MARBELLA, Spain – Academy duo Tyler Freitas and Eliot Jones have both trained with the New England Revolution first team on several occasions, but they’d never experienced anything quite like the journey they’ve been on in Marbella, Spain for the past two weeks.
Freitas, an 18-year-old right back, and Jones, a 15-year-old goalkeeper, were invited to train with the Revs for the entirety of their stay on the southern coast of Spain, immersing themselves in the first-team culture and learning exactly what it takes to make the leap to the professional level.
From travel, to meals, to team outings, to the training ground, Freitas and Jones have been integrated into the group during a critical time in New England’s preseason preparations.