The New England Revolution defeated CF Montreal 2-1 on Sunday. Here are three thoughts from the game:
- Arnor Traustason looked good playing more centrally. The Revs have lined up in a 4-4-2 diamond for the last three games, a formation that requires the midfielders to play narrow. The switch has benefited Traustason, who recorded two goals against Miami and one assist against Montreal. The Iceland international told media after the Miami game, “To be honest, I feel more comfortable [playing centrally] in that kind of formation.” The stats support this as Traustason has ranked highly in terms of touches, tackles, and completed passes.