Arkay

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[Arkay @rickkenney]

In @MLS MD1, the @NERevolution showed a new wrinkle - the ability to operate out of tight spaces and keep the ball. This is an improvement on the '24 season, where they were middle of the pack for take-ons, and near the bottom for dispossessions...
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@AJBlack247 Insights on why the portal pile-on over the past few days? Did the market shift? Did the team’s budget change? Were offers made … changed?

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@TheCecilKenney Naw, still Early

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@bcinterruption Reviews are making this unwatchable game worse.

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@BrianSciaretta See also: Tanner Beason’s Ownassist on a Messi goal earlier this season.

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@SethMan31 City: “but where will they park?”
Former Massport CEO Glynn: “Massport’s got you. Lots of economy parking at Logan for $40 a day.”

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@TheCecilKenney Right on. Turner promises to be a terrific shot stopper in MLS (again). Curious to see how he performs in the build up- was a weakness that he made a point of emphasis while in Europe.

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It is very difficult for managers or players to respond to officiating questions after a loss, especially before watching the match again. Once he sees the film, he’ll likely see the player was on-side, and there were plenty of fouls and flops on both sides. Regardless, it sets a poor example that players and fans will seek to constantly scapegoat officials - especially in a match where officiating didn’t impact the result for either side.

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@MLS @ColoradoRapids Was it a wall or a gate?

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@SethMan31 With a few helpers from Ghole Phraim

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The back 5 is a departure from the traditional Porter approach - respect from #nerevs for the front four of #ATLUTD

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The #NERevs attack has been 'Give it Gil' - Capi has been on an island (er, a hill?) - who will be the support? They've not yet seen the truly top-end attacking talent that #ATLUTD brings - the 5 stripes are earning attacking contributions from across their side.

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Notes from 90
The revs chances are much like the lines on the pitch last night - faint but present.

The attack saw some moments - a few good balls from Langoni Carles and good work from Ganago (though too many shots left wanting).

The downfall of this attack has been the lack of any sustained pressure. Half chances and hopeful balls arent enough to earn results.

The 55’ sub looked to change the shape to a 433 at times, which struggles to manage much against a back 5.

Corners were some of the best chances of the night - finding heads from Langoni and Ceballos.

The back line was strong, but switched off for just a moment, allowing the sole goal of the evening. Miller’s bright night was dimmed by a missed mark.

And how many times can the pbp use the word peg before we say ‘stop trying to make peg work.’
#NERevs

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Even by doubling their SoT in MD6, #NERevs still sit last in @MLS (along with fellow ozempic-led attackers #HoldItDown).
@MattDoyle76 called out the Revs lack of attacking movement and he's right:
Poor movement --> few key passes --> few SoT --> no goals (of their own) scored from the run of play.

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@AJBlack247 Co-signed.

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@AlexaKilroy Ever to excel :)

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@CalebPongratz10 Apple’s MLS coverage doesn’t show owners nearly as much as, say, an NFL broadcast. It would be a nice add to the broadcast to see which owners are in attendance (home and away).

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@coreycapoccia they can use all the attack they can get- who comes off? 4132?

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Notes from 90 with the #NERevs
3 goals this season - OG FK, PK - none of their own from the run of play.

Attack outdid their entire total of SoT for the season - came in with 5, added 6.

Ganago threatened out wide, tho seemed more comfortable in and around the 18, and made the runs that were needed. Needs to finish, but looks a blade of plastic turf away from that breakthrough.

Luca was far more free and created chances. He is decisive, tho at times another option - namely his own shot - might be the better choice.

The athleticism of the FBs - Miller and Feingold - made an attacking difference.

The defensive spine was creased too many times.  Forsberg found acres of space, and was unchallenged as the backline retreated inside their own 18. He was fantastic for RBNY.

The commitment to defend from the front 4 has been admirable, but it means there is no outlet nor stretch from the 9 or wings.

Sure - play it out the back, but know when to say when and don't overinvite the press. Either add more tempo or get it to safety.

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Of those 31 players with as many SoT, 4 (Pec, Yeboah, Dreyer, Chicho) have more than 20 shots, nearing #NERevs total of 30 through their first four matches.

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#NERevs have been off-target thus far - is today the day they find the goal?