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New England Revolution: Finally becoming a modern franchise

New England Revolution, Bruce Arena (Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The New England Revolution are overhauling their youth development. It is a step into how modern MLS teams are run, which is a rare occurrence in Boston.

The New England Revolution have been one of the most backwards franchises in Major League Soccer over the past decade. Still playing in the behemoth and utterly unsuitable Gillette Stadium, cycling through head coaches at an alarming rate, dwindling attendances in the doldrums of the league’s rankings, and an owner who seems far more enchanted with his brilliant NFL team than the ‘other football’ team.