Pirates Linebacker Lupoli Jr. Invited to Pats Rookie Minicamp

May 4, 2025 - LOWELL, MA - Massachusetts Pirates linebacker Sal Lupoli Jr. has earned an invitation to the New England Patriots Rookie Minicamp, which takes place this week. Lupoli Jr. has started four games for the Pirates this season and recorded nine tackles and assisted on 25 others for a total of 21.5 stops. He has one tackle for a seven-yard loss, an interception, and blocked a kick. In addition to his stellar play with the Pirates, Lupoli Jr., who played defensive back in college, caught the attenti... Full Story

Tom Menas Named Pirates Head Coach

April 30, 2025 - LOWELL, MA - The Massachusetts Pirates have parted ways with Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator Fred Griggs after a 2-3 start to the Indoor Football League season and hired Tom Menas to take his place, filling both roles. Menas, who began this year as the Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator of the San Antonio Gunslingers, becomes the eighth head coach in the history of the Pirates. Menas, who coached the Gunslingers to an eight-and-eight record last season, began this year with an eight-po... Full Story

Pirates Fall to Blizzard; Drop to 2-3

April 28, 2025 - LOWELL, MA - On Sunday evening, the Pirates fell just short of a win streak, losing to the now 3-1 Green Bay Blizzard 47-35 at the Tsongas Center, and falling to 2-3 on the season. Massachusetts could not capitalize on a three-touchdown performance from wide receiver Thomas Owens. After beginning the 2025 season 0-2, the Pirates won back-to-back games against undefeated teams: the then 2-0 Fishers Freight and 3-0 Jacksonville Sharks. The team had an opportunity to gain serious momentum with a... Full Story

Pirates Look for Third Straight Win on Sunday

April 23, 2025 - LOWELL, MA - The Massachusetts Pirates will look for their third consecutive victory when they face the Green Bay Blizzard on Sunday afternoon at the Tsongas Center at 4:05. The Pirates enter the game with a 2-2 record. Green Bay is 2-1. Both teams come into the contest off victories. The Series: The Pirates own an all-time record of 6-3 over the Blizzard, including a playoff victory last season. The Last Time Out: Last Saturday night, the Pirates won their first road game of the sea... Full Story

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April 27	IFL	Green Bay 47 at Massachusetts 35	Final
April 19	IFL	Massachusetts 42 at Jacksonville 35	Final
April 12	IFL	Fishers 47 at Massachusetts 50	Final
March 28	IFL	Quad City 37 at Massachusetts 33	Final
March 21	IFL	Jacksonville 46 at Massachusetts 25	Final
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• Massachusetts Pirates fall to Green Bay in Lowell - IFL Lowell Sun (April 28)
• Jacksonville Sharks end undefeated streak with loss at home - IFL NewsBreak - Jacksonville (April 21)
• Massachusetts Pirates capture 42-35 victory in Florida - IFL Lowell Sun (April 20)
• Massachusetts Pirates pull out thrilling 50-47 victory in Lowell - IFL Lowell Sun (April 13)
• Hard-working Sal Lupoli Jr. starring for Massachusetts Pirates, dreams of NFL - IFL Lowell Sun (April 6)
• Shaking off turnovers, defense carries QC to road victory - IFL Quad City Times (March 29)
• Massachusetts Pirates edged in Lowell by Quad City, 37-33 - IFL Lowell Sun (March 29)
• Grace Hovey makes all the right moves - IFL Lowell Sun (March 28)
• Jacksonville Sharks kick off 2025 Indoor Football League season: See the full schedule - IFL NewsBreak - Jacksonville (March 22)
• Turnover-prone Massachusetts Pirates drop IFL opener to Jacksonville - IFL Lowell Sun (March 22)
• New-look Massachusetts Pirates excited to begin second season in Lowell - IFL Lowell Sun (March 20)
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