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Esmir Bajraktarević Makes PSV Debut
The former Revolution Homegrown clocks his first minutes of European football.
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Josh Nye
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United States Opens 2025 With Victory Over Venezuela
2025 started on a good note for Pochettino and the US thanks to a flurry of goals.
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Josh Nye
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Connecticut Native Named U.S. Female Soccer Player of the Year
2024 was the year of Naeher
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Kelsea Durham
Rhode Island FC Signs Dani Rovira
The former Pittsburgh Riverhounds' fullback is the club's third major signing this offseason
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Stephen Gadbois
Vermont Green Forward Signs With Colorado Rapids 2
The USOC hero is headed out West
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Sam Minton

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New England Revolution

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Caleb Porter Reflects On Revs' First Week Of Preseason
The team held an intra-squad scrimmage on Friday.
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Seth Macomber
Caleb Porter Discusses Setting Expectations, Winning MLS Cup
The head coach doesn't regret his trophy assertions
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Sam Minton
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The Revolution Side Project That Could Become One of the Best Midfielders in MLS
"He's a very talented African player, one of the best players coming out of Uganda."
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Sam Minton
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Revolution Loan Tiago Suarez to Birmingham Legion FC
The Revs II defender heads back to the USL Championship.
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Josh Nye

USL Championship

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Rhode Island FC Signs Dani Rovira
The former Pittsburgh Riverhounds' fullback is the club's third major signing this offseason
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Stephen Gadbois
RIFC Roundup: New Face Enters, Familiar Friend Departs
Rhode Island continues to build out its roster ahead of its second season
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Liz McGowan
Revolution Loan Tiago Suarez to Birmingham Legion FC
The Revs II defender heads back to the USL Championship.
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Josh Nye
Rhode Island FC Announces 2025 Preseason Schedule
The Eastern Conference champs will return to Bermuda ahead of the 2025 campaign.
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Sam Minton

BOS Nation FC

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Usseglio: A Step in the Right Direction
BOS Nation FC Staying True to their Promises
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John Usseglio
BOS Nation FC Revisiting Name
“Your voices have made it clear that revisiting our team name is essential"
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Jackie Contreras
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BOS Nation FC Inks White Stadium Lease Agreement
“We are incredibly proud that our team’s home will be in the heart of the city through this generational public-private-community partnership to…
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Jackie Contreras
White Stadium Construction Could Bleed Into Inaugural Season
Another setback for the professional women's soccer club debuting in 2026
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Jackie Contreras
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Revolution II

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Marcelo Santos Departs Revolution II
The Revolution II original's time with the club ends after five seasons.
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Josh Nye
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Revolution II Sign Joe Buck and Keegan Hughes
Revs II get some much-needed help in the midfield and defense.
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Josh Nye
Revolution II Sign Jayden Da
The Boston-born forward joins Revs II after spending 2024 with Columbus Crew 2.
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Josh Nye
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Marcos Dias Returns to Revolution II
Revolution II's all-time leading goal scorer will spend another season in New England!
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Josh Nye
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Portland Hearts of Pine

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Center Back Kemali Green Signs With Hearts of Pine
The talented Temple Owl center-back looks to take the next step at Fitzpatrick Stadium
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Shawn Fecteau
Portland Hearts of Pine Sign Colby Quiñones
Quiñones returns to his birth state Maine after spending five seasons with New England Revolution II.
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Josh Nye
Portland Hearts of Pine Roster Starting to Take Shape
How do the players piece together and what’s left to acquire?
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Shawn Fecteau
Portland Hearts of Pine Add Three Players
Murphy adds Southern, Reilly, and Langlois to the HoP squad
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Shawn Fecteau
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USL League 2

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Patrick Leal and Nate Jones Join Las Vegas Lights FC
The former New England faces embark on a new journey in Sin City.
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Josh Nye
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Former Vermont Green FC Defender Gerardo Castillo Nearly Scores in Pro Debut
While Saprissa took the victory, Castillo had a solid start to his pro career
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Sam Minton
Vermont Green FC Defender Signs With Costa Rican Primera Division Club
After spending his summer in Burlington, Gerardo Castillo will be headed south to begin his professional career.
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Sam Minton
Seacoast United Head Coach Alex Ryan Jumps to Portland Hearts of Pine Coaching Staff
After winning a title in 2024, Ryan will be an assistant coach for Portland
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Sam Minton

USWNT

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Connecticut Native Named U.S. Female Soccer Player of the Year
2024 was the year of Naeher
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Kelsea Durham
Massachusetts Native Makes Up USWNT 2025 Futures Camp Roster
The Gotham defender will be repping New England
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Kelsea Durham
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USWNT: Emma Hayes Names January Camp Roster
Six players will be attending their first camp
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Sam Minton
USWNT Roundup: Becky Sauerbrunn Retires, The Best FIFA Awards
A legend retires and USWNT earns some hardware
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Sam Minton

USMNT

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United States Opens 2025 With Victory Over Venezuela
2025 started on a good note for Pochettino and the US thanks to a flurry of goals.
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Josh Nye
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USMNT Names January Camp Roster
Former Rev DeJuan Jones earns a call-up
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Sam Minton
Antonee Robinson Named 2024 U.S. Male Player of the Year
2024 will be a year to remember for the left back
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Sam Minton
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United States Advances to Concacaf Nations League Semifinal
Pochettino and the US are on to the semifinals after defeating Jamaica.
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Josh Nye

Podcasts

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Raising Anchor: The La Banda Pod
It’s just 58 days until Rhode Island FC kicks off their 2025 season and we’ve got stadium updates, player updates, pre-season updates galore to hold you…
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Matt Entrekin
Revolution Recap: Four States, One Podcast (Part 1)
We take a break from Revs coverage and bring in experts across New England to discuss four USL sides preparing for a big 2025: Vermont Green, Portland…
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Greg Johnstone
Raising Anchor: The Freezin Preseason Pod
We're back for the new year with a new pod that gets you updated on the transactions completed and some rumors ahead and provide a sneak peek on the…
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Matt Entrekin
Raising Anchor: The Flanny Pod
Rhode Island FC in-game host and Pawtucket native Josh "Flanny" Flanagan joins the pod to reminisce about the 2024 season and how he joined the…
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Matt Entrekin
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