The Blazing Musket Rewind: 12/09/25

Recapping the week in New England soccer

Photo Courtesy of FIFA

Each week, we will take a look at stories that you don’t want to miss!

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World Cup Fever

World Cup fever has taken over the soccer world as well as here as The Blazing Musket. There were plenty of takeaways from the draw including what it means for the USMNT and who is playing at Gillette Stadium.

2026 FIFA World Cup Draw Reaction

2026 FIFA World Cup: Potential Group Stage Teams Playing at Gillette Stadium

Group C Draw Recap: Group Stage to Show How Far Brazil Can Go

Group I Draw Recap: France Won't Have Cakewalk Past Group Stage

France, England, Norway Confirmed to Play Group Stage Games at Gillette Stadium

Three Thoughts on USMNT's Group D Draw

Group L Draw Recap: The Path to Football Coming Home

Revolution Coaches

We found out that Marko Mitrovic won a 1-v-1 versus a Wolf and also that Pablo Moreira will be the new Revs II head coach

"Top Three Person I Have Ever Met": An Inside Look At Marko Mitrovic

Revolution II Appoint Pablo Moreira Head Coach

Open Cup Chaos

The Blazing Musket broke that there would not be full participation from USL’s profeissonal teams in the tournament but New England is well represented.

Sources: 2026 U.S. Open Cup Will Not Feature Full USL Participation

New England Well Represented in 2026 U.S. Open Cup Despite Format Changes

Roster Moves

Rhode Island FC announced their end of season roster moves and Boston Legacy FC has made some additions.

Rhode Island FC Announce End of Year Roster Decisions

Boston Legacy FC Signs Boston College Senior

Boston Legacy Signs Benfica Midfielder