An educated guess about which professional team has the longest winning streak in U.S. soccer history might take into consideration D.C. United, the New York Cosmos or U.S. Open Cup legends Fall River Marksmen. All would be incorrect, however, as Phoenix Rising FC has established the mark with 17 … [Read more...]
Jeff Larentowicz on the New England Revolution, Bruce Arena and more
Atlanta United’s 2-1 victory over Minnesota United in the U.S. Open Cup final this past Tuesday gives the reigning MLS Cup champions a chance to go for the “double” this year. But Five Stripes’ midfielder Jeff Larentowicz expects a challenge in the postseason from the New England Revolution, the … [Read more...]
Kylie Strom: Former BU star lands with Atletico Madrid
Few players from New England college soccer programs can expect to perform before 60,000-plus crowds this season. But that is a prospect former Boston University star Kylie Strom is anticipating as a member of Atletico Madrid, three-time defending champion of Spain’s Liga Iberdrola. Strom’s career … [Read more...]
Jay Heaps, New England core sparking Birmingham Legion’s first season
The Birmingham Legion’s progress toward becoming a playoff contender in the USL Championship starts with former New England Revolution defender and head coach Jay Heaps (Longmeadow, Mass.), who was named team president in January 2018. Heaps hired Tom Soehn, his former assistant with the Revolution, … [Read more...]
John Harkes: Bruce Arena has refreshed the New England Revolution
The New England Revolution’s turnaround under sporting director/head coach Bruce Arena might have been surprising to most. But the swiftness of the team’s reversal has struck a different tone with Greenville Triumph head coach/sporting director John Harkes, who played for the Revolution from … [Read more...]
Robbie Mustoe: MLS teams need to trust younger players more
NBC Sports announcer Robbie Mustoe believes MLS teams should become more youthful. “I would love to see MLS teams trust younger players, give them the game time,” said Mustoe, who began his professional career as an 18-year-old defender with Oxford United. “Worldwide, in football, younger players … [Read more...]