HENRY KESSLER NEWS

Not in squad to face Columbus Kessler is not in the match day squad to face Columbus on Wednesday.

Impact Kessler misses out on Wednesday's match as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. The center back returned to training over the last few weeks, but still needs time to recover full match fitness after missing out since April.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Crew Kessler (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's match against Columbus.

Impact Kessler returned to individual training two weeks ago and must be training at a fuller capacity to be listed as questionable. He's been out since April with a hamstring injury, so there's no reason to expect him in the starting XI Wednesday. It's reasonable to expect him to be on the bench at least a couple times before being pushed into the starting XI given the absence.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Kessler was seen training individually on drills but is not yet ready to return to the team, per Seth of the Blazing Musket.

Impact Kessler still needs time to return as he is only participating in individual training. However, the defender is not far away from returning to team training as he aims for a return before the playoffs.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Kessler (hamstring) took part in individual training Wednesday, New England announced.

Impact Kessler was active in an individual session Wednesday. It's a good sign for the defender who is slowly working his way back from a serious hamstring injury. The defender won't return for Saturday's trip to Chicago but will be targeting a return in early October, or potentially in a Sept. 30 clash with Charlotte.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be ready for late September Kessler (hamstring) has been jogging and getting touches on the ball and is expected to train fully in the next weeks, per MLS beat writer Caleb Pongratz

Impact Kessler could make a return to the team either late September or early October as he continues to rehab from his hamstring injury. He's been out of action since April since undergoing hamstring surgery in April.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Able to walk at training Kessler (hamstring) was spotted walking without crutches during New England's training session on Tuesday.

Impact Kessler is progressing with his recovery from hamstring surgery that he underwent in April as he's no longer using crutches, but he's still a ways away from returning to action as the original rehabilitation timeline had him out through late August/early September.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still pictured in crutches Kessler (hamstring) is still using crutches and a leg brace following his hamstring surgery in April.

Impact Kessler's return may not happen until the end of the summer or early fall as he is still in need of crutches. Once he begins his rebab assignment, it could take him a few weeks to return to training with the team. Andrew Farrell has been mending the center back position along with Dave Romney in his absence.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defender Henry Kessler out 4 months after hamstring surgery

New England Revolution central defender Henry Kessler will be sidelined for four months after having right hamstring surgery

APRIL 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New England Revolution defender Henry Kessler out 4 months | MLSSoccer.com New England Revolution center back Henry Kessler is sidelined for four months after suffering a right leg injury, head coach and sporting di...

APRIL 21, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

To undergo surgery Kessler (lower leg) will undergo surgery Friday and is expected to miss four months while recovering, New England manager Bruce Arena said in a podcast interview this week.

Impact Kessler started the Revs' first seven games of the season, keeping three clean sheets and scoring a goal from central defense before suffering a lower leg injury in the win over Montreal a few weeks ago. He will have to undergo surgery and is set to be sidelined until August while he recovers, so Andrew Farrell will replace him in the XI alongside Dave Romney in central defense.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Kansas City Kessler (lower leg) will not be available to face Sporting KC this weekend, according to New England's injury report.

Impact Kessler will miss a second consecutive game Saturday after picking up a lowerleg injury against Montreal a few weeks ago. Andrew Farrell should continue alongside Dave Romney in central defense in his absence.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Kessler (lower leg) is doubtful for Saturday's trip to Columbus Crew, according to the New England Revolution injury report.

Impact Kessler had to come off last match with a lower leg issues, but is upgraded to questionable for Saturday's match. He had started every game thus far, making 23 clearances and 14 tackles (12 won). Andrew Farrell could make his first start of the year if Kessler is not fit enough to play.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Montreal Kessler was subbed out of Saturday's victory against CF Montreal at halftime after suffering a lower leg injury, according to team reporter Jeff Lemieux after the game.

Impact Kessler has started all seven of New England's MLS matches this season alongside Dave Romney in central defense, but he had to come off with an injury on Saturday. Andrew Farrell could replace him in the XI if necessary in next weekend's clash against the Crew.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Kessler made three blocks, two clearances and an interception in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Nashville SC. He also won three of three tackles in the match.

Impact Kessler kept his third clean sheet in four matches to begin the season on Saturday, and Dave Romney might continue as his central defense parter even after Andrew Farrell (leg) returns to fitness.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 3, 2023 • REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET

Nets late game-winner Henry Kessler scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target) in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Charlotte FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 26th minute.

Impact Henry Kessler found the goal in the last minutes of the match to seal the win for the team Saturday. It was a rare goal, as he had only totaled one goal all of last season. In 22 appearances in 2022, the defender generated 85 clearances, and is expected to produce the same number for this upcoming campaign.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kessler's late goal lifts Revolution over Charlotte 1-0

Henry Kessler scored in the 89th minute and Djordje Petrovic made four saves to lead the New England Revolution to a 1-0 victory over Charlotte FC in a season opener

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Henry Kessler's goal in the 89th minute gives Revolution a lift in season-opening win at Charlotte - The Boston Globe It was New England’s first win in a season opener since 2013.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

10 clearances versus Fire Kessler logged 10 clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Chicago Fire.

Impact Kessler's defensive pressure helped keep Chicago off the board until stoppage time in this contest, and his 10 clearances led all players on the pitch Sunday. On the season, he averaged about four per game. New England is eliminated from the playoffs, but Kessler should be a regular leader in central defense once again next season.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LA Galaxy take road losing streak into matchup with the New England Revolution

The LA Galaxy visit the New England Revolution looking to break a four-game road losing streak

AUGUST 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to miss two games Kessler could miss the next two games against Toronto and Montreal due to his vaccination status, according to Frank Dell'Apa of the Boston Globe.

Impact Kessler appears to be unvaccinated, which prevents him from entering Canada for just about any reason. This means that Andrew Farrell will need to find another partner at center-back during this road trip, which could be Omar Gonzalez or Christian Makoun.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Kessler scored one goal on one shot during a 3-0 win at Orlando on Saturday.

Impact Kessler has scored just one goal during each of his previous two seasons, which should come as a huge surprise considering he plays central defense. Kessler figures to remain a fixture in the starting XI moving forward with the bulk of his fantasy value coming from defensive stats.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Revolution pull away in second half, beat Orlando City 3-0

Matt Polster scored in the first half, Wilfrid Kaptoum and defender Henry Kessler added second-half scores and the New England Revolution breezed to a 3-0 victory over Orlando City...

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes shot in draw Kessler took a shot and won three of three tackles in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Crew. He also made a block, two clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Kessler defended well against a dangerous Columbus attack to keep a clean sheet on Saturday, just his second of the season in MLS.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arena critical of field, match time as NYC ends Revs streak

New York City was awarded a Major League Soccer record three penalty kicks in the first half and beat New England 4-2 behind a pair of Valentín Castellanos goals to stop the Revolu...

JULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS