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Mint
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Revs face Earthquakes as Bruce Arena returns to New England
Bruce Arena is headed to familiar territory as his San Jose Earthquakes pay a visit to the New England Revolution on Saturday in Foxborough, Mass. Arena is the winningest coach in MLS history and a five-time MLS Cup champion, who was also the former U.S. men's national team head coach. In addition, he helmed the Revolution from June 2019 to September 2023 and led them to their first Supporters' Shield in club history in 2021. He's now in his first season with the Earthquakes (5-6-2, 17 points), who enter Saturday on a three-match league unbeaten streak (2-0-1) after a 3-3 home draw against visiting Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Wednesday. Through 13 matches, the Earthquakes' 17 points are just four fewer than they had in all of 2024. But Arena is stressing there's still work to be done. "I'm hopeful that as we get through the first half of the season, we have a really good feel for who we are and where we need to go in the second half of the season," Arena said. "We've almost mastered last year's standing. So we're getting better, no question about it. But there's a long way for us to go." The Revolution (5-4-2, 17 points) started the season on a four-match winless streak (0-3-1). They're now unbeaten in their last five league matches (4-0-1) after a 3-3 draw against Orlando City on Wednesday. Second-year Revs head coach Caleb Porter has stressed that Arena's return has nothing to do with the current Revs team. "I understand all of the things external that will be talked about, but all those things do is get in the way of the focus on what we need to do to perform and win the game," Porter said, according to The Blazing Musket. "Our guys are locked in on that. I think that's the way Bruce is too." Arena's impact on American soccer can't go unnoticed, Porter said. "I have a ton of respect for Bruce. I always have," Porter said. "We've had a good relationship over the years. What he's done for this sport and MLS is unmatched." Saturday's match comes one day after New England midfielder Matt Polster agreed to a contract extension through 2027.
Boston Globe
05-05-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
Krafts pledge more development will follow soccer stadium in Everett
Advertisement 'We've had people from outside of Massachusetts trying to get us to move the team,' Robert Kraft said. 'But we want to be here in this state, and do something really cool and creative.' Jonathan Kraft said that if the Krafts go ahead with the project, it would open up a fenced-off waterfront for yearlong public access, not to mention future development opportunities in this part of Everett, also home to Wynn's Encore Boston Harbor casino. He noted how the Kraft family Since then, the Krafts have additionally invested well over twice that amount in the stadium and surrounding properties, Jonathan Kraft said, pointing to the adjacent Patriot Place retail development and upgrades to the stadium, currently shared by the Pats and Revs. Advertisement 'If we're fortunate enough to be able to build this stadium, I'm confident that working together with the community of Everett and the political leaders, that this will only be the beginning,' Jonathan Kraft said. 'There will be more investment that follows.' They left the building without taking comments, leaving Revs president Brian Bilello and vice president Cathal Conlon to talk about the project's details. Bilello said the stadium could host concerts for up to 30,000 people, high-profile soccer games outside of Major League Soccer, and community events and festivals. 'There's really no end [to] how we could use the facility,' he said. Planning for the stadium is still in the early stages. The first step was removing the 43-acre site from a state regulated zone known as a Designated Port Area, where only marine industrial developments can occur; the state Legislature DeMaria hosted last week's meeting, and tried to limit discussions to comments about what people want to see in Everett's community impact agreement. The most frequent concern raised was the potential traffic issues on game days, although there would be only minimal parking on the stadium site itself — echoing similar concerns raised by nearby Boston residents. DeMaria expressed optimism that most game attendees would Advertisement DeMaria brushed away calls from a few critics in the audience to hold a citywide referendum over whether the stadium should be built, saying the Krafts' proposal is the best use that the city could hope for to clean up and reuse the site. City councilor Michael Marchese said that what Everett really needs is more tax revenue, much like the millions that used to flow each year into the city's coffers from the power plant during its heyday. (The annual amount the Krafts would contribute to the city hasn't been determined yet.) 'Those ugly towers, which nobody likes, they supported the city pretty damn well over the last 100 years,' Marchese said. 'I just want to see what the trickle-down part is for us, the people of Everett. ... It looks fantastic [but] we need to make money also, not just the billionaires.' Stephanie Ebbert of the Globe staff contributed to this report. Jon Chesto can be reached at
National Post
04-05-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Toronto FC still looking for first home win at home after losing to New England
Article content Another loss for Toronto FC. And yet another injury. Article content Article content The pain is mounting for Toronto (1-6-4), which continues its search for a first home win of the Major League Soccer season after a 2-0 loss to the resurgent New England Revolution on Saturday. Article content The final whistle was greeted by a chorus of boos from the announced crowd of 19,690 at BMO Field. Article content Carles Gil and Leo Campana scored for New England (5-4-1), which came into the game with just seven goals in its previous nine matches. The Revs could have added significantly more to that total had it not been for Toronto goalkeeper Sean Johnson. Article content Toronto coach Robin Fraser saw no silver linings on the day, seeing a regression in his team that came into the game having lost just one of its last five league outings (1-1-3), a 1-0 defeat at the hands of New York City FC last Saturday. Article content Fraser has not been helped by an ever-growing injury list. Article content Toronto' was missing captain Jonathan Osorio, backup goalkeeper Luka Gavran, defenders Richie Laryea, Zane Monlouis and Henry Wingo, midfielder Markus Cimermancic, midfielder/forward Derick Etienne Jr. and forward Deandre Kerr. Article content Add Nicksoen Gomis to the list after the defender went down in the 63rd minute in the Toronto penalty box with a non-contact injury. He had to be helped off the field, unable to put weight on his left leg. Article content Fraser, while yet to receive an official prognosis, said the injury seemed 'quite bad.' Article content Defender Sigurd Rosted had to come off at halftime, as did forward Ola Brynhildsen whose minutes are being limited after coming back from injury. And veteran defender Kevin Long remained on the bench, not ready to see action. Article content Toronto finished with Kosi Thompson, a midfielder converted to fullback, playing centre back alongside 18-year-old Lazar Stefanovic. Article content 'I don't want to make it sound like a pity party,' said Fraser. 'It is what it is and we are where we are and we still have an obligation to compete. That certainly won't change. Article content 'I was disappointed today because I think in the last six weeks or so this group — win, lose, draw — I've been really really proud of their level of engagement. And I thought today was a bit of a lapse.' Article content After a 1-4-1 start to the season, New England has won four straight by blanking Atlanta, New York City FC, Charlotte FC and now Toronto. The Revs, having switched to a back three, extended their shutout streak to 385 minutes in front of Slovenian goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic. Article content In contrast, Toronto has not scored in league play at home in 439 minutes, dating back to Deandre Kerr's goal April 5 in a 2-1 loss to Chicago. TFC is 0-3-2 at BMO Field this season with its last home win Sept. 14, a 2-1 decision over Austin FC. Article content While Toronto had plenty of the ball in the first half, it was New England that took advantage of its chances.
National Post
03-05-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Toronto FC still looking for first win at home after losing to New England Revolution
Article content Injury-depleted Toronto FC continues its search for a first home win of the Major League Soccer season after a 2-0 loss to the resurgent New England Revolution on Saturday. Article content Carles Gil and Leo Campana scored for New England (5-4-1), which came into the game with just seven goals in its previous nine games. The Revs could have added significantly more to that total had it not been for Toronto goalkeeper Sean Johnson. Article content The final whistle was greeted by a chorus of boos at BMO Field. Article content After a 1-4-1 start to the season, New England has won four straight by blanking Atlanta, New York City FC, Charlotte FC and now Toronto. The Revs, having switched to a back three, extended their shutout streak to 385 minutes in front of Slovenian goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic. Article content In contrast, Toronto (1-6-4) has not scored in league play at home in 439 minutes, dating back to Deandre Kerr's goal April 5 in a 2-1 loss to Chicago. TFC is 0-3-2 at BMO Field this season with its last home win Sept. 14, a 2-1 decision over Austin FC. Article content But Toronto came into the game having lost just one its last five league outings (1-1-3), a 1-0 defeat at the hands of New York City FC last Saturday. Article content While Toronto had plenty of the ball in the first half, it was New England that took advantage of its chances. Article content Gil put the Revs ahead in the 11th minute with their first shot on goal. After a Kosi Thompson giveaway, wingback Ilay Feingold sent in a cross that Toronto defender Nicksoen Gomis got his head to, only to see the ball go straight to Gil who acrobatically volleyed it home from just inside the penalty box. Article content Article content Gil has five of New England's nine goals this season, including three from the penalty spot. And with Saturday's strike, he joins San Jose's Cristiano Espinoza as the only active players to be within the top five of both goals and assists for an original MLS club. Article content Campana made it 2-0 in the 27th minute, capping a rapid-fire counter-attack with a low shot that beat Johnson. The play began deep in the New England end when Federico Bernardeschi lost the ball. Six passes later it was in the Toronto goal. Article content Johnson made several big saves in the first half, including a spectacular one-handed stop on Ignatius Ganago in injury time, to limit the damage to two goals as the visitors began to find gaps in the Toronto defence. Article content Toronto headed to the locker-room to boos at the break. Article content And some in the supporters section in the south stand walked out during the first half in an apparent protest at the team's recent play. A banner reading 'This Badge Don't Belong To You!!!' was unfurled at one point. Another banner read 'Accept Existence or Expect Resistance.'
Winnipeg Free Press
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Toronto FC still looking for first win at home after losing to New England Revolution
TORONTO – Injury-depleted Toronto FC continues its search for a first home win of the Major League Soccer season after a 2-0 loss to the resurgent New England Revolution on Saturday. Carles Gil and Leo Campana scored for New England (5-4-1), which came into the game with just seven goals in its previous nine games. The Revs could have added significantly more to that total had it not been for Toronto goalkeeper Sean Johnson. The final whistle was greeted by a chorus of boos at BMO Field. After a 1-4-1 start to the season, New England has won four straight by blanking Atlanta, New York City FC, Charlotte FC and now Toronto. The Revs, having switched to a back three, extended their shutout streak to 385 minutes in front of Slovenian goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic. In contrast, Toronto (1-6-4) has not scored in league play at home in 439 minutes, dating back to Deandre Kerr's goal April 5 in a 2-1 loss to Chicago. TFC is 0-3-2 at BMO Field this season with its last home win Sept. 14, a 2-1 decision over Austin FC. But Toronto came into the game having lost just one its last five league outings (1-1-3), a 1-0 defeat at the hands of New York City FC last Saturday. While Toronto had plenty of the ball in the first half, it was New England that took advantage of its chances. Gil put the Revs ahead in the 11th minute with their first shot on goal. After a Kosi Thompson giveaway, wingback Ilay Feingold sent in a cross that Toronto defender Nicksoen Gomis got his head to, only to see the ball go straight to Gil who acrobatically volleyed it home from just inside the penalty box. Gil has five of New England's nine goals this season, including three from the penalty spot. And with Saturday's strike, he joins San Jose's Cristiano Espinoza as the only active players to be within the top five of both goals and assists for an original MLS club. Campana made it 2-0 in the 27th minute, capping a rapid-fire counter-attack with a low shot that beat Johnson. The play began deep in the New England end when Federico Bernardeschi lost the ball. Six passes later it was in the Toronto goal. Johnson made several big saves in the first half, including a spectacular one-handed stop on Ignatius Ganago in injury time, to limit the damage to two goals as the visitors began to find gaps in the Toronto defence. Toronto headed to the locker-room to boos at the break. And some in the supporters section in the south stand walked out during the first half in an apparent protest at the team's recent play. A banner reading 'This Badge Don't Belong To You!!!' was unfurled at one point. Another banner read 'Accept Existence or Expect Resistance.' New England outshot Toronto 13-8 (6-2 in shots on target) in the first half. The final count was 18-18 with the Revs having a 6-4 edge on shots on target. Saturday's contest was the first of seven in May for Toronto, with six at home. Captain Jonathan Osorio joined injured defenders Richie Laryea, Zane Monlouis and Henry Wingo, midfielder Markus Cimermancic, midfielder/forward Derick Etienne Jr and forward Deandre Kerr on the sidelines. There was more pain in the 63rd minute when Gomis went down in the Toronto penalty box with a non-contact injury. He had to be helped off the field, unable to put weight on his left leg. To help make up the numbers, Toronto signed TFC II midfielder Michael Sullivan to an MLS short-term agreement for the game. Coach Robin Fraser made seven changes to the midweek team that lost a penalty shootout to CF Montreal in Telus Canadian Championship play. Only Gomis, Thompson, Deybi Flores and Theo Corbeanu retained their places. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Forwards Ola Brynhildsen and Bernardeschi returned to the lineup after injury absences. Brynhildsen came off at halftime, as did defender Sigurd Rosted. Bernardeschi moved up front to lead the attack. Fellow Italian Lorenzo Insigne entered the game to a mixed reception in the 57th minute. New England arrived with the second-best defensive record in the league, conceding just 0.78 goals per game on average (only Inter Miami at 0.70 was stingier). — This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 3, 2025
