Revolution Recap

The New England Revolution visited brand new TQL Stadium to take down FC Cincinnati 1-0, earning their first road win of the season and increasing their Eastern Conference best point total to 17.  This week, Kris Valukis is joined by special guest Sam Minton of The Bent Musket, and the two discuss the Revolutions inability to finish despite an abundance of chances, Buksa hitting the post, and of course some Jon Bell before taking listener questions.   Please support our podcast by rating and reviewing us on iTunes or wherever you are listening. Also, please follow us on social media: Twitter: @RevolutionRecap, @RevsRevolt, @KrisValukis, @realgjohnstone, and @SeanLDonahue Instagram: www.instagram.com/revolutionrecap/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/revolutionrecap Please also follow Sam Minton and The Bent Musket on Twitter, @Sam_Minton22 & @TheBentMusket   Thank you to Golaco Kits for sponsoring this episode of Revolution Recap.  You can visit https://www.golacokits.com and use promo code REVSRECAP at checkout

The New England Revolution have started the 2021 season 4-0-0 and maintained first place in the Eastern Conference after a 3-1 win over the New York Red Bulls. This week, Greg Johnstone is joined by Matt Zytka, President of The Midnight Riders, and Jake Catanese of The Bent Musket to talk about Gustavo Bou being officially back, Traustason's two-assist effort, what's the deal with Jon Bell and Henry Kessler, and answer your listener questions. Also, we wonder if the murder of Matt Polster was only worthy of a yellow card, Greg struggles to say "Fortress Foxboro," and Jake cites a stat that is wildly inaccurate.  Please support our podcast by rating and reviewing us on iTunes or wherever you are listening. Also, please follow us on social media: Twitter: @RevolutionRecap, @realgjohnstone, @JCatanese43, @TheBentMusket, @MidnightRiders, @321mattmattmatt Instagram: www.instagram.com/revolutionrecap/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/revolutionrecap

The New England Revolution won their third home game of the season in three attempts, already eclipsing last year's home win total, with a 1-0 victory over the team formerly known as the Crew. Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone discuss the win, take a look at newly released salary data and answer your questions. Please support our podcast by rating and reviewing us on iTunes or wherever you are listening. Also, please follow us on social media: Twitter: @RevolutionRecap, @realgjohnstone, @SeanLDonahue, @RevsRevolt and @KrisValukis. Instagram: www.instagram.com/revolutionrecap/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/revolutionrecap

The New England Revolution drop all three points on the road with a 2-0 scoreline, dropping their 2021 season record to 2-1-1.  This week, Sean Donahue and Kris Valukis talk formations, chemistry, fitting square pegs into round holes and Gustavo Bou.  Also, we provide our unofficial power rankings for Revolution defensive midfielders and answer your listener questions. Please support our podcast by rating and reviewing us on iTunes or wherever you are listening. Also, please follow us on social media: Twitter: @RevolutionRecap, @RevsRevolt, @KrisValukis, @realgjohnstone, and @SeanLDonahue Instagram: www.instagram.com/revolutionrecap/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/revolutionrecap

New England Revolution social media lead Willy Whitelaw joined the podcast to discuss his career from Rayo OKC to the Revs and working in social media. We talk about everything from Willy's personal rule of social media to Stanley Tucci. Something for the whole family!  You can follow Willy on twitter @Whitelaw827 and on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/whitelaw827/. You can check out Golaco Kits (mentioned in this episode) at https://golacokits.com/ Please support our podcast by subscribing, rating and reviewing us on iTunes or wherever you are listening. Also, please follow us on social media: Twitter: @RevolutionRecap Instagram: www.instagram.com/revolutionrecap/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/revolutionrecap

The New England Revolution earned their first ever win against Atlanta United with a 2-1 win at home, extending their record to 2-0-1 through three games. This week, Sean Donahue, Greg Johnstone, and Kris Valukis discuss Carles Gil magic, if the team missed Gustavo Bou, and the debut of Maciel. Also, we re-ignite the DeJuan Jones vs. Christian Mafla debate and answer your listener questions.  Please support our podcast by rating and reviewing us on iTunes or wherever you are listening. Also, please follow us on social media: Twitter: @RevolutionRecap, @RevsRevolt, @KrisValukis, @realgjohnstone, and @SeanLDonahue Instagram: www.instagram.com/revolutionrecap/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/revolutionrecap Timestamps: Carles Gil in Center - 1:25 Did the team miss Bou? - 3:20 Are the Revs a top-tier team? - 10:48 Tajon Buchanan - 16:48 Brandon Bye - 24:49 Jones v Mafla - 29:11 Henry Kessler - 33:52 Carles Gil magic - 35:27 Maciel Debut - 37:35 Did the Revs get lucky? - 45:48 1st choice lineup - 48:01 Is Gil the best

The New England Revolution emerged victorious in their 2021 Home Opener in a 1-0 win over DC United. Despite offensive struggles from both teams throughout the game, a DC United Own Goal was the difference giving the home side all three points.  This week, Kris Valukis and Greg Johnstone discuss the debuting Revolution players, the decision to sit Tajon Buchanan, and answer your listener questions. Also Greg is still mad about the DeJuan Jones red card.  Please support our podcast by rating and reviewing us on iTunes or wherever you are listening. Also, please follow us on social media: Twitter: @RevolutionRecap, @RevsRevolt, @KrisValukis Instagram: www.instagram.com/revolutionrecap/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/revolutionrecap Timestamps: Matt Polster - 1:20 Offensive woes - 3:10 Kaptoum, Mafla, Traustason - 5:30  Revs' Hot Start - 9:05 Backline performance - 10:41 Bye & Tajon - 14:10 Midfield - 21:30 Substitutions - 25:02  Diego Fagundez - 31:13 Penalty? - 31:45 Mafla, starting LB? - 34:45 DeJuan red ca

Former New England Revolution midfielder Jeff Larentowicz joins the podcast today to discuss surviving on a reserve player salary, his involvement with the MLSPA, and his post-Revs playing career.  If you have not already, make sure you listen to Part 1 of our interview with Jeff Larentowicz from last week!  Please support our podcast by rating and reviewing us on iTunes or wherever you are listening. Also, please follow us on social media: Twitter: @RevolutionRecap, @SeanLDonahue, @KrisValukis Instagram: www.instagram.com/revolutionrecap/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/revolutionrecap

The New England Revolution's season got off to a disastrous start, falling behind 2-0 just 11 minutes in away to the Chicago Fire, but the team fought back to salvage a 2-2 draw. Jake Catanese of The Bent Musket joins Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone to discuss the result, our key takeaways and answer your questions. Time stamps: 1:38 - Outside backs 6:52 - Play Gil in center? 11:09 - Passing issues 16:15 - Central Midfield 20:20 - DeJuan Jones Red Card 29:03 - Who starts at LB next week? 31:32 - Bruce's Subs 35:13 - Tajon Buchanan 40:00 - Adam Buksa 44:03 - Change in season expectations? 52:47 - Any changes to lineup? 54:53 - Most impressed/disappointed? 57:18 - Was Chicago good or Revs bad? 1:01:54 - Diego debuts for Austin 1:05:03 - News and Notes 1:09:53 - Final Thoughts  Please support our podcast by rating and reviewing us on iTunes or wherever you are listening. Also, please follow us on social media: Twitter: @RevolutionRecap, @SeanLDonahue,@JCatanese43, @TheBentMusket Instagram: www.instagram.com/revo

Former New England Revolution midfielder Jeff Larentowicz joined the podcast to discuss a variety of topics including his recent decision to retire from soccer, working his way up from the reserve team, what it was like playing on some of the greatest Revolution teams of all-time. We also get some off-the-field stories including his account of the worst flight of his life, Roger the Rabbit, and a Matt Reis prank that Steve Nicol did not appreciate.  Please support our podcast by rating and reviewing us on iTunes or wherever you are listening. Also, please follow us on social media: Twitter: @RevolutionRecap, @SeanLDonahue Instagram: www.instagram.com/revolutionrecap/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/revolutionrecap  

With pre-season wrapping up and the MLS season one week away, Seth Macomber, Kris Valukis and Greg Johnstone give their thoughts on the Revs' pre-season and go through listeners bold predictions for the upcoming season. We discuss the role of Jon Bell, Maciel, and Justin Rennicks, give our over/under line on how many goals Adam Buksa will score, and try to figure where Tajon will play this year. Also on this podcast: Henry Kessler's romantic pursuit of an instagram model, a Timi Mulgrew reference, and we introduce a fun interactive game for our listeners.  Follow us on twitter (@RevolutionRecap, @KrisValukis, @SethMan31, @TheBentMusket), like the Revolution Recap and The Bent Musket facebook pages, and be sure to rate and review wherever you are listening.  Time Stamps: 1:50 - Seth's take on the offseason moves 9:25 - Takeaways from pre-season 13:50 - Maciel 19:05 - Depth chart for central midfield 22:37 - Lack of pre-season mins for new signings 29:00 - Bold Predictions w/ side convos on Rennicks (29:20)

New England Revolution defender Jon Bell joins the podcast to discuss his journey to the Revs, training with the team in preseason, signing a contract with the team, and the #AnnounceJonBell movement on twitter.   We also catch up on Revs news, which includes recent signings, the 2021 US Open Cup format, and the newly-released MLS schedule. Please follow us on twitter (@RevolutionRecap, @KrisValukis, @SeanLDonahue), like our Revolution Recap facebook page, and be sure to rate and review wherever you are listening.  Time Stamps:  0:00 - 19:26 - Jon Bell Interview 19:27 - 24:30 - Jon Bell & Maciel Promoted to First Team 24:30 - 25:56 - US Open Cup Format Released 25:57 - 28:35 - Traustason signing finalized 28:35 - 31:13  - International Roster Spot Update 31:13 - 33:15  - MLS Schedule Released 

New England Revolution defender Brandon Bye joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming 2021 season, his experience being drafted by the Revs, and what it was like playing in the MLS Is Back Bubble. Also we discuss Brandon's involvement with Black Players for Change and the Aspiras Foundation, a non-profit Brandon co-founded. We also introduce a new segment, Extratime, where we ask Brandon rapid-fire questions and learn a little bit about him.  Show notes and resources:  Aspiras Foundations website: https://www.aspirasfoundation.org/   Brandon also recently had a conversation about Black Players for Change and Aspiras Foundation on the Black Players for Change Instagram with former Revolution player Jalil Anibaba, which can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLnN4ZeJUzE/ Touches for Change Revolution Fundraiser for Boston Centers for Youth and Families: https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/change/touchesforchange Please follow us on twitter (@RevolutionRecap, @KrisValukis, @SeanLDonahue), like our Revol

It's the most magical time of the year: MLS SuperDraft season! Greg Johnstone and Kris Valukis break down the decision to choose forward Edward Kizza over local centerback Josh Bauer, our expectations of Kizza, and where this leaves Justin Rennicks. Also, we talk Arnor Traustason rumors, Buttner leaving the club, Matt Turner's contract extension, and as always your listener questions. Follow us on twitter (@RevolutionRecap, @KrisValukis, @SeanLDonahue), like our Revolution Recap Facebook page, and be sure to rate and review. Timestamps: 1:38 - Kizza vs Bauer. Did the Revs make the right call? 9:31 - Expectations for Kizza 15:08 - Kizza's impact on Rennicks' role 19:19 - SuperDraft Grade 21:17 - Arnor Traustason rumors (plus Iceland facts!) 26:49 - Buttner and Revs mutually terminate his contract 34:25 - Matt Turner contract extended 40:35 - Are you happy with the squad? 43:25 - Revs Set Pieces 46:30 - Are the Revs better on paper this year vs. last year? 53:55 - Luis Caicedo green card 55:10 - News & Note

New England Revolution midfielder Matt Polster joins the podcast to discuss his time with Rangers, joining the Revs, and playing with Bastian Schweinsteiger. We also discuss the recent signings of AJ DeLaGarza and Emmanuel Boateng. Follow us on twitter (@RevolutionRecap, @KrisValukis, @SeanLDonahue), like our Revolution Recap Facebook page, and be sure to rate and review.  Timestamps 1:18 - Matt Polster Interview 20:00 - AJ DeLaGarza signing 23:40 - Emmanuel Boateng

The New England Revolution have kicked off their offseason welcoming three new players and re-signing Tommy McNamara. Sean Donahue, Greg Johnstone, and Kris Valukis give their thoughts on the signings, what is left to do, and Alexander Buttner rumors. Also, we talk about Dom Dwyer rumors and take your listener questions! Follow us on twitter (@RevolutionRecap, @KrisValukis, @SeanLDonahue), like our Revolution Recap Facebook page, and be sure to rate and review.  Timestamps: 2:15 - Mafla/Kaptoum Signings  25:33 - Buttner on the way out? 31:58 - Tommy McNamara re-signs 34:46 - Any other former Revs re-signing? 39:07 - Earl Edwards Jr. signing 44:20 - Any other starters incoming? 48:05 - Dom Dwyer rumors 53:57 - Lack of wingers? 58:00 - Who is on the trading block? 1:01:20 - What is this team's ceiling? 1:03:25 - Interesting MLS signings? Where is Diego going? 1:07:01 - Bruce's suitability 1:10:45 - Final Thoughts

The offseason is underway and the Revolution have made their end-of-year decisions. In total, 18 players remain under contract with the Revs, while 7 players had their team options declined and 5 players saw their contract expire.  Sean Donahue, Kris Valukis, and Greg Johnstone discuss their biggest surprises from the roster cut down, look ahead to the offseason, and discuss the latest news in the Diego Fagundez saga. Also, they discuss who might come back, expectations for next season, and some SuperDraft and Revs 2 talk sprinkled in.  Follow us on twitter (@RevolutionRecap, @KrisValukis, @SeanLDonahue), like our Revolution Recap Facebook page, and be sure to rate and review.  Timestamps: INTL Spots Galore - 2:40 Angking/Firmino Released - 5:45 Who's coming back? - 17:36 Who has a good market? - 24:15 Diego Fagundez - 27:28 Carles Gil - 45:35 Tajon at RB - 48:30 Matt Turner Leaving - 49:47 What do the Revs need in a CDM - 53:51 What should the Revs target - 56:33 Potential signings? - 1:00:25 Expectations

The New England Revolution's playoff run came to an end on Sunday in the Eastern Conference Final as they were outplayed in a 1-0 loss to the Columbus Crew. Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone discuss the match, Bruce Arena's tactics and subs, the future for the Revs and your questions. Follow us on twitter (@RevolutionRecap, @SeanLDonahue), like our Revolution Recap Facebook page, and be sure to rate and review.  Timestamps:  1:35 - Arena's tactics 17:16 - Quiet night/missed chances for Bou 20:15 - Adam Buksa's performance 22:57 - Bunbury substitution 24:52 - Farrell's performance 26:35 - McNamara's performance 27:46 - Excited for 2021? 31:10 - Offseason changes 49:33 - Media attention 53:47 - Final thoughts

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