FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Soccer is at the heart of Brazilian culture, and the Brazilian community plays a key role in shaping New England’s rich and colorful identity. In celebration of Brazilian fans and neighbors, the Revolution are hosting Noite Brasileira – an evening of music, dance, and activities to honor the vibrant Brazilian community in New England. As part of the festivities, local artist Tatiana Soares designed a themed scarf inspired by the bright colors and stunning landscape of her native Brazil, available for purchase at the Gillette Stadium Pro Shop and in-stadium merchandise shops beginning on Saturday night.

“It’s going to be a pleasure and honor for me to represent Brazil,” said Soares, a painter who moved to the United States in 2011.

Landing first in Charlotte, North Carolina, Soares worked in broadcasting before discovering her love of watercolor. After her son was born, she felt a pull toward change and a longing to try something new. That was when she asked her mother-in-law to teach her and her son how to paint. From that point forward, Soares was hooked.

Soares never viewed herself as an artist. She was discovered by chance while standing in line at Staples, waiting to scan a binder full of her work. Unbeknownst to her, she was next to the president of the Interior Design Society in North Carolina, who was instantly drawn to Soares’ vibrant use of color – something she credits to her Brazilian heritage. That moment sparked a journey that led to collaborations with brands like West Elm, large-scale commissions, and home-brightening watercolor designs. More importantly, Soares now wears the title “artist” with pride.

“This title gives me the freedom to bring joy through color, to people, their homes, and spaces. Now, I wear the term artist, and I want to bring people a smile when they see my work,” she said.

In 2018, Soares and her family moved to Massachusetts. She quickly fell in love with Boston, drawn by its deep appreciation for art and the narratives behind each piece. Although Boston has a large, vibrant Brazilian community, Soares hasn’t immersed herself fully in it. As an immigrant, she has spent over 14 years embracing American culture, to learn the language and thrive in a country more than 5,000 miles away from her homeland.

“I never forget who I am. I brought my identity with me from Brazil, but I wanted to be able to fully express who I am. Like a Tatiana, but American version. That was a challenge when I didn’t fully know English. I didn’t want language to stop me from being myself,” she explained. “Now, I can bring my Brazilian ways to America, and this scarf is something I never imagined. This is huge, and it feels like everything I have dreamed about.”

To Soares, Brazil screams color, which is why her take on the Noite Brasileira scarf puts yellow on center-stage. The design features the flowing colors of Brazil’s flag: yellow, green, gold, white, and blue. The scarf is full of movement, a flow of colors that Soares believes to embody Brazil.

“The swing and rhythm of Brazilian soccer, the passion of the fans, the energy of a goal, and the dynamic nature of the game, these wave-like elements also reference Brazil’s landscape – its mountains, natural curves, and landmarks like the Corcovado,” she explained. “The result is a vibrant, unmistakable visual that anyone can recognize as uniquely Brazilian.”

Soares, who played soccer professionally for two years in her youth, knows the importance of energy in a crowd. Her homage to Brazil is also a dedication to the players. With colors so bright, she hopes they will clearly see support in the stands.

“They need to see something there. They need to see the energy and the movement in the crowd,” said Soares.

For Soares, a Brazilian who moved to the U.S. and poured her heart into adapting to the culture – including by supporting fellow Brazilian business owners thrive in the United States through her marketing agency, Branding Bistro – this moment has come full-circle. What she once feared could limit her in the United States, is now the very thing thousands will honor and celebrate.

Fans can meet Soares, participate in Noite Brasileira, and watch the Revolution take on Orlando City SC on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium.