Sat Mar 15 23:00:00 UTC 2025: ## College Hoops Trumps MLS for Local Sports Writer, Leaving Revs Match Unattended
**New York, NY** – A local sports columnist has opted to forego attending the New England Revolution’s match against New York City FC at Yankee Stadium this evening, citing a stronger preference for the Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament final at Madison Square Garden. The writer, who contributes to a reader-supported Substack, admitted a bias towards March Madness, deeming even the conference tournament games superior to a Week 4 MLS match. The writer further stated that the America East final holds more appeal due to the winner earning a coveted NCAA tournament berth.
While acknowledging the Revolution’s current struggles – eight points behind Philadelphia Union and potentially six behind NYCFC after today’s game – the decision wasn’t solely based on team performance. The writer confessed a lack of motivation to spend the necessary funds for travel, tickets, and concessions, calling it a “damning indictment” on the Revs’ current state. Concerns were raised about the team’s poor offensive performance (only four shots on goal in three weeks) and their challenging upcoming schedule, including eight out of ten games away from home between April and May. The writer criticized coach Caleb Porter for not fully grasping the urgency of the situation.
In a pre-game discussion with Matthew Mangam of Hudson River Blue, the columnist analyzed NYCFC’s first three games, highlighting a solid defense but an offensive slump following the departure of Santiago Rodríguez. Mangam praised the performance of 17-year-old Jonathan Shore, a homegrown talent, and expressed confidence in Maxi Moralez’s ability to contribute despite his age. Mangam predicts a 2-0 victory for NYCFC. The potential absence of Tayvon Gray and Birk Risa due to injury and illness was also noted.
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