FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Every captain approaches their duties differently. The objective is always to lead, but how to best lead depends on the individual. Some are vocal, rallying the troops with their words. Others are more reserved, choosing instead to set an example with their actions.
Lee Nguyen prefers the latter.
“I’ve played with a lot of great players, and all the best captains lead by example,” Nguyen said after wrapping up his fifth season with the New England Revolution. “Whether it’s off the pitch or on the pitch, I want to go about it the right way, train the right way and work hard.