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Where does newly installed sporting director Curt Onalfo take the Revolution from here?

Onalfo has a track record of being an excellent advance planner, but he will face challenges in finding a top-notch coach.

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Revolution remove interim tag, name Curt Onalfo their permanent sporting director
Onalfo, who had been acting as interim sporting director since July, will have to hire a coach as one of his first orders of business.

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Tomas Chancalay becomes a permanent addition to Revolution as a Designated Player
Chancalay, 24, had been on loan from his Argentina club but signed a three-year deal (plus a club option year) with New England.

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After a tumultuous season ended with a first-round playoff exit, they'll need to hire a sporting director and coach before tweaking the roster.
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Gotham FC wins NWSL title, while Megan Rapinoe’s storied soccer career ends in injury

Esther González scored the go-ahead goal in first-half stoppage against OL Reign, who lost the retiring Rapinoe in the first few minutes.
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A first-time NWSL champion will be crowned when OL Reign faces Gotham FC in title game

After splitting two regular-season matchups, the fourth-seeded Reign will take on sixth-seeded Gotham FC in the championship game.
Revolution

Carles Gil says everything changed for the Revolution without Bruce Arena

Arena departed in August, when the Revolution were second in the Eastern Conference.
Frank Dell'Apa I On soccer

Disappointing end for the Revolution, but reasons to be optimistic about the future

The Revolution will have to reboot next season. But as was the case before Bruce Arena took over, the team has the talent to succeed.

Revolution eliminated by Philadelphia Union in MLS Cup playoffs

With the home loss, a season that once appeared promising — New England spent much of the summer in the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference standings — ends with a thud.

Union’s Kai Wagner suspended three games for use of racial slur against Revolution’s Bobby Wood

Wagner will be out for the remainder of the first-round playoff series between New England and Philadelphia.

With their season on the line, Revolution look for a home-field edge vs. Union

Carles Gil was injured in the opening playoff loss, but he has been practicing at full speed for Wednesday's must-win game.

Even as they compete in the MLS playoffs, it’s not too early to look ahead to 2024 for Revolution

While the most important roster decisions will center around Gustavo Bou and Tomas Chancalay, the Revolution need a permanent replacement for Bruce Arena.

Revolution coach Brad Knighton, family announce the Olivia Knighton Foundation to honor late daughter

Olivia died in July in a boating accident. The former pro goalkeeper and his wife, Britney, are channeling their grief into good.

Saudi Arabia likely to host 2034 World Cup after Australia decides not to bid for soccer showcase

FIFA had set Tuesday as the deadline to formally declare interest in hosting the tournament, but Australia's decision not to enter the race leaves Saudi Arabia as the only declared candidate

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