While answering a question about the impact of newly-returned Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner following a 2-1 win over the Columbus Crew on Saturday, embattled New England head coach Caleb Porter took an unexpected stroll down memory lane.

He referenced Turner’s heroics for New England in 2021, when the former undrafted free agent rose in stature to become MLS Goalkeeper of the Year while the Revolution simultaneously marched to a then-record 73 points in the regular season. The team fell short in the playoffs, but won the first Supporters’ Shield in club history.

And while Revolution fans remember that year with a level of reverence — as a roster that featured Turner (who used his performances as a springboard to become the starting U.S. goalkeeper), the league’s MVP in Carles Gil

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