Shalrie Joseph Trade Stuns Revolution Players, Fans

Wednesday's trade sent shock waves around the world of American soccer, but they hit New England harder than anywhere else. Joseph, teammates (past and present) and fans reacted to the news with a mix of astonishment and sadness. Some of their thoughts appear below.

  1. First, let's hear from the man himself.
  2. 1 of the saddest days of my life, I believed n trusted that I would retire a Rev. It's a tough business but am looking forward to the future
  3. 4 all my fans and young players I inspire take nothing for granted. Use everything for motivation, make urself better everyday in every way.
  4. Thank u all of NE for ur support since the beginning.. NE will always be my home and in my heart.
  5. Fellow Revolution legend and longtime teammate Taylor Twellman weighed in too.
  6. Want to wish @ShalrieJoseph21 the best of luck with @cdchivasusa. His time in New England will never be forgotten. #goodluckSJ
  7. Two of New England's biggest fan groups saluted their departing captain. He will return as a Chivas USA player on Aug. 29.
  8. We'll be working on how to best honor SJ21, captain, MVP, legend. Stay tuned for info. Best of luck Shalrie# #revs
  9. We're going to miss @ShalrieJoseph21 - a true #Revs legend who put up with a lot through the years. You'll be missed.
  10. Joseph helped first-year Revs Lee Nguyen and and Kelyn Rowe settle and thrive in New England.
  11. Really sad to see my boy @ShalrieJoseph21 go but I know he'll tear it up in LA. A great friend, teammate, and player! I'll miss you brother!
  12. On a positive note, am looking forward to playing with @BGav18 Welcome to the #Revs buddy! Get acclimated fast, we'll need you!
  13. Woke up to news that @ShalrieJoseph21 is on his way to Chivas. A good mentor, teammate and friend! He will certainly be missed. #enjoyLA
  14. He was also instrumental in showing promising youngster Diego Fagundez how to be a good professional.
  15. @ShalrieJoseph21 shalrie all the best at Chivas your a great teammate and roommate. You were one of the people i was close to on the team.
  16. Kevin Alston and Darrius Barnes joined the Revs in 2009. They all shared plenty of good times over the years.
  17. Very sad so see my big brother @ShalrieJoseph21 leave but I wish nothing but the best for him out in LA
  18. Double features won't be the same anymore....
  19. Gonna miss my homie @shalriejoseph21...he has always been like a big brother to me. #legend
  20. Still thinking that it's April and that someone is playing an April fools joke on me today...
  21. The welcome wagon on the west coast is ready for Joseph's arrival.
  22. @ShalrieJoseph21 if yur ever feeling homesick in LA &wanna cruise in my Ford Explrer w CT plates & huge #Revs magnet on the back, just shout

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