Revolution play Chelsea in a friendly on Wednesday
Tuesday 14 May 2019 15:12, UK
New England Revolution have appointed Bruce Arena the club's new head coach and sporting director.
Arena's arrival follows Monday's sacking of former Tottenham and Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Friedel, who was in charge at the Major League Soccer club, and former general manager Michael Burns.
Former United States head coach Arena will start his role as sporting director with immediate effect but his start date as head coach is yet to be decided.
Revolution investor and operator Robert Kraft said: "Bruce is one of the most successful coaches in American soccer history, and we feel his commitment to excellence, track record of winning championships in Major League Soccer, as well as his success at the international level, makes him the best person to bring the Revolution back to MLS Cup contention.
"We have known Bruce dating back to the advent of MLS, and we have full confidence that he will raise the level of our club to the standard we all expect and demand."
One of Arena's first tasks will be to watch his new team take on the Premier League's third-placed side Chelsea.
The Europa League finalists are in Boston for a friendly called 'The Final Whistle on Hate' as part of a Say No to Antisemitism campaign.
