The New England Revolution extended their unbeaten run in MLS matches to four games despite setting for a 1-1 tie against the Philadelphia Union.
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A goal on either side of halftime was enough to carry the New England Revolution past visiting Minnesota United FC after the Loons turned in a lackluster second half Saturday at Gillette Stadium. In that second half, a gap opened between MNUFC’s midfield and forwards, leading to turnovers which sprung New England counter attacks. Those […]
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – A week ago, New England Revolution head coach Brad Friedel dug into his players for not working hard enough in a disappointing home loss to FC Cincinnati, then said some MLS players don’t properly internalize the pressure to win because of the league’s lack of promotion and relegation. One closed door meeting […]
Much like the previous two seasons, the New England Revolution back line in 2018 is woefully inconsistent and mediocre. So, when the club asked media members last week to submit votes for the team’s defender of the year award, I had some pause. Of the five players on the ballot – Andrew Farrell, Jalil Anibaba, […]
The New England Revolution captured a rare point in Los Angeles by tying LAFC 1-1 Saturday night. The result keeps New England’s slim playoff hopes alive. Here are three takeaways from the result: Playing physical doesn’t mean playing cheap When did being physical become a bad thing? Lacking physicality used to get the Revs into […]
The New England Revolution don’t shy away from throwing rookie defenders into the fire and often reap the benefits of letting inexperienced players test their mettle on the back line. Michael Parkhurst was an almost-instant sensation at centerback, earning MLS rookie of the year honors in 2005. Meanwhile, Andrew Farrell, AJ Soares, Darrius Barnes, Kevin Alston, […]