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Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports Can New England add another game to their 10-match unbeaten run and continue their climb in the East against the defending champs? Summer school must be in session, because why else on report card week would the New England Revolution kickoff at 1pm against New York City FC on a modified postage stamp field that probably has a high school … [Read more...] about Know Thy Enemy: New England Revolution at NYCFC Midseason Report Card Edition

Mark Smith-USA TODAY Sports This game was an atrocity The New England Revolution returned to Yankee Stadium to face New York City FC and left the hallowed grounds with their hands up in the air wondering what they just witnessed. There weren’t a lot of changes to the starting XI as Tommy McNamara replaced Maciel after missing the last match due to yellow card … [Read more...] about Revolution 2 – NYCFC 4: 3 thoughts

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Revolution are reloading up top, but until Giacomo Vrioni is established in the starting lineup how can the Revs get the most out of their strikers? On a recent episode of Revolution Recap, myself and Kris Valukis talked about the New England Revolution strikers and how best to use them in the interim of the … [Read more...] about Analyzing the Revolution Strikers with Football Manager Roles

Seth Macomber of The Bent Musket and Greg Johnstone debate the biggest questions surrounding the Revolution Revolution Recap is a weekly podcast discussing recent New England Revolution news, signings, and matches. Hosted by The Bent Musket contributor Greg Johnstone, New England Soccer Today co-founder Sean Donahue, and Kris Valukis, the hosts combined have over 25+ years of … [Read more...] about Podcast: Is Vrioni the right move?

Noonan talks about returning to Gillette to coach against Arena. Sunday was special for FC Cincinnati head coach Pat Noonan because he returned to the stadium he once played in to coach against a man who has greatly influenced him. Noonan knows Gillette Stadium well, having played there for five seasons after being drafted by the New England Revolution in 2003. He’s had the … [Read more...] about Pat Noonan on Bruce Arena: “I’m not on that sideline without his mentorship”

Photo by Severin Aichbauer/SEPA.Media /Getty Images The Bent Musket spoke to journalist Sokol Xhihani to learn more about Vrioni. The New England Revolution have signed 23-year-old striker Giacomo Vrioni as a Designated Player through the 2025 season with an additional one-year club option. The Bent Musket spoke to journalist Sokol Xhihani to learn more about … [Read more...] about A scouting report of Designated Player Giacomo Vrioni

Photo by Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images The Head Coach and Sporting Director discussed the acquisition of Giacomo Vrioni On Tuesday, the New England Revolution officially announced the acquisition of their third Designated Player and hopeful replacement for Adam Buksa, Giacomo Vrioni. Vrioni comes to New England after scoring 19 goals in the Austrian … [Read more...] about Bruce Arena: “This is new for the Revolution”

Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports “We haven’t lost a game in 10 games, which is not the worst thing to happen. Could we get more three points? Yes. So, we have 16 more games remaining to get a little bit better, but we’re not in the worst shape.” The New England Revolution have been on quite the run over the last 10 games. After Sunday’s 2-2 draw, New England hasn’t … [Read more...] about Revolution aren’t worried about dropping points

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images On Sunday, Kessler returned to the starting lineup for the first time since May 15. The New England Revolution are being cautious with Henry Kessler as he returns from a hamstring injury. On Sunday, Kessler was a member of the starting lineup for the first time since May 15. The center back played 45 minutes … [Read more...] about Henry Kessler being eased back after hamstring issues