FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Hope springs eternal at the start of every Major League Soccer season. As players reconvene and preseason camps kick off in every corner of the U.S. and Canada, optimism soars for all 26 teams as players, coaches, and fans alike cling to the belief that this is the year it all comes together.
That optimism is shared by the New England Revolution, but for good reason. Gathering for the first time at their sparkling new Training Center and fresh off a remarkable second-half turnaround that saw them return to the playoffs under the guidance of sporting director and head coach Bruce Arena, there’s legitimate reason to believe that 2020 could be a special year in Foxborough.