New England Revolution: Michael Mancienne, the million dollar defender?

The New England Revolution decided to pay Michael Mancienne $1.28M, making him the highest paid MLS defender. But is he worth the payday?

Michael Mancienne came to the New England Revolution, on August 15, 2018, on a ‘free transfer’ from Nottingham Forest. In other words, he had no value in English football. The Revolution then decided to make him the highest paid defender in the league, with a $1.28M salary. Really?

It’s never too early to start questioning the wisdom of dedicating 19% of your payroll on a player allowed to leave by his previous club.

Since arriving in Foxborough, Mancienne has played in eight of the ten games he was available; when on the field the team has averaged 2.25…