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New England Revolution take home winning streak into matchup with the Philadelphia Union

The New England Revolution host the Philadelphia Union trying to prolong a five-game home winning streak

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Option again Polster (hamstring) is "good to go" and an option for play again, according to Sam Lattof of the Blazing Musket.

Impact Polster was out for the past five weeks but is finally set for a return from a hamstring injury, as the midfielder is set for a return in their coming games. This is huge news after he started in the first five games of the season, obviously, someone the club deems a critical player in the midfield. He does serve as more of a defensive option, so seeing much production from the midfielder will be limited this campaign.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

New England Revolution host Charlotte FC on 4-game home winning streak

The New England Revolution host Charlotte FC looking to prolong a four-game home winning streak

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Set to miss two weeks Polster is expected to stay out of the upcoming matchups versus D.C. United and Columbus Crew, respectively, after manager Marko Mitrovic mentioned he'll be "out for sure for a cou...

Impact Polster's absence will force New England to a change in their lineup from the previous five league games, with the midfielder starting each of those times but being subbed off in the 38th minute of the last clash against Montreal. He was in decent from in terms of passes and defensive stats, but those duties could now fall to Alhassan Yusuf instead.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Off injured Polster was subbed off due to injury in the 38th minute during the 3-0 win over Montreal.

Impact Polster was unable to play until the half after suffering an injury. He has yet to miss a match this season, appearing in the starting Xi in all five games in played in 2026. He was replaced by Alhassan Yusuf Saturday vs Montreal.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 18 • 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

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