For the first time this season, Andrew Farrell wasn’t in the starting lineup for the New England Revolution. This put Henry Kessler in a leadership role, which he aptly filled.
Farrell and Kessler have been regular partners at center back for the past two years. Kessler has learned a lot from the Revs’ all-time appearance leader, which is why he was so prepared to lead the back line during Wednesday’s game against the Chicago Fire.
“[Farrell] didn’t give me any advice but I think if it was maybe last year, he would have,” the second-year defender said.