{"id":15213,"date":"2012-09-02T15:46:16","date_gmt":"2012-09-02T19:46:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nesoccertoday.com\/?p=15213"},"modified":"2012-09-02T19:53:15","modified_gmt":"2012-09-02T23:53:15","slug":"player-ratings-new-england-revolution-vs-philadelphia-union-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/nesoccertoday.com\/?p=15213","title":{"rendered":"Player Ratings: New England Revolution vs. Philadelphia Union"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Matt Reis was easily the Revs top performer on Saturday. (Photo: Chris Aduama\/aduama.com)<\/p><\/div>\n

After each match the contributors to New England Soccer Today will rate the performances of the New England Revolution players who made an appearance on a 1 to 10 scale (1 horrendous, 5 average, 10 perfection). This week Sean Donahue and Brian O’Connell contributed ratings for the New England Revolution\u2019s scoreless draw with the Philadelphia Union<\/a><\/span>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Matt Reis<\/strong> \u2013 Average Rating: 7<\/strong> (Brian 7, Sean 7)
\nWalled up the net well, kept the lines of communication open with two new defenders in front of him and could’ve added an assist had Imbongo been better on his late shot. (Brian) \u2026 Reis made seven saves in the shutout, including denying a breakaway, and played a big role in keeping the shutout. (Sean)<\/p>\n

Kevin Alston<\/strong> \u2013 Average Rating: 5.25<\/strong> (Brian 5.5, Sean 5)
\nAdmirable effort on the opposite wing, but as a result, didn’t get as forward as often. Did put a decent left-footed cross through early and had the distinction of recording the Revs’ first shot on frame in the 66th minute. (Brian) \u2026 Solid defensively, despite being out of position at left back, but passing, like much of the team, left a lot to be desired.<\/p>\n

Darrius Barnes<\/strong> \u2013 Average Rating: 5.25<\/strong> (Brian 5.5, Sean 5)
\nShook off some early rust and played a quietly effective match. Won some key balls in the defending third, and provided good cover for his fellow backs. (Brian) \u2026 Beaten by Amobi Okugo on a corner kick late in the first half and should\u2019ve marked Antoine Hoppenot tighter on the chance right before, but otherwise a decent showing filling in for Soares. (Sean)<\/p>\n

Stephen McCarthy<\/strong> \u2013 Average Rating: 5<\/strong> (Brian 4.5, Sean 5.5)
\nBeat on a pair of through balls on each side if halftime, and seemed curiously casual without Soares alongside him. Provided a good aeril presence inside the 18, though. (Brian) \u2026 Solid showing in a makeshift backline. (Sean)<\/p>\n

Flo Lechner<\/strong> \u2013 Average Rating: \u00a04.25<\/strong> (Brian 5, Sean 3.5)
\nLooked out of sorts going forward, but made up for it with his propensity to constantly communicate with his teammates. Brought a much-needed veteran savvy to the backline. (Brian) \u2026 Passing was awful, even on set pieces and throw-ins, and didn\u2019t always step up with the rest of the backline, keeping opponents onside. (Sean)<\/p>\n

Lee Nguyen<\/strong> \u2013 Average Rating: \u00a04.75<\/strong> (Brian 5, Sean 4.5)
\nFired a close range shot, but seemed off-kilter without Tierney behind him.\u00a0 The direct stuff limited his ability to contribute and when he did have the ball, he was stuffed inside the attacking third. (Brian) \u2026 Passing wasn\u2019t great and struggled to create chances outside of one easily saved shot. Picked up a yellow card for a reckless challenge. (Sean)<\/p>\n

Clyde Simms<\/strong> \u2013 Average Rating: 4<\/strong> (Brian 4, Sean 4)
\nAnother listless performance limited the Revolution’s ability to win the midfield battle. Helpful in the rear, did little to aid the attack. (Brian) \u2026 One of his worst passing nights as a member of the Revolution and didn\u2019t provide the needed link in transition for the backline to the attack. (Sean)<\/p>\n

Benny Feilhaber<\/strong> \u2013 Average Rating: 5<\/strong> (Brian 4.5, Sean 5.5)
\nHad the ball taken away far too often (14 times), and aside from the early ball through to Cardenas, never really put his footprint on the match. (Brian) \u2026 Set pieces were greatly improved and was one of the few players to have a decent night passing. Still needed more from him in the attack. (Sean)<\/p>\n

Fernando Cardenas<\/strong> \u2013 Average Rating: 4<\/strong> (Brian 4, Sean 4)
\nBrought edge to the attack early before he got lost among the long ball stuff. Passing wasn’t up to snuff (65%) and really struggled to create in the limited opportunities afforded to him. (Brian) \u2026 Decent spark early, but faded and positioning \u2013 and lack of width \u2013 was a problem. (Sean)<\/p>\n

Diego Fagundez<\/strong> \u2013 Average Rating: 4.25<\/strong> (Brian 4, Sean 4.5)
\nPretty much absent all night as the midfield failed to provide service to its forwards. Tired out early in the second half. (Brian)\u2026 Effort was there early, but he faded, didn\u2019t see much of the ball and struggled a bit with some physical defending. (Sean)<\/p>\n

Jerry Bengtson<\/strong> \u2013 Average Rating: 4<\/strong> (Brian 4, Sean 4)
\nVeered out wide, but without Sene available, his options from the flank were limited. Struggled to find chances with the attack on snooze for much of the night. (Brian) \u2026Couldn\u2019t get anything going offensively and showed ineffectiveness when pulled out wide by the defense. (Sean)<\/p>\n

(sub) Ryan Guy<\/strong> \u2013 Average Rating: 3.5<\/strong> (Brian 3, Sean 4)
\nCame on and added little, if anything, going forward. A surprisingly lethargic performance. (Brian) \u2026 Passing was poor and didn\u2019t add to the attack off the bench. (Sean)<\/p>\n

(sub) Kelyn Rowe<\/strong> \u2013 Average Rating: 4.25<\/strong> (Brian 4, Sean 4.5)
\nFound a fortuitous opportunity stopped cold in the 85th minute. Aside from that, his efforts failed to snap the attack out of its funk. (Brian) \u2026 Poor passing, though he did manage a couple shots, including one dangerous effort. (Sean)<\/p>\n

(sub) Dimitry Imbongo <\/strong>\u2013 Average Rating: 4.5<\/strong> (Brian 4, Sean 5)
\nAdded a little spark to the attack, and nearly stole the game-winner on a late rocket that sailed over the bar. But it was, on the whole, another substandard performance. (Brian) \u2026 Decent effort off the bench, including a long range blast that went just high. (Sean)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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