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A Trip Around The World

There was plenty of international soccer being played last week, including the USMNT demolishing Uruguay. Dor Turgeman and Leo Campana also shined on the international stage.

Additionally, went on The Blazing Musket Podcast to discuss where we are on the road to the 2026 World Cup as well as prep readers fot the upcoming intercontinental playoff.

USMNT Conclude 2025 With Dominant Win Over Uruguay
Mauricio Pochettino and the United States Men’s National Team wrapped up the November international window Tuesday night when they took the field inside Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium to take on Uruguay. It was a successful outing as the United States secured a 5-1 victory.
The Blazing MusketJosh Nye
Catanese: Five USMNT and CONCACAF WCQ Thoughts
The magic and dreams of World Cup qualifying were either achieved or ended for most of the world on Tuesday. Most of next summer’s 48-team field has been filled, though there are a few UEFA and Inter-Continental playoff spots to fill.
The Blazing MusketJake Catanese
Dor Turgeman And Leo Campana Score During International Duty
Dor Turgeman and Leo Campana each scored a goal during the latest international window.
The Blazing MusketSeth Macomber
TBM Podcast: World Cup Qualifying Rundown with Jake Catanese
The World Cup draw is on the horizon next month and this just completed round of qualifiers has the field nearly entirely settled.
The Blazing MusketThomas Pinzone
Catanese: Quick Breakdown of FIFA Intercontinental/UEFA World Cup Playoffs
A quick note on the largely convoluted process of getting all 48 teams into the FIFA World Cup.
The Blazing MusketJake Catanese

Revolution Tactics

dropped an amazing look into what the Revs could look like in 2026 under new head coach Marko Mitrovic. Andrew Farrell will play some part in New England in 2026 as he re-signed with the Revs for the upcoming MLS season.

Also, Tomas Chancalay’s partner made an interesting Instagram post.

Pinzone: Marko Mitrovic's Patterns of Play Explored
Marko Mitrovic’s appointment as head coach of the New England Revolution was a pleasant surprise to many and a questionable one to others.
The Blazing MusketThomas Pinzone
Andrew Farrell Returns for 14th MLS Season
The New England Revolution have announced that the club has signed club legend Andrew Farrell to a one-year deal. The 2026 MLS season will be Farrell’s 14th, all spent with New England; which is a club record.
The Blazing MusketSam Lattof
Tomas Chancalay's Wife Makes Interesting Instagram Post
It is that time of year when New England Revolution fans are searching for any type of news and similar to Patriots fans invading the comments of Drake Maye’s spouse, Revolution fans have noticed Tomas Chancalay’s wife has made an interesting Instagram post.
The Blazing MusketSam Lattof

Hearts Happenings

In a league with a lot of roster turnover, the Portland Hearts of Pine brough back a large number of players to its 2026 roster. Additionally, chatted with Bobby Murphy ahead of the 2026 campaign

On the opposite end of the emotional spectrum, for the second time this year, a local soccer player was abducted by ICE.

Wright, Wada, Lopez, Morse Set To Return To Portland Hearts of Pine
Ollie Wright, Masashi Wada, Mikey Lopez, and Hunter Morse are among those set to return to Portland Hearts of Pine next year. The four players were core contributors for Hearts during their inaugural season.
The Blazing MusketSeth Macomber
Bobby Murphy Discusses Offseason For Portland Hearts of Pine
The offseason is officially here, as Portland Hearts of Pine announced their year-end roster decisions on Thursday.
The Blazing MusketSeth Macomber
Maine Soccer Player Detained By ICE
As the Portland Hearts of Pine season has come to an end and fans were treated with the news that numerous players would be returning in 2026, the Maine soccer community was dealt another blow.
The Blazing MusketSam Lattof
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