The 12th season of the New England Revolution Academy is set to get underway this weekend, and there's a lot to parse through. As the region's sole Major League Soccer club, there's always increased attention on youth development down in Foxboro, Mass.
To get you prepared for the 2019-20 season, we've run through 10 areas that are worth keeping tabs on. From players to watch – both in the Academy and alums in college – to structural changes, there's plenty to grapple with.
The Revs Academy is still led by director of youth development Bryan Scales, who's entering his 10th season in that role. Under his direction, the club has signed six players to Homegrown deals.
Here's what you can expect: