By Edward Kensik John Harkes is considered one of the top soccer players to come out of what is considered in many circles now, 'Soccertown USA', the home of the sport in the US in Kearny. While Kearny knew him from his days at Kearny High School, Harkes broke out on the national…
It is a celebration of the sport of football or soccer, which Brazilian soccer legend Pelé called "the Beautiful Game." The World Cup, the biggest tournament of any sport on the planet, is coming back to the United States and North America starting on June 11. And one of the major forces behind…
The reviews are in for the renovation of the Kearny High School Hall of Fame. And it is all thumbs up for the refurbishment of the hall that spotlights the achievements of the student athletes, coaches, and contributors of the current school since its inception more than 100 years ago. The spanking-new Kearny…
By Edward Kensik Step inside a modest home on a quiet Kearny side street, and you’re immediately surrounded by photos and décor that reflect more than a century of the town’s history—home to a club that remains one of its best-kept secrets. The Arlington Players Club has called Kearny home since 1909, playing…