Landon Donovan criticizes New England Revolution's relevance

Major League Soccer legend Landon Donovan has criticized the New England Revolution, labeling the club “irrelevant” due to a perceived lack of history and major titles. Speaking on the Unfiltered Soccer podcast, Donovan stated he has “zero interest” in watching the team, noting that despite individual talent like Carles Gil, the club lacks an exciting legacy. He suggested his interest might only change if the team wins an MLS Cup.

On the pitch, the Revolution are currently performing well, sitting second in the Eastern Conference standings with 46 points. They enter an upcoming cross-conference match against Real Salt Lake following a three-game winning streak, including a recent 4-2 victory over Orlando City. Real Salt Lake, conversely, enters the fixture struggling with a ten-game winless streak in all competitions.