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Franklin Special Olympic Unified Partner Signed by New England Revolution and Special Olympics Massachusetts to 2021 Unified Team

Franklin Special Olympic Unified Partner Farley Asmath was signed by the New England Revolution and Special Olympics Massachusetts to their 2021 Unified Team on August 17 at Gillette Stadium. Supported by Arbella Insurance, the signing is part of the organizations’ partnership with Special Olympics Massachusetts that leverages the power of sports to promote an environment of inclusion and friendly competition. As the club’s longstanding partner in support of the Revolution Unified Team, Arbella Insurance donated $35,000 to Special Olympics Massachusetts during the Revs match on August 18.

The 13 members of the 2021 Revolution Unified Team, all of whom reside in Massachusetts, signed their contracts as they were welcomed to the club by President of Kraft Family Philanthropies Josh Kraft, Revolution Sporting Director & Head Coach Bruce Arena, and Revolution President Brian Bilello. Play Unified soccer returns to the Gillette Stadium pitch on Saturday, Sept. 18 when the Revolution Unified Team hosts the Andover Stars Unified Team following New England’s MLS match against the Columbus Crew.