Quality of Life Index (2012): Pre-Season

Pre-Season Matches

Win vs. FC Tucson
Win VS. Boston College
Win vs. Boston College
Win vs. LA Galaxy
Win vs. New York
Win vs. Real Salt Lake
Draw vs. LA Galaxy (2-4 PKs)

Who is this team and what have you done with the Revolution? There is no question that the Revs put together a pretty impressive pre-season. Although it is only pre-season, it was hard not to get excited about this team.  They looked shaky against LA in the Desert Diamond Cup final, which is a cause for concern, but here's to hoping it was just from being tired and hopefully a rested team will be ready to do battle against San Jose. 3 points for a win, -3 for a loss, 0 for a draw. PLUS 18 

Moreno Leaves Pie on the Face of Burns

Our Number 9! Wait he's not coming, no wait he is, no wait we're unsure, no he swears he's coming... he's getting his visa! All is good!!   The Moreno guy better be the savior of this team at this point if/when he shows up. The fans are disgusted by this whole situation, it makes the player and the team look bad. He has a lot to prove when he shows especially when it seems like the fans don't even want him at this point. MINUS 10

Quality Of Life: Offseason 2012

With New England Revolution pre-season starting Monday, it is officially time for our Off-season 2012 Revolution Quality of Life Index. Since it's a new season we'll go over how the QoL works for those who forgot or the uninitiated.  If you are from the Boston area and read the Weekly Dig you will realize that I am 100% stealing this idea from them, so  don't tell me about how I am unoriginal and stealing and idea... I know.  Secondly, all numbers are absolutely arbitrary and decided by me and solely me. The QoL works on a PLUS/MINUS system and the total is at the bottom along with a link to the last QoL.


Front Office "Restructuring"




So with many clamoring for sweeping changes to be made in the Front Office after years of on and off the field decline, those sweeping changes happened.... well at least in the minds of Krafty JonBob... not so much to everyone else.

Yes they actually promoted Brian Bilello and Mike Burns.  I'm willing to give Bilello a little more wiggle room and time now that he has assumed the role that absentee club President Sunil Gulati once held.  However it's no secret that I do not care for Mike Burns and the fact that he now has more control over this team, a team that's fallen behind during his tenure, scares the shit out of me.  I still don't understand why the Krafts want to reward failure... not to savvy if you ask me.  MINUS 25

Quality of Life: 2011... This is the end... 2 Part Special

PART I-2011 Last 25%

The Season

Tie vs. LA Galaxy
Win vs. DC United
Tie vs. Portland
Tie vs. Vancouver
Loss vs. Real Salt Lake
Loss vs. Houston
Win vs. Sporting KC
Loss vs. Chivas
Tie vs. Colorado
Win vs. Vancouver
Loss vs. San Jose
Loss vs. Sporting KC
Loss vs. LA Galaxy
Loss vs. Dallas
Loss vs. NYRB
Tie vs. Toronto
Tie vs. Chicago
Loss vs. Seattle
Tie vs. Salt Lake
Loss vs. Philadelphia
Win vs. DC
Tie vs. Colorado
Tie vs. Sporting KC
Loss vs. Chivas
Loss vs. Crew
Tie vs. Houston
Tie vs. NYRB
Tie vs. Philly
Win vs. FC Dallas
Loss vs. Portland
Loss vs. Chicago
Loss vs. Seattle
Loss vs. San Jose
Loss vs. Columbus
Tie vs Toronto FC

One win in 7 games since our last QoL... What do you want to us to say... it's a travesty, it's deplorable and well just a plain disappointment... at least it matches the season... MINUS 33

Quality of Life Index: 2011 Season 78%

Season So Far

Do I really need a caption for this?

Draw vs. LA Galaxy
Win vs. DC United
Draw vs. Portland
Draw vs. Vancouver
Loss vs. Real Salt Lake
Loss vs. Houston
Win vs. Sporting KC
Loss vs. Chivas
Tie vs. Colorado
Win vs. Vancouver
Loss vs. San Jose
Loss vs. Sporting KC
Loss vs. LA Galaxy
Loss vs. Dallas
Loss vs. NYRB
Tie vs. Toronto
Tie vs. Chicago
Loss vs. Seattle
Tie vs. Salt Lake
Loss vs. Philadelphia
Win vs. DC
Tie vs. Colorado
Tie vs. Sporting KC
Loss vs. Chivas
Loss vs. Crew
Tie vs. Houston
Tie vs. NYRB
Tie vs. Philly

The Revs have started to score since the last time we did this... but well they seem to love to blow leads which has been giving us a series of mini heart attacks...  The blown leads problem gives us hope that maybe some of the pieces of the player puzzle are starting to fall into place.  The blown leads also must point to a coaching problem,which was very evident in Philadelphia when Lekic was subbed out for Phelan early in the half so the team could play bunker ball.  Lekic was perhaps having his best game in a Revs uniform and was also helping the team to do what Nicol has stated over and over that he wants... them to hold possession. The bunker ball is frustrating and not working, it time to see if the best defense truly is a good offense.  Well at least we won't have to worry about going to cold and sparsely attended playoff matches this year. MINUS 21 (NYRB is 0, LA is 33)

Did We Really Cut Our MVP?

Well it all depends on how you want to look at it but in a story that seems to have multiple sides the Revolution parted ways with Marko Perovic and left a good smoke screen to retreat back behind the Iron Curtain of information.  The Revolution really should have found some way to make things work and keep him around here, many thought that he was a key player in building a new core for the Revs.  Just add this to the many mistakes our FO and Burnsie et al have made... Good job guys... Seriously, super fantastic and awesome.  MINUS 25


Revs vs. ManU

I think any Revs fan who was in attendance for this match has to be happy with it despite the eventual loss.  The Revs holding off ManU's first team and having a scoreless first half is something to be happy about and that they should be proud of, now if only we could do that more often in games that... well you know... actually matter. PLUS 5


Revs Release Didier Domi, Ousmane Dabo retires.

Wait you mean to tell me that aging European players didn't work out as signings for the Revs? Seriously? How can that be true? Excuse the sarcasm...but having said that Dabo retiring because he felt guilty taking up cap and roster space due to his injury for a team that desperately needed it was top notch.  Even if he was not able to do much here it shows that he is a classy individual and the respect he showed to the fans upon his departure was admirable. Releasing Domi left us with no cover at LB and I actually didn't think he was that bad, but hey it's better to not have any cover there than actually have someone who can play that position (albeit only when they aren't injured) MINUS 10

Wait... we actually signed a DP?

Yessssirrrrieeee Krafty Bob....  Milton Caraglio.  In what we've seen of Milton so far we like... despite coming off of a large break in playing due to injury he actually looks like a decent signing.  However let's not fool ourselves, because he only is technically a DP due to a transfer fee.  The transfer fee appears to have been paid to his 'agents' however  in an article in the Boston Globe it was noted that he was here on loan... the deal is really fishy but in the long run if he turns out to be a great player for us, then who really cares? As long as we can keep him  here that is... PLUS 20

"The Kid"

Many thought we wouldn't see Diego Fagundez make his MLS debut for another year or two, but with the state of the team this year why not give the kid a chance?  Well he finally got it against Chivas and set up not only a successful PK, but also scored as well.  He's not ready for prime time yet but he's getting there, finally we have something to be excited about for the long term. PLUS 5



Zerka Zerka....

The Revs signed Moroccan Monsef Zerka, who last played in the Greek Superleague for Iraklis FC.  Zerka seems to be able to play multiple positions but will be playing out wide in the midfield here.  We've only seen him in the disaster of a Philly game but he did score and looked quite good...Having signings that look good is a new thing for us... hopefully they are and we can start signing more players like that...PLUS 10

Pro Golfer Sergio Garcia Trains With The Revs...

LAME.... next story.  LAME

Black Sunday/"Fort Code of Conduct"

The Fort walk-out on Black Sunday went much better than I think anyone involved expected.  It was a good way for many of us to air frustrations, people came from other sections to join us, and people who had left this team came back to show solidarity with us.  One of the best moments for those involved was realizing that others and the stadium were standing and cheering us on, we knew that we weren't alone and people other than us 'got it'.

Since this whole debacle a "Fort Code of Conduct" has been released by the team and signed off on by 2 of 3 supporters groups.  This document was in the works between SG leaders and the Revs FO prior to Black Sunday but I have some issues with it and honestly I don't think it really does much for the Fort. My worry is this line:

"In an effort to ensure an enjoyable atmosphere for all of our fellow fans, we request that you refrain from using inflammatory language during games, including: swearing (including in coordinated chants and songs)"

It seems innocuous enough but it is also a pretty broad spectrum under which security and the FO can act if it chooses to.  There is a lot of pro supporter language in it and it offers to let people have their seats moved which is good.  If this is all we get out of the events of Fortgate I am disappointed.  At least two of three things should have happened, in addition to this, 1) Charges should have been dropped against the individual who was arrested in the video that has been floating around. 2) Those who were issued banning orders should have the rescinded. 3) This is the one I want to see most... A public apology from the Revs stating that they are sorry and apologize to the Fort and the SGs for the way this was handled, and it really needs to include the words 'sorry' and 'apologize'.  None of this "Things could have been handled better by all involved" shit. Unfortunately this for us is EVEN

Final Thoughts

So this QoL is just kinda meh... kinda like the Revs... but hey it didn't get any worse...

OVERALL: MINUS 16 + LAME

LAST QoL: MINUS 1534  

Quality Of Life Index: 2011 Season 50%

The Season So Far

Draw vs. LA Galaxy
Win vs. DC United
Draw vs. Portland
Draw vs. Vancouver
Loss vs. Real Salt Lake
Loss vs. Houston
Win vs. Sporting KC
Loss vs. Chivas
Tie vs. Colorado
Win vs. Vancouver
Loss vs. San Jose
Loss vs. Sporting KC
Loss vs. LA Galaxy
Loss vs. Dallas
Loss vs. NYRB
Tie vs. Toronto
Tie vs. Chicago
Loss vs. Seattle


So in the last QoL, we stated that we thought the team was better than last year.  We still think that is true however everyone else is also better than last year for the most part, which leaves us second to last in the Eastern conference and in single table we're 3rd from the bottom.  If MLS had relegation we're West Ham (I already support one West Ham I rather not support two).  We're saying it now, the season is a loss, let's use the summer transfer window to start working on the team for 2012,which brings us to a question for another post...is Steve Nicol the man for the job?  3 points for a win, 0 points for a tie, -3 for a loss. MINUS 18 (NYRB is +3, LA is +21)

Shalrie Called up for Gold Cup, Stays with Revs

The Revs captain got called up for the Gold Cup to play for his native Grenada but declined opting to stay with the Revs.  It's moves like this that show why he is the captain and it makes up considering the pre-season shenanigans, ultimately we didn't do much to make it worth it but what would have happened if he had gone? PLUS 10

Perovic out for season

[DELETED DUE TO FOUL LANGUAGE -TEAMOPS] MINUS 25

Michael we hardly knew ya  

The Revs waived 18 year old, Nigerian midfielder Michael Augustine.  Did anyone not see this coming?  Another failed African adventure, but at least we cut the poor guy lose before it went on for too long. EVEN

Dabo still out

Again did anyone not see this coming? MINUS 5

What's up Guy?

I like this signing purely for being able to make headers like that.  The Revs signed Ryan Guy for St. Patrick's in Ireland.  Guy seems to be a replacement for Augustine, but unlike Augustine he's actually seen some playing time.  We don't have enough information yet to form a solid opinion but hey anything has to be an improvement at this point.... right? PLUS 5

Seriously, Don't hold your breath on a DP

Kyle McCarthy reports that Steve Nicol says the hunt for a DP is still on, and that's the bright side.  The dark side?

"I'd love to tell you that we're almost done, but we're not"-Steve Nicol

This should be done by now, so much for getting one or two in the off-season, can't believe we fell for that line. MINUS 10

Fortgate

Well we hopefully don't need to go into this one too much (if we do, shame on you, but you can update yourself here).  This has been a PR disaster for the Revolution and has surely set back supporters culture in New England quite a bit.  Now over a week out from the incident we are seeing that this isn't just about one event but has become a tipping point for fan frustrations with the Kraft family and the running (ruining?) of soccer in the region.  We still have a few varying reports on arrests but it seems that there were less than originally reported, that being said we still witnessed multiple people being taken away by Foxborough Police than COO Brian Bilello reported in his post on the teams Facebook.  The silver lining? The amount of support that has come out for The Fort from around the world, one should never underestimate the power of soccer supporters. MINUS 1500 (approximate seats of The Fort)

Final Thoughts...

It can't really get worse than this... can it?

OVERALL: MINUS 1543
LAST QoL: PLUS 17 (+/- 5)

Quality Of Life: 2011 Season 25%

Yes yes y'all it's time for a they latest installation of TDIF's New England Revolution Quality of Life Index, lets get right into it...

B-B-B-Bennny, Beeeeeeenny, Beeeeennnyy and the Reeeevvvvvvsss

What can we say that hasn't already been said?  The Revs finally lucked out and didn't get screwed over by the returning US National Player Allocation Order.   We all were on the edge of our seats for a  few days while we waited to hear if Chivas would take him or pass, then Philly was up.  Philly and Chivas both passed and Benny landed squarely in lap of the Revs.  This was a no-brainer decision, we had to take him, he helps fill a need and really got the Revs fan base fired up.  While he hasn't totally wowed us yet with the few games he has under his belt we're still excited.  PLUS 20









Wait... The Front of the Jersey Doesn't Say 'Revolution' Anymore?

Well well well, looky what we got here the Revs finally picked up a sponsor.  About damn time.  It's not a flashy brand or anything but we got it.  This basically means money for almost nothing and if what we have speculated in the past about the budget His Royal Highness Kraft bequeaths on the lowly soccer playing peasants, we need it.  Now the question is how much and what will it be used for, better marketing? a Designated Player? orange slices for everyone?
PLUS 10



PSYCHO!!

Tramp Stamp?

Wow the Revs signed an attacking player... like people had been asking for... for a few years... and he's not 38... thank you, what took yous so effin' long? "Psycho" Rajko Lekic comes to the Revs from Danish side Silkeborg IF.  He's looks good on paper and we like what we've seen so far including a pretty nice goal against Sporting KC.

We want more though, and we're hoping that with the upcoming transfer window we will see another piece of the puzzle come in to help get Lekic some service, service he desperately needs.  Lekic's outburst against Nyassi during last weekends match against the Colorado Rapids definitely shows his intense passion and well maybe where he got his nickname from.  Some people thought it was over the top but we don't, Nyassi needed the criticism and someone dishing out criticism is might be what this team needs to light a fire under their collective asses. PLUS 15

The Season So Far

Draw vs. LA Galaxy
Win vs. DC United
Draw vs. Portland
Draw vs. Vancouver
Loss vs. Real Salt Lake
Loss vs. Houston
Win vs. Sporting KC
Loss vs. Chivas
Tie vs. Colorado

The team is better than last year.  The team's results are not yet good enough for us though. We'd love to see some consistency in the line up, i.e. less injuries, as well as some better cohesion between the team.  The time for the team to "gel" was in the pre-season and maybe the first few games of the season.  The Revs still needing to "gel" in the middle of the season is starting to get old as well as the use of that as an excuse. Our new system for rating the season is perhaps the most un-arbitrary number we've put out on these posts, 3 points for a win, 0 points for a tie, -3 for a loss.  Yes I am sure someone has done this somewhere else but I don't care. MINUS 3 (For comparison NYRB is +9)

Ousmane Dabo Finally Plays His 1st League Match...

...and ends up back on the injury list... He looked good while he played and the team looked better with him,  but his situation is getting worrisome as we had feared was possible in the past here and here, oh and here. MINUS 7 (I like you Ousmane, I really do... don't take it personally)

Revs vs. Red Devils

Well the Revs announced that they would be playing an international friendly against Manchester United and the world was happy, flowers were coming up, war was stopping, cats and dogs were friends.  Then the Revs announced that for the first time in recent history (ever?) that this international friendly would NOT be included in the season ticket package.  Apparently the price or our package doesn't reflect the added price that bringing in an opponent like ManU would require.

It's still a big heaping pile of bullshit. I am not going to rant anymore on this one, did enough already here and here.  Sales for this match have topped 35,000 and the lower bowl is "almost sold out", except for the Fort where the supporters groups have been given a longer window to try to sell tickets to their members.

I'll leave you with this thought on it, the die-hards the ones who make the atmosphere, sing chant and scream their hearts out, travel to great lengths to support their team, will have small numbers.  These are the people you screw over by not including this in the season ticket package and by doing so the Revs have shot themselves in the foot by alienating one of their best game-day marketing tools.  In my own small group there were probably a good 20 or so of us that were planning on going prior to the news that it wasn't included, now there is 2.  MINUS 18

Stoli, and Tim Murray loaned to FC New York

We learned that the Revs loaned Ilja Stolica and goalkeeper Tim Murray to USL Pro side FC New York last month. It is a multi-month loan and either player may be recalled at any time.  We feel that Stoli is getting the short end of the stick here, and we'd would like to have him still with the team especially seeing as how his friendship with fellow Serb Marko Perovic has been good for Perovic.  We have inquired with the team to see if this helps clear cap space or not but we will have to wait for an answer until Mike Burns returns from his current scouting trip to Europe. PLUS/MINUS 5

Final Thoughts

It's been an interesting season for the Revs for sure and overall some good things have happened and the team has started to make moves that we've been asking for for a long time.  Everything isn't all rosy but there have definitely been improvements made both on and off the field.  It's looking better being a Revs fan these days although there is still a lot to be desired... for the first time ever though the QoL Index hits positive numbers.

OVERALL: PLUS 17 (+/- 5)
LAST QoL: MINUS 23

Quality Of Life Index: Pre-Season

Yes yes y'all it's time for another Quality Of Life post, we take a look at the pre-season goings on an arbitrarily assign value to said goings on.

Pat Phelan Re-signs

Some people love him some people hate him, but nonetheless he is back this year.  He is an excellent athlete and plays with great heart but we're not quite so sure that it's enough in today's MLS.  Phelan was a starter last year but we are guessing he will be coming in off the bench this year due to the arrival of Ousmane Dabo. EVEN



Ousmane Dabo Joins The Revs

We like this signing, really we do.  Dabo's experience at top levels in Europe, Man City, Lazio, is a welcome addition to a very young team. Dabo will hopefully help out with possession and distribution of the ball from the midfield and we look forward to seeing him do his thing...

...notice the 'hopefully' and 'look forward', Dabo has been injured pretty much since he got here, we've expressed these concerns when he was signed and well he hasn't had much time at all to train with the team and get used to his new teammates.  We hope that this is only a speed bump but we are concerned.  Dabo will not be available for our season opener against LA Galaxy, maybe we'll get to see him the following weekend against DC United.  So in the past we have given a big/good signing somewhere around a 10 but this injury and the fact that he hasn't had much preseason time is a worry. PLUS 5

Revs Pick Up Argentinian Franco Coria

Ok we're not sure about this one to be honest, we have picked up a lot of defensive players so picking up another defender seems a bit over the top especially with the fact that we have not signed anyone to help with the attack.

That being said we are glad that the Revs have gotten on to the South American bandwagon that MLS is driving right now.  The terms of the deal are also appealing as Coria joins the team on a loan with the option to buy.  So we're willing to give the kid a chance. We're not sure where he fits in yet to Nicol's plans but we'll see soon enough. PLUS 5

Something For Nothing...

Ok so I'm done with the Right Said Fred references... The Revs picked up the rights to Fred in the re-entry draft process and traded those rights away, back to DC which is where he came into MLS in the first place.  We got DC's second round draft pick for the 2013 SuperDraft, not a bad move.  PLUS 2

Joseph And Alston Like To Party

Perhaps a but too much... You all should know about this by now.  Joseph gets arrested after being evicted from his hotel, Alston was apparently with Joseph when the shenanigans occurred, both got sent home.  Joseph is still talking to the league and other than being sent home there have been no disciplinary actions taken as of yet against either player.  No matter how you view this incident it wasn't good for anyone.  MINUS 10

Pre-Season Matches

2-0 Win over UCF
2-0 Win over US U-17
1-0 Win over FC Dallas
2-1 Win over Columbus Crew
1-3 Loss to Columbus Crew
1-3 Loss to Houston Dynamo

Alright so we're not sure what to think about all this 4 wins total 2 of them against MLS teams, 2 losses to MLS teams.  We could only watch the Houston game and it was disappointing to watch, that being said we also were missing a lot of starters, Alston, Reis and our key new signings, Domi, Dabo and Coria due to injury.  I think there are a lot of questions left and the preseason hasn't answered many.  The multiple injuries of which there are a few hammy or quad related problems are sending up red flags.  These sort of injuries seem to be a common theme on this team and we are really starting to wonder why. Things seemed strong in the beginning but didn't look so hot towards the end... EVEN

Revs Re-sign Boggs, Murray and Sign 3 Draft Picks

We didn't get to see much of Boggs last year to to a season ending concussion... and as we all know around here you don't want to mess with those.  Murray is a back up keeper and well that's that.  In addition to those the Revs offered contracts to F/MF Ryan Kinne, F Alan Koger and MF Andrew Sousa. PLUS 5

Is This Another African Project Or A True Difference Maker?

The Revs signed Nigerian midfielder Michael Augustine, 18, as challenger to Nyassi.  We know pretty much nothing about this kid but Nicol tells us he has "bags of potential".  Our African signings don't have that great of a track record and well the last thing we need is another project, that's what draft picks are for, we need difference makers right now.  He may be a diamond in the rough or he might not.  We're calling this one EVEN.


Attack! The DP

So as a recap we were told the team would be looking for a Designated Player during the offseason... didn't happen.  Despite finding out that Fenerbache star Alex was close to coming to the Revs and despite finding out other deals were close but fell through we're not impressed, close only counts in horeshoes and hand grenades. 

The fact of the matter is this team desperately needs a attacking option, perhaps multiple attackign options.  We like the additions that have been made, but only if Domi and Dabo can stay healthy, but I'm not sure we have much hope for doing well in the playoff race if we do not get a top striker soon. It was a bout a 40 day pre-season... MINUS 40

Northeast Helping The Far East

So with the Earthquake/Tsunami/Nuclear disaster occurring in Japan Revolution supporter groups have stepped up to the plate to help out those in need.

The Midnight Riders are selling discounted tickets to the home opener and are donating $1 from every ticket sold to the Red Cross.  Go buy cheap tickets, drink some beer, watch some soccer and have a good time... all well helping out our friends in Japan.  
 
The Rebellion are raffling off a 2010 Revs training jersey autographed by the entire team and donating the money to the Red Cross as well.  You can get your raffle tickets from The Rebellion here.  

In additon to that we will be donating a portion of the proceeds from our viewing event at Church Boston to the Red Cross as well.

Revs fans doing a good deed... PLUS 10


So the Revs have gotten their best score to date so far on our QoL Index, now if only we could pick up a DP or at least a productive striker we may actually make it into positive numbers soon...

OVERALL: MINUS 23
LAST QoL: MINUS 103

Quality of Life Index: End of Offseason Entering Pre-season 2011

Apparently most of our off season transfers got snowed in and couldn't make it...

So the last time we brought you the Quality Of Life Index it was somewhere around the halfway point of the offseason, with pre-season having started we look at what's gone on since the last QoL post.

88 Days Out, Revolution Offseason Quality of Life Index...

So we are going to start a new piece here at TDIF, the Quality of Life index.  Yes I am stealing this from Boston's Weekly Dig, but well it is one of my favorite pieces in that periodical.

So we will start this QoL with reviewing the offseason thus far.

Taylor Twellman Retires

After 8 Years and 101 goals scored for the Revolution Taylor Twellman retired due repeated concussions.  Taylor was the face of the revolution and was a huge asset both on and off the field.  Replacing him will not be easy and if anything the Revolution have shown that they are not very good at replacing star players when the leave (i.e. Clint Dempsey). MINUS 101

Revs Players Head to Plymouth Argyle For Offseason Training

Zack Schilawski and Bobby Shuttleworth went to train with former Revolution assistant Paul Mariner with his side Plymouth Argyle for 10 days.  We had been told that there would be some sort of loose alliance when Mariner left the Revs to take over the Pilgrims and this was the first instance we've seen so far.  While we hope we see more of this Argyle's financial problems do make us worry about the long term viability of the club... like will they even exist next year...  If Plymouth does fold can we please get Mariner back, we seem to have lost a major piece of the puzzle when he left. PLUS 10

Revolution Sign First Ever Home Grown Player

Fifteen year old Diego Fagundez become the Revolution's first ever home grown player when he signed with the team. Fagundez has been playing for the Revs Under-16 squad where he scored twenty goals, and got U.S. Soccer Development Academy National Starting XI honors. Fagundez has also been called into the US National Under-15 squad. PLUS 15


Expansion Draft

The Revs for the first time ever did not have anyone selected in the expansion draft... EVEN

Revolution Put Up Four Player for Re-Entry Draft and Take 2

Khano Smith, Corey Gibbs, Nico Colaluca and Preston Burpo were all cut in for placement in the new Re-entry draft.  We have no problem with these selections, however we did like Burpo and thought that he did a good job as keeper until his unfortunate/horrific leg fracture during a game vs. the Red Bulls.

On the other side of things the Revs picked up the rights to Fred and Ryan Cochrane, whether they actually come to an agreement of terms and sign with the team will remain to be seen.
PLUS 3 (We left a point out for you Preston) 


Revolution Stadium Groundbreaking Soon... But Maybe Not...

In an interview on the D.A. Show on 98.5 The Sportshub, Revolution Investor/Operator stated when asked about a Soccer Specific Stadium for the Revolution that “From our perspective, we would hope in the next 12-24 months we would have something we would be breaking ground on … ”  Stop us if you've heard similar talk before...

Later that week COO Brian Bilello stated that "I think that we will definitely have a stadium at some point" in an interview on Fox 25 News with Ryan Asselta.  This would have been a perfect opportunity to reinforce Kraft's assertions of 12-24 months however it wasn't and the idea of a stadium in the near future seemed to be backtracked on a bit.

Actions speak louder than words... MINUS 12-24

Revolution Seeking Double Pe... uhhh DP.... Designated Player

Legitimate media outlets for the first time reported that the Revolution was seeking to add a DP or possibly even 2 to the roster. "At the ownership level, we've talked about it,'' said Bilello. "This team hasn't performed the way we wanted it this year, and in talking to ownership, their priority is not only getting better but they want to get better quickly. In talking about it, it was very clear they understand that there might be things that might take some time to do, and they wanted to think of ways that we could get better very quickly.  So frankly, what we decided on is we are going to be looking bring in a Designated Player this off season.'' 

This was early in October, and there has only been one player even loosely associated with the Revs as a possible DP candidate.With all the roster space and cap space available this year we are pretty disappointed that there have been absolutely no signings made yet, DP or not.  Other teams have made moves already and have had rumored moves, sorry but the using the excuse that the transfer window doesn't open til January is not a good excuse anymore. MINUS 2




So for an offseason that should be full of major news for Revs fans there hasn't been much we have less than 3 months till our first game against LA on March 20th... the clock it ticking...

OVERALL: MINUS 87-99