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Marko Mitrovic Finalizes Coaching Staff for 2026 MLS Season
“I had the opportunity to work closely with Sean and Michael during my time with the U-20s at U.S. Soccer, where I learned how great they are as both…
7 hrs ago • 
Sam Lattof
Boston Legacy Announces Free Ticket Program for Boston Public School Students
Boston Legacy FC announced that it will donate one ticket to a Boston Public Schools student for every two tickets purchased to the inaugural home…
7 hrs ago • 
Jackie Contreras
New England Well Represented in 2026 U.S. Open Cup Despite Format Changes
The New England Revolution, Rhode Island FC, Hartford Athletic, Vermont Green FC, Portland Hearts of Pine and CD Faialense will rep the region.
8 hrs ago • 
Sam Lattof
"Top Three Person I Have Ever Met": An Inside Look At Marko Mitrovic
Dejan Jovelic, Aleksandar Saric, and Veljko Paunovic speak to us about the Revs' new head coach.
14 hrs ago • 
Seth Macomber
TBM Podcast: MLS Changes Everything
Seismic shifts are coming to MLS in 2027, Oliver and Sam are in to discuss all the ramifications...
23 hrs ago • 
Thomas Pinzone

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Jan 6 • 
Sam Lattof
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New England Revolution

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Marko Mitrovic Finalizes Coaching Staff for 2026 MLS Season
“I had the opportunity to work closely with Sean and Michael during my time with the U-20s at U.S. Soccer, where I learned how great they are as both…
7 hrs ago • 
Sam Lattof
"Top Three Person I Have Ever Met": An Inside Look At Marko Mitrovic
Dejan Jovelic, Aleksandar Saric, and Veljko Paunovic speak to us about the Revs' new head coach.
14 hrs ago • 
Seth Macomber
Incoming Everett Mayor Voices Support For Revolution Soccer Stadium
But the mayor stated he will be aggressive when it comes to fighting for his constituents
Dec 1 • 
Sam Lattof
Usseglio: Giving Thanks in 2025
Revolution's Annual Turkey Club Fundraiser and Many Other Things
Nov 27 • 
John Usseglio

USL Championship

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New England Well Represented in 2026 U.S. Open Cup Despite Format Changes
The New England Revolution, Rhode Island FC, Hartford Athletic, Vermont Green FC, Portland Hearts of Pine and CD Faialense will rep the region.
8 hrs ago • 
Sam Lattof
Sources: 2026 U.S. Open Cup Will Not Feature Full USL Participation
Multiple sources have told The Blazing Musket that the 2026 U.S. Open Cup will not feature full participation from USL Clubs.
Dec 3 • 
Sam Lattof
The Blazing Musket Rewind: 12/01/25
Recapping the week in New England soccer
Dec 1 • 
Sam Lattof
Roster Decisions Loom for Hartford Athletic
With the league year ending, it's time to look at what the future holds for every member of Hartford's USL Cup-winning team
Nov 30 • 
Oliver Scholes

Boston Legacy FC

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Boston Legacy Announces Free Ticket Program for Boston Public School Students
Boston Legacy FC announced that it will donate one ticket to a Boston Public Schools student for every two tickets purchased to the inaugural home…
7 hrs ago • 
Jackie Contreras
Boston Legacy FC Signs Boston College Senior
And another former Vermont Green FC player joins the pro ranks!
Dec 3 • 
Jackie Contreras
Boston Legacy Signing Amanda Gutierres Nominated for FIFA Best XI
Boston Legacy's roster will have one of the best women's players in the world
Nov 10 • 
Sam Lattof
Juju Watkins Joins Boston Legacy FC Investor Group
“Boston Legacy FC is creating a space for women to achieve, lead, and inspire others at the highest level, and I’m proud to be a part of the movement…
Nov 9 • 
Jackie Contreras

Revolution II

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Revolution II Appoint Pablo Moreira Head Coach
Moreira joins Revs II after spending the past two seasons as an Assistant and Interim Head Coach with the first team.
Dec 3 • 
Josh Nye
Revolution II Announce Richie Williams to Depart Club & Year-End Roster Decisions
See how the Revs II will look heading into 2026!
Nov 5 • 
Josh Nye
TBM Podcast: Revs II Season Review with Josh Nye
The Blazing Musket's very own Josh Nye is here to discuss everything to do with the 2025 Revs II season...
Oct 30 • 
Thomas Pinzone
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Revs II Season Review with Josh Nye
The Blazing Musket's very own Josh Nye is here to discuss everything to do with the 2025 Revs II season...
Oct 29 • 
Thomas Pinzone

Portland Hearts of Pine

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Portland Hearts of Pine Makes First Addition to 2026 Squad
The backline gets bigger
Dec 3 • 
Sam Lattof
The Blazing Musket Rewind: 11/24/25
Recapping the week in New England soccer
Nov 24 • 
Sam Lattof
Portland Hearts of Pine Helping Put Maine On The Map
“It’s a little paradise here. People don’t know about it.”
Oct 27 • 
Seth Macomber
Portland Hearts of Pine Secure Playoff Berth In First Season
“To be able to go out and do it with a couple of games left in the season, for an expansion club is a huge accomplishment.”
Oct 19 • 
Seth Macomber

USL League 2

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New England Well Represented in 2026 U.S. Open Cup Despite Format Changes
The New England Revolution, Rhode Island FC, Hartford Athletic, Vermont Green FC, Portland Hearts of Pine and CD Faialense will rep the region.
8 hrs ago • 
Sam Lattof
United In Green: NCAA Bust
Mike Sam and Tyson talk about the White Paper and USSOC tryin to end pre professional soccer as we know it....
Oct 22 • 
The Blazing Musket
Four Vermont Green FC Players Named to Mac Hermann Midseason Watch List
Four Vermont Green FC players are in contention for the most prized individual trophy in all of college soccer.
Oct 12 • 
Sam Lattof
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 • 
Ben Clements

USWNT

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3 Thoughts: USWNT vs Portugal in CT Edition
The USWNT New England base of operations saw a victory for the stars and stripes
Oct 27 • 
Jackie Contreras
USWNT Opens October Window With Loss to Portugal
Despite scoring in the opening minute, the U.S. came up short in its first meeting with Portugal.
Oct 24 • 
Josh Nye
U.S. Soccer in Joint Bid for 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup
If selected, the 2031 tournament would be the largest Women’s World Cup in history, welcoming an estimated 4.5 million fans across venues in all four…
Oct 21 • 
Sam Lattof
USWNT: Emma Hayes Names Roster for Trio of October Friendlies
The U-23 and U-20 WNT teams will hold training camps alongside the senior team in Philadelphia and Kansas City, respectively.
Oct 16 • 
Jackie Contreras

USMNT

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U.S. Soccer Announces 2026 USMNT Friendlies
The second best player in soccer will return to the United States
Dec 3 • 
Sam Lattof
2026 FIFA World Cup Draw Procedure Revealed
Balls will be picked up from pots soon
Nov 28 • 
Sam Lattof
The Blazing Musket Rewind: 11/24/25
Recapping the week in New England soccer
Nov 24 • 
Sam Lattof
Catanese: Five USMNT and CONCACAF WCQ Thoughts
The USA have found a great run of form and three regional teams secured their spots at next summer's World Cup.
Nov 19 • 
Jake Catanese

Podcasts

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TBM Podcast: MLS Changes Everything
Seismic shifts are coming to MLS in 2027, Oliver and Sam are in to discuss all the ramifications...
23 hrs ago • 
Thomas Pinzone
TBM Podcast: November New England Soccer Roundtable
The playoffs continue for some and there's plenty going on across USL off the field as well making news...
Nov 13 • 
Thomas Pinzone
Revolution Recap: Marko Mitrovic Hiring
New England Revolution (reportedly) are set to hire Marko Mitrovic as their new Head Coach. Greg Johnstone, Matt LaPan and Sam Lattof give their initial…
Nov 10 • 
Greg Johnstone
TBM Podcast: The State of Major League Soccer with Ben Wright
SixOneFive Soccer's Annual MLS Fan Survey is out and Ben Wright is here to talk all about it...
Nov 6 • 
Thomas Pinzone
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