The five-year veteran midfielder joins the club in exchange for a 2017 third-round pick in the SuperDraft. Watson will be expected to provide flexible depth in defense and midfield.
Brian Bilello said recently that the New England Revolution planned to reach a roster number of 25-26 players very soon, and so far they have continued to deliver on that promise. Late camp addition Je-Vaughn Watson was acquired from FC Dallas, per team release.
The price was the Revs' natural third-round pick in the 2017 draft. By anyone's standards, not a steep price for a versatile, 32-year old veteran with over 100 career appearances in MLS.