Revolution Newsstand – February 3, 2009

February 3, 2009

Revolution NewsstandWith the start of training yesterday anticipation for the new season is high.  MLS now kicks off in a month and a half.  But big news has also come out of the U.S. Soccer Federation as the U.S. has officially put in their bid to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

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Blog Move Today

February 3, 2009

Hey all – just a quick note that we are in the process of moving the blog to our own servers today, so we most likely will not have any new material today. We will be back in full force tomorrow!


Video from training – 2/2/2009

February 2, 2009

We caught up with Revolution Captain Steve Ralston at today’s first training session of 2009, and were able to get his thoughts on a few different subjects. Click here to watch, or watch after the jump.

Side note:  The February 2009 desktop wallpaper calendars are now available for download! This month’s featured player is none other than Taylor Twellman.

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Preseason Training: Day One

February 2, 2009

20090202_shalrieAfter three months of anticipation, the day has finally arrived – the Revolution’s 2009 preseason officially got underway this morning with the club’s first training session of the new year. Now, I know what you’re thinking – I said that preseason was officially underway after the entrance physicals on Saturday, but everybody knows that the first training session makes it official official.

As promised, we’ll keep you up-to-date on the latest happenings around the Revolution throughout the 2009 preseason right here on the club’s official blog. Make sure to check in daily for training recaps, pictures and player interviews … basically, all of the in-depth coverage you crave.

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Revolution Newsstand – February 2, 2009

February 2, 2009

Revolution NewsstandThe Revs officially begin training today so let’s hope for a good first session for both the veterans and newcomers.

 

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Newsstand – February 1

February 1, 2009

Revolution NewsstandWith the official start of Revolution training camp yesterday, both major Boston dailies checked in from annual physicals. Meanwhile, ESPN.com has several pieces of MLS-note, including Part 2 of Jeff Carlisle’s feature on the U.S. Soccer Development Academy, which the Revs’ U16 and U18 teams are part of. Finally, there’s a look ahead to the next team to join MLS, Philadelphia.

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Reminder: update your bookmarks!

February 1, 2009

Just a reminder that we will be moving the blog over to our own servers on Tuesday, so if you are still accessing the blog via revolutionsoccer.wordpress.com, you will have to change your bookmarks to http://blog.revolutionsoccer.net.


So it begins …

January 31, 2009

The New England Revolution’s 2009 preseason officially kicked off at around 10 a.m. this morning, with 26 players reporting for entrance physicals. Of course, some were a bit early (a.k.a. the rookies) and some were a bit late (we won’t go there), but the entire process was done and dusted by around 11:30 a.m. All seemed to go smoothly and the expecation is that those same 26 players will report to training at 10 a.m. on Monday morning fully fit and ready to go.

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Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes … new player, new staff

January 30, 2009

Hopefully at least a few of you realized that the headline was a weak attempt at referencing David Bowie … you all know the song. I know you do.

Either way, as many of you may have already noticed, the Revs announced some changes today (to both the roster and the athletic training staff). You can read the full release on the club’s transactions here and can view the Revolution’s full preseason roster here.

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Revolution Newsstand – January 30, 2009

January 30, 2009

Revolution NewsstandNot too much news coming out of MLS today with the schedule having been released on Wednesday.  Much of today’s news is coming from U.S. Soccer with their upcoming showdown with bitter rival Mexico on Feb. 11.

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