Published on October 6th, 2022
Before the season — and through the first couple of games — Staples fans wondered: What was the character of the 2022 team? The answer is now clear: They’ve got plenty of it. The Wreckers showed [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 30th, 2022
Last year, Staples’ 2-1, come-from-behind win at Fairfield Warde was impressive, and important. This year’s 3-2, come-from-way-behind victory against the Mustangs was spectacular — and even more important. Down 2-0, the Wreckers tallied 3 times in [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 28th, 2022
Minutes before today’s match against Darien, head coach Russell Oost-Lievense told the Wreckers that Hunter Smith has been elevated to captain. It was a popular decision. The senior defender has been an unofficial captain all year. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 24th, 2022
The score line reads Glastonbury 4, Staples 0. It looks like a blowout. It was anything but. In fact, today’s match — part of the first-ever FCIAC/CCC Challenge Cup, pitting top teams from Connecticut’s top 2 [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 22nd, 2022
Things did not look good for Wilton, before tonight’s home match at Kristine Lilly Field. The Warriors were 0-5, following losses to Fairfield Warde, Norwalk, New Canaan, Brien McMahon and Stamford. Their head coach was home [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 20th, 2022
Four years ago, Austin Sholes and Matthew Tanzer left academy soccer, and played their senior seasons as Staples High School Wreckers. This past weekend, the former teammates and longtime best friends met again — as opponents. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 19th, 2022
Staples soccer’s first 4 matches this season were interesting. Today’s was insane. The Wreckers played the first of what will be all their remaining home games at Wakeman Field. They had been looking very solid defensively; [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 17th, 2022
A new venue proved propitious for Staples soccer. The parking lot of Freudigman & Billings — between Goodwill and Stop & Shop — drew plenty of dirty cars for the team’s annual car wash. Varsity, reserve [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 16th, 2022
The bad news for the Wreckers, before today’s match at Danbury: a pair of starters (defender Hunter Smith and midfielder Zach Gorin) were sick. The good news: Adam Syah was back, after his own illness. The [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 14th, 2022
The varsity, reserve and freshman team photos have been taken. And — for the first time in Staples soccer’s 64-year history — there is a shot of the entire program too. Over 60 players are represented [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 13th, 2022
Looking for a re-set after a tough 1-0 loss to New Canaan, Staples traveled to unbeaten (2-0) Greenwich with a slightly rejiggered lineup today, and a determined attitude. The Wreckers’ goal was to put their mark [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 13th, 2022
For 6 decades beginning in 1959*, Loeffler Field served Staples soccer well. With a perfect viewing angle, a spectacular backdrop of fall foliage, and well-tended grass, it was the premier pitch in the FCIAC. In recent [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 12th, 2022
Early season glitches have been worked out (we hope). Click here for the livestream for Tuesday’s 5 p.m. match at Greenwich. The link will be the same for all livestreams this year. Bookmark it, and use [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 10th, 2022
The Wreckers packed The Hill for this morning’s Loeffler Field home opener. Coming off a 2-0 win at Ridgefield, they faced a spirited New Canaan side. The Rams showed 5 in the back, and played out [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 8th, 2022
As Russell Oost-Lievense prepared for his first match as head coach — only the 4th in Staples soccer’s 64-year history — he knew he would have a young team. He did not expect an illness 12 [&hellip... Read More →