Noel Buck: Wise beyond his years

Noel Buck recently celebrated his 17th birthday, his first since signing a first team contract with the New England Revolution. While some might expect a lavish party to take place, Buck kept it simple.

“I just had a nice dinner with my family,” he said after training.

That’s just the type of guy Buck is, even at such a young age, he talks and operates like a 10-year veteran. The midfielder is wise beyond his 17 years on the planet.

For example, take into account how he answers questions about injuries. His teammate Damian Rivera talked about his ability as a player and mentioned “that when he is healthy again,” Buck can help Rivera get behind opponents whether it is with the first or second…