After a 2-8-2 start under Brad Friedel to begin the season, the New England Revolution looked destined for one of their worst regular seasons ever. Fans grew more frustrated game by game leading to even more people questioning the ambition of the front office and owners alike.
But, everything changed on May 9th. Friedel was fired after a string of four games (three losses, one draw) that saw the Revolution compile a goal differential of –13, including a 6-1 to the Philadelphia Union and a 5-0 to the Chicago Fire.
Then came news that shook up the whole organization.