Revs Offseason News, 2012 (Part 1)

I'm glad the Pats are doing something. As the article said - Newtown is a soccer town. It's geographically located in New England. While it's obviously tougher when you're not in season to show your support, there's no reason the revolution couldn't have done as much, or more than the Houston freakin Dynamo. That goes for the sox, C's and B's as well (lockout isn't an excuse).

 

What makes any of you think the Rev's even have a choice in this? They are the employees of the Kraft's and my money is on the probability that the Rev's F.O. has no say in the matter. And, it's probably just the same fact of life that the Krafts don't consider the Rev's more than an investment. Investments can't do social services.

 

They could find out if any of the kids were revs fans and send players to visit them. Or send jerseys. Anything to show they care.

 

Agreed. It doesn't need to cost a lot of money, any showing of support would be nice.

 

I grew up pretty close to that area; there are NOT a ton of Patriot fans, Sox fans, etc. It is Giants and Yankees country, whether it's geographically part of New England or not.

 

When did you last live there? If it's been longer than c.2002 since you had family in the area schools, times have changed and there is probably a larger mix of pats/sox fans, based on success of Boston teams over the last decade.

 

The 'stache is hanging up his cleats. Former Rev Ryan Cochrane to retire:
https://twitter.com/RyanTCochrane/status/284411955899400192

 

Re: Newtown

The #NERevs free soccer clinics scheduled for this evening in Newtown, CT have been postponed due to snow. Clinics will be rescheduled.

— New England Revolution (@NERevolution) December 29, 2012

So, yes, they did have something planned.

 

If anything this is just another testament to how bad the Revs' PR staff is. Why haven't they done more to promote themselves and talk about what they're doing to aid and support the Newtown community?

 

I agree that you don't want to be seen tooting your own horn, but all of the other professional sports franchises haven't had an issue getting publicity and media coverage of the charity work they've done. It's just a testament to how poor our communications and PR efforts are. That being said, I also agree that I'd like to see the club do more than just some soccer clinics.

 

Honestly, I'm ok with some charities being beyond PR. This is one of them.

 

As for New England Support in CT, I'm still positive I'm the only one. Fairfield County is just an extension of New York City. Only reason I became a New England fan was because I went to school in the northern corners of CT and most of my friends where for Sox/Pats fans. I just got back from celebrating the Holidays with my family in CT and not only is everyone a Giants/Jets fan, they are vocally anti Patriots.

 

1. There is no deadline for charity. The Revs may do something down the road.

2. My understanding is the President of the Dynamo went to Quinnipiac University, and Quinnipiac and CFC have some sort of partnership, but don't quote me on that.

3. I worked in sandy hook for a year right out of college. It might as well be part of New York. The kids from sandy hook were on the field for the Giants game today, I doubt there are that many New England sports fans in that town.

 

Maybe so, but it doesn't take a geography major to figure out that, when it comes to sports, that area is New York all the way.

 

According to this, a number of Revs players (past and present) are participating in the Newtown event. Given the location, it's not surprising that there are more Revs players than any other team.

 

TransferTwit says we're pursuing Honduran CB/LB David Molina, aged 24 of Motagua. He's just 5'10", so probably projecting as a MLS LB, but also is a true defender, not a midfield convert. TFC also in the hunt, supposedly.

If true, I like the age and the defensive focus at LB. We have to be realistic that tracking back as a two-way midfielder simply isn't Lee Nguyen's game, and that when that side consists of Tierney-Nguyen, we have major defensive liabilities.

 

At the risk of sounding insensitive to Newtown (which I don't really think I am), I'm glad to see some news/rumors related to offseason roster action.

 

The Rev's are sending 8 players and one GM to this event

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/artic...egends-line-special-soccer-event-newtown-conn

 

Experience is Key

 

Wrong, they are sending 8 current players and 1 US Soccer Legend!

 

Now that the holidays are over, I would really like to see them close out a few deals for experienced defenders before the draft. Whether prior rumors are true, or even new players we haven't heard of, they really need to get this team sorted before the draft. Then they can truly begin prep for a very important season. This is really going to be a defining season to find out if they are truly moving forward, being stagnant, or taking a step back. Even more so than any season in a while.

 

You're not the only NE fan.
A fellow youth soccer coach/parent and I talk Revs regularly. So that's at least 3 of us.

My guess about fandom is about 80% NY, 20% Boston here in Fairfield County. I feel I've lived here and worked here long enough (uhm.. erm... carry the 2... 20 + years).

When I worked in Farmington, CT (near Hartford), I'd say it was more like 50-50.

YMMV.


Kevin D.

(We're a town next door to Newtown. A for-real lock-down of the schools is quite frightening - 'specially when you have kids there)