New England Revolution defender Andrew Farrell announces retirement after 2026 season

By Vancouver Television Sports Desk

New England Revolution defender Andrew Farrell has announced his retirement from professional soccer following the 2026 season, bringing a 14-year playing career to a close spent entirely with the club, MLSsoccer.com reported on October 26, 2026. Farrell’s announcement follows his final year as a member of the Revolution, concluding a tenure that began with his selection by New England in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft.

Farrell was chosen as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft out of the University of Louisville. Over the course of his MLS career, he became New England’s all-time record holder in multiple categories, finishing with 389 games played, 352 games started, and more than 33,000 minutes played, according to the club’s retirement announcement.

In his retirement statement, Farrell said, “This club has meant everything to me,” adding that for as long as he has known, “it’s what I’ve always wanted to do.” He described the ending as “always tough” while also saying he “loved every minute of it” and was “grateful for the opportunity to be part of the club and this community.” He also thanked supporters directly, telling fans: “I just want to thank the fans for supporting me in the good times and the bad times and supporting this club.” Farrell added, “You guys are the heartbeat of this. That’s why we play.”

Farrell’s career includes multiple notable team achievements with the Revolution. He helped New England reach the MLS Cup in 2014, and he was part of the group that won the Supporters’ Shield in 2021. In that 2021 season, the Revolution earned 73 points, a figure described as a then-league record in the retirement release.

Individually, Farrell was recognized repeatedly within the club and around Major League Soccer. The announcement credits him with five club Defender of the Year awards and four Humanitarian of the Year honors, reflecting both his defensive contributions and his community work during his time in New England.

Addressing the timing of his decision, Farrell said, “Still a lot to accomplish this season,” indicating his focus remained on the current campaign. He also referenced the team’s leadership, adding, “This year’s coaching staff has been amazing, even in this transition, this next chapter of my life,” and describing it as “an honor to be working alongside and be a part of this team.”

With Farrell’s retirement set to take effect after the 2026 season, the Revolution will need to plan for the conclusion of a long-standing defensive presence whose career production is tied closely to the club’s modern era. The announcement also sets a clear marker for New England, with Farrell’s retirement closing out a rare one-club career at the highest level of American professional soccer.