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Minton: Centreville Stadium a Soccer Fan's Dream

Every soccer fan should have a stadium that truly belongs to them and feels like home. For RIFC fans, Centreville Stadium is just that.

12 hrs ago •

Rhode Island FC Draws First-Ever Match at Centreville Stadium

Maybe their shooting boots are back at Beirne Stadium at Bryant University

21 hrs ago •

Stephen Gadbois

Revolution Take Down Toronto FC Convincingly North of the Border

Carles Gil scored his fifth goal of the season, Leonardo Campana bagged his second.

May 3 •

Know Thy Enemy: Revs at Toronto FC Not So Great North Edition

While the Revs recent surge has them near the playoff line, a month ago New England and Toronto were sharing the basement.

May 3 •

Portland Hearts of Pine Notebook: Expected Goals, Goalkeepers, And A Red Card

News and notes from Thursday's training session.

May 3 •

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Jan 6 •

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New England Revolution

Revolution Take Down Toronto FC Convincingly North of the Border

Carles Gil scored his fifth goal of the season, Leonardo Campana bagged his second.

May 3 •

Know Thy Enemy: Revs at Toronto FC Not So Great North Edition

While the Revs recent surge has them near the playoff line, a month ago New England and Toronto were sharing the basement.

May 3 •

Revolution Recap: Taylor Twellman Discusses the Revolution, Peyton Miller, and Everett Stadium

Taylor Twellman discusses the New England Revolution, transfer interest for Peyton Miller, and the timeline regarding a soccer-specific stadium in…

May 3 •

Matchday 11 Player Status Report: New England Revolution at Toronto FC

The Revs are basically healthy, Toronto is not

May 2 •

USL Championship

Hartford Athletic Head to Charleston Looking to Build Momentum

The Latics have not recorded a point in six games at Patriots Point

May 2 •

Rhode Island FC Dominates Club’s First-Ever USL Jagermeister Cup Match

Westchester SC taste four Jagerbombs courtesy of RIFC

Apr 28 •

Stephen Gadbois

Jack Panayotou Brace Lifts Hartford in USL Jägermeister Cup

Two goals for the New England Revolution loanee was enough for the Latics to claim all three points over Portland Hearts of Pine

Apr 27 •

Hartford Athletic Kick Off USL Jägermeister Cup Against Portland Hearts of Pine

The two clubs meet for the second time this season, following Hearts victory on penalties in the U.S. Open Cup

Apr 26 •

Boston Legacy FC

Minton: Why Domènec Guasch's Cannoli Selection Shows That Boston Legacy FC is in Good Hands

Dome knows Noli's

Apr 30 •

Boston Legacy FC Provide Update on Transportation Plans

There will be no onsite parking

Apr 24 •

Jackie Contreras

Judge Rules In Favor of White Stadium Renovation

A Superior Court judge ruled in favor of the White Stadium renovation Wednesday, a win for the City of Boston and Boston Unity Soccer Partners.

Apr 2 •

Jackie Contreras

Usseglio: The Beginning of a New Legacy

Fans Spoke and Ownership Listened

Apr 1 •

Revolution II

Revolution II Preview: 5/4 at Toronto FC II

Can Revs II secure their first road win since 2023?

May 2 •

Allan Oyirwoth Happy to Notch First Goal

Hear what Oyirwoth had to say after scoring his first goal during Revolution II's 2-1 win over NYCFC II.

Apr 27 •

Cristiano Oliveira Happy to Contribute

Hear what Oliveira had to say after scoring his first goal for Revs II.

Apr 27 •

Richie Williams Satisfied With Win Over NYCFC II

Hear what Richie Williams had to say following Revolution II's win over New York.

Apr 27 •

Portland Hearts of Pine

Portland Hearts of Pine Notebook: Expected Goals, Goalkeepers, And A Red Card

News and notes from Thursday's training session.

May 3 •

Portland Hearts Of Pine Coach Looking To Build Something That's "Meaningful" and "Successful"

"Now is a chance to put my money where my mouth is, and believe that you can build something that's meaningful, that can treat people well, and be…

May 2 •

Portland Hearts Of Pine "Excited" To Play First Game At Fitzpatrick Stadium

“It’s something that we take with great honor. It’s something that we should be excited about because there’s only one first."

May 2 •

Portland Hearts of Pine Sell Out USL Home Opener

Fitzpatrick Stadium has sold out all tickets for their home opener against One Knoxville on 5/4

May 1 •

USL League 2

Vermont Green FC Adds Brandon Marshall and Joseph Picotto to 2025 Roster

Surprisingly Marshall is not a goalkeeper.

Apr 30 •

Vermont Green FC Rounds Out Roster as Regular Season Inches Closer

Vermont Green FC has continued to round out its roster ahead of the 2025 USL League Two season.

Apr 27 •

Vermont Green FC Adds Two Players to Roster

Two more players will be spending their summer in Burlington

Mar 28 •

Paid Subscriber Mailbag: 03/23/25

A member of The Blazing Musket answers questions from our paid subscribers!

Mar 23 •

USWNT

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 •

United States One Step Closer to SheBelieves Cup Title Following Win Over Australia

Sunday's victory over the Matildas sets up championship match against Japan on Wednesday.

Feb 24 •

USMNT

United States Departs Nations League Tournament Empty Handed

A second-straight loss sees the U.S. finish in fourth place.

Mar 24 •

United States Suffers Devastating Loss to Panama

A late error costs the U.S. big time in the Concacaf Nations League Semifinal

Mar 21 •

USMNT News: Concacaf Nations League Finals Roster Announced, Stars and Stripes Coming to Connecticut

The United States Men’s National Team has announced its roster for Concacaf Nations League Finals and fans of the stars and stripes in New England got…

Mar 11 •

United States Ends January Camp With Win Over Costa Rica

The USMNT keep their 2025 undefeated streak alive following a meeting with Costa Rica.

Jan 23 •

Podcasts

Raising Anchor: All Eyes on Rhode Island Pod

RIFC dominates the first round of the Jägermeister Cup defeating Westchester SC. We’ll talk about the significance of the result and more!

May 3 •

Revolution Recap: Taylor Twellman Discusses the Revolution, Peyton Miller, and Everett Stadium

Taylor Twellman discusses the New England Revolution, transfer interest for Peyton Miller, and the timeline regarding a soccer-specific stadium in…

May 3 •

TBM Podcast: Women's Soccer with Jessica Charman

Women's soccer in the U.S. is having a year like never before, Jessica joins to tell us all about it!

May 1 •

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Women's Soccer with Jessica Charman

Women's soccer in the U.S. is having a year like never before, Jessica joins to tell us all about it!

Apr 30 •

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