The Bent Musket

Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Arena on Gil and Petrović: “Those two players for us are among the best players, easily, in their positions in the league.” It’s been a tough season for the New England Revolution—head coach Bruce Arena went as far as calling it “crappy”—but the team is still focused on making the playoffs. The Revs have rarely fielded a full-strength lineup … [Read more...] about Arena praises Gil and Petrović during “difficult” season

Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports New England is fighting for their playoff lives The New England Revolution are in a difficult spot. New England has only been able to secure a point in the first two games of their three-game homestand. After Sunday’s match against NYCFC, the Revolution will only have five games left and New England is currently below the playoff line. … [Read more...] about Revolution are under pressure: “At this point we have to just win” 

Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports New England needed three points The New England Revolution returned to the Gillette Stadium pitch on Wednesday night and put their 2-1 defeat to the LA Galaxy behind them but only secured a point. The starting XI looked quite similar with New England’s backline remaining unchanged. Djordje Petrovic was also once again in net for the … [Read more...] about Revolution 0 – Chicago Fire 0: 3 thoughts

Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports “He should have been back on the field a lot sooner and it’s now not easy to have to come in at this point in the year, without a lot of training and games behind you.” Gustavo Bou made his first start since July 16 on Wednesday but Bruce Arena thinks he should have been back sooner. Bou played all 90 minutes on Wednesday after playing … [Read more...] about Bruce Arena: “I think we made a mistake with his rehabilitation”

Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports “We’re blessed to be in this position, so I think it’s important that we use our platform to help out the community and just really share the love.” DeJuan Jones has some pretty large charitable shoes to fill. After the departure of Teal Bunbury, the left back has taken over as the leader of the “Back to School with the Revs” initiative … [Read more...] about DeJuan Jones leading “Back to School with the Revs” initiative

Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports After playing 45 minutes on Sunday, the Revolution will be hoping for Bou to make an appearance on Wednesday. Gustavo Bou made his first appearance for the New England Revolution since July 16 on Sunday when New England was defeated by the LA Galaxy. While New England lost, the fact that Bou played was a major win for the club. Bou had … [Read more...] about Revolution “hopeful” for more minutes from Gustavo Bou

©J. Alexander Dolan A gallery of photos from the Revs 2-1 loss to the LA Galaxy … [Read more...] about Match Photos: Revolution vs LA Galaxy

Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports Both New England and Chicago are facing similar situations, needing a full six points from a crucial double game week. Both the New England Revolution and Chicago Fire enter tonight’s match, which kicks off at 730pm EDT at Gillette Stadium, on three game winless streaks. The Revs have claimed just one point in their last three thanks to a … [Read more...] about Know Thy Enemy: Revolution vs Fire in a Loser Leaves (MLS Playoffs) Town Match

Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Points are at a premium at Gillette The New England Revolution are running out of time. New England is currently below the playoff line and headed into a crucial stretch of their 2022 season. With two home games in four days, the Revolution will be put to the test. The upcoming slate of games only grows more difficult with the amount of … [Read more...] about Revolution preparing for two crucial games this week: “Every game is like a final now”