FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – While last year’s New England Revolution roster experienced "The Bruce Arena Effect” firsthand as they surged to the 2020 Eastern Conference Final, several offseason additions are eager to witness it themselves in 2021, or in some cases, to embrace it once again.
For both A.J. DeLaGarza and Ema Boateng they know full well Arena's influence having played under him with the LA Galaxy. Reuniting with the winningest coach in MLS history, not to mention the Revolution's championship potential, were instrumental reasons why the duo joined New England.
“I think Bruce obviously had a big part in me making the decision to come here, just knowing him for eight years,” said DeLaGarza, who won three titles (2011, 2012 and 2014) with Arena at the LA Galaxy.