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March 18, 2020 - When it comes to sports, most activities have been canceled or postponed, but the Massachusetts Pirates and the NAL are confident they will be competing in 2020.
Pirates Owner and President Jawad Yatim continues to have an optimistic outlook when it comes to the season on the horizon.
"We are discussing as a league how we are going to handle this particular situation, but with our season not commencing for approximately another month we have the advantage of being able to attack this situation ahead of time from a sche... Full Story
March 18, 2020 - Four words listed at the top of the National Arena League Transaction's page broke the news, sounding an alarm in Massachusetts that may only have been rivaled by the legendary midnight ride of Paul Revere.
"Massachusetts Release Sean Brackett."
Were the Pirates really parting ways with their MVP quarterback? One could speculate how a move like that could ever be made, but when you understand the circumstances, it makes total sense.
"It's not as it seems really," Brackett said. "I had an opportunity to throw at the ... Full Story
December 17, 2019 - The Massachusetts Pirates have signed former All-Mountain West defensive lineman Youhanna Ghaifan for the 2020 season. In three years at the University of Wyoming, Ghaifan recorded 135 tackles, 28 tackles for a loss, 12 sacks and forced four fumbles. Ghaifan helped the Cowboys to an eight-win season in 2016 which included a berth in the Mountain West Conference championship game and a match up against Brigham Young University in the Poinsettia Bowl. The following season Ghaifan anchored the defense with eight more victories ... Full Story
December 16, 2019 - The Massachusetts Pirates have signed former Penn State offensive lineman Chasz Wright for the upcoming season. Wright was a mainstay on the offensive line for the Nittany Lions that won the 2016 Big Ten Championship and the 2017 Fiesta Bowl. After college, Wright was not selected in the NFL Draft, but he did sign a contract with the Buffalo Bills and attended their rookie minicamp. He also entered the XFL Draft last fall. Now he will look to continue his career with the Pirates with no regrets.
"I didn't think twice abou... Full Story
Massachusetts Pirates News
Pirates Address COVID-19
March 18, 2020 - When it comes to sports, most activities have been canceled or postponed, but the Massachusetts Pirates and the NAL are confident they will be competing in 2020.
Pirates Owner and President Jawad Yatim continues to have an optimistic outlook when it comes to the season on the horizon.
"We are discussing as a league how we are going to handle this particular situation, but with our season not commencing for approximately another month we have the advantage of being able to attack this situation ahead of time from a sche... Full StoryMore Massachusetts Pirates stories below
Pirates Release Brackett for Right Reasons
March 18, 2020 - Four words listed at the top of the National Arena League Transaction's page broke the news, sounding an alarm in Massachusetts that may only have been rivaled by the legendary midnight ride of Paul Revere.
"Massachusetts Release Sean Brackett."
Were the Pirates really parting ways with their MVP quarterback? One could speculate how a move like that could ever be made, but when you understand the circumstances, it makes total sense.
"It's not as it seems really," Brackett said. "I had an opportunity to throw at the ... Full StoryGhaifan Signs with Pirates
December 17, 2019 - The Massachusetts Pirates have signed former All-Mountain West defensive lineman Youhanna Ghaifan for the 2020 season. In three years at the University of Wyoming, Ghaifan recorded 135 tackles, 28 tackles for a loss, 12 sacks and forced four fumbles. Ghaifan helped the Cowboys to an eight-win season in 2016 which included a berth in the Mountain West Conference championship game and a match up against Brigham Young University in the Poinsettia Bowl. The following season Ghaifan anchored the defense with eight more victories ... Full StoryPirates Sign OL Chasz Wright
December 16, 2019 - The Massachusetts Pirates have signed former Penn State offensive lineman Chasz Wright for the upcoming season. Wright was a mainstay on the offensive line for the Nittany Lions that won the 2016 Big Ten Championship and the 2017 Fiesta Bowl. After college, Wright was not selected in the NFL Draft, but he did sign a contract with the Buffalo Bills and attended their rookie minicamp. He also entered the XFL Draft last fall. Now he will look to continue his career with the Pirates with no regrets.
"I didn't think twice abou... Full StoryMassachusetts Pirates News
- Pirates Address COVID-19 - March 18, 2020
- Pirates Release Brackett for Right Reasons - March 18, 2020
- Ghaifan Signs with Pirates - December 17, 2019
- Pirates Sign OL Chasz Wright - December 16, 2019
- Pirates Sign DL Adrian Middleton - December 11, 2019
- Pirates Announce 2020 NAL Schedule - December 10, 2019
- Pirates Sign OL Wilson Bell - December 9, 2019
- Northington Back with Pirates - December 6, 2019
- Pirates Sign WR John Diarse - December 6, 2019
- Pirates Sign LB Xzavier Dickson - December 4, 2019
- Cheatham Norrils Back with Pirates - December 4, 2019
- Shelley Returns as Pirates Defensive Coordinator - December 4, 2019
- Community Newsletter - Giving Tuesday - December 3, 2019
- Pirates Re-Sign LB Kavika Luafatasaga - November 20, 2019
- Al Louis-Jean Re-Signs with Pirates - November 20, 2019
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League: National Arena LeagueHome: Worcester, Massachusetts
Class: Indoor
Website: Massachusetts Pirates site
Schedule: Full Massachusetts Pirates Schedule
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Massachusetts Pirates Scoreboard
| Sat., Aug 3 | L | Massachusetts 26 at Carolina 30 (Playoff) | Final |
| Sat., Jul 27 | W | New York 35 at Massachusetts 50 | Final |
| Sat., Jul 20 | L | Massachusetts 47 at Jacksonville 54 | Final |
| Sat., Jul 13 | L | Jacksonville 59 at Massachusetts 42 | Final |
| Fri., Jul 5 | W | Massachusetts 54 at New York 52 | Final |
| Sat., Jun 29 | W | Massachusetts 61 at Columbus 37 | Final |
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Massachusetts Pirates Headlines
- Former Cape Cod League manager, wife die in helicopter crash with Kobe Bryant, daughter - NAL Worcester Telegram & Gazette (January 27)
- Arena Football: Massachusetts Pirates name former Patriot Patrick Pass coach - NAL Worcester Telegram & Gazette (November 11)
- Worcester pro sports teams compete for fans, corporate sponsors - NAL Worcester Telegram & Gazette (October 20)
- Massachusetts Pirates agree to third year of lease, will play at DCU Center in 2020 - NAL Worcester Telegram & Gazette (October 17)
- Indoor Football: Massachusetts Pirates change course, will return for third NAL indoor football season at DCU Center - NAL Worcester Telegram & Gazette (October 11)
- Arena football: Massachusetts Pirates seek new league - NAL Worcester Telegram & Gazette (September 28)
- Anchors aweigh as Massachusetts Pirates end arena league affiliation - NAL Worcester Telegram & Gazette (September 27)
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