Giacomo Vrioni returned from injury on Saturday, but he still has a way to go before he’s at full fitness.
With the New England Revolution losing 2-1 to the New York Red Bulls, head coach Bruce Arena made a double substitution in the 80th minute. Wilfrid Kaptoum replaced Tommy McNamara and Vironi entered for Maciel.
These were the first game minutes for the Designated Player since the 35 he played against Toronto FC on Jul. 30. Arena noted that the striker showed some rust against the Red Bulls.
“Vrioni looked like a player that’s been out for six, seven weeks,” Arena told media after the game.