In the mid-1970s, playing youth soccer for the Wellesley Pilgrims became a reasonably cheap proposition for Hal Phillips. "My mom tells me it was 25 bucks in fees," said Phillips, who grew up in Wellesley, Mass., and now resides in Auburn, Maine. "That covered the cost of a shirt." From those … [Read more...]
Diego Fagundez reflects on Revs days, relishes fresh start in Austin
Few New England Revolution players have seemed as joyful as Diego Fagundez performing at Gillette Stadium. Fagundez had good reason to seem happy. He was playing for his hometown team, and had been scoring goals for the Revolution from the time he was a high school sophomore. By his 10th year with … [Read more...]
Analysis: Another major injury setback for Arlington native, USMNT back Miles Robinson
The last time Miles Robinson (Arlington, Mass.) sustained a non-contact injury, he missed several months of play with Atlanta United and the U.S. national team in 2019-20. After going down with a ruptured left Achilles tendon in an Atlanta United game Saturday, Robinson figures to be out for a … [Read more...]
Analysis: 5 thoughts on the 2022 FIFA World Cup draw
The World Cup’s host nation often gets a break in group play. Qatar received one in Friday’s World Cup 2022 draw, but the U.S. will have to wait until 2026 for a possible easy path through group play. The Qataris will open against Ecuador, playing in Group A along with Senegal and The Netherlands, … [Read more...]
Scott Caldwell shares thoughts on returning home to face Revs: ‘It will feel weird’
Scott Caldwell grew up Braintree, a Revolution supporter since he can remember. Caldwell fulfilled an ambition when he joined the Revolution as a starting midfielder in 2013, going on to help the team reach the 2014 MLS Cup final and 2016 U.S. Open Cup final, then capture the Supporters’ Shield last … [Read more...]
Analysis: How the Revolution entered the global marketplace on their terms
In the wake of the best regular season in MLS history, the New England Revolution opened the spigots to the transfer market during the offseason. Tajon Buchanan (Club Brugge) and Matt Turner (Arsenal FC, summer transfer) are already on their way to Europe after reported $7 million moves. Adam Buksa … [Read more...]
