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As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, we are recognizing the "Most Influential Over 50 Years of Mass Youth Soccer"...people whose influence has left an unforgettable mark on the youth soccer landscape in Massachusetts. Caryn Goulet has been involved with several organizations including Wilmington Youth Soccer Association and Middlesex Youth Soccer League. She’s been the Outreach Coordinator for TOPSoccer since 2006 and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Mass Youth Soccer (2013-current) and is the current president of Middlesex Youth Soccer League’s Board of Directors. Caryn is a longtime USSF certified coach (recreational, travel, and state District Select program) and USSF certified referee. She won the United States Youth Soccer (US Youth Soccer) 2017 National TOPSoccer Coach Of The Year. #soccer #influencer #Massachusetts

As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, we are recognizing the "Most Influential Over 50 Years of Mass Youth Soccer"...people whose influence has left an unforgettable mark on the youth soccer landscape in Massachusetts. Thomas C. Ahearn had a tremendous impact on the growth and success of Marshfield Youth Soccer, including being president of the Marshfield Youth Soccer League for several years. He spent a lot of time recruiting parents to be coaches, referees, assistant coaches, and administrators. Furthermore, he spent several hours at the fields each week to make sure they were ready to play before the first match kicked off. Thomas is considered the “Father of Marshfield Soccer” and his legacy has helped the soccer community grow and prosper. #soccer #influencer #Massachusetts

As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, we are recognizing the "Most Influential Over 50 Years of Mass Youth Soccer"...people whose influence has left an unforgettable mark on the youth soccer landscape in Massachusetts. John Murphy, a native of Quincy, is a committed and passionate soccer leader with over 30 years coaching experience at every level of the game from beginning at Quincy Youth Soccer to Major League Soccer (MLS). He has spent 12 years working within the Mass Youth Soccer system as club coach, district coach, state team coach and coach educator, impacting countless players, coaches and administrators along the way. John pioneered and developed two MLS Youth Academies (New England Revolution and Colorado Rapids Soccer Club) from the ground up at the outset of Major League Soccer's commitment to youth and community engagement. Prior to his current position as the head men's soccer coach at Georgia Southern University, he had stops at Assumption University in Worcester and Massasoit Community College in Brockton. John holds a U.S. Soccer Coaching Education A license, UEFA Pro Badge from the Scottish Football Association, and a United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma. He was also the first foreign-born coach to earn an English Football Association “A” Goalkeeper Coaching License in 2003. #soccer #influencer #Massachusetts

As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, we are recognizing the "Most Influential Over 50 Years of Mass Youth Soccer"...people whose influence has left an unforgettable mark on the youth soccer landscape in Massachusetts. Mario Bisol has been involved with soccer since his youth, and was a member of the Leominster High School Blue Devils teams that would challenge for a state title. After having three children of his own, he helped to create and grow the Fitchburg Youth Soccer program, including the oversight of a travel team to play in Mass Youth Soccer. Mario was a part of the rejuvenation of multiple soccer fields in Fitchburg - most notably Moran Field - and was instrumental in bringing girls youth teams to MTOC on multiple occasions as a coach. #soccer #influencer #Massachusetts

As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, we are recognizing the "Most Influential Over 50 Years of Mass Youth Soccer"...people whose influence has left an unforgettable mark on the youth soccer landscape in Massachusetts. David Dalrymple has been involved with organizations such as Bedford Youth Soccer and Boston Area Youth Soccer (BAYS) League (registrar). He is a long time serving At-Large Director on the Mass Youth Soccer Board of Directors and is the current Massachusetts State Cup program manager. Based on his computer technology expertise, David is recognized as the “technological wizard behind the curtain” for Mass Youth Soccer. #soccer #influencer #Massachusetts

As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, we are recognizing the "Most Influential Over 50 Years of Mass Youth Soccer"...people whose influence has left an unforgettable mark on the youth soccer landscape in Massachusetts. Erich Simmons has had an accomplished career as a referee at the state, regional and national level. He was the Mass Youth Soccer Young Male Referee of the Year and US Youth Soccer National Young Male Referee of the Year in the same year. Simmons was a Major League Soccer referee between 1997 and 2006. He later became a national assessor and has been involved with Professional Referee Organization since its inception. Simmons became a U.S. Soccer Referee Program national assessor and was recognized by the Massachusetts State Referee Committee as the recipient of the Steven A. Kolkowski Assessor of the Year Award. #soccer #influencer #Massachusetts

As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, we are recognizing the "Most Influential Over 50 Years of Mass Youth Soccer"...people whose influence has left an unforgettable mark on the youth soccer landscape in Massachusetts. Dilvo DiPlacido arrived in Boston from Italy in 1966. He served as a U.S. Soccer Referee Program National Instructor and FIFA referee. Dilvo also served as state director of assessors for Massachusetts State Referee Committee for several years. He led the referees for the 1984 Olympic Games, refereed in the NASL from 1978 - 1984 and refereed in many FIFA matches, including CONCACAF, Olympic, and the Intercontinental Cup. Dilvo was inducted into the Massachusetts Adult State Soccer Association Hall of Fame in 1999. #soccer #influencer #Massachusetts

As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, we are recognizing the "Most Influential Over 50 Years of Mass Youth Soccer"...people whose influence has left an unforgettable mark on the youth soccer landscape in Massachusetts. John Rainone has been involved with King Philip Soccer Association - KPSA for many years. He has been on the King Philip Soccer Board of Directors for over 10 years and served as treasurer for 4 years. John has been a member of the Mass Youth Soccer Board of Directors since 2022 as well as heavily involved in the TOPSSoccer program with both King Philip Soccer (13 years) and Mass Youth Soccer. He is currently the Mass Youth Soccer Board of Directors liaison to TOPSoccer programs throughout Massachusetts. #soccer #influencer #Massachusetts

As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, we are recognizing the "Most Influential Over 50 Years of Mass Youth Soccer"...people whose influence has left an unforgettable mark on the youth soccer landscape in Massachusetts. Angelo Bratsis of Norwood, Mass. was a refereeing legend in Massachusetts and United States. He was a past recipient of both the Eddie Pearson Award and FIFA Special Merit Award. Angelo was a member of the FIFA Panel of International Referees for 12 years beginning in 1980, and represented the United States in 13 countries on 4 continents. Along the way, he refereed more than 130 international matches and refereed in no fewer than five professional leagues. Angelo was instrumental in building the instructional program for USSF. He was on the national assessor staff for over 30 years, and the national instructional staff for more than 40 years. #soccer #influencer #Massachusetts