The Bent Musket 13 hours ago
Three Revolution Players Land on Goal.com's Top 50 of MLS List
Jose Goncalves, Lee Nguyen, and Jermaine Jones among the top players in MLS, according to Goal.com. Jose Goncalves, Lee Nguyen, and Jermaine Jones are among the top players in MLS, according to Goal.com. After compiling votes from Goal USA staff, Goncalves was ranked at 46th, Nguyen 13th, and Jones 9th. It's a fair haul for the New England Revolution, who finished second in the MLS Cup title race last year. In his first season in the league, Goncalves was recognized as the 2013 MLS Defender of the Year. The Portuguese player, who assumed the captaincy during the early stages of 2013,...
The Bent Musket Feb 20, 2015
Coach Heaps Provides Injury Updates on Jones and Nguyen
New England Revolution head coach Jay Heaps spoke to the media on Friday, providing injury updates for Jermaine Jones and Lee Nguyen. With two weeks before MLS is scheduled to begin play, there are two notable absences from the New England Revolution’s training camp as Jermaine Jones and Lee Nguyen are recovering from preseason procedures. Both operations were preventative in nature and the players are improving every day. "Jermaine is progressing well after having his surgery and we’re updated daily on him," head coach Jay Heaps commented. "Lee is the same thing. He had a procedure,...
The Bent Musket Feb 20, 2015
Lee Nguyen: Still "Nguyenning" for the Revolution in 2015?
In Lee Nguyen's third year with the club he broke out in a major way, as he forced his way back into the national team picture and put together an MVP-type season. Can he produce another stellar year 2015? Time will tell, but here's an in-depth look at why Lee was so influential in 2014. Just in case you missed the New England Revolution's 2014 season, Lee Nguyen was really, really good. Not only was he a player in peak form and the best player on the Revs, but he was also someone who could consistently threaten the opposition's back line. Three years returned from his Vietnamese...
The Bent Musket Feb 16, 2015
New England Revolution 2014 Goal of the Year: Nguyen vs. Bunbury, The Championship Round
After argument, deliberation and last-minute tie-breakers, we're ready to crown a 2014 Revolution Goal of the Year champion. Vote now--poll closes at 11:59pm EST on Sunday, February 22nd. Championship Matchup: Nguyen vs. Bunbury Goal: Lee Nguyen Chip (Montreal Impact) vs. Teal Bunbury Curler (New York Red Bulls) Tournament Record: Nguyen 116-46 vs. Bunbury 157-22 Most Votes: Nguyen 49 (Round 1) vs. Bunbury 60 (Round 1) Arguments from the Experts: Seth vs. Nick Seth: Lee Nguyen. Like a piece of classical music, a proper goal actually gains value as time goes on and that's why Nguyen's...
The Bent Musket Feb 9, 2015
New England Revolution 2014 Goal of the Year: Nguyen vs. Nguyen, Take 7
We've come so far--and we're down to two Lee Nguyen tallies. Which emphatic strike deserves a spot among the final two? Vote below. Final Four Results 1 Goalscorer Reader Votes Staff Votes Total Patrick Mullins 4 5 9 Teal Bunbury 39 15 54 Despite beating Julio Cesar on a blistering left-footed strike, Patrick Mullins fell to Teal Bunbury and his curling upper-90 finish. Bunbury will face Lee Nguyen in the championship round. Final Four Matchup 2 Lee Nguyen upper-90 curler vs. Houston Dynamo / Oct. 16, 2014 After receiving a patient pass from Kevin...
The Bent Musket Feb 8, 2015
How to Watch USMNT vs. Panama: Time, TV Schedule, and How to Watch Online
Lee Nguyen, Jermaine Jones, and the rest of the USMNT will play Panama in a Sunday friendly. Find out how to watch the game. The US Men's National Team will look to rebound from their 3-2 loss to Chile that occurred on Jan. 28 when they face Panama in an international friendly on Sunday. New England Revolution fans will have a keen interest in the game as Jermaine Jones and Lee Nguyen are available for selection. Jones, who recently played as a member of a three-man back line, went the distance against Panama while Nguyen entered at halftime. It will be interesting to see if Jones continues...
