2022 Power Rankings

NFLPatriot · May 24, 2022

Highest the Revs have been since week 4.

Power Rankings: Austin FC, Real Salt Lake ascend after Weeks 12 & 13
By J. Sam Jones
Tuesday, May 24, 2022, 11:59 AM
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Revs:
PRE : 3 . . . Wk 8 : 22
Wk 1: 4 . . . Wk 9 : 16
Wk 2: 2 . . . Wk 10: 16
Wk 3: 4 . . . Wk 11: 16
Wk 4: 5 . .Wk 12/13: 14
Wk 5: 15
Wk 6: 23
Wk 7: 19
The Revs are back! Kinda!

One-goal wins and riding Adam Buksa, Carles Gil and Matt Turner to glory is at least part of the formula that earned them a record point total last year. And now Gustavo Bou is finding his way back onto the field as well.

I don’t know how long this is going to last considering Turner is heading to Arsenal in a month and Buksa is probably gone soon (whole lotta smoke here). But for now, it seems like they’re going to rack up some points based on firepower and Turner alone. They kind of have to because the defense still isn’t all that great, but they’ll pile up enough points that way. When Buksa is out here scoring nine times in seven games, you’ll pile up more than enough points.
Previous: 3-2 win at CIN | Next: 5/28 vs. PHI
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NFLPatriot · May 31, 2022

No change after home draw.

Power Rankings: LA Galaxy, New York Red Bulls soar after Week 14
By J. Sam Jones
Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 11:59 AM
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Revs:
PRE : 3 . . . Wk 8 : 22
Wk 1: 4 . . . Wk 9 : 16
Wk 2: 2 . . . Wk 10: 16
Wk 3: 4 . . . Wk 11: 16
Wk 4: 5 . .Wk 12/13: 14
Wk 5: 15. . . Wk 14: 14
Wk 6: 23
Wk 7: 19
The Revs are starting to look a whole lot like last year’s Revs at the worst possible time. They couldn’t quite pull out a one-goal win against Philadelphia like last year’s group would have. But they still put up three xG worth of chances to Philly’s 0.8. They’ve taken massive steps forward over the past month.

Now they’ve hit an international break. The other side of that break will bring us to the last game of the Matt Turner era and, apparently, the last few games of the Adam Buksa era as well.

Just as they start to sort themselves out, they’re losing the first or second-best goalkeeper in the league (depending on who you ask) and a top-five forward in the league. I honestly don’t know how you recover from that to make a serious push for trophies. Whatever the Revs have planned for the upcoming transfer window will be fascinating. But Turners and Buksas aren’t just readily available for them to go out and grab.

Previous: 1-1 draw vs. PHI | Next: 6/12 at SKC
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NFLPatriot · Jun 21, 2022

Power Rankings: Austin FC, Real Salt Lake big movers after Week 15
By J. Sam Jones
Tuesday, Jun 21, 2022, 12:59 PM
Code:
Revs:
PRE : 3 . . . Wk 8 : 22
Wk 1: 4 . . . Wk 9 : 16
Wk 2: 2 . . . Wk 10: 16
Wk 3: 4 . . . Wk 11: 16
Wk 4: 5 . .Wk 12/13: 14
Wk 5: 15. . . Wk 14: 14
Wk 6: 23. . . Wk 15: 12
Wk 7: 19
Matt Turner didn’t quite get the send-off game we were expecting, but the Revs still picked up four points in two games this week, in part due to Dylan Borrero. The U22 Initiative winger picked up a goal in New England’s win against Minnesota and has just generally looked like a perfect fit for the Revs. It’s exciting to see a player with the kind of ability on the ball, direct mindset and dynamism the Revs have been lacking since Tajon Buchanan left.

He’s perhaps the biggest reason for optimism for New England right now, but it seems like there are more than a few for this team. Even with Adam Buksa and Turner heading out. Borrero can ball, Djordje Petrovic seems like a really solid goalkeeper, Gustavo Bou has three goals over the last four games and, in general, the Revs are playing attractive and effective soccer again. Couple that with some roster flexibility and an influx of cash from a few transfers and the Secondary Transfer Window could bring a major piece or two to New England.

The Revs have 23 points on the season and are sixth in the East after a rough start. It seems like there’s reason to be bullish on them the rest of the way.

Previous: 2-1 win vs. MIN | Next: 6/26 at VAN
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NFLPatriot · Jun 28, 2022

No movement from last week.

Power Rankings: Philadelphia Union leapfrog NYCFC after Week 16
By J. Sam Jones
Tuesday, Jun 28, 2022, 11:59 AM
Code:
Revs:
PRE : 3 . . . Wk 8 : 22
Wk 1: 4 . . . Wk 9 : 16
Wk 2: 2 . . . Wk 10: 16
Wk 3: 4 . . . Wk 11: 16
Wk 4: 5 . .Wk 12/13: 14
Wk 5: 15. . . Wk 14: 14
Wk 6: 23. . . Wk 15: 12
Wk 7: 19. . . Wk 16: 12
The Revs picked up a road point this weekend in large part thanks to Djordje Petrovic. He made six saves and continues to look like a capable Matt Turner replacement. The sample size is microscopic at this point, but, per American Soccer Analysis’ goals added metric, Petrovic’s per-game numbers are slightly above a Dayne St. Clair level. It’s a good start and a good sign for the rest of the Revs’ season.

Previous: 0-0 draw at VAN | Next: 7/3 vs. CIN
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NFLPatriot · Jul 6, 2022

Down one.

Power Rankings: Minnesota, Red Bulls make giant leaps after Weeks 17 & 18
By J. Sam Jones
Wednesday, Jul 6, 2022, 11:59 AM
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Revs:
PRE : 3 . . . Wk 8 : 22. . Wk 17/18: 13
Wk 1: 4 . . . Wk 9 : 16
Wk 2: 2 . . . Wk 10: 16
Wk 3: 4 . . . Wk 11: 16
Wk 4: 5 . .Wk 12/13: 14
Wk 5: 15. . . Wk 14: 14
Wk 6: 23. . . Wk 15: 12
Wk 7: 19. . . Wk 16: 12
I feel like I talk about him every week now but Dylan Borrero is a dang star.
On Sunday, the 20-year-old scored his second goal in his first five starts for the New England Revolution. He’s looked electric every time he’s been on the ball. Just an unreal find by New England.

Unfortunately, though, he came off early on Sunday after an injury. We don’t know the extent of it yet, but hopefully, for everyone’s sake, he’s alright. New England have thrived going forward with Borrero providing an extra spark, and neutrals have been able to turn on Revs games with a good feeling they might see something special.

Oh, and they just signed DP striker Giacomo Vrioni from Juventus. He should help too.

Previous: 2-2 draw vs. CIN | Next: 7/9 at NYC
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NFLPatriot · Jul 6, 2022

Midseason grades: Progress report for Eastern Conference teams so far
By Matthew Doyle
Wednesday, Jul 6, 2022, 01:25 PM

He gives the Revs a C+.

Two months ago this grade would’ve felt impossibly high. Two months from now, it might feel impossibly low.
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There is a very good chance, it seems to me, that the Revs go on the march in the second half of this year and enter the postseason as something close to favorites.
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What they could’ve done better: They bet a whole lotta GAM last winter that Jozy Altidore and Omar Gonzalez had something left. They appear to have lost that bet.
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NFLPatriot · Jul 13, 2022

NYC debacle drops Revs 3 spots.

Power Rankings: Philadelphia Union, Portland Timbers make big moves after Week 19
By J. Sam Jones
Tuesday, Jul 12, 2022, 11:03 AM
Code:
Revs:
PRE : 3 . . . Wk 8 : 22. .Wk 17/18: 13
Wk 1: 4 . . . Wk 9 : 16. . . Wk 19: 16
Wk 2: 2 . . . Wk 10: 16
Wk 3: 4 . . . Wk 11: 16
Wk 4: 5 . .Wk 12/13: 14
Wk 5: 15. . . Wk 14: 14
Wk 6: 23. . . Wk 15: 12
Wk 7: 19. . . Wk 16: 12
It was not the Revs’ weekend. But they did bring in a new DP forward at least. Giacomo Vrioni has arrived from Juventus and the Revs should continue to improve as their impressive insta-rebuild continues. As long as they fix the apparently organizational problem of giving up three penalties in a game.

Previous: 4-2 loss at NYC | Next: 7/16 at PHI
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rkupp · Jul 13, 2022

I think observers who have been assuming that the Revs were turning things around must be starting to wonder if they really are going to start racking up some wins on a regular basis - I know I am. We seem to be giving away points more often than not (even with an extended unbeaten streak).

NFLPatriot · Jul 19, 2022

Down one.

Power Rankings: Cucho sends Columbus Crew soaring after Weeks 20 & 21
By J. Sam Jones
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2022, 12:00 PM
Code:
Revs:
PRE : 3 . . . Wk 8 : 22. .Wk 17/18: 13
Wk 1: 4 . . . Wk 9 : 16. . . Wk 19: 16
Wk 2: 2 . . . Wk 10: 16. .Wk 20/21: 17
Wk 3: 4 . . . Wk 11: 16
Wk 4: 5 . .Wk 12/13: 14
Wk 5: 15. . . Wk 14: 14
Wk 6: 23. . . Wk 15: 12
Wk 7: 19. . . Wk 16: 12
The Revs may have dropped to 17th in the Power Rankings, but at least they stayed at 28th in the league in points lost from winning positions. This is simply some universal scale balancing for last year’s record-setting points total that came via roughly 23296 one-goal wins. These are the trades the higher powers demand we make, Revs fans.

Previous: 2-1 loss at PHI | Next: 7/23 at ORL
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Steve_R · Jul 19, 2022

Random thoughts:

They got our next game schedule wrong!

I think it's interesting that with the overall season results as mixed/negative as they've been and the standings as close as they are that we're still over 10 teams from the bottom. There are some pretty bad teams this season.

NFLPatriot · Jul 29, 2022

Drip drip drop...

Power Rankings: Toronto FC surge, Real Salt Lake plunge after Week 22
By J. Sam Jones
Tuesday, Jul 26, 2022, 12:00 PM
Code:
Revs:
PRE : 3 . . . Wk 8 : 22. .Wk 17/18: 13
Wk 1: 4 . . . Wk 9 : 16. . . Wk 19: 16
Wk 2: 2 . . . Wk 10: 16. .Wk 20/21: 17
Wk 3: 4 . . . Wk 11: 16. . . Wk 22: 18
Wk 4: 5 . .Wk 12/13: 14
Wk 5: 15. . . Wk 14: 14
Wk 6: 23. . . Wk 15: 12
Wk 7: 19. . . Wk 16: 12
The Revs escaped Columbus with a point in part due to another excellent game by Djordje Petrovic. Just an update on Matt Turner’s replacement: He’s only played around 800 minutes, but he’s currently second in the league in goals allowed versus the xG he’s faced. If we look at his shot-stopping on a per/96 basis, he’s been the best in the league by a Matt Turner-esque margin. Beyond that really. He’s averaging 4.25 saves a game and may just carry the Revs into the playoffs.

Previous: 0-0 draw at CLB | Next: 7/30 vs. TOR
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Toronto jumped 9 spots to 19th, just below the Revs.

NFLPatriot · Aug 2, 2022

Up one.

Power Rankings: FC Dallas, Vancouver Whitecaps big movers after Week 23
By J. Sam Jones
Tuesday, Aug 2, 2022, 12:00 PM
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Revs:
PRE : 3 . . . Wk 8 : 22. .Wk 17/18: 13
Wk 1: 4 . . . Wk 9 : 16. . . Wk 19: 16
Wk 2: 2 . . . Wk 10: 16. .Wk 20/21: 17
Wk 3: 4 . . . Wk 11: 16. . . Wk 22: 18
Wk 4: 5 . .Wk 12/13: 14. . . Wk 23: 17
Wk 5: 15. . . Wk 14: 14
Wk 6: 23. . . Wk 15: 12
Wk 7: 19. . . Wk 16: 12
The Revs went toe-to-toe with Toronto in a battle between two of the worst transition defenses in the league and somehow it ended 0-0. It’s an accomplishment of some kind. And it’s in part thanks to Djordje Petrovic, who continues to be maybe the best goalkeeper in the league. He might just be good enough to carry them into the playoffs.

Previous: 0-0 draw vs. TOR | Next: 8/6 at ORL
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NFLPatriot · Aug 9, 2022

Slowly climbing...

Power Rankings: FC Cincinnati, Columbus Crew soar after Week 24
By J. Sam Jones
Tuesday, Aug 9, 2022, 12:00 PM
Code:
Revs:
PRE : 3 . . . Wk 8 : 22. .Wk 17/18: 13
Wk 1: 4 . . . Wk 9 : 16. . . Wk 19: 16
Wk 2: 2 . . . Wk 10: 16. .Wk 20/21: 17
Wk 3: 4 . . . Wk 11: 16. . . Wk 22: 18
Wk 4: 5 . .Wk 12/13: 14. . . Wk 23: 17
Wk 5: 15. . . Wk 14: 14. . . Wk 24: 16
Wk 6: 23. . . Wk 15: 12
Wk 7: 19. . . Wk 16: 12
The Revs took it to Orlando City in a 3-0 win thanks to their classic attacking trio of Matt Polster, Wilfrid Kaptoum and Henry Kessler. That three-headed monster has New England right on the playoff line with a game in hand.

Previous: 3-0 win at ORL | Next: 8/13 vs. DC
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NFLPatriot · Aug 16, 2022

A one-goal win over the Spoon leader nets a jump 3 spots.

Power Rankings: LA Galaxy, Inter Miami CF thrive after Week 25
By J. Sam Jones
Tuesday, Aug 16, 2022, 12:00 PM
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Revs:
PRE : 3 . . . Wk 8 : 22. .Wk 17/18: 13
Wk 1: 4 . . . Wk 9 : 16. . . Wk 19: 16
Wk 2: 2 . . . Wk 10: 16. .Wk 20/21: 17
Wk 3: 4 . . . Wk 11: 16. . . Wk 22: 18
Wk 4: 5 . .Wk 12/13: 14. . . Wk 23: 17
Wk 5: 15. . . Wk 14: 14. . . Wk 24: 16
Wk 6: 23. . . Wk 15: 12. . . Wk 25: 13
Wk 7: 19. . . Wk 16: 12
It only took one goal to get past D.C. United, and it’s pretty easy to win games when you have a goalkeeper as good as Djordje Petrovic. The Revs have been floating around the playoff line with a game in hand for a while now and feel as likely as any team to finish above it simply because Petrovic makes them so hard to beat. We’re talking Matt Turner-plus levels of performance.

Among goalkeepers who have played 1,000 minutes in a season since 2013, Petrovic is outperforming every single one of them when it comes to shot-stopping. Every single one. Including 2019 and 2020 Matt Turner. Right now, Petrovic is saving more than half a goal per game compared to the xG he’s facing. No one else has done that in at least the last decade.

Previous: 1-0 win vs. DC | Next: 8/17 at TOR
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NFLPatriot · Aug 23, 2022

Down 4 after 1-point trip to Canada.

Power Rankings: New York Red Bulls, Nashville SC rebound in Week 26
By J. Sam Jones
Tuesday, Aug 23, 2022, 12:00 PM
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Revs:
PRE : 3 . . . Wk 8 : 22. .Wk 17/18: 13
Wk 1: 4 . . . Wk 9 : 16. . . Wk 19: 16
Wk 2: 2 . . . Wk 10: 16. .Wk 20/21: 17
Wk 3: 4 . . . Wk 11: 16. . . Wk 22: 18
Wk 4: 5 . .Wk 12/13: 14. . . Wk 23: 17
Wk 5: 15. . . Wk 14: 14. . . Wk 24: 16
Wk 6: 23. . . Wk 15: 12. . . Wk 25: 13
Wk 7: 19. . . Wk 16: 12. . .  Wk 26: 17
The Revs kept pace with Toronto midweek before they got absolutely boomed by CF Montréal on Saturday. Not ideal for a team chasing the playoffs.

To be fair, this isn’t a full-strength Revolution side right now. They were missing Gustavo Bou, Dylan Borrero, Giacomo Vrioni, Maciel and more against Montréal due to injury. And starting center back Henry Kessler didn’t travel.

The Revs are hoping to get everyone back soon. Hopefully, it’s not too late.

Previous: 4-0 loss at MTL | Next: 8/28 vs. LA
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NFLPatriot · Aug 30, 2022

Down one.

Power Rankings: Philadelphia Union dethrone LAFC after Week 27
By J. Sam Jones
Tuesday, Aug 30, 2022, 11:59 AM
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Revs:
PRE : 3 . . . Wk 8 : 22. .Wk 17/18: 13. . . Wk 27: 18
Wk 1: 4 . . . Wk 9 : 16. . . Wk 19: 16
Wk 2: 2 . . . Wk 10: 16. .Wk 20/21: 17
Wk 3: 4 . . . Wk 11: 16. . . Wk 22: 18
Wk 4: 5 . .Wk 12/13: 14. . . Wk 23: 17
Wk 5: 15. . . Wk 14: 14. . . Wk 24: 16
Wk 6: 23. . . Wk 15: 12. . . Wk 25: 13
Wk 7: 19. . . Wk 16: 12. . . Wk 26: 17
The Revs are still reeling from injuries at the worst possible time. At least Gustavo Bou got back on the field on Sunday. Now they need Giacomo Vrioni and Dylan Borrero back ASAP, and for Ismael Tajouri-Shradi to debut. The attack needs a boost, and quickly.

Previous: 2-1 loss vs. LA | Next: 8/31 vs. CHI
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NFLPatriot · Sep 6, 2022

Revs +2.

Power Rankings: Montréal, Nashville in top tier after Weeks 28 & 29
By J. Sam Jones
Tuesday, Sep 6, 2022, 01:00 PM
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Revs:
PRE : 3 . . . Wk 8 : 22. .Wk 17/18: 13. . . Wk 27: 18
Wk 1: 4 . . . Wk 9 : 16. . . Wk 19: 16. .Wk 28/29: 16
Wk 2: 2 . . . Wk 10: 16. .Wk 20/21: 17
Wk 3: 4 . . . Wk 11: 16. . . Wk 22: 18
Wk 4: 5 . .Wk 12/13: 14. . . Wk 23: 17
Wk 5: 15. . . Wk 14: 14. . . Wk 24: 16
Wk 6: 23. . . Wk 15: 12. . . Wk 25: 13
Wk 7: 19. . . Wk 16: 12. . . Wk 26: 17
They didn’t find the net against Chicago on Wednesday but the attack roared to life over the weekend thanks to their premier attackers Jon Bell, Noel Buck and….Tommy McNamara? Ok, maybe not the most traditional Revs game, but they picked up a huge 3-0 win over NYCFC all the same. They’re making due despite Giacomo Vrioni, Dylan Borrero and Ismael Tajouri-Shradi still being sidelined due to injury.

New England ended the weekend above the line (seventh in East).

Previous: 3-0 win vs. NYC | Next: 9/10 at RBNY
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rkupp · Sep 7, 2022

Last year I felt like the training staff did an incredible job. This year, I feel like maybe the opposite is true.

Vrioni came in and before long was fit enough for sub duty, but got some minutes and now has been out for an extended period. Did they miss on their evaluation of his fitness?

Arena came right out and said that they screwed up Bou's injury rehab.

T-S said he was a week to 10 days away from fitness. That was about a month ago.

Who even knows what's going on with Borrero - knee, ankle?

patfan1 · Sep 7, 2022

rkupp said: ↑

Who even knows what's going on with Borrero - knee, ankle?
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I was told last weekend that they hope to have him back this weekend in some capacity.

tsb11 · Sep 7, 2022

Not to mention the jozy saga

rkupp · Sep 8, 2022

patfan1 said: ↑

I was told last weekend that they hope to have him back this weekend in some capacity.
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I hope your source is more reliable than Arena himself - that seems to mirror pretty much what he's said almost every week - everyone's always about a week away.

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Not to mention the jozy saga
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They actually got him fit enough to play fairly quickly - I don't think there was a training issue there. IMO it was all about a clash in playing style - he just wasn't a good fit for how we play.

patfan1 · Sep 8, 2022

rkupp said: ↑

I hope your source is more reliable than Arena himself - that seems to mirror pretty much what he's said almost every week - everyone's always about a week away.
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It wasn't Arena. But I'm not sure if he's just parroting what Arena said?

tsb11 · Sep 8, 2022

rkupp said: ↑

I hope your source is more reliable than Arena himself - that seems to mirror pretty much what he's said almost every week - everyone's always about a week away.

They actually got him fit enough to play fairly quickly - I don't think there was a training issue there. IMO it was all about a clash in playing style - he just wasn't a good fit for how we play.
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Then why was Bruce saying every week that Jozy needs to get fully fit?

BERich · Sep 8, 2022

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Then why was Bruce saying every week that Jozy needs to get fully fit?
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Q -Why isn't Jozy playing?
A - Because he isn't totally fit; as in fit into our style of play!

rkupp · Sep 9, 2022

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Then why was Bruce saying every week that Jozy needs to get fully fit?
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Well, I said 'fit enough to play', and he was subbing in fairly early in the season.