Norwich Boys Soccer Wins Opener In Oberg’s Coaching Debut
Published: August 29th, 2025
By: Morgan Golliver

Norwich boys soccer wins opener in Oberg’s coaching debut The Norwich Purple Tornado boys soccer team played a scrimmage against Oxford on Monday, August 25 during a rainstorm at the new multipurpose turf field. (Photo by Morgan Golliver)

NORWICH – The Norwich Purple Tornado boys soccer team are under new direction this season with Michael Oberg and assistant coach Mwenda Righa stepping in. Oberg joins Norwich as a first time coach.

Oberg and the Norwich boys hosted Waverly to begin the 2025 season on Thursday, where they picked up a 1-0 shutout victory.

Junior and key returner Wyeth Stafford scored the only goal in the game, unassisted in the 20th minute.

Norwich (1-0) heads to Chenango Valley on Tuesday at 7 p.m.

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