Published on December 8th, 2025
With heartfelt speeches, plenty of laughs, and a ton of trophies and swag, the Staples boys soccer celebrated their state and FCIAC championships last night. The team’s annual banquet — held for the first time at [&hellip... Read More →
Published on November 28th, 2025
Perfect Thanksgiving Day weather drew over 50 Staples soccer graduates, current varsity players and friends to Wakeman Field yesterday, for the decades-old Turkey Bowl. Dave Wilson ’75 — a former Staples and Dartmouth College captain — [&hellip... Read More →
Published on November 16th, 2025
The Staples boys soccer team wanted to write their own chapter in the Wreckers’ 67-year history. But this season deserves a book of its own. The Wreckers scored early, added another in the first half, then [&hellip... Read More →
Published on November 13th, 2025
Excitement is building for Sunday’s state tournament “LL” (extra large schools) championship match. The 3:30 p.m. clash at Hartford’s Trinity Health Stadium marks the second time Staples and Greenwich play for the crown. The first one [&hellip... Read More →
Published on November 11th, 2025
It was only a matter of time. Despite slightly dominating the first half, and thoroughly taking charge after intermission, tonight’s state “LL” (extra large schools) semifinal between Staples and Hall-West Hartford was deadlocked 0-0 at Newtown [&hellip... Read More →
Published on November 9th, 2025
Staples meets Hall Tuesday night in Newtown (7 p.m.) in the semifinals of the state LL tournament. The match marks the 9th time they’ll have met in the tourney. The Wreckers hold the upper hand: 6 [&hellip... Read More →
Published on November 6th, 2025
Today’s state “LL” (extra large schools) state tournament match had all the makings of a classic post-season contest: 2 long-time rivals, playing in chilly weather before a large crowd. Back-and-forth, ebbing-and-flowing, cat-and-mouse action. Excellent defenses and [&hellip... Read More →
Published on November 3rd, 2025
On Friday, Trumbull came to Wakeman Field in a defensive shell. The Eagles hoped to keep Staples scoreless, so their first round state tournament “LL” (extra large schools) match could go to penalty kicks. This afternoon, [&hellip... Read More →
Published on November 1st, 2025
Jeff Lea — the winningest coach in Staples boys soccer history — has just won again. The 2nd permanent head coach — who served from 1978 to 2002 and won 5 state championships, plus 12 FCIAC [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 31st, 2025
Adriano Carpi picked the right time to score his first varsity goal. The senior defender buried a 32nd-minute shot today. The low, hard rip lifted 4th-seeded Staples to a 1-0 victory over #29 Trumbull, in the [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 28th, 2025
Last night, Staples soccer celebrated the 28th FCIAC title in the program’s 67-year history. Today, they turn their attention to the “LL” (extra large schools) tournament. On Friday, they begin their 5-game quest for the Wreckers’ [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 27th, 2025
It took 15 years. It took hard-fought wins against the only 2 teams the Wreckers lost to this year. But the FCIAC trophy is back where it’s been 27 times before: Staples High School. The Westporters [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 26th, 2025
Pasta dinners have become a tradition for Staples boys soccer. (And other Wrecker teams. But soccer was the first to institute them regularly, nearly 40 years ago.) The squad held a special one Sunday night, 24 [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 25th, 2025
As the soccer team prepares for Monday’s FCIAC championship match — and gets ready for a deep run in the state tournament — Staples fans can get ready too. Our online store offers hats, beanies, car [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 23rd, 2025
Staples did not slam in 8 goals in today’s FCIAC semifinal match against Stamford, as they did 3 days ago versus Norwalk. The Wreckers got just 1. But that was all they needed. With air-tight defense [&hellip... Read More →