Eric Klein Named 2023-2024 Revolution Academy Player of the Year
Klein wins the award after an impressive showing with the Revolution Academy and Revolution II.
Thursday saw Eric Klein’s 2024 calendar year get better as it was announced he received the 2023-2024 Revolution Academy Player of the Year Award!
The Manheim, Pennsylvania native has seen a meteoric rise since joining the Revolution Academy in 2023. Klein notched a goal and two assists during his first Academy season.
Performances at the Academy level led Klein to make his professional debut on July 12th, 2023, when he appeared as a substitute for Revolution II in their match against Crown Legacy FC.
Following an impressive 2023 with the Academy, the Revolution organization committed to Klein on March 13, 2024, when he was one of six Revs Academy prospects to sign an Amateur Agreement with New England Revolution II before the 2024 season started.
Since the 2024 season started on March 24, Klein has been a nearly consistent presence for Revolution II, whether it’s on the backline or in the midfield.
After making 23 appearances, the organization further committed to Klein when they inked the 17-year-old to his first professional contract with Revolution II through the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro season on September 18th. Klein enters Decision Day with a club-leading 2,041 minutes along with one goal and three assists over 25 appearances.
Klein will wrap up his impressive 2024 campaign on Sunday when Revolution II welcomes Columbus Crew 2 to Mark A. Ouellette Stadium in Hooksett, New Hampshire at 1:00 pm ET.