The New England Revolution indicated they would be increasing investments in players when they gave English center back Michael Mancienne the highest salary for a defender in MLS during the 2018 season. Now, the Revs have upped the ante by making Spanish midfielder Carles Gil the most expensive … [Read more...]
Why Diego Fagundez’s situation with the Revs is so complicated
Diego Fagundez is actively seeking a transfer as he prepares for his ninth season as a member of the New England Revolution. But the Leominster, Mass., native has two years remaining on his contract, which will complicate a potential move. Fagundez recently received an offer of a loan to Club … [Read more...]
Michael Parkhurst on his journey, next steps at Atlanta United
Michael Parkhurst has spent much of his career aspiring to win an MLS Cup. He has not had much time to savor the title, though, as he returned to training with Atlanta United this week – a month and a half after Atlanta’s 2-0 win over the Portland Timbers in the final. As a player, Parkhurst’s … [Read more...]
What’s really behind Christian Pulisic’s move to Chelsea?
Christian Pulisic kicked up the stakes for U.S. players in the transfer market when he moved to Chelsea FC for $73 million last week. But this deal is more about Pulisic’s potential marketing value than whether he will make a difference to Chelsea’s fortunes in the Premier League. In fact, Chelsea … [Read more...]
Soccer Confidential: Former prep standouts Figbe, Donawa eye pro futures
The professional future of two former NEPSAC standouts is starting to materialize. Prosper Figbe, a two-year standout at Loomis Chaffee, impressed in a recent workout with the New York Red Bulls. Figbe performed on the right in a three-man back line at the University of Virginia, but is considered … [Read more...]
Caicedo, Castillo signings reflect changing times for New England Revolution
Jose “Pepe” Moreno joined the New England Revolution in 2012, transferring from Once Caldas after falling to Junior Barranquilla in the Colombian Liga Aguila final. Moreno was a powerful striker who had performed in several countries, but apparently had second thoughts about moving to New England … [Read more...]
