In a game with 22 shots and 13 corners, one might expect at least a goal - but that wasn’t the case in New England Revolution II’s opening match against Union Omaha. The back-and-forth fixture presented its fair share of action, substitutions, and ESPN+ technical difficulties, giving fans a taste of what’s to come from Clint Peay’s side. From personnel to tactics, here are five takeaways from today’s match:
Captain Collin Verfurth, Recent First Team Call-Up, Impresses At Back
The center back was an anchor in defense for the Revs II today, exhibiting great positional awareness, experience, and strength.