Keyword: 'soccer' | Herald Community Newspapers

Keyword: soccer

128 results total, viewing 51 - 60

Allyson Baner, left, and Olivia Stegner, faced off during the East Meadow Summer Tournament 19U girls’ final last Sunday.

A year’s worth of preparation by members of the East Meadow Soccer Club culminated last weekend in a tournament in which 6,000 players competed on fields throughout Long Island. more

By David Weingrad | 8/28/13

New York Cosmos forward Peri Maro&scaron;evi scored the match’s first goal in the 44th minute on the way to a 2-1 win over the Fort Lauderdale Strikers on Aug. 3.

New-look Cosmos return, earn wild win

For the first time in 29 years, the New York Cosmos returned to the pitch on Aug. 3, and in thrilling fashion, captured a 2-1 victory over the Fort Lauderdale Strikers in front of a sellout crowd at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium. more

By Brian Croce | 8/7/13

Cosmos return to soccer pitch

After a nearly 30-year absence, the New York Cosmos are back. They joined the North American Soccer League (NASL) last summer and play their opening match Saturday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. against the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/23/13

Nine Calhoun athletes recuited by colleges

Nine –– count ‘em –– nine Calhoun High School senior athletes have been recruited to play sports in college. more

3/8/13

The Lady Colts did plenty of celebrating on their way to a second straight appearance in the Nassau Class AA soccer finals.

Calhoun nipped in thrilling final

Calhoun overcame second-half deficits in both the semifinal and championship rounds of the Nassau Class AA girls’ soccer playoffs, but a well-placed shot by Massapequa’s Rosie DiMartino in the 54th minute ended the Lady Colts title hopes. more

By Steve Siniski | 11/20/12

Mepham's Emily Schmitt, left, set up the tying goal in its 2-1 Nassau Class AA quarterfinal playoff victory at Oceanside last Friday.

Mepham gets past Oceanside

As difficult as it is to beat a quality opponent three times in the same season, Mepham accomplished the feat against Oceanside on the soccer pitch this fall and the latest decision — 2-1 last Friday — earned the Lady Pirates a trip to the Nassau Class AA semifinals. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 11/13/12

Calhoun High School English teacher Jason Elias, center, was recently named Mercy College’s Long Island Teacher of the Year. At a recent ceremony in his honor were, from left, Calhoun Principal David Seinfeld; social studies teacher Kate Caporusso; Elias’s wife, Danielle; his children, Aidan and Colin; Mercy College President Dr. Kimberly Cline; his parents, Marge and Dick Elias, and, in back, Central District Superintendent Dr. Henry Kiernan.

Mercy College honors Calhoun English teacher

Calhoun High School English teacher Jason Elias was driving when he got a call from his principal, David Seinfeld, in August. Since it was summer, when Elias wouldn’t expect to hear from Seinfeld, he figured something was up and had to answer, so he pulled over and picked up. more

By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com | 10/24/12

Kennedy JV soccer squad helps raise breast-cancer awareness

Kennedy junior-varsity soccer players Alyssa Kaufman, Hunter Slavin, Emily Okun, Hannah Ferry, Brooke Rosen Holtz, Halley Kaye, Jessica Romano and Alyona Meyer ran a donation table during a recent Kennedy soccer game dedicated to breast cancer awareness. Through sales and donations, the girls raised $600. more

10/19/12

Kennedy goalkeeper Nicole Liotta stood at attention for the national anthem before a recent night match against Massapequa. The game, dedicated to breast cancer awareness, raised $600, and was the first girls’ sporting event in Kennedy history to be played under the lights.

At Kennedy, it’s more than a game

The Kennedy girls’ soccer team marched from under the bleachers onto the field on Oct. 11, with the players donning pink warmup shirts that read “Playing for a Cure.” more

By David Weingrad, dweingrad@liherald.com | 10/16/12

East Meadow's James Lim, left, and Mepham's Colin Vandewater vied for a loose ball during last Friday's 2-2 deadlock.

East Meadow, Mepham settle for tie

East Meadow and Mepham entered last Friday’s Nassau Conference AA-II boys’ soccer matchup with identical 2-4 records and looking for a win that would bring a share of all-important fourth place with Baldwin. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 10/9/12

« Prev | 1 … 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 … 13 | Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.