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Hello Brooklyn, Goodbye Chanca

With the news of Brooklyn Raines’ deal becoming official, we graded the deal and got some intel from our friends down in Houston. Additionally, Tomas Chancalay was sent to Minnesota and Allan Oyirwoth continues to attract European eyes.

TBM Roundtable: Grading the Revolution Trade For Brooklyn Raines
The New England Revolution have made official the trade and signing of midfielder Brooklyn Raines from the Houston Dynamo.
The Blazing MusketJake Catanese
Know They Enemy: Special Bayou Raines Offseason Edition
Okay, I know myself and the staff tackled the Raines trade already with a grades roundtable, but I just wanted to expand on that post a little bit more, especially some of the wonderful comments we’ve been getting on it (shoutout Renny and Paul).
The Blazing MusketJake Catanese
Revolution Trade Tomás Chancalay to Minnesota United
Tomás Chancalay’s time in New England has come to an end as he joins fellow MLS side Minnesota United in exchange for $100,000.
The Blazing MusketJosh Nye
Celtic, Leeds United, and Aston Villa Among Teams Eying Allan Oyirwoth
18-year-old Allan Oyirworth continues to draw European interest, according to sources who spoke to The Blazing Musket.
The Blazing MusketSeth Macomber

Kit Szn

Portland Hearts of Pine released their Lighthouse Kit.

Portland Hearts of Pine Unveil Lighthouse Kit
Portland Hearts of Pine rang in the new year by unveiling the Lighthouse Kit, an ode to one of the most recognized U.S. Men’s National Team jerseys of all time and an iconic Maine landmark.
The Blazing MusketSeth Macomber
TBM Roundtable: Grading The Lighthouse Kit
Portland Hearts of Pine has released the first new kit of 2026 with their lighthouse kit.
The Blazing MusketSam Lattof

Kraft Group Makes Moves

The Kraft Group had a busy end to the year as it entered a partnership with Club America and took a massive step in giving the Revs a stadium of their own.

Kraft Group Subsidiary Enters "Strategic Partnership" With Club América
The Kraft Group’s portfolio saw a massive addition on Tuesday as its subsidiary, Kraft Analytics Group, entered into a “strategic partnership with Mexican giants Club América.
The Blazing MusketJosh Nye
The Kraft Group Reaches Agreement With Everett and Boston for Potential Soccer-Specific Stadium in Everett
The New England Revolution moved a step closer to having a soccer-specific stadium of their own.
The Blazing MusketSam Lattof