2 Degrees of Separation
How New England Revolution and Sporting Kansas City Are Connected
CoachedBruce ArenaBruce Arena managed LA Galaxy (2008–2016) and New England Revolution (2019–2023).
DP TransferDP TransferDejan Joveljić (Designated Player) traded from LA Galaxy to Sporting Kansas City (2025). The first cash-for-player trade in MLS history at $4 million.
New England Revolution connects to Sporting Kansas City in 2 degrees through coaching and DP transfer. First, New England Revolution links to LA Galaxy via coaching: Bruce Arena managed LA Galaxy (2008–2016) and New England Revolution (2019–2023). Finally, LA Galaxy links to Sporting Kansas City via DP transfer: Dejan Joveljić (Designated Player) traded from LA Galaxy to Sporting Kansas City (2025). The first cash-for-player trade in MLS history at $4 million.