New England Revolution head coach and sporting director Bruce Arena and newly signed striker Bobby Wood know each other quite well. That familiarity might be why Wood told media in his introductory press conference on Wednesday that he hopes to give the manager headaches come 2023.
“Nothing crazy,” Wood said about conversations he has had with Arena regarding his role on New England’s roster. “He just told me he wants me to come in, work hard, get fit, help the team, and that’s what I’m here to do. There will be a fair chance that if I do my thing, I’ll give him a headache of picking the [starting] lineup.