Revolution Recap

The New England Revolution settled for a point in a scoreless home draw against New York City FC. Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone discuss the offensive struggles, positive showings from Buchanan and Nguyen, the lack of production from the Revolution's Designated Players and answer your questions. Follow us on twitter (@RevolutionRecap, @SeanLDonahue), like our Revolution Recap facebook page, and be sure to rate and review. Timestamps:  2:02 - Tajon Buchanan's confident showing 10:03 - Lee Nguyen' solid start 16:48 - Gustavo Bou underperforming 21:28 - Adam Buksa benched 26:16 - Cristian Penilla as super sub 30:29 - Time for the panic button? 34:46 - Reliance on one playmaker 36:47 - Bruce Arena a tactical genius? 41:34 - Time to switch back to a 4-4-2?  45:25 - What positives from the NYCFC game?

The New England Revolution grinded out a 2-1 road win over the Chicago Fire behind two goals from Teal Bunbury. Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone discuss the important three points that came from a less than impressive performance, if McNamara is the temporary answer as a number 10, if the defense is actually as good as its record suggests and answer your questions. Follow us on twitter (@RevolutionRecap, @SeanLDonahue), like our Revolution Recap facebook page, and be sure to rate and review. Timestamps:  1:55 - McNamara as the number 10 9:03 - Delamea and the defense 17:32 - Teal Bunbury 21:01 - Gustavo Bou 25:32 - Justin Rennicks 28:49 - Manneh vs. Buchanan off the bench 36:17 - McNamara a starter? 37:17 - Were the Revs  lucky or were the Fire bad? 39:30 - Brandon Bye 44:46 - Diego Fagundez 48:37 - Why is Bou struggling? 50:42 - Where are the Revs deep (and where is depth lacking)?   

Despite facing a weakened New York Red Bulls lineup, the New England Revolution once again settled for a draw, leaving the weekend with two points on the table. Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone discuss Adam Buksa's continued struggles, the team's substitutions and tactics, and a shaky performance by the defense. Plus, we discuss Matt Turner's contract details and what it means regarding his future with the Revolution. 

The New England Revolution returned to MLS regular season action with a 0-0 draw against the Philadelphia Union at Gillette Stadium Thursday evening, wasting some good chances to take 3 points. Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone recap the missed chances, discuss whether Adam Buksa is a disappointment, comment on Matt Polster's debut, review the recent trades involving Kekuta Manneh and Tommy McNamara, and, as always, answer listener questions. Follow us on twitter (@RevolutionRecap, @SeanLDonahue), like our Revolution Recap facebook page, and be sure to rate and review.

It's been a rough few weeks for the New England Revolution who were bounced from the MLS Is Back tournament by the Philadelphia Union and lost their captain, Carles Gil, due to an Achilles injury. Seth Macomber (@SethMan31) and Jake Catanese (@JCatanese43) of the Bent Musket (@TheBentMusket) join the podcast to discuss offensive struggles, how the Revs can replace Gil, and if the MLS Is Back tournament was a disappointment.  Also, we discuss Seth's article on Brad Friedel's locker room (link below), Matt Turner getting an EU passport, and some Revs II talk!  Follow us on twitter (@RevolutionRecap), like our Revolution Recap facebook page, and most importantly be sure to rate and review.  https://www.thebentmusket.com/2020/7/30/21283788/brad-friedel-new-england-revolution-coach-claude-dielna-fired-krafts) Timestamps:  1:55 - Key Takeaways from MLS Is Back (Offensive woes/Mistakes adding up/Adam Buksa) 13:25 - Tajon Buchanan 16:05 - Was MLS Is Back a Disappointment for Revs? 20:25 - Who replaces Gil? 26:57

The New England Revolution ended group play with a 0-0 draw against Toronto FC Tuesday morning, good enough for a spot in the knockout stages of the MLS Is Back tournament. We recap the bore draw while discussing Kessler or Turner for Man of the Match, what lineups we want to see going forward, and our biggest surprises/disappointments so far. Also: A VAR rant, Carles Gil injury speculation, and as always listener questions. Follow us on twitter (@RevolutionRecap, @SeanLDonahue), like our Revolution Recap facebook page, and be sure to rate and review. Apologies - no timestamps this week

The New England Revolution wasted a lead against a tired opponent and had to settle for a 1-1 draw against D.C. United in their second match of the MLS is Back Tournament. Seth Macomber of the Bent Musket joins Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone to discuss the match and answer your questions. Topics and Timestamps: D.C.'s pressing caused Revs problems (1:25); defensive question marks (5:15);no need to panic about draw (14:50); Carles Gil's injury (19:34); lineup and substitutions (27:06); Bou, Buksa and Penilla (33:34); Rowe and Caldwell (41:38); listener questions (48:47); Bunbury extension (1.17:40); final thoughts (1.20:59).

The New England Revolution start the MLS Is Back Tournament on the right foot with a 1-0 victory over the Montreal Impact. Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone talk about Carles Gil's big day, a number of pleasant surprises, and Matt Turner's heroics. Also, listener questions, thoughts on the Matt Polster and Collin Verfurth signings, and Greg tries not to get too mad at whoever was in charge of the twitter broadcast.  Topics and Timestamps: Carles Gil (1:15); Arena's subs/decisions to start Caldwell/Rowe/Mancienne/Delamea (4:56); Buttner's debut (10.59); What was Montreal doing? (13:06); Gustavo Bou (15:38); Matt Turner (19:58); Adam Buksa (23:10); Brandon Bye (25:57); Cristian Penilla (29.16); Listener Questions (31:22); Polster and Verfurth signings (47:23); Sporting Kansas City's positive COVID test (51:28). 

The New England Revolution made waves as they are (reportedly) set to Matt Polster to the team and extending Andrew Farrell. Seth Macomber of the Bent Musket joins Greg Johnstone to talk about how Polster fits into the team, why extending Farrell is a no-brainer, and the upcoming #MapleSyrupDarby to kick off the MLS Is Back Tournament. Also, listener questions! 

New England Revolution defender/midfielder DeJuan Jones joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming MLS Is Back tournament and his outstanding rookie season. 

The MLS Is Back Tournament Groups are set and the New England Revolution are less than a month away from playing soccer again. To celebrate, Jake Catanese of the Bent Musket and Julian Cardillo of Pro Soccer USA join the podcast to discuss their thoughts on the MLS Is Back Tournament, the Revolution's chances in the group stage, and Luis Caicedo's season-ending injury. Also, the return of listener questions! 

New England Revolution Legend Jay Heaps joins Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone to discuss....well, everything. From the trade that brought him to New England to the 2014 run to the MLS Cup, Jay talks about his playing and coaching tenure with the Revolution, as well as his current role as the President and GM of Birmingham Legion. 

New England Revolution original Teddy Chronopoulos joins Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone to discuss his career and the early years of the Revolution as well as his current role as Academy Director and coach at Pateadores Soccer Club.

Former New England Revolution defender Brian Dunseth joins Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone to discuss the proposed plans for getting MLS back to action and his Revolution career. Hear about Mike Burns pulling pranks as a player, Alexi Lalas putting rookies in their place and who from that era is overlooked when putting together an all-time Revs XI.

New England Revolution legend Shalrie Joseph joins Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone to discuss what he's up to currently and his history with the Revs. Plus Sean and Greg answer listener questions.

New England Revolution rookie defender Henry Kessler joins Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone to discuss his exciting start to 2020 and the pause that's followed due to coronavirus. Plus Sean and Greg give their thoughts on the Petrus Boumal rumor.

With week 4 of no MLS in the books, Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone check in to discuss when and how the 2020 season might resume, Marshall Leonard's heroism, The Athletic's crazy story about Michael Augustine, the 15th anniversary of the original episode of Revolution Recap and more.

With MLS action suspended, Brian O'Connell makes his long awaited return and joins Jake Catanese (of the Bent Musket), Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone to discuss their all-time best 23 man roster of New England Revolution players.

The New England Revolution picked up their first point of the season with a 1-1 home draw against the Chicago Fire, but will rue their missed chances that could have got them a win. Jake Catanese of The Bent Musket joins Sean Donahue to discuss the match and answer your questions. 

The New England Revolution wasted an early lead and fell to a disappointing 2-1 road loss against the Montreal Impact in their season opener. Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone discuss their observations from the loss and answer your questions.