Before MLS suspended play through May 10 on account of the COVID-19 pandemic, New England Revolution director of sports performance Jarryd Phillips was satisfied with the team’s preparations. They were 0-1-1 after losing against the Montreal Impact and drawing the Chicago Fire, but Phillips believed … [Read more...]
Rachel Bloznalis balancing new Djurgardens chapter, COVID-19 concerns
As a professional soccer player, Rachel Bloznalis (Upton, Mass.) is disappointed by the start of Sweden’s Damallsvenskan season being delayed. But as a former health science major at Boston University, Bloznalis is impressed by the European country's reaction to the spread of COVID-19. Bloznalis, … [Read more...]
Allyson Swaby thrives at AS Roma, coping with COVID-19 delay
Allyson Swaby (West Hartford, Conn.) and her AS Roma teammates were reluctant to take a break when Italy’s Serie A announced a shutdown because of COVID-19’s spread. They had compiled a five-match winning streak across all competitions and were contending for a UEFA Women’s Champions League spot … [Read more...]
Absence of Carles Gil looms before New England Revolution home opener
Slow starts have contributed to the New England Revolution failing to capture the MLS Supporters' Shield since the league’s inception in 1996. Beginning the year on the road has also been a factor, and the Revolution’s opening day record fell to 5-14-6 last weekend after a 2-1 loss against a Thierry … [Read more...]
State of the New England Revolution: Promise shines for 2020 MLS season
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Revolution have developed a reputation for paying modest salaries and establishing corresponding goals. No longer, though. As the Revolution prepare for their 25th season with a visit to the Montreal Impact on Saturday afternoon, their sights have been set … [Read more...]
MLS Preseason 2020: New England Revolution takeaways from LA Galaxy loss
The New England Revolution played without several starters and lost, 2-1, to the LA Galaxy during their 2020 MLS preseason opener in Carson, Calif., on Tuesday. Carles Gil, last season’s leading scorer, plus left back Alex Buttner and center back Antonio Delamea, remained on the bench as sporting … [Read more...]
