Former Rangers star Matt Polster has earned rave reviews for his second performance as a New England Revolution player during a 2-1 win over DC United.
Polster left the Gers earlier this summer, returning to the MLS in search of regular playing time in a deal worth a reported £300,000 [Daily Record].
The versatile 27-year-old featured mostly at right-back in his 10 appearances in Light Blue but his new manager, Bruce Arena, is giving him a run in his preferred defensive midfield role.
He played the full 90 minutes on debut against Philadelphia Union last Friday and later expressed his disappointment that his side only managed a 0-0 draw [Revolutionsoccer.net].
Three points were picked up on the road at DC United on Wednesday, though, with first-half goals from Gustavo Bou and Teal Bunbury giving the Revolution a comfortable lead at the break.
The ex-Ger once again played the full game in midfield and despite the hosts pulling one back through an Ola Kamara penalty in the 72nd minute and Polster’s teammate Scott Caldwell picking up a late red card, Revolution held on to triumph 2-1.
It was another impressive outing for the USA international, who appears to be thriving on the extra responsibility placed on him at his new club.
After 18 months as a bit-part player at Ibrox, he’s hit the ground running as a key man for the Revolution and is earning rave reviews from their supporters.
Here’s a selection of reactions from Twitter:
https://twitter.com/Malssid2/status/1298669141545582593
And people were mad we got rid of Zahibo, but they forgot we technically replaced him with Polster who is not only a better player, but doesn’t take an international spot and probably is on cheaper salary
— Mohka (@MohkaBTW) August 26, 2020
Well it definitely has to taste pretty good after that win! Great gutsy performance and matt polster looks like a great signing
— Moe Patrick (@moepat28p) August 26, 2020