FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Expansion Drafts have not been kind to the New England Revolution in recent years.
In 2014, New York City FC snapped up both Patrick Mullins and Tony Taylor just days after the Revs had appeared in MLS Cup. On Tuesday, promising forward Femi Hollinger-Janzen was selected by Minnesota United FC after becoming a Revolution fan favorite with an energetic rookie season.
In all three instances the Revs lost a talented young attacking piece, and while General Manager Michael Burns understands the importance of expansion for the growth of the league, he can’t help but feel a bit of frustration as New England’s depth has been continuously raided.