New England Revolution sign homegrown midfielder Eric Klein | OneFootball

By MLSsoccer staff

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The New England Revolution have signed homegrown midfielder Eric Klein to a first-team contract, the club announced Friday. His deal runs through the 2026 MLS season with options spanning from 2027-29.

The 18-year-old joins after a standout run in MLS NEXT Pro with affiliate side Revolution II. He was also named the club's 2024 Academy Player of the Year.

"Eric Klein has consistently excelled at every stage of our pro pathway, progressing from the academy to a standout role with Revolution II. Since early 2024, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership on the second team, earning his place in two recent US Open Cup matches," said sporting director Curt Onalfo.

"Eric’s addition to our midfield brings valuable depth, and we are committed to his ongoing growth and development."

Klein has logged 1g/4a in 33 matches for Revolution II and made his senior-team debut in the US Open Cup Round of 32, playing 45 minutes as a substitute against Rhode Island FC. He also started and played all 90 minutes during the Revs' Round of 16 matchup against Chicago Fire FC.

The Pennsylvania native becomes the second second-generation player in Revolution team annals. He's followed in the footsteps of his father, Steve, who played five games for New England during the 1997 MLS campaign.

"Eric Klein has been on my radar as a standout contributor with Revolution II since I arrived at the club last year, and we were glad to give him the opportunity to contribute to the first team during these two US Open Cup matches," said head coach Caleb Porter.

"Eric has earned this chance to test himself against a higher level of competition, and I look forward to helping foster his growth."

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