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Matt Turner in talks with Revolution, could return to New England in loan move
The former New England goalkeeper appears set for a return in a surprising move.
The increasingly likely return of Matt Turner: After leaving New England for English powerhouse Arsenal in 2022, it hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing for former Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner.
Given only limited playing time with the North London club — and being pushed into similar backup roles in subsequent moves to Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace (on loan) — Turner appeared set for a more stable move to French side Lyon earlier in the summer.
Yet after Lyon was penalized by French soccer watchdog DNCG for accruing a massive debt (reportedly over $600 million), the club has looked to escape or offload many of its recent signings, including Turner. Though the club was recently able to successfully appeal what was initially a devastating relegation to Ligue 2, it remains in a dire financial position.
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This opened the door for Turner to move yet again. And, as Blazing Musket reporter Seth Macomber reported earlier this week, New England is trying to bring its former Goalkeeper of the Year back to MLS. The Revolution’s interest in such a move was confirmed to Boston.com by a league source.
The latest development is that while Lyon — which had been trying to reverse its earlier transfer agreement over Turner with Nottingham Forest, but reportedly failed — will loan the U.S. international to the Revolution, according to Tom Bogert of Give Me Sport.
Turner, 31, would join a Revolution team that is currently in crisis (and already has an entrenched starter at goalkeeper in Aljaz Ivacic). New England is currently 11th in the Eastern Conference, 10 points below the playoff line with 10 games to go.
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The team’s two independent fan supporters’ groups have both recently released statements calling for change from the club, with “The Rebellion” directly demanding that head coach Caleb Porter and sporting director Curt Onalfo be removed from their roles.
Scores and schedules:
The Red Sox crushed the Twins 13-1 in the series finale on Wednesday afternoon.
Boston begins a three-game series at Fenway Park on Friday against the Astros at 7:10 p.m.
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Red Sox trade: The deal with the Cardinals to acquire left-handed reliever Steven Matz was formally announced on Thursday morning, with infielder Blaze Jordan heading to St. Louis in return.
Another sellout: Vermont Green FC will play for the USL League Two championship on Saturday against Ballard FC in front of yet another sellout crowd in Burlington.
On this day: In 2004, the Red Sox waited until right before the trade deadline to unleash a bombshell: Beloved superstar shortstop Nomar Garciaparra had been traded to the Cubs in a four-team deal. Though controversial at the time, the trade proved to be a solidifying force for a wayward Boston season until that point.
Boston sent Garciaparra and Matt Murton to the Cubs, getting shortstop Orlando Cabrera and first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz in return.
Daily highlight: An all-around well-executed outfield relay assist from the Red Sox defense resulted in an out at home plate.
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