News: Rev Roster 2018

Yeah, I wouldn’t read much into Lee’s absence just now. He’s in catch up mode, even if he’s been fully embraced back to the fold.

 

We should keep in mind that Lee might only be in camp to make sure he doesn't give the Revs another option year on him while still maintaining his "trade me or trade me" stance. Kind of like a functional separation even if they're living in the same house.

However, why is it "working out" rather than working out? Lee plans on playing professional soccer this season. No reason he wouldn't be keeping himself in shape. I'm confident he's in shape enough to play a preseason game.

And how exactly does one prove oneself to Brad Friedel? We already know Lee is a good player. There's no mystery to that. Also, this is preseason. You know, the time of year where you throw different combinations of guys on the field just to see how it goes. That's not being done with Lee.

I suspect "prove himself" is a red herring. Lee doesn't want to be there and Friedel's trying to stamp his authority on the team. There's nothing to prove. They're dug in inside opposing trenches. That puts the onus on Burns to move Lee.

 

Yeh, could be.

I think it's very difficult to get in real playing shape without games and/or a real serious conditioning program. I remember that from college - even when I came into camp after doing a ton of running, the first scrimmages would have me gassed.

Yeah, that's a good question - it's pretty arbitrary I think. Friedel will have to wait a suitable amount of time before working him back in most likely - but suitable is whatever he decides it is.

Agree.

 

I think this is definitely part of it.

 

We're number one!!!

 

I'm not sure I'd want my GM to be a favorite of others to negotiate with, but probably least favorite in this case means more than just "driving a hard bargain".

 

Yeah, I was going to say something like that. Maybe they don't like dealing with Burns because he's smarter than the average bear, playing 3-D chess when everyone else is playing checkers and 4-5 steps ahead of everyone else! Must be that they just don't want to be left looking foolish, yeah, that's probably it.

On a positive note, at least Bye got a vote for possible rookie of the year, and Caldwell got votes for underrated. And a couple of ex-Revs were mentioned as being good coaching material when they hang up the boots. I also never thought of Berhalter as being such a great tactician, but what do I know?

 

I thought this was an interesting article overall. The things that jumped out at me were the almost unanimous opposition to pro/rel, and the fact that only 14 clubs agreed to participate. I'd be shocked if the Revs participated.

 

But disappointing these were the only 2 mentions of the Revolution other than the Burns (which was negative)

 

And those signings are.... Probably their Draft Picks

 

From Brad Freiedel: The #NERevs are "very close" on one signing, "close" on another.

Friedel added it's a matter of negotiation now, wouldn't disclose positions or further details. #MLS

— Jonathan Sigal (@JonathanSigal) February 28, 2018

 

Chicago Fire acquires midfielder Tony Tchani from Vancouver Whitecaps for $150,000 in Targeted Allocation Money.

— Steven Goff (@SoccerInsider) February 28, 2018

But, your point stands that #NERevs would've been wise to try to insert themselves in any potential Tchani discussions.

— Sean Donahue (@SeanLDonahue) February 28, 2018

 

El New England Revolution (@NERevolution) de la MLS tiene 3 millones de dólares para negociar por un volante de primera línea del fútbol colombiano. Están entre Didier Moreno, del DIM, y Luis Caicedo, del Cortuluá. Aún no han decidido. pic.twitter.com/eFcDV38GBL

— Pablo Ríos González (@riosgonzalezp) February 28, 2018

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#NERevs Transfer nugget: Colombian central midfielder Didier Moreno (Independiente Medellín) and Ecuadorian defender Luis Caicedo (Cruzeiro) said to be negotiating with team. #MLS

— Julian Cardillo (@JulianCardillo) February 28, 2018

Didier Moreno is 26, has made 111 appearances of Independiente Medellin.

Luis Caicedo is 21, capable of playing in central midfield or defensive flanks.#NERevs #MLS

— Julian Cardillo (@JulianCardillo) February 28, 2018

 

Great tweets thanks for posting. And props to Siagel who has done more Revs reporting lately.

 

Yes, Sigal is coming up with good stuff.

 

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Don't worry we are. Unfortunately it's becoming clear that Teams don't want to deal with us and players in MLS don't want to play for us.

— Garrett Diemer (@GDiemer24) February 28, 2018

 

Julian corrected a prior tweet -

Check that: that's Luis Caicedo, midfielder of Curtulua #NERevs

— Julian Cardillo (@JulianCardillo) February 28, 2018

 

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Mistah Kraft's dry cleaning doesn't pick up itself, you know...

 

Nothing here more than what's already been reported, but:

Report: New England Revolution eyeing 2 South American center mids
March 1, 2018, 12:06PM EST
Charles Boehm

 

if its down to Burns and negotiating the Revs are screwed