FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Bruce Arena’s first half-season in Foxborough was as much about analyzing the state of the New England Revolution roster as it was about success on the field. Given 26 games in all competitions to assess the squad, Arena identified several areas of need and then went about addressing those needs throughout the offseason.
Perhaps the most glaring requirement was experience and depth at the left back position, prompting Arena to make a pair of additions in Alexander Büttner and Seth Sinovic, a duo that brings a combined 22 years of professional experience to New England.