Hartford Athletic

Hartford Athletic has named the club’s new head coach. According to officials, Harry Watling, 31, previously worked in the Academy system for the Premier League’s West Ham United. He is UEFA A and B licensed. Watling earned his B license at age 18 and his A license at 26, making him one of the youngest coaches in England to have…

Danny Barrera scored perhaps the most talked-about goal of the USL season. Hartford Athletic supporters call it the “immaculate deflection.” Now, Barrera will be back in Hartford for another year.

Danny Barrera scored perhaps the most talked-about goal of the USL season. Hartford Athletic supporters call it the “immaculate deflection.” Now, Barrera will be back in Hartford for another year. The Hartford Athletic announced today their team captain and 2020 team MVP would be returning for a third year. Barrera has been with the team since its inaugural year in…

History was made at Dillon Stadium as the Hartford Athletic hosted its first-ever playoff match. Although the team lost to St. Louis FC, 1-0, those who were lucky enough to attend, ensured the home team had a home-field advantage. It was the largest crowd of the season, nearly double that of any other match. Some fans waved flags while others…

History was made at Dillon Stadium as the Hartford Athletic hosted its first-ever playoff match.

Hartford Athletic is playing their first-ever playoff game against St. Louis FC. “We’re so proud of this team, so proud of what they’ve built and accomplished in such a short period of time,” Mayor Luke Bronin said. Dillon Stadium will be open to 40% capacity for tonight’s game, according to Bronin. “The state’s requirements would have allowed it up...

The Hartford Athletic close out the regular season at Dillon Stadium on Wednesday, September 23 with their Match for a Cause. This year all money raised will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Hartford. “It’s great to see a team like the Hartford Athletic connecting in with our kids,” said Vice President of Development for the Boys and Girls…

The Athletic has been heavily involved with the Boys and Girls Club since the team’s inception, even announcing the club’s name at the Boys and Girls Club.

Hartford Athletic may only be in its second season as a club, but for two returning players, their history goes way beyond 2019. “Good friends since we were what, 5 and 6 years old?” Athletic forward Harry Swartz said, looking at teammate Mac Steeves. “I’ve always looked up to Mac, figuratively and literally.” “Like brothers,” Shwartz and Steeves said, growing…

Hartford Athletic may only be in its second season as a club, but for two returning players, their history goes way beyond 2019.

Hartford Athletic’s match Wednesday night against the Philadelphia Union II has been postponed after a person in the opposing team’s organization tested positive for COVID-19, the Athletic announced on Twitter. It is not clear if the person who tested positive was a player or someone else on the staff. There have been no positive tests among the Hartford Athletic...

The Hartford Athletic have a pair of upcoming matches against teams from states that are currently on Connecticut’s coronavirus travel advisory list. The soccer team takes on the Indy Eleven in Indiana on Wednesday night and then square off against Loudoun United at Dillon Stadium in Hartford on Sunday. Right now, anyone traveling from those two states, along with 32…

The Hartford Athletic team is hosting fans at Dillon Stadium, but will limited capacity.

Fans will be able to watch the Hartford Athletic in person this summer. The soccer team announced Tuesday that its home, Dillon Stadium, will be open to fans at 25% capacity for the 2020 season. “After months of hard work and collaboration with local and state government, we look forward to safely opening our doors to our loyal and dedicated…

The Hartford Athletic have been training at Dillon Stadium ahead of the USL Championship season opener. With a new coach and some new players on the roster, the team is using this time to build team chemistry on the field. After an usual offseason, the players are excited to be back working face to face and there’s a sense...

After an usual offseason, the players are excited to be back working face to face and there’s a sense of optimism that this year’s team can do something special.

Stephen Schirra took his first trip with Around the Worlds in 2015. “Everything was working so smoothly,” said Schirra. “We were bouncing from country to country running programs with kids who really don’t have access to these opportunities.” Five years in, the Ellington native and UConn graduate had hit his stride with his non-profit, which brings soccer to underprivileged kids…

The Hartford Athletic’s first supporters group, the 19th Regiment, is refocusing their passion to lend a helping hand. They started a T-shirt drive to raise money for Foodshare. The 19th Regiment’s tagline is “Hold the Line” and they are living by that during these challenging times.

The Hartford Athletic’s first supporters group, the 19th Regiment, is refocusing their passion to lend a helping hand. They started a t-shirt drive to raise money for Foodshare. The 19th Regiment’s tagline is “Hold the Line” and they are living by that during these challenging times. “When it became clear there was going to be a big economic impact,...