Revolution Recap

The New England Revolution continued their march through the playoffs with a 3-1 upset at Orlando City SC driven by strong performances from Tajon Buchanan, Gustavo Bou, Carles Gil and Matt Turner, sending the Revs back to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time since 2014. Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone discuss the match, Buchanan's continued emergence at right back, Bruce Arena's tactics and answer your questions. Follow us on twitter (@RevolutionRecap, @SeanLDonahue), like our Revolution Recap Facebook page, and be sure to rate and review.  Timestamps: 2:12 - Buchanan at right back 5:32 - Arena's lineup/tactics 8:32 - Lack of possession to close out the game 9:59 - Orlando's red card 16:16 - Gustavo Bou 18:40 - Carles Gil 20:42 - Adam Buksa 25:15 - Blame for Orlando goal 28:45 - Any lineup changes for Eastern Conference Final 35:34 - Who would you rather play in the next round? 39:37 - Matt Polster 43:01 - Defense/set pieces 45:53 - Focus at practices this week 47:32 - Bruce Arena masterclass or l

The New England Revolution pull off the first ever #8 seed over #1 seed upset with a 2-0 win over the Philadelphia Union. Goals from Adam Buksa and Tajon Buchanan were enough to see off the Supporters Shield winners and give the Revs their first win over the Union in six games this season. The win sets up a Eastern Conference Semi-Finals matchup against Orlando City.  Sean Donahue, Kris Valukis, and Greg Johnstone break down the game, talk about Tajon at right back, and ponder how far the Revs can go. Also, as always, we answer your listener questions!  Follow us on twitter (@RevolutionRecap, @SeanLDonahue, @KrisValukis, @RevsRevolt), like our Revolution Recap Facebook page, and be sure to rate and review.  Timestamps: Bruce's Lineup - 2:32 DeJuan Jones - 5:40 Gustavo Bou - 7:53 Adam Buksa - 11:27 Midfield pairing/Scott Caldwell - 14:47 Andrew Farrell/Backline - 19:38 Tajon at Right Back - 24:15 Orlando Preview - 30:35 How far can this team go? - 35:07 Time to pay Gil? - 40:09 Bruce mic'd up - 44:00  MLS M

The New England Revolution advanced on a thrilling 2-1 win over the Montreal Impact, which was capped by Gustavo Bou's game winning goal in the last minute of stoppage time. Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone break down the highs and lows from the game, praise the designated players, and discuss the latest from the Diego Fagundez saga. And, of course, we take your listener questions.  Follow us on twitter (@RevolutionRecap, @SeanLDonahue), like our Revolution Recap facebook page, reach out to us via email at RevolutionRecap@gmail.com and be sure to rate and review.  Time Stamps: Bou/Gil - 2:58 Buksa - 6:56 Tajon - 12:28 Polster/McNamara - 17:45 Polster at RB?/RB situation - 19:40 Teal Bunbury - 25:02 Who starts at RB vs Philly? - 27:15 Injury Update on Bye/Buttner - 29:13 What's next for Diego? - 32:39 Best Revs game since? - 40:40 Set Piece defending - 44:33 Justin Rennicks - 47:28 Carles Gil's contract - 50:12 Revs End of Season Awards - 54:45 Final Thoughts and rants - 58:08

It was an unsuccessful Decision Day for the New England Revolution, as the Revs lost 2-0 to the Philadelphia Union and end the season with no wins in five tries against their I-95 rivals. With the loss and other results around the league, the Revs end the season in 8th place in the Eastern Conference. Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone break down the game, as well as the Revs poor set piece defending, confusing tactics, the cryptic tweets from Diego Fagundez's dad, and as always listener questions! Follow us on twitter (@RevolutionRecap, @SeanLDonahue), like our Revolution Recap Facebook page, and be sure to rate and review.  Time Stamps: 2:40 - Not enough production from DPs 8:40 - Formation problems 12:15 - Are the Revs a bad team? 17:55 - Set piece defending 20:55 - Tajon Buchanan 24:55 - What can the Revs rely on? 28:00 - Revs best lineup? 31:10 - Is 8th place better than 7th? 34:25 - Andrew Farrell 37:05 - Diego Fagundez and his dad's tweets 41:45 - Montreal preview 45:00 - Final Thoughts/Bruce Arena on th

The New England Revolution's offense finally came alive in Foxboro with a back and forth 4-3 win over D.C. United. Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone discuss the Revs final regular season home game of 2020, whether the defense is a problem, Teal Bunbury's brace, and answer your questions. 

Follow us on twitter (@RevolutionRecap, @SeanLDonahue), like our Revolution Recap facebook page, and be sure to rate and review.  Time Stamps: 1:28 - Worrying signs from defense 9:20 - Teal Bunbury 12:03 - Who should start in attacking 4 or 5? 18:21 - Why isn't Polster starting? 19:48 - Scott Caldwell 25:05 - Bye or Jones? 27:51 - Full backs pushing up 29:42 - Any blame for Turner? 31:33 - Revs taking more offensive approach? 33:31 - Defending a fluke? 36:03 - What is the Revs ceiling? 42:04 - Tajon Buchanan 44:52 - Offense clicking with 3 DPs? 47:16 - VAR controversy? 49:01 - Points per game for league standings

It was a week of mixed emotions as the Revs only take one point over two games, but welcome back Carles Gil to the field. Alex Dolan of The Bent Musket joins Greg Johnstone to discuss the mixed results, the Revs inability to break down teams that park the bus, and the glorious return of Carles Gil. We also talk Gustavo Bou injury concerns, why Scott Caldwell is starting over Matt Polster, and answer your listener questions. 

Follow us on twitter (@RevolutionRecap, @SeanLDonahue, @JADolan11, @TheBentMusket), like our Revolution Recap facebook page, and be sure to rate and review.  Timestamps:
1:15 - Revs struggles in the final third against Nashville
5:00 - Poor week of results
8:34 - Carles Gil's return
11:25 - Adam Buksa
14:31 - Gustavo Bou concerns
17:58 - Who benefits most from Gil returning?
20:26 - Why did Buksa start on the bench vs. NSH
24:05 - Matt Polster/Scott Caldwell
29:30 - Kekuta Manneh
31:03 - Were the Revs playing safe vs. NSH
33:24 - How far can the Revs go in the playoffs?
35:51 - Brandon B

The New England Revolution took six points two road wins in "New York" last week, defeating NYCFC and the Montreal Impact. Greg Johnstone welcomes Kris Valukis of the Revs Revolt Youtube channel to talk about the redemption of Adam Buksa, our concern level of Gustavo Bou and the potential return of Carles Gil. Plus, we get excited about Kakuta Manneh and Matt Polster, complain about depth at center back, and answer your listener questions.  Follow us on twitter (@RevolutionRecap, @SeanLDonahue, @KrisValukis, @RevsRevolt), like our Revolution Recap facebook page, and be sure to rate and review. (Spoiler: BONUS EPISODE when we hit 50 reviews) 1:18 - Adam Buksa 10:56 - Matt Polster 14:49 - Gustavo Bou 20:00 - Carles Gil 26:00 - Kekuta Manneh 29:16 - Do the Revs have depth? 30:55 -  Backline vs MTL 35:36 - Jones or Bye at RB? 38:22 - Concerns about conceding 40:07 - Bou not fitting in? 43:26 - Impact of Aaronson's transfer on Monday's game? 44:20 - Penilla injury update 47:58 - Final thoughts. 

The New England Revolution dropped points at home again, this time in a scoreless draw against expansion side Nashville SC (led by Gary Smith who won a 2010 MLS Cup with Colorado!). Greg Johnstone and Sean Donahue welcome Chris Creighton of BelieveInBostonSports.com to discuss the offensive struggles, Tajon Buchanan, and answer some listener questions! Follow us on twitter (@RevolutionRecap, @SeanLDonahue, @CreightonC11), like our Revolution Recap facebook page, and be sure to rate and review. Timestamps: 2:23 - Tajon Buchanan 9:19 - Offensive Struggles (again) 16:45 - Lee Nguyen 20:57 - Gustavo Bou 25:05 - Changes for lineup against TFC/ Play Buksa & Penilla? 31:34 - Why no Kelyn Rowe vs Nashville? 35:00 - DeJuan vs Buttner at LB 39:00 - Listener Mailbag

The New England Revolution offense showed some life with a midweek 3-1 victory over the Montreal Impact and a Sunday 2-0 road win over D.C. United. Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone discuss the offensive resurgence and answer your questions. Follow us on twitter (@RevolutionRecap, @SeanLDonahue), like our Revolution Recap facebook page, and be sure to rate and review. Timestamps:  1:52 - Lee Nguyen's impact 6:42 - Penilla as a supersub  10:50 - Bou and Buksa scoring 15:22 - Are the Revs good or lucky? 19:41 - Weakness 26:59 - More good showings from Buchanan 29:46 - Kessler for Rookie of the Year

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!