Soccer
Latrobe, Norwin battle to draw at Moe Rosensteel memorial tourney
September 3, 2022
Exhausted after 100 minutes of soccer that resulted in a grueling 2-2 tie in hot and humid conditions, Latrobe and Norwin girls soccer players reflected on the state of their game and the cause.
With defense leading way, Franklin Regional girls soccer expects strong season
After a 14-win season and a run to the WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinals, the Franklin Regional girls soccer team is primed to go farther.
Realignment adds tall hurdle, but Hampton girls soccer team remains optimistic
Two years ago, the Hampton girls soccer team won its first section title since 2008.
Defending WPIAL boys soccer champion Hampton embarks on extensive rebuild
The reigning WPIAL and PIAA champion Hampton boys soccer team faces a massive rebuild this season.
Fox Chapel looks to boost offense, Shady Side Academy faces injury woes as girls soccer season begins
It’s hard to believe there could have been a more seamless transition in coaching than the move from Fox Chapel girls soccer coach Peter Torres to his successor, Carlo Prati.
Opportunity knocks for young Norwin boys soccer roster
Don’t count Norwin out of the WPIAL playoff chase just yet.
Plum blanks Franklin Regional in ‘brawl’ between Class 3A contenders
September 1, 2022
A matchup of the Tribune-Review’s top two teams in the WPIAL Class 3A rankings wasn’t exactly the Backyard Brawl of boys soccer, but it was close.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 1, 2022: Top teams meet on busy night of boys soccer
August 31, 2022
Welcome to September, where the thought of fall colors and cooler temperatures down the road may help deal with another summer-like day around the various district athletic fields.
Westmoreland County boys soccer notebook: New coach putting stamp on Franklin Regional program
Hired very late in the process, Lukas Petersen is still getting to know his players, implement the basics of his system and make the Franklin Regional boys soccer program his own.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Aug. 31, 2022: South Hills soccer showdown in spotlight
August 30, 2022
We close out the month of August with another busy evening of WPIAL girls soccer on the pitch.
Norwin girls soccer players seek healthier trip through section schedule
Injuries took a toll on Norwin last year to the point where the girls soccer team rarely had the same set lineup on the field.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Aug. 30, 2022: Section play begins in boys soccer
August 29, 2022
Ready or not, the WPIAL begins its section schedule for the 2022 boys high school soccer season Tuesday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Aug. 29, 2022: Girls soccer section play begins
August 28, 2022
Three days into another girls high school soccer season, the district rolls out the red carpet on the start of section play around the WPIAL on Monday.
Gateway girls soccer under new leadership
The Gateway girls soccer program experienced transition in the offseason as Kelly Bender stepped down as varsity head coach after six seasons to concentrate on family and professional work changes.
High-scoring Strawser leads Gateway boys soccer into 2022 campaign
Gateway boys soccer coach Bernie Stiles said championship victories at a pair of winter indoor tournaments — futsal events at Deer Lakes and Penn Hills — were sparks that fueled the team in its offseason preparation for the 2022 season.
New Penn Hills girls soccer coach looks to keep pushing forward
Myron Cook is excited about the challenge in front of him. The longtime assistant coach of the Penn Hills girls soccer program is moving into the top job at a time when the program is trending in an upward direction.
Pine-Richland boys soccer has pieces in place to end playoff drought
The Pine-Richland boys soccer team has the right ingredients for a promising fall.
Experienced Riverview boys soccer team hopes to continue turnaround
The Riverview boys soccer team went winless in 2021.
Plum boys soccer team motivated to reach WPIAL championship game
The Plum boys soccer team has had some heart-wrenching playoff results the past three seasons.
Perennial boys soccer powers Fox Chapel, Shady Side Academy set big goals
August 27, 2022
Fox Chapel and Shady Side Academy look to again have strong boys soccer teams. The top four teams from each section qualify for the WPIAL playoffs.
