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Revolution Suffer "Cruel" Loss To Charlotte FC

"All I can say is it’s very cruel. Sometimes this game is cruel."

28 mins ago •

Hartford Athletic Snatch Three Points With Late Win Over North Carolina FC

A stoppage-time header from Arturo Diz Pe gave the Latics the victory

9 hrs ago •

New England Revolution vs Charlotte FC: 3 Thoughts

No more margins

11 hrs ago •

Revolution II Preview: 8/31 vs Chicago Fire II

New England looks to keep its three-game unbeaten run alive!

19 hrs ago •

Hartford Athletic Roll into North Carolina, Looking to Extend Their Unbeaten Run Against NCFC

The Latics will aim to build on their good road form in 2025 and solidify their playoff position against 3rd-place North Carolina FC

22 hrs ago •

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Jan 6 •

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New England Revolution

Revolution Suffer "Cruel" Loss To Charlotte FC

"All I can say is it’s very cruel. Sometimes this game is cruel."

28 mins ago •

New England Revolution vs Charlotte FC: 3 Thoughts

No more margins

11 hrs ago •

Mamadou Fofana Called Up to Mali National Team

The Bamako native returns to the international stage for a pair of World Cup Qualifiers.

Aug 29 •

Luca Langoni Building Momentum

"Our goal is to make the playoffs, and we’re all going to work together and give our best to reach that goal.”

Aug 29 •

USL Championship

Hartford Athletic Snatch Three Points With Late Win Over North Carolina FC

A stoppage-time header from Arturo Diz Pe gave the Latics the victory

9 hrs ago •

Hartford Athletic Roll into North Carolina, Looking to Extend Their Unbeaten Run Against NCFC

The Latics will aim to build on their good road form in 2025 and solidify their playoff position against 3rd-place North Carolina FC

22 hrs ago •

Owen Presthus Headlines Three Hartford Athletic Players in USL Championship Team of the Week

Manager Brendan Burke is also named Coach of the Week following a 3-0 victory over RIFC

Aug 27 •

Three Thoughts on a Hartford El Clamico Victory

Usually a 3-0 scoreline is a positive enough experience, but an in-form unbeaten streaking Hartford team is just something else to watch in person.

Aug 26 •

Boston Legacy FC

Usseglio: Summer of the Swans

Excitement builds ahead of inaugural season

Aug 28 •

Boston Legacy Acquires Barbara Olivieri

This season, she has started in ten of 13 matches she’s appeared in, and has logged two goals and two assists.

Aug 22 •

Jackie Contreras

Boston Legacy FC Signs Aleigh Gambone

Boston Legacy’s summer of signings continues as the team announced another midfielder addition to its roster.

Aug 12 •

Jackie Contreras

Sources: Boston Legacy Exploring Additional Options for 2026 Home Games

Locations in Hartford CT and Pawtucket RI are reportedly under consideration to host select home games for the NWSL club

Aug 1 •

Revolution II

Revolution II Preview: 8/31 vs Chicago Fire II

New England looks to keep its three-game unbeaten run alive!

19 hrs ago •

Three Thoughts: Revolution II vs Philadelphia Union II

Three thoughts following Revolution II's successful road outing!

Aug 27 •

Liam Butts Named MLS NEXT Pro Player of Matchweek 24

Butts' efforts against Union II earn him league honors!

Aug 26 •

Revolution II Recap: Another Dominant Performance Sees Victory On The Road

A three-goal performance sees Revs II secure three points away from home!

Aug 24 •

Portland Hearts of Pine

Dirigo Union Standing With Local Soccer Player Detained By ICE

The 24-year-old asylum seeker was at a gas station when he was taken by immigration officials

Aug 27 •

Hearts v. Knoxville: Three Thoughts

An avoidable opener, plus two more thoughts.

Aug 3 •

Hearts Sign Norwegian Striker Noah Kvifte

Hearts attack now bolsters a 6' 3" striker to aid in crossed in headers

Jul 30 •

Hearts Defeat Pittsburgh, Extend Unbeaten Run To Five

“What a resilient group of young men, who just fight for each other.”

Jul 27 •

USL League 2

Victorious Vermont: The Green Defeat Ballard and Become USL 2 Champions

Maximilian Kissel scored the winner in added time to finish off Vermont’s magical campaign in magical style

Aug 3 •

Vermont Green V. Ballard FC: Three Thoughts

There's good soccer everywhere, plus two more thoughts.

Aug 3 •

Greater New England Soccer Power Rankings

With the Vermont Green trying to win their state's second national title in as many years, how does the rest of the region stack up?

Aug 2 •

Vermont Green to Host USL 2 Final After Defeating Dothan in Penalties

After a dramatic 120 minutes of scoreless soccer, the Green prevailed in penalty kicks, earning themselves the right to host Saturday’s national…

Jul 29 •

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

Paid Subscriber Mailbag: 07/15/25

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

Jul 16 •

USMNT 2025 Gold Cup: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly for Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino might have overachieved at the Gold Cup with a reserve roster, but there aren't many signs he can do that a year from now at the…

Jul 11 •

2025 Gold Cup Final Recap: Mexico Claims 10th Title Over USMNT

A second half set piece goal was enough for Mexico to complete the come from behind effort as they retain their regional title.

Jul 7 •

2025 Gold Cup Recaps: USA, Mexico Advance, Meet in Eighth Final Together

The regional rivals have made a combined 23 finals previous to this and have won 16 of the previous 17 tournaments in the modern era.

Jul 3 •

Podcasts

United In Green: Wonderboy

Tyson, Sam and Mike chat VTGFC soccer with Owen O'Malley and what makes a champion.

Aug 29 •

The Blazing Musket

TBM Podcast: New England Soccer Roundtable August 2025

As summer slows down, soccer all across New England is only starting to heat up...

Aug 28 •

1:17:21

New England Soccer Roundtable August 2025

As summer slows down, soccer all across New England is only starting to heat up...

Aug 27 •

TBM Podcast: Soccer Stadiums Center Stage in the Boston Mayor's Race as Boston Preps for World Cup

Hayden Bird of Boston.com and The Boston Globe stops by to talk stadiums, politics, the World Cup and his love of soccer...

Aug 21 •

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