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...]
Soccer Confidential: UConn movers and shakers in world’s game
Former University of Connecticut goalkeeper Andre Blake continues to show why Premier League teams attempted to acquire him last year with a multi-million dollar move. Blake, whose spectacular saves helped seal a 1-0 win for the Philadelphia Union over the New England Revolution last Saturday, was … [Read more...]
Soccer Confidential: Revs transfer update, MLS offered World Cup-level striker
Much of the blame for the New England Revolution’s shortcomings in 2018, the first under head coach Brad Friedel, stems from a disproportionate outlay of salary for center backs. Before the MLS secondary transfer window closed Aug. 8, the Revs already had Claude Dielna ($909,861; Designated Player), … [Read more...]
Dell’Apa: New breed of local owners shaping world’s game
Since the Revolution kicked off in 1996, the Kraft family has been regarded as pre-eminent in New England’s professional soccer community. During the last decade, though, several other area investors have entered the field. Some of them have achieved extraordinary success on the world stage, while … [Read more...]
Despite sudden firing, Revolution still have Heaps of work ahead
After the Revolution reached the MLS Cup final for the fifth time in 2014, management should have rewarded coach Jay Heaps with a huge raise and provided big-money roster reinforcements, plus an elite support staff. I basically proposed those measures in this space nearly three years ago, and urged … [Read more...]
