When Matt Turner enrolled at Fairfield University in 2012, it seemed unlikely he would someday become a starting goalkeeper in MLS, much less receive a call up to the U.S. men’s national team. Turner had turned down his only scholarship offer (to Bryant University), preferring to apprentice behind … [Read more...]
What’s next for Revolution signing Damian Rivera?
Things have been moving quickly for Damian “Tico” Rivera. On Nov. 8, Rivera (Cranston, R.I.) signed a Homegrown contract with the New England Revolution. The same day, Rivera was officially named to the U.S. U-17 national team for the four-team Nike International Friendlies tournament in Lakewood … [Read more...]
Scott Caldwell: MLS players’ strike a possibility in CBA negotiations
In 1979, North American Soccer League players attempted to execute a work stoppage during the first month of the season. But they lacked cohesion, and while domestic players sat out, teams such as the New England Tea Men went ahead and competed using foreigners and local semi-professionals. The … [Read more...]
Rachel Bloznalis pushes career forward in Sweden
In the early 2000s, Umeå IK stood at the forefront of women’s soccer. The Swedish club won European Cup titles in 2003 and ’04 with players such as Brazilian forward Marta, Swedish striker Hanna Ljungberg, plus Finnish national teamers Laura Osterberg Kalmari and Sanna Valkonen, formerly of the … [Read more...]
Bruce Arena: Revs “built a good foundation” for 2020
FOXBORO, Mass. – Bruce Arena has seldom concluded a season without at least one playoff victory – he holds the MLS record with 32 career postseason wins. But Arena gave the New England Revolution high marks after the team fell, 1-0, to Atlanta United in the first round of the 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs … [Read more...]
What to watch for: New England Revolution vs. Atlanta United
The New England Revolution will face long odds when facing defending MLS Cup champions Atlanta United on Saturday in the first round of the 2019 playoffs. The Five Stripes, who have already captured U.S. Open Cup and Campeones Cup titles this season, can count on a significant home-field advantage … [Read more...]