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Plays during friendly Polster played the first half of Saturday's friendly against the Sarasota Paradise.

Impact Polster ended last season on the injury report but returned Saturday after playing in a friendly, receiving the start, and playing the full first half. This should deem him fit for the start of the season, an addition of a regular starter, starting in all 26 of his appearances last campaign.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Polster (ribs) is in doubt for Saturday's clash with Chicago, per the New England injury report.

Impact Polster is a doubt for Saturday's clash as he is struggling with a ribs injury. It's not clear when he picked the issue up after going the full 90 last time out, but the club won't risk anything with nothing left to play for. Polster has been a consistent starter in midfield throughout an underwhelming campaign.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Philly Polster (knee) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Polster had been dealing with a knee injury in recent weeks, but the midfielder will return to the side and slot in his regular central midfield role.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Union play the New England Revolution in conference matchup

The Philadelphia Union host the New England Revolution in conference play

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Dealt knee injury Polster is questionable for Saturday's match against Chicago due to a knee injury, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Polster is coming back from suspension this week, but is still dealing with an injury, now questionable due to a knee issue. He is a regular starter, so this will be something to monitor. That said, if he misses out, Jackson Yueill will be his likely replacement in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back from suspension Polster is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Polster has cleared his ban due to yellow cards accumulation, with the midfielder set to return in their next contest. He has been an undisputed starter for New England this season but will likely be in contention with Alhassan Yusuf and Jackson Yueill to start in the midfield against Chicago on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Handed suspension Polster generated two tackles (one won), four clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 47th...

Impact Polster will be serving his first suspension of the season with a fifth yellow card in 13 matches. Since July, he's started all nine games played, totaling 16 tackles and 16 interceptions in that span.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Polster (illness) is in the initial lineup for Saturday's matchup versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Polster has recovered from the ailment that forced him to miss the midweek clash with Nashville and is ready to play his usual midfield role in his 14th MLS start of the season. He's a reliable source of passes and defensive stats, and he may occasionally get involved in offense, having scored and assisted once over the current campaign.

JUNE 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with illness Polster (illness) is a doubt for Wednesday's clash with Nashville, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Polster is dealing with an illness and is in doubt for Wednesday's showdown with Nashville. The midfielder would be a major blow if unable to go for the midweek clash. If he can't go Wednesday he'd have a good chance to return for Saturday's match with the Rapids.

JUNE 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lucky assist Saturday Polster assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus CF Montreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 59th minute.

Impact Since last signing an extended contract, Polster has logged four games. For the first three, he offensively impacted little, with one chance created and a shot on goal. Ilay Feingold's first of two goals is an excellent effort scored several seconds after Polster passed the ball.

MAY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

New England Revolution sign Matt Polster to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension The New England Revolution have signed veteran midfielder Matt Polster to a multi-year contract extension...

MAY 16, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Revolution sign midfielder Matt Polster to multi-year contract | New England Revolution 10-year MLS veteran signed by New England through 2027 MLS season

MAY 16, 2025 • REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET

Extends through 2027 Polster signed an extension through 2027, the club announced.

Impact Polster extended his stay with New England through 2027. It's a big turn for the club, who have relied heavily on the midfielder across the last four seasons. He's started eight matches in a row in 2025, playing a major role every match.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal in draw Polster scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Orlando City.

Impact Polster leveled the scoring when he headed a cross in the 44th minute of play against Orlando. It was his first goal contribution in the current campaign and came in his eighth successive start. He's usually more reliable for his averages of 45.0 passes and 2.2 tackles per game while playing as a central midfielder, though he can still find a few opportunities near the opposing goal in set-piece plays.

MAY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recap | Revs stretch unbeaten run to five (4-0-1) with wild 3-3 draw in Orlando | New England Revolution Alhassan Yusuf, Matt Polster, and Carles Gil all on the scoresheet

MAY 11, 2025 • REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET

On bench Saturday Polster (thigh) was an unused option off the bench during the 2-0 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Polster was an option for the first time this season since picking up a thigh injury. He had been a regular starter for the Revolution last season, starting all 31 games as he enters his sixth campaign with the team.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Baribo leads the Philadelphia Union against the New England Revolution

Thai Baribo leads the Philadelphia Union into a matchup with the New England Revolution fresh off of a three-goal performance against Cincinnati

MARCH 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Dealt questionable tag Polster (thigh) is questionable for Saturday's match against Columbus.

Impact Polster could be back after missing the season opener, with the midfielder appearing to be close to overcoming his thigh injury. He did start in all 31 of his appearances last season and will hope to see a starting role immediately if fit.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Saturday Polster (thigh) is out for Saturday's season opener against Nashville, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Polster is dealing with a thigh injury and will miss the first game of the MLS season. He was not spotted training earlier this week, suggesting he could miss additional matches before returning to competition.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain for opener It's unclear if Polster (undisclosed) will be available for the season opener against Nashville on Saturday as he's dealing with a minor injury.

Impact Polster was one of several players who sat out the Revs' most recent preseason match. The veteran midfielder should be a regular when healthy, but his status for the season opener is unclear.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns for Montreal clash Polster (leg) has been included in the starting lineup for Wednesday's meeting with CF Montreal.

Impact Polster was a regular starter before suffering the injury, which sidelined him from one league game. He could be a source of passes and defensive production from his usual holding midfield role. His addition to the initial squad will cause Ian Harkes to sit on the bench this time.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unclear for Wednesday Polster (leg) is questionable for Wednesday's match against Montreal.

Impact Polster will aim for a return Wednesday after missing the last match with a leg injury. He has managed to keep consistent for the team, having started the last 10 MLS games while totaling 17 interceptions and 12 tackles in that span. If the midfielder is not fit to play, then Alhassan Yusuf could see the start in the defensive midfield for the side.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for weekend Polster is set for a one match suspension for yellow card accumulation ahead of Saturday's match against Vancouver.

Impact Polster will miss just his second match of the season, having started all 14 matches played for New England. He's recorded an assist with 24 tackles (12 won), 14 interceptions and 13 clearances. In his absence, Ian Harkes will likely see the start in the defensive midfield alongside Mark-Anthony Kaye.

JUNE 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

"I just want to keep helping this team" | Polster notches 100th regular season start with Revs | New England Revolution FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England Revolution midfielder Matt Polster’s appearance against the New York Red Bulls this past Saturday marked his...

MAY 15, 2024 • REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET

Starting Saturday Polster (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's contest against Charlotte.

Impact Polster is back with the team after his hamstring issues, immediately getting the start after missing no time with the injury. He will now most likely remain as a starter, having started in all but one of the club's contests this campaign.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Philadelphia Union play the New England Revolution in conference matchup

Baribo leads the Philadelphia Union against the New England Revolution