Even in the early stages of a new job, New England Revolution coach Brad Friedel managed to spare a moment to marvel at the progress of soccer in the United States. Friedel spent most of the past two decades plying his trade in Europe. He moved from club to club and started game after game in … [Read more...]
Perspective: ‘What are we doing?’ asks ex-Rev Taylor Twellman
In the heat and the fury of an inconceivable October night, former New England Revolution forward Taylor Twellman stepped forward and voiced all of the frustrations reverberating from coast to coast. Twellman channeled all of the angst and the anger he felt as the United States failed to qualify for … [Read more...]
Clubhouse: Jay Heaps fired after Revs road defeats
THE LEAD Jay Heaps (Longmeadow, Mass.) departed as Revolution coach Sept. 19 after nearly six seasons on the job. Revolution executives decided to dismiss the longtime stalwart after the club saw its path to the playoffs narrow significantly after a pair of road defeats at Atlanta United and … [Read more...]
Revs Playmaker Lee Nguyen Thrives on Natural Instincts
Revolution midfielder Lee Nguyen stood up at the podium and tried to explain how he kept this ill-fated Revolution season alive for another week. Nguyen provided the only goal to separate the sides in the 1-0 victory over Montreal. His decisive intervention against the Impact followed a four-assist … [Read more...]
Around the Region: Alyssa Naeher keeps grip on U.S. role
Alyssa Naeher continues to strengthen her hold on the starting goalkeeping role for the United States after maintaining her place in a pair of friendlies against New Zealand last month. The former Breakers goalkeeper, Naeher (Seymour, Conn.) started both matches to extend her run of consecutive … [Read more...]
Hangin’ Out With … Boston College forward Simon Enstrom
We’re speaking on Thanksgiving weekend. You spent the holiday in San Francisco. How did you end up out there? "My roommate (Joe) and best friend, he has family out there. His aunt lives there. We can go out there. I’m also really close with that family. … It was awesome. It was really nice." Is … [Read more...]