Tata Martino might not be the only Atlanta United departure once the 2018 Major League Soccer season comes to a close. Martino is weighing a two-year contract renewal, but the offer might have come too late to keep him from taking a national team position with Argentina or Mexico. Meanwhile, Atlanta … [Read more...]
Soccer Confidential: New England’s defensive woes, John Bertos as a pioneer
When Brad Friedel was hired as the seventh head coach in New England Revolution history last November, he said the team would not require major modifications to become successful. Friedel appears to have changed his tune as the Revolution continue to falter. After this Saturday's game, the … [Read more...]
Soccer Confidential: As Cristian Penilla goes, so does New England’s offense
Teal Bunbury has not only been the Revolution’s leading scorer (11 goals), but has keyed the team’s pressing tactics and kept the team balanced up front. However, the Revolution’s best attacking weapon has been Cristian Penilla (10 goals), whose one-on-one threat and penchant for trivelas have … [Read more...]
Soccer Confidential: BU connection, Open Cup returns Sunday, Striker woes
Dominique Badji is the latest West African to go from Boston University to a successful professional career. Badji, who arrived in the U.S. via Senegal, Tanzania and Zimbabwe, was a starting striker for the Colorado Rapids from 2016 until being traded to FC Dallas in July. Badji has scored nine … [Read more...]
Soccer Confidential: Brian Wright, Cyle Larin follow remarkably similar paths
Cyle Larin and Brian Wright followed parallel soccer paths, growing up in the Toronto area and collegiately in New England. They competed for rival clubs (Larin with Sigma FC, Wright with FC Durham Academy), then Larin went on to the University of Connecticut and Wright to the University of Vermont … [Read more...]
Soccer Confidential: Isaac Angking debuts, MLS interest in Polish striker
Isaac Angking grew up a faithful fan of the New England Revolution in the Mount Pleasant section of Providence, R.I. Angking remained loyal to the team to the extent that, when it came time to sign a professional contract, he refused to entertain possible offers from European clubs and accepted the … [Read more...]