Staples boys soccer claims FCIAC championship with 3-2 win over Stamford

Staples boys soccer won their second consecutive FCIAC championship by defeating Stamford 3-2 on November 4, 2026, at Fairfield Ludlowe High School. Adrian Rodriguez scored twice, opening the match with a goal in the second minute. Stamford equalized through a penalty kick before Rodriguez scored again and Noah Rossoni extended Staples' lead. Stamford narrowed the gap late in the game with another goal but could not equalize. Staples maintains a strong season record of 18-0-1 and has earned the top seed in the upcoming CIAC Class LL tournament, while Stamford is seeded eighth and could face Staples again in the quarterfinals.

• 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — No. 1 Staples boys soccer repeats as FCIAC champion behind Adrian Rodriguez's two goals