Does Maximiliano Urruti make an immediate impact at New England Revolution? | OneFootball

The New England Revolution announced the signing of Maximiliano Urruti, a 33-year-old Argentine forward who comes to add experience and versatility to the team. With a guaranteed contract through 2025 and an option for 2026, Urruti features in the club's plans to shore up the attack and stabilize a squad aiming to bounce back after a rotten performance last season.

A career that speaks volumes about itself

Maxi Urruti has played in 11 MLS seasons. The Argentine has 70 goals with 39 assists in 295 regular-season games for Toronto FC, Portland Timbers, FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo, CF Montréal, and Austin FC. His career highlights include lifting the 2015 MLS Cup with the Timbers, making him a strategic signing for the Revolution.

Curt Onalfo, the club’s sporting director, highlighted the importance of Urruti’s arrival: "Maxi Urruti has built a highly decorated career in MLS. His track record of success speaks for itself. With his vast experience, he will make an immediate impact on our team."

A revamped attack

Urruti’s signing is part of a larger strategy to revitalize the New England Revolution’s attacking options. Following the departures of Bobby Wood and Giacomo Vrioni, the team broke an MLS trade record to bring in Leonardo Campana from Inter Miami CF and secured Ignatius Ganago on loan from FC Nantes. With this mix of youth and experienced players, the Revolution aims to build a balanced and dynamic attack.

Head coach Caleb Porter, for whom Urruti played his first two MLS seasons with the Portland Timbers, sees much more than just the tactical addition that is the forward. "I had the pleasure of coaching Maxi with the Portland Timbers where he played an integral role in us winning MLS Cup. Maxi is a first-class professional and a top influence in the locker room," said Porter. This should help Urruti settle in quickly and find the form to give the best account of himself on the pitch.

Why Urruti is the right fit

Urruti is not a mere addition of depth to the roster. His signing directly addressed the need for leadership and experience in the attacking third.

Having played for different MLS clubs, Urruti comes to bring experience that will be priceless to the Revolution. Having faced many challenges in the league and adapted, he knows what is needed from him to keep performances going. His flexibility in playing different roles within an attacking system further enhances his value in the squad.

A new chapter for New England Revolution

Coming off a 14th-place finish in the Eastern Conference in 2024, the Revolution have everything to prove going into the 2025 season. The signing of Urruti is not only a tactical one but also a statement of intent, signaling the commitment of the club to invest in players who bring a mix of skill, experience, and the mindset to lead both on and off the pitch.

With a demanding schedule that kicks off against Nashville SC on February 22, the team needs to hit the ground running. Urruti’s addition not only strengthens the squad offensively but also gives fans hope that the Revolution now has the tools to tackle the challenges of the upcoming season.