Revolution shutout Montreal, Turner makes big saves
The New England Revolution won their second consecutive home game Saturday night, as they defeated Montreal 3-0. It was the first game back for Goalkeeper Matt Turner since he was called up to the United States Men’s National Team during the international break. Turner started for the USMNT last Saturday night when they lost 5-2 to Belgium.
Turner spoke with Boston 25 News during training on Thursday, and said the team needed to refocus and improve. The starting Revs goalkeeper said his performances in Major League Soccer over the next several weeks will be important as Turner tries to lock down the starting U. S.
goalie position for the World Cup this summer. It’s a great start since his return to New England. Boston 25 News Soccer Analyst Julian Cardillo spoke with Turner after the match Saturday night.
“Anytime you can get a clean sheet it’s really nice, but I think more importantly we won. I know winning games is really important and getting the winning feeling back here amongst ourselves and the crowd is really important,” Turner said. “When I came into training on Thursday the level was super high, the belief super high and just watch the last ten fifteen minutes of that game.
The way we blocked shots and were laying bodies on the line clearing balls on set pieces. A clean sheet is great for me, but anytime there is a clean sheet it’s a total team performance. ” This is the first time New England hasn’t allowed a goal from their opponent this season.