A Revitalized League
The Berkshire County Masters Soccer League, a 20‑year‑old organization that once dwindled during the COVID‑19 pandemic, is now thriving with seven teams spread across the Berkshires.
First‑year manager Mary Summers has nearly doubled the Williamstown roster, breathing new life into the competition and drawing players from across the region.
Veteran striker Jason McNair, who describes the league as a “family of players who love the game,” highlights the camaraderie that keeps participants returning each season.
Defender Mike Nuvallie, the longest‑tenured player on Williamstown, anchors the back line with his reliable left‑side play, while newcomer Jean Paul Gomez joined the squad after relocating to the Berkshires this year.
Longtime coach Jonathan Igoe, who has contributed to soccer in the area for decades, notes that the league’s 12‑game schedule — each team facing every opponent home and away — provides a compact yet competitive format.
Practices are held twice weekly, and the league’s growth is linked to rising online interest in adult soccer opportunities, a trend that has brought fresh attention to the sport in western Massachusetts.
Community Impact
Beyond the pitch, the league serves as a social hub, fostering connections among players who might otherwise find limited recreational options. Organizers credit the league’s website, berkshiremastersoccer.com, for expanding its reach and attracting new participants.
With a schedule that runs through the summer and a commitment to twice‑weekly training, the league is poised to maintain its upward trajectory, offering a unique blend of competition and community for adult soccer enthusiasts across the Berkshires.