FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Krisztián Németh’s deadline day arrival this past August was met with optimism and expectation by New England Revolution staff, players and fans, as the MLS-proven forward aimed to jumpstart a late-season playoff run in Foxborough.
A lingering calf injury derailed those plans, however, and an ill-timed red card in Kansas City also played a factor in Németh seeing just 34 minutes of action in four appearances through the end of September.
After experiencing more frustration than elation in his first two months Németh was handed a pair of starts in the Revolution’s final two games against New York City FC and the Montreal Impact, presenting a golden opportunity for the former Sporting Kansas City striker to establish himself with the Revs.