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2025 Gold Cup Recaps: Mexico and Costa Rica secure quarterfinal spots

The two regional giants will face off for Group A supremacy while Suriname and the Dominican Republic are eliminated from knockout contention.

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2025 Gold Cup Recap: Canada Dominates Honduras 6-0 in Vancouver

Tani Oluwaseyi scored a beauty, with Tajon Buchanan notching a brace in Canada‘s statement win to start the tournament.

13 hrs ago •

Portland Hearts of Pine Player Profile: Michel Poon-Angeron

The 24-year-old was a bright spot during the second half of Sunday's game.

14 hrs ago •

Halftime Speech Helps Portland Hearts of Pine Collect "Important" Points

“The chat was [that] half measures avail us nothing.”

17 hrs ago •

Mo Mohamed Signs Permanent Deal With Portland Hearts of Pine

“He’s got the one thing you can’t teach, he’s super athletic."

Jun 18 •

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Jan 6 •

The Blazing Musket

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Your Home For New England Soccer news covering the New England Revolution, Hartford Athletic, Portland Hearts of Pine, Rhode Island FC, Vermont Green FC, and more!

New England Revolution

Revolution Honor Life Of Olivia Knighton

Carles Gil: "We know that Olivia is there, always supporting us."

Jun 17 •

Revolution Outside Backs Excelling Even as Attack Struggles

While New England's attack struggled, it wasn't because of Peyton Miller and Ilay Feingold

Jun 17 •

Denkey Scores Game-Winner With Revs Short On Strikers

"For us to be a contender, you have to have a striker that gets 10-plus goals minimum. We need to find that guy whether it’s here or somewhere else.”

Jun 15 •

New England Revolution vs F.C. Cincinnati: 3 Thoughts

The Revs are hurting

Jun 15 •

USL Championship

Rhode Island vs North Carolina: Three Thoughts

Making it to the league final in year one made for a great experience for fans, but did it also set unrealistic expectations for RIFC going forward?

Jun 15 •

Hartford Athletic Fall Short Against Charleston Battery

The Latics suffered their 100th loss in less than seven seasons

Jun 15 •

Hartford Athletic Aim to Bounce Back Against Charleston Battery

A late goal saw the Latics lose again last weekend as they continue to struggle in the 2025 season

Jun 14 •

Rhode Island FC 2025 Woes Continue in Louisville

You know, losing to Louisville City is a totally normal thing to do, even if it took RIFC four tries.

Jun 12 •

Stephen Gadbois

Boston Legacy FC

Boston Legacy FC Looking at Positives of Playing at Gillette Stadium

"I think the fact that we play at Gillette is positive, because it's a stadium that everybody knows. It's a stadium that's going to be used for the…

Jun 10 •

Boston Legacy FC Celebrates Crest Launch

“This is what makes the work worthwhile, is seeing it out in the world, enjoyed by the community."

Jun 8 •

Jackie Contreras

Boston Legacy FC Unveils Crest

Jun 7 •

Jackie Contreras

NWSL Announces Roster-Building Assets for Incoming Boston Legacy FC

“The roster-building mechanisms announced today allow Boston Legacy FC and Denver NWSL to build competitive squads ahead of their inaugural seasons."

Jun 7 •

Revolution II

Revolution II Suffer Loss In Gillette Stadium Return

Things didn't go well for Revs II in their return home following the five-game road trip.

Jun 16 •

Drawn-Out Delay Ends in Draw

It took a whole two days, but Revolution II ended their five-game road trip on a positive note.

Jun 9 •

Revolution II Preview: 5/8 at Chicago Fire II

Can Revs II end their five-game road trip on a positive note?

Jun 8 •

Revolution II vs New York City FC II: Three Thoughts

Three thoughts following Revolution II's first road win since August of 2023!

Jun 1 •

Portland Hearts of Pine

Portland Hearts of Pine Player Profile: Michel Poon-Angeron

The 24-year-old was a bright spot during the second half of Sunday's game.

14 hrs ago •

Halftime Speech Helps Portland Hearts of Pine Collect "Important" Points

“The chat was [that] half measures avail us nothing.”

17 hrs ago •

Mo Mohamed Signs Permanent Deal With Portland Hearts of Pine

“He’s got the one thing you can’t teach, he’s super athletic."

Jun 18 •

Ollie Wright's Hat Trick Ousts Owls Out of Three Points at Fitzpatrick Stadium

Ollie Wright caught fire in the second half, and lifted his team to their 2nd win of the season.

Jun 16 •

USL League 2

Tale of Two Halves as Bolts Drop Points in 2-2 Draw with Albany Rush

After scoring two goals in dominant fashion during the first forty five minutes, the Bolts were let down by a poor second half performance, which…

Jun 16 •

Vermont Green FC Women Shut-Out Flower City 1872

The Green came out victorious in the first of two exhibition matches to be played this week.

Jun 13 •

Vermont Green FC Bounces Back Against Black Rock FC

Vermont Green FC bounced back after drawing with Boston Bolts over the weekend by securing a 2-0 victory over Black Rock FC.

Jun 11 •

Bolts Fall 3-0 to Western Mass Pioneers

The boys from Western Massachusetts continued their hot run of form, making easy work of the Boston Bolts on what was a forgettable night for the hosts.

Jun 5 •

USWNT

USWNT Announces Roster for Friendlies Against China and Jamaica

Emma Hayes has revealed her 24-player U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) roster for the upcoming friendlies against China and Jamaica.

May 21 •

USWNT Defeats Brazil in First Ever Pro Women's Sport Event at SoFi

The last time the two sides met, the U.S. took gold after winning 1-0 in the 2024 Olympic final.

Apr 6 •

Jackie Contreras

Emma Hayes Names April Camp Roster

See which 24 players will join the U.S. Women's National Team camp for a pair of friendlies against Brazil.

Mar 26 •

U.S. Fall Short in SheBelieves Cup Finale

After five straight SheBelievs Cup titles, the U.S. streak comes to an end.

Feb 27 •

USMNT

Christian Pulisic Discusses Recent Controversy

Hear what Pulisic had to say revolving the controversy of his absence from the United States Men's National Team.

Jun 12 •

U.S. Suffers Gutting Defeat in Nashville

Things went horridly for the U.S. as their losing streak stretches to four.

Jun 11 •

USMNT Struggles Against Turkey in Connecticut

Perhaps we were too harsh with Gregg Berhalter

Jun 7 •

USMNT's Gold Cup Roster Cements Disappointing '26 World Cup Prep

After two dismal tournament exits the USMNT looks to rebound at next week's Gold Cup, without most of their major stars on the roster.

Jun 7 •

Podcasts

1:02:40

New England Soccer Roundtable June 2025

The Blazing Musket Podcast's roundtable show is back for the month of June!

Jun 18 •

Revolution Recap: Steve Ralston and Dax McCarty Interviews

Two weeks off = Two Interviews

Jun 14 •

Raising Anchor: The Something is Broken Pod

RIFC finally taste defeat at Lynn Family Stadium in their midweek match falling 2-1 in a game that was even worse in the stat columns than it was on the…

Jun 13 •

TBM Podcast: Gold Cup Preview

Jake Catanese of The Blazing Musket joins us for a full rundown of everything you need to know about the Gold Cup!

Jun 11 •

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