The Hornets also, admittedly, have no idea what that’s supposed to feel like. They aren’t used to those lofty expectations. “We have a lot of seniors. They have a lot of confidence,” Leavitt coach Isaiah Davis said. “They think they’re going to be really good, but they aren’t really sure until it happens. We look […]
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British coaches come to Harrison
The British Challenger Soccer Camp returned to Harrison’s RADR Sport Complex for their fifth year during the week of Aug. 11-15. British Soccer Camps provide young players with the rare opportunity to receive high-level coaching from a team of international expert’s right in the heart of our own community. British Soccer Camp provides players of […]
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Lewiston-Auburn gets soccer fever
AUBURN — Before the United States soccer team lost to Belgium on Tuesday, local people were hopeful. Oversized television screens at Gipper’s Sports Grill were ablaze with games. Most eyes were on the World Cup. Lewiston-Auburn had soccer fever. “I’m optimistic,” said Steve Thompson of Auburn, wearing a red, white and blue shirt. “It’s going […]
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World Cup: U.S. ready for Belgium
MOGI DAS CRUZES, Brazil (AP) — Highly physical, probably defensive and anxiety-ridden for sure.Not exactly the kind of happy football that fans have enjoyed so far at the World Cup, but it’s the likely scenario for Tuesday’s second-round match between Belgium and the United States.The stakes certainly are high enough. Belgium has not reached the […]
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Germany beats the United States 1-0 in World Cup
RECIFE, Brazil — Thomas Mueller scored his fourth goal of the World Cup on Friday as Germany defeated the United States 1-0 to win Group G ahead of the Americans, who also advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup despite losing. With two wins and a draw, Germany topped the group with seven […]
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The Hot Corner: World Cup brings out best and worst
When did everyone else have to like everything we like? And why does every person, place or thing have to be “polarizing?” I’m inspired to ask these questions almost every day, unfortunately, but they’re at the forefront this summer as we all develop our personal physical and emotional reactions to World Cup fever. The world’s […]
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Soccer: Young athletes learn skills at CMCC clinic
Dozens of local athletes sharpened their soccer skills this past fall thanks to the combined efforts of the Central Maine Community College men’s and women’s soccer teams. About 25 members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Auburn/Lewiston Clubhouse participated in a free soccer clinic organized by coaches and players from the CMCC teams and […]
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Western Class D Girls’ Soccer Championship: Bobcats bottle up Bucks
RICHMOND — Buckfield had all the right ideas to upset Richmond in Wednesday’s Western Class D girls’ soccer championship. Stack the box inside 18 yards. Cover the Bobcats’ two chief scoring threats, Amber Loon and Kelsea Anair, like a spectator’s quilt. And make one furious push at the start of the second half to invigorate […]