Henry Kessler steps in for Andrew Farrell

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. “I think he’s taught me a lot over the two years that I’ve been here. So, I don’t think there was anything he necessarily needs to tell me…