Revolution add teenage midfielder Eric Klein on homegrown deal

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Klein was voted 2023-24 Revolution Academy Player of the Year, and signed a pro contract in September following two years in the Revolution Academy. He led Revolution II in starts and minutes in its 2024 MLS Next Pro season, and has made six appearances for New England's reserve team this year.
The Revolution's two matches in the US Open Cup this month gave him his first top-level experience. After replacing the injured Luca Langoni for the second half of
Though Klein was charged for an own goal when a 38th-minute Chicago cross deflected off him into the New England net, he also led the Revolution in touches and completed passes in the match.
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Revolution coach Caleb Porter has long been a fan, citing both Klein and Allan Oyirwoth as midfield depth the team was 'keen on' when it
'Eric Klein has been on my radar as a standout contributor with Revolution II since I arrived at the club last year,' Porter said in the release. 'Eric has earned this chance to test himself against a higher level of competition, and I look forward to helping foster his growth.'
The Revolution (5-4-3, 18 points), 11th in the Eastern Conference having played two fewer matches than most of the league, begin a stretch of three road games in eight days with Saturday night's visit to Sporting Kansas City.

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