Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Paraguay head coach Gustavo Alfaro said more words in his almost hour-long press conference than Bill Belichick probably did in that room in 20 years. What night, what a press conference. www.boston.com/sports/world... 051
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 11/06/2026The World Cup was the first big sports event I ever attended. I was 7, and I can say now it changed my life. But will the next generation be able to get anything close to the same experience in 2026? Part of it starts with kickoff times: mailchi.mp/boston.com/w... 110
Reposted by Hayden BirdTPinzone343 @tpinzone343.bsky.social · 07/06/2026We had both @samlattof.bsky.social and @haydenbird.bsky.social on The Blazing Musket Podcast to preview the World Cup! Find out how far they think the US can go, how the other host countries will fair, what to expect from #NERevs connected players and more. shows.acast.com/the-blazing-...shows.acast.comWorld Cup Preview Show! | The Blazing Musket PodcastSoccer's greatest tournament is upon us, Sam Lattof and Hayden Bird are here to get you ready... 074
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Average ticket cost in 1994? $58, which even when adjusted for inflation is much more palatable. Found a few other fun items looking through the archives at '94. 091
Reposted by Hayden BirdRevolution Recap @revolutionrecap.bsky.social · 11/05/2026NEW EPISODE! This week @haydenbird.bsky.social joins @andyrevsnation.bsky.social to talk about Griffin Yow, Will Sands' own goal and performance, and whether or not Fofana deserved MotM. #NERevs bleav.com/shows/revolu...bleav.comRevolution Recap - A podcast about the New England Revolution: 05/10/26: Making History With the Power of Friendship05/10/26: Making History With the Power of Friendship This week Hayden Bird joins Andy Judd to talk about the Revs 6th consecutive home win - 2-1 over Philadelphia this time. We cover Griffin Yow’s pe... 143
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 23/04/2026The Red Sox are reeling, but the #NERevs are rising www.boston.com/sports/morni... 011
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 17/04/2026A history of prominent Boston Marathon dogs boston.com/sports/bosto...boston.comFrom 'menace' to mainstay: A history of prominent Boston Marathon dogsHere's a brief history of prominent Boston Marathon dogs through the years, and the evolution of runners' attitudes toward them. 000
Reposted by Hayden BirdTPinzone343 @tpinzone343.bsky.social · 02/04/2026We rounded up a busy month of March for New England soccer, talked about the last round of World Cup qualifying and more with @haydenbird.bsky.social of Boston.com! shows.acast.com/the-blazing-...shows.acast.comClosing Out a Busy Month of March with Hayden Bird! | The Blazing Musket PodcastHayden Bird of Boston.com and The Boston Globe stops by to talk Revs, Legacy, World Cup news and more... 001
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 16/03/2026The annual BDC sports bracket. This year, it's soundbites. I'm glad Pitino and Belichick look fairly unhappy to be there, while Ortiz looks thrilled. Vote now! 000
Reposted by Hayden BirdRevolution Recap @revolutionrecap.bsky.social · 16/03/2026NEW PODCAST: #NERevs won their home opener in commanding fashion, defeating FC Cincinnati 6-1. @haydenbird.bsky.social from the Boston Globe and Boston.com joins @seandonahue.bsky.social to discuss the shocking blow out win and answer your questions. bleav.com/shows/revolu...bleav.comRevolution Recap - A podcast about the New England Revolution: Where Did That Come From? 3/15/26The New England Revolution won their home opener in commanding fashion, defeating FC Cincinnati 6-1 for their first win of the season. Hayden Bird from the Boston Globe and Boston.com joins Sean Donah... 085
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 25/01/2026If you're bored before the Patriots game, read about the history of snow maps (been waiting YEARS to share this piece from 2023) www.boston.com/weather/weat...boston.com‘Nothing like a good graphic’: How the snow map became a fixture of winter weather forecastingThe snow map has become the go-to winter weather forecasting tool. Here's the history of how it grew from hand-drawings to computer graphics. 031
Reposted by Hayden BirdRevolution Recap @revolutionrecap.bsky.social · 05/01/2026NEW PODCAST: After the #NERevs struck agreements regarding a potential SSS, @haydenbird.bsky.social joins @seandonahue.bsky.social and @realgjohnstone.bsky.social discuss the deal, along with the trade of Chancalay and Kohler signing. Available on all podcast platforms! bleav.com/shows/revolu...bleav.comRevolution Recap - A podcast about the New England Revolution: New Year, New Stadium?!?! 1/5/26While the ball dropped in New York City, the Revolution dropped huge news, striking a deal with the cities of Everett and Boston paving the way for a Soccer Specific Stadium. This week, Hayden Bird of... 073
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 11/12/2025Spoke with @bostonlegacyfc.com GM Domènec Guasch about the challenge of building an expansion roster in a new NWSL era, Trinity Rodman’s future, and his Barcelona influence. www.boston.com/sports/sport...boston.comDomènec Guasch on building Legacy FC's roster, Trinity Rodman's NWSL future, and his Barcelona influenceDomènec Guasch discussed building Boston Legacy FC's roster, Trinity Rodman's NWSL future, and his FC Barcelona influence. 021
Reposted by Hayden BirdRevolution Recap @revolutionrecap.bsky.social · 06/10/2025NEW PODCAST: The #NERevs fell 4-1 at Inter Miami on Saturday in the penultimate game of a disappointing season. @haydenbird.bsky.social of the Boston Globe and Boston .com joins @seandonahue.bsky.social to discuss the lackluster performance and answer your questions. bleav.com/shows/revolu...bleav.comRevolution Recap - A podcast about the New England Revolution: 10/6/25: Messi In MiamiThe New England Revolution fell 4-1 at Inter Miami on Saturday in the penultimate game of a disappointing season. Hayden Bird of the Boston Globe and Boston.com joins Sean Donahue to discuss the lackl... 054
Reposted by Hayden BirdRevolution Recap @revolutionrecap.bsky.social · 08/09/2025NEW EPISODE: The #NERevs playoff hopes hang by a thread after a 3-2 loss at the Chicago Fire. This week @haydenbird.bsky.social joins @andyrevsnation.bsky.social to talk about the future of the club, Thomas Chancalay's role, Matt Turner, and answer listener questions. bleav.com/shows/revolu...bleav.comRevolution Recap - A podcast about the New England Revolution: 09/07/25: Revs Playoff Hopes Extinguished by Fire09/07/25: Revs Playoff Hopes Extinguished by Fire The Revs playoff hopes are hanging on by a thread after a 3-2 road loss at the Chicago Fire. This week Hayden Bird of boston.com joins Andy Judd to ta... 095
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 26/08/2025Asked Caleb Porter if he wanted to clarify his postgame comments about the 2021 Revolution. Here's how it went: www.boston.com/sports/new-e... #NERevsboston.comAfter testy exchange, Caleb Porter clarified unprompted postgame comments about 2021 RevolutionAfter a testy exchange on Tuesday at the team's practice, Caleb Porter clarified his unprompted postgame comments about the 2021 Revolution. 5206
Reposted by Hayden BirdTPinzone343 @tpinzone343.bsky.social · 20/08/2025Great time with @haydenbird.bsky.social of Boston.com on The Blazing Musket Podcast this week! We talked stadium developments, Boston politics, what exactly is Josh Kraft doing running for Mayor and preparations for the 2026 World Cup shows.acast.com/the-blazing-...shows.acast.comSoccer Stadiums Center Stage in the Boston Mayor's Race as Boston Preps for World Cup | The Blazing Musket PodcastHayden Bird of Boston.com and The Boston Globe stops by to talk stadiums, politics, the World Cup and his love of soccer... 051
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 13/08/2025Sometimes I almost kind of enjoy spam texts because it lets me know that at least one demographic (bots) are still using hotmail 020
Reposted by Hayden BirdRevolution Recap @revolutionrecap.bsky.social · 11/08/2025NEW PODCAST: On alumni night, #NERevs won their first game since May, defeating an equally struggling DC United, 2-0. @haydenbird.bsky.social from the Boston Globe joins @seandonahue.bsky.social to discuss the game, Turner’s return, stadium updates & answer your questions. bleav.com/shows/revolu...bleav.comRevolution Recap - A podcast about the New England Revolution: 8/11/25: Victory at Last!On alumni night, the New England Revolution won their first game since May, defeating an equally struggling DC United, 2-0. Hayden Bird from the Boston Globe joins Sean Donahue to discuss the game, Ma... 165
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 06/08/2025Me: I should do work Also me: *spends way too long trying to (unsuccessfully) figure out what time signature Open Your Eyes by the Doobie Brothers is in* youtu.be/EBVB7a94O_4?...youtu.beOpen Your EyesYouTube video by The Doobie Brothers - Topic 020
Reposted by Hayden BirdRevolution Recap @revolutionrecap.bsky.social · 29/06/2025NEW EPISODE: The #NERevs dug themselves a hole, trailing 3-0 late vs COL. Gil orchestrated a comeback with involvement in all 3 NE goals. @haydenbird.bsky.social joins @andyrevsnation.bsky.social to discuss lackluster offense, defensive woes, and answer listener questions.bleav.comRevolution Recap - A podcast about the New England Revolution: 06/29/25: Revs Come Back From Three Down06/29/25: Revs Come Back From Three Down The Revs dug themselves a hole, going down 3-0 early in the second half. Carles Gil powered New England to their largest comeback result by forcing an own-goal... 074
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Very important power ranking of old-timey baseball songs: 1A: Did You See Jackie Robinson Hit That Ball? 1B: Say Hey *whatever songs I've forgotten/didn't know existed* 2: Joltin' Joe DiMaggio 100
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 10/06/2025With All-Star voting still going on, maybe consider the #NERevs' man for all seasons (currently not in the top five) 010
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 10/06/2025‘He’s the guy that makes it go’: Carles Gil remains the Revolution’s indispensable figureboston.com'He's the guy that makes it go': Carles Gil remains the Revolution's indispensable figure'He's the guy that makes it go': New England captain Carles Gil remains the Revolution's indispensable figure. 010
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 06/06/2025I asked Caleb Porter about the possibility of MLS moving to a fall-to-spring European-style calendar (potentially as early as 2027). He supports it. #NERevs Here's his full quote: 010
Reposted by Hayden BirdRevolution Recap @revolutionrecap.bsky.social · 02/06/2025NEW EPISODE! The #NERevs finished off 3 games in 8 days with 3 points with some help from old friend, Giacomo Vrioni This week, @haydenbird.bsky.social joins us to break down the win and where it leaves the Revs headed into a 2 week break bleav.com/shows/revolu...bleav.comRevolution Recap - A podcast about the New England Revolution: 5/31/25: Vrioni Gets a Red Card, Revs Get 3 PointsGiacomo Vrioni reminded the Revolution what they were missing from their former-DP striker as his first half red card opened the door to an easy 3-0 win for the New England Revolution. This pushed the... 151
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 01/05/2025Here is the quote from Robert Kraft about the origin of the Everett stadium proposal, and his claim that "people from outside Mass" wanted them to relocate the #NERevs. Full quotes on the topic in the story, including his take on the relocation idea: www.boston.com/sports/new-e... 241
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 30/04/2025Here for the #NERevs community meeting in Everett over the proposed stadium. Robert and Jonathan Kraft are here. 162
Reposted by Hayden BirdRevolution Recap @revolutionrecap.bsky.social · 28/04/2025New Episode! The #NERevs went on the road to conference leading Charlotte FC and returned home with all 3 points. This week @haydenbird.bsky.social joins @andyrevsnation.bsky.social to talk about another clean sheet, more Carles magic, and to answer listener questions. bleav.com/shows/revolu...bleav.comRevolution Recap - A podcast about the New England Revolution: 04/27/25: The Revs Steal 3 Points at the Bank04/27/25: The Revs Steal 3 Points at the Bank The Revs collected their 3rd win (and 3rd shutout) in a row - taking a 1-0 victory back to Foxboro after defeating formerly Top-of-the-East Charlotte FC. ... 0104
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Gained a lot of respect for Johnny Kelley ("The Younger") while researching this story: "How a dog was blamed for ruining the 1961 Boston Marathon" www.boston.com/sports/bosto... 010
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 15/04/2025A few years ago, I randomly came across an account of a marathoner who smoked two (2!) cigars at the start of the 1926 Boston Marathon. As it turns out, the story of Clovis Bourdelais is that of an original Boston Marathon character. www.boston.com/sports/bosto...boston.comThe story of Clovis Bourdelais: The marathoner who smoked cigarsHere's the story of Clovis Bourdelais: The marathoner who smoked cigars, one of the Boston Marathon's original characters. 020
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 02/04/2025From yesterday: Robert Kraft gave some interesting quotes when asked about the #NERevs' Everett stadium project. His Boston political education via stadium proposals over the decades remains a subject I am fascinated by. www.boston.com/sports/new-e...boston.comRobert Kraft cited issues with 'political people' over Revolution's Everett stadium proposalNew England owner Robert Kraft shared his thoughts on the Revolution's pursuit of an Everett soccer stadium. 174
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 29/03/2025BREAKING: The #NERevs have not only score TWO whole goals (intentionally this week) but won a game, 2-1 (at home, no less). In all honesty a good performance, and a deserved win. 070
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 24/03/2025If you haven't already, get your vote in for the Championship Round of @boston.com's bracket of the Best Trades in Boston Sports History before it closes today at 1pm. It's a Battle of the Bills (Russell vs. Belichick) www.boston.com/tag/best-tra... 000
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 20/03/2025Apropos of nothing (other than my perpetual search through the @bostonglobe.com archives), here's Danny Ainge on this day in 1985 during a Celtics win over the Bucks. Cool photo taken by the Globe's John Tlumacki. 010
Reposted by Hayden BirdRevolution Recap @revolutionrecap.bsky.social · 17/03/2025NEW PODCAST: #NERevs finally put a goal on the board (w/ help from NYCFC), but it didn’t matter as they fell 2-1 in Yankee Stadium to remain winless. @haydenbird.bsky.social from the Boston Globe joins @seandonahue.bsky.social to discuss the game and answer your questions. bleav.com/shows/revolu...bleav.comRevolution Recap - A podcast about the New England Revolution: 3/17/25: Gifted Own Goal Not EnoughThe New England Revolution finally put a goal on the board (with some massive help from New York City FC), but it didn’t matter as they fell 2-1 in Yankee Stadium to remain winless four games into the... 063
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Per @mayorwu.boston.gov at the Charlestown community meeting about the proposed #NERevs Everett soccer stadium: "To this date, I still have not gotten a call from the Krafts.” Adds that "we’re going to need to see more details from them.” 011
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Spoke to Curt Onalfo about the #NERevs offseason, the team's (current) chosen roster construction model, and the club maintaining flexibility as the 2025 season unfolds www.boston.com/sports/new-e...boston.comRevolution's Curt Onalfo on the club's busy offseason, leveraging MLS rules for New England's benefitNew England Revolution sporting director Curt Onalfo discussed the club's busy offseason, and leveraging MLS rules for New England's benefit. 033
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 18/02/2025INBOX: Per Killington, the replacement of the Superstar chairlift will mean no Killington Cup in 2025. Per the announcement: "The FIS Ski World Cup will take place at Copper Mountain, Colorado over Thanksgiving weekend 2025. The race is expected to return to Killington Thanksgiving Weekend 2026." 000
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 09/01/2025Asked Luca Langoni two questions during MLS media day: 1) How he feels about the big changes to the roster/how he fits in. "Obviously we're going to try to adapt with everything that's coming and I just want to help from my position as much as I can." #NERevs 172
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Obviously he's very young and is far from the finished product/playing against non-professional opponents, but he clearly has talent. This is a very Football Manager-type signing, which I therefore approve of #NERevs youtu.be/ZgkpSdfFMcE?...youtu.beMeet the Danger Man of Amus College School Football Allan Oyirwoth highlightsYouTube video by Amus College School 250
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Update: Leonardo Campana was listed on the team's site as a Designated Player, so I assumed he would count as a DP in 2025. Per a team source, that is not true/the team's website will be updated soon. So the #NERevs have an open DP spot (which you may have already known/apologies for the error) 061
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 07/01/2025So the #NERevs finally found a way to get Vrioni off the roster, which after trading for Campana was inevitable (if only for the Designated Player roster requirements). He was always friendly and by all accounts worked hard. Just wasn't the goalscorer the club needed him to be at that point in time.boston.comRevolution trade Designated Player Giacomo Vrioni to CF MontréalThe New England Revolution traded Designated Player Giacomo Vrioni to CF Montréal in exchange for General Allocation Money. 373
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 05/12/2024BOS Nation FC, Boston's NWSL expansion team, announced the hiring of Domènec Guasch to be the club's first general manager (confirming earlier reports). Guasch joins Boston from Barcelona, where he previously served as Head of Management for Women’s Football 150
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 03/12/2024The #NERevs announced the signing of CB Mamadou Fofana "on a three-year TAM contract through the 2027 Major League Soccer season, with a club option for 2028" pending a visa 050
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 01/12/2024Update on Mikaela Shiffrin from US Ski at #Killington: She was "evaluated at Rutland Regional Medical Center. She asked for the sled because she 'was in shock, entirely unable to move, and worried about internal organ trauma.'" "No ligament damage that they have assessed" 1/ 110
Hayden Bird @haydenbird.bsky.social · 30/11/2024After the first run of the giant slalom at the #Killington Cup, Mikaela Shiffrin leads by 0.32 seconds. Put down an absolute gem of a first run, halfway to win No. 100. But the bigger surprise has been that four US skiers are in the top-10. And all five US entrants will have second runs. 110
