sources tell FOX Sports. Doug McIntyre is a soccer reporter for FOX Sports who has covered United States men's and women's national teams at FIFA World Cups on five continents. Follow him @ ByDougMcIntyre . recommended Get more from FIFA Men's World Cup Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
