FOXBOROUGH, MA– The New England Revolution have hired Pablo Moreira and Blair Gavin as Assistant Coaches for the 2024 Season.
The New England Revolution have hired Pablo Moreira and Blair Gavin as Assistant Coaches for the 2024 Season. Image Courtesy of New England Revolution.
Pablo Moreira, 38, has 10+ years of coaching experience where he started with the Portland Timbers (2013-2017). He began as a video analyst before being elevated to an assistant role in 2014. Following Caleb Porter’s departure from Portland, Moreira followed Porter to the Columbus Crew (2019-2022) and remained with him throughout his entire tenure.
Moreira played under Head Coach Caleb Porter at the University of Akron from 2003-2007.
Pablo Moreira dribbles a soccer ball above while he was a coach for the Portland Timbers. Image Courtesy of Portland Timbers.
Blair Gavin, 35, has 6+ years of coaching experience. He began his career an Assistant Coach for Pheonix Rising FC of the USL Championship from 2018-2020. He then joined Caleb Porter’s staff for the Columbus Crew (2020-2022). He most recently was Head Coach of FC Tulsa of the USL Championship (2023).
Gavin is an ex-MLS pro, who appeared in 2 matches in 2012 for the New England Revolution. He was acquired in a trade that sent Shalrie Joseph to Chivas USA.
Blair Gavin poses above as Head Coach of FC Tulsa of the USL Championship. Image Courtesy of FC Tulsa.
Both coaches will report directly to Caleb Porter and join Clint Peay (Assistant Coach) and Kevin Hitchcock (Goalkeeper Coach) to round out the First Team Staff.
New England Revolution logo. Image Courtesy of Major League Soccer.
Caleb Porter and the New England Revolution begin preseason on Saturday, January 13th when players report to the Revolution Training Center for entrance physicals and testing. They kick off training on January 15th and are set to travel to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida on Sunday, January 21st for multiple weeks of preseason in preparation for their 2024 campaign. Preseason matches are scheduled versus the New York Red Bulls (Wed, Jan. 24), FC Cincinnati (Thu, Feb. 1), Orlando City SC (Sat, Feb. 10), and the Philadelphia Union (Wed, Feb. 14). For all MLS content, you can find it on the MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app.
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