Re-Entry Refresher

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On Thursday, the Revolution selected veteran forward Tristan Bowen in the first round of Stage Two of the Re-Entry Draft. Bowen was one of 14 players who were selected during both stages of the Draft. League rules state that the Revolution have seven days to sign him, but history suggests that it’s a soft deadline.

How have the Revolution made out when it comes to the Re-Entry Draft? Let’s take a look at their previous selections, and how the players picked panned out.

2010

Stage 2, Round 1: Ryan Cochrane – Looking to shore up their defense, the Revolution selected the former Dynamo center back, who’d had a mixed bag of success during his time with Dominic Kinnear. He (and his moustache) lasted only one season in Foxborough – one in which the club coughed up a cover-your-eyes 58 goals. 2011 proved to be his last in MLS; he played one season in NASL before retiring.

Revolution stats (2011): 22 games, 19 starts, 1 goal, 1 assist

Stage 2, Round 2: Fred – After selecting Cochrane in the first round, the front office knew they’d also need goals, especially in the wake of Taylor Twellman’s retirement. Fred appeared to be part of the answer. But the Brazilian striker had other ideas, and attempted to find a better deal overseas. He quickly resurfaced in 2011, but with D.C. United, who acquired his rights from the Revolution for a 2013 2nd-round pick, which the club used to select GK Luis Soffner.

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2011

Stage 1, Round 1: Danleigh Borman – The selection of the former Rhode Island Stingray seemed to be a no-brainer. The midfielder/defender brought versatility and speed at an affordable price ($40,000), and was familiar with the area after spending four years at the University of Rhode Island. But he declined to sign, and went back to his native South Africa to play for SuperSport United.

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Stage 2, Round 1: Nate Jaqua – After losing out on Fred the year before, the front office hoped for better success in tabbing veteran forward. Negotiations stretched beyond the one-week window, but ultimately, Jaqua decided to retire rather than join the Revolution.

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Stage 2, Round 2: Clyde Simms – The Revolution may have whiffed on Borman and Jaqua, but they found Re-Entry Draft gold in taking the longtime D.C. midfielder. Easily the biggest find for the Revolution in the Draft, Simms played in 39 games over two seasons in New England, and was a crucial piece of the team’s rebuilding project under coach Jay Heaps.

Revolution stats (2012-13): 39 games, 38 starts, 2 assists

2012

Stage 2, Round 1: Chad Barrett – The third time proved to be the charm when it came to selecting a veteran forward. The MLS journeyman not only signed, but also gave the Revolution much-needed depth up top behind Juan Agudelo. He lasted only one season before he was scooped up by Seattle in the 2013 Re-Entry Draft.

Revolution stats (2013): 19 games, 8 starts, 2 goals, 2 assists

Stage 2, Round 2: Hunter Freeman – Prior to taking Andrew Farrell with the first overall pick, the Revolution attempted to address defensive depth by taking the former Rapids fullback. After weeks of talks, Freeman ultimately signed with the re-established New York Cosmos of the NASL.

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2013

The Revolution decided to sit out last year’s Re-Entry Draft, but lost Barrett in the first round of Stage Two.