FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Any lingering concerns about Xavier Kouassi’s health were put to rest the past two weekends as the New England Revolution midfielder strung together back-to-back 90-minute performances against the Portland Timbers and Houston Dynamo.
Kouassi was out of competitive action for more than a year after undergoing right knee surgery last February and admitted to being less than 100 percent when he made his MLS debut on March 18 in Dallas, but he’s hit peak form in recent weeks, anchoring the Revolution’s midfield diamond.
For fans, players and coaches alike, Kouassi’s return has been worth the wait.