Revolution Recap - A podcast about the New England Revolution

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11/29/20 Revolution Recap: On to the Eastern Conference Final Nov 30, 2020

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The New England Revolution continued their march through the playoffs with a 3-1 upset at Orlando City SC driven by strong performances from Tajon Buchanan, Gustavo Bou, Carles Gil and Matt Turner, sending the Revs back to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time since 2014.

Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone discuss the match, Buchanan's continued emergence at right back, Bruce Arena's tactics and answer your questions.

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Timestamps:

2:12 - Buchanan at right back

5:32 - Arena's lineup/tactics

8:32 - Lack of possession to close out the game

9:59 - Orlando's red card

16:16 - Gustavo Bou

18:40 - Carles Gil

20:42 - Adam Buksa

25:15 - Blame for Orlando goal

28:45 - Any lineup changes for Eastern Conference Final

35:34 - Who would you rather play in the next round?

39:37 - Matt Polster

43:01 - Defense/set pieces

45:53 - Focus at practices this week

47:32 - Bruce Arena masterclass or luck?

53:05 - Matt Turner quoting Brad Friedel

55:06 - Refereeing

58:19 - Short bench

1:03:34 - Bojan

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11/24/2020: Good Things Happen in Philadelphia Nov 25, 2020

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The New England Revolution pull off the first ever #8 seed over #1 seed upset with a 2-0 win over the Philadelphia Union. Goals from Adam Buksa and Tajon Buchanan were enough to see off the Supporters Shield winners and give the Revs their first win over the Union in six games this season. The win sets up a Eastern Conference Semi-Finals matchup against Orlando City.
Sean Donahue, Kris Valukis, and Greg Johnstone break down the game, talk about Tajon at right back, and ponder how far the Revs can go. Also, as always, we answer your listener questions!
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Timestamps:
Bruce's Lineup - 2:32
DeJuan Jones - 5:40
Gustavo Bou - 7:53
Adam Buksa - 11:27
Midfield pairing/Scott Caldwell - 14:47
Andrew Farrell/Backline - 19:38
Tajon at Right Back - 24:15
Orlando Preview - 30:35
How far can this team go? - 35:07
Time to pay Gil? - 40:09
Bruce mic'd up - 44:00
MLS Memes - 45:05
Orlando Prediction - 47:30
Final Thoughts - 51:30

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11/20/20: 8th Shot is a Charm Nov 21, 2020

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The New England Revolution advanced on a thrilling 2-1 win over the Montreal Impact, which was capped by Gustavo Bou's game winning goal in the last minute of stoppage time. Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone break down the highs and lows from the game, praise the designated players, and discuss the latest from the Diego Fagundez saga. And, of course, we take your listener questions.

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Time Stamps:
Bou/Gil - 2:58
Buksa - 6:56
Tajon - 12:28
Polster/McNamara - 17:45
Polster at RB?/RB situation - 19:40
Teal Bunbury - 25:02
Who starts at RB vs Philly? - 27:15
Injury Update on Bye/Buttner - 29:13
What's next for Diego? - 32:39
Best Revs game since? - 40:40
Set Piece defending - 44:33
Justin Rennicks - 47:28
Carles Gil's contract - 50:12
Revs End of Season Awards - 54:45
Final Thoughts and rants - 58:08

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11/8/20 : DOOPed Again Nov 09, 2020

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It was an unsuccessful Decision Day for the New England Revolution, as the Revs lost 2-0 to the Philadelphia Union and end the season with no wins in five tries against their I-95 rivals. With the loss and other results around the league, the Revs end the season in 8th place in the Eastern Conference.
Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone break down the game, as well as the Revs poor set piece defending, confusing tactics, the cryptic tweets from Diego Fagundez's dad, and as always listener questions!

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Time Stamps:
2:40 - Not enough production from DPs
8:40 - Formation problems
12:15 - Are the Revs a bad team?
17:55 - Set piece defending
20:55 - Tajon Buchanan
24:55 - What can the Revs rely on?
28:00 - Revs best lineup?
31:10 - Is 8th place better than 7th?
34:25 - Andrew Farrell
37:05 - Diego Fagundez and his dad's tweets
41:45 - Montreal preview
45:00 - Final Thoughts/Bruce Arena on the hot mic
48:17 - BONUS DIEGO'S DAD TALK

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11/2/20 Revolution Recap: Foxboro Fireworks Nov 02, 2020

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The New England Revolution's offense finally came alive in Foxboro with a back and forth 4-3 win over D.C. United. Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone discuss the Revs final regular season home game of 2020, whether the defense is a problem, Teal Bunbury's brace, and answer your questions.

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Time Stamps:

1:28 - Worrying signs from defense

9:20 - Teal Bunbury

12:03 - Who should start in attacking 4 or 5?

18:21 - Why isn't Polster starting?

19:48 - Scott Caldwell

25:05 - Bye or Jones?

27:51 - Full backs pushing up

29:42 - Any blame for Turner?

31:33 - Revs taking more offensive approach?

33:31 - Defending a fluke?

36:03 - What is the Revs ceiling?

42:04 - Tajon Buchanan

44:52 - Offense clicking with 3 DPs?

47:16 - VAR controversy?

49:01 - Points per game for league standings

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10/25/20 Carles Healed Oct 25, 2020

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It was a week of mixed emotions as the Revs only take one point over two games, but welcome back Carles Gil to the field. Alex Dolan of The Bent Musket joins Greg Johnstone to discuss the mixed results, the Revs inability to break down teams that park the bus, and the glorious return of Carles Gil. We also talk Gustavo Bou injury concerns, why Scott Caldwell is starting over Matt Polster, and answer your listener questions.   Follow us on twitter (@RevolutionRecap, @SeanLDonahue, @JADolan11, @TheBentMusket), like our Revolution Recap facebook page, and be sure to rate and review.

Timestamps: 1:15 - Revs struggles in the final third against Nashville 5:00 - Poor week of results 8:34 - Carles Gil's return 11:25 - Adam Buksa 14:31 - Gustavo Bou concerns 17:58 - Who benefits most from Gil returning? 20:26 - Why did Buksa start on the bench vs. NSH 24:05 - Matt Polster/Scott Caldwell 29:30 - Kekuta Manneh 31:03 - Were the Revs playing safe vs. NSH 33:24 - How far can the Revs go in the playoffs? 35:51 - Brandon Bye or DeJuan Jones at RB? 37:57 - Best Revs XI 39:45 - 2021 Midfield: Who will be there? 46:00 - Final Thoughts and Closing

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10/17/2020 Buksa Redemption Oct 18, 2020

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The New England Revolution took six points two road wins in "New York" last week, defeating NYCFC and the Montreal Impact. Greg Johnstone welcomes Kris Valukis of the Revs Revolt Youtube channel to talk about the redemption of Adam Buksa, our concern level of Gustavo Bou and the potential return of Carles Gil. Plus, we get excited about Kakuta Manneh and Matt Polster, complain about depth at center back, and answer your listener questions.
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1:18 - Adam Buksa
10:56 - Matt Polster
14:49 - Gustavo Bou
20:00 - Carles Gil
26:00 - Kekuta Manneh
29:16 - Do the Revs have depth?
30:55 - Backline vs MTL
35:36 - Jones or Bye at RB?
38:22 - Concerns about conceding
40:07 - Bou not fitting in?
43:26 - Impact of Aaronson's transfer on Monday's game?
44:20 - Penilla injury update
47:58 - Final thoughts.

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10/4/2020: Nashville Wins 0-0 Oct 05, 2020

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The New England Revolution dropped points at home again, this time in a scoreless draw against expansion side Nashville SC (led by Gary Smith who won a 2010 MLS Cup with Colorado!). Greg Johnstone and Sean Donahue welcome Chris Creighton of BelieveInBostonSports.com to discuss the offensive struggles, Tajon Buchanan, and answer some listener questions!
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Timestamps:
2:23 - Tajon Buchanan
9:19 - Offensive Struggles (again)
16:45 - Lee Nguyen
20:57 - Gustavo Bou
25:05 - Changes for lineup against TFC/ Play Buksa & Penilla?
31:34 - Why no Kelyn Rowe vs Nashville?
35:00 - DeJuan vs Buttner at LB
39:00 - Listener Mailbag

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9/28/20 Revolution Recap: 6 Points and Some Offense Sep 28, 2020

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The New England Revolution offense showed some life with a midweek 3-1 victory over the Montreal Impact and a Sunday 2-0 road win over D.C. United. Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone discuss the offensive resurgence and answer your questions.

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Timestamps:

1:52 - Lee Nguyen's impact

6:42 - Penilla as a supersub

10:50 - Bou and Buksa scoring

15:22 - Are the Revs good or lucky?

19:41 - Weakness

26:59 - More good showings from Buchanan

29:46 - Kessler for Rookie of the Year

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9/21/20 Revolution Recap: Continuing Offensive Struggles Sep 21, 2020

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The New England Revolution settled for a point in a scoreless home draw against New York City FC. Sean Donahue and Greg Johnstone discuss the offensive struggles, positive showings from Buchanan and Nguyen, the lack of production from the Revolution's Designated Players and answer your questions.

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Timestamps:

2:02 - Tajon Buchanan's confident showing

10:03 - Lee Nguyen' solid start

16:48 - Gustavo Bou underperforming

21:28 - Adam Buksa benched

26:16 - Cristian Penilla as super sub

30:29 - Time for the panic button?

34:46 - Reliance on one playmaker

36:47 - Bruce Arena a tactical genius?

41:34 - Time to switch back to a 4-4-2?

45:25 - What positives from the NYCFC game?