Valair Shabilla of 615 Soccer is back with us to tell a story that's forty years in the making, Iraq is headed to the World Cup for the first time since Mexico 1986. The moment qualification was secured was witnessed by Valair down in Monterey, Mexico a few weeks back. He's here to tell us how it happened, why they were away for so long, what to expect from Iraq this summer and who the heroes of the campaign were.

You can follow all of Valair's work by following him on BlueSky and at 615 Soccer.

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This week Thomas is joined by Sam Lattof to talk about FIFA's latest new way to drive US consumer credit use levels to ever newer highs, the MBTA joining in on the fun, the Revs playing RIFC and the bright light of hope emanating from Burlington, Vermont.

You can keep up with Sam here on BlueSky and all our coverage of New England soccer at The Blazing Musket.

You can follow Thomas on BlueSky.

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Our podcast network covers all of New England's most popular soccer teams, you've heard a lot of their hosts right here on The Blazing Musket Podcast. This week we're giving you highlight segments from these great podcasts, have a listen and be sure to check a few of them out after if you haven't already!

Heard a great segment from one of our shows? Download some full episodes below:

United in Green podcast covering the Vermont Green

The Friggin Soccer Show podcast covering Portland Hearts of Pine

Raising Anchor a podcast covering Rhode Island FC

The Average Fan Podcast that covers Hartford Athletic

The Swan Dive covering the Boston Legacy

You can follow Thomas on BlueSky.

Let us know what you think about the show, send us your suggestions and anything else at thebentmusketig@gmail.com.

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