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Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports The Bryans Road, Maryland native retires after fourteen seasons. After fourteen years, former New England Revolution right back A.J. DeLaGarza has closed the chapter on his professional soccer career. On Thursday, the 35-year-old inked a one-day deal with the Los Angeles Galaxy, the club where his career began. After being selected with … [Read more...] about A.J. DeLaGarza announces retirement

Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports When will Revolution fans get their own stadium? 2022 keeps rubbing salt in the wounds of New England Revolution fans as NYCFC is set to get their own soccer-specific stadium in Queens. While it will be some time, the fact that the likes of the New York Times are reporting on the deal along with confirmation from Mayor Eric Adams and … [Read more...] about NYCFC to get soccer-specific stadium: Revs still living at home at Gillette Stadium

Greg Johnstone and Tanner Rebelo discuss the news and notes around New England Soccer Revolution Recap is a weekly podcast discussing recent New England Revolution news, signings, and matches. Hosted by The Bent Musket contributor Greg Johnstone, New England Soccer Today co-founder Sean Donahue, and Tanner Rebelo of the Trifecta Network, the hosts combined have over 25+ years … [Read more...] about Podcast: Who will replace Kris Valukis? #ThankYouKris

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports MLS and Apple’s broadcasting deal has come to life. Four months after its announcement, Major League Soccer’s broadcasting partnership with Apple will come to fruition as the league announced the launch of MLS Season Pass on February 1st, 2023. Available in over 100 countries, MLS Season Pass will bring every MLS regular season, MLS … [Read more...] about Major League Soccer announces MLS Season Pass

Kareem Elgazzar / USA TODAY NETWORK The staff at The Bent Musket makes some bold predictions ahead of the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup The 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup is nearly here and that means we soon get to cheer on the United States Men’s National Team as they hope to make it out of the group stage. The United States kicks off its action in Group B as they face … [Read more...] about The Bent Musket Roundtable: 2022 FIFA World Cup USMNT hot takes

The USL Championship side begins play in 2024. There is a new soccer club in New England and now they have a logo and a name. On Monday, Rhode Island FC unveiled their name along with their club crest. “In soccer, players and supporters wear the club crest over their hearts,” said Cranston native and Rhode Island FC co-founder Michael Parkhurst. “Our team is a club for every … [Read more...] about Rhode Island FC unveils crest and name

Photo by Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/Getty Images You can can bid on items from the Revs, Patriots, and more with all proceeds going towards a good cause. Tommy McNamara has organized an auction that includes items from the New England Revolution, New England Patriots, and more in an effort to raise money for lung cancer research. DYK that November is Lung Cancer … [Read more...] about Tommy McNamara organizes auction to support lung cancer research

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Defender Jon Bell is on his way to Saint Louis following the 2022 MLS Expansion Draft. Jon Bell’s time in New England has come to an end after expansion side Saint Louis City SC selected the 25-year-old center-back in the third overall pick in the 2022 MLS Expansion Draft. New England❤️ Thank you for … [Read more...] about Jon Bell selected by Saint Louis in Expansion Draft

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Jon Bell is no longer on the New England Revolution The 2022 MLS Expansion Draft took place on Friday and St. Louis City SC selected Revolution defender Jon Bell. The 25-year-old made 37 appearances for the Revs, including 19 starts, two goals, and two assists. Bell had a quality end to the 2022 campaign, appearing at left back for … [Read more...] about From #AnnounceJonBell to #FarewellJonBell