Though the Revolution defense faltered in 2016—conceding more goals than all but one MLS club—several players rose to the occasion by turning in hard-fought campaigns. Which defender stood out from the pack?
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1. Andrew Farrell
2016 state line: 33 appearances (32 starts), 2,891 minutes, 1 assist
It's time to praise Farrell for his durability. In each of his four MLS seasons, he has made 32 starts and topped 2,800 minutes. This durability proved vital in 2016, with defensive mainstays Chris Tierney and Jose Goncalves missing a combined 13 starts.