Bruce Arena believes playing in a soccer-specific stadium would help the Revolution recruit better playersGetty Images
Revolution coach Bruce Arena said that the team is “handicapped in recruiting players by playing in an out-sized stadium, out of town, and on artificial turf" at Gillette Stadium, according to Frank Dell’Apa of the BOSTON GLOBE. Arena said his "goal coming here was to improve the franchise" and they "are making progress." He added the "difference-maker for this team" would be a "soccer stadium." Arena: "We’ll be able to recruit some better players, we’ll have a tremendous following, and I think it’ll make our team better. We’ve got to catch up with everyone else.” Arena said that while the Sounders, Atlanta United and Charlotte FC also play in NFL stadiums, they are "in the cities, too, which is helpful." Arena: "That, to me, is the final step for this franchise. It’s definitely possible, they’re definitely working on it, and I’m hopeful something happens in the near future. I think it’s going to get done. That’s one of the reasons I came here” (BOSTON GLOBE, 10/10).
