Player Details

Name

Eric Klein

Height

6' 0"

Weight

161 lbs

Date of Birth

11.20.2006 (19)

Birthplace

unknown, USA

Position

Midfielder

Roster Category

Supplemental Slots 25-28

Player Category

Homegrown
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Career Summary

Updated February 20, 2026

ERIC KLEIN AT A GLANCE:

  • Played four games in debut season with the first team, two MLS appearances and two in the U.S. Open Cup.
  • Signed as the 15th Homegrown Player in Revolution history on May 23, 2025.
  • Became the second second-generation player in Revolution history as his father, Steve Klein, played for New England in 1997.
  • Named the 2024 Revolution’s Academy Player of the Year as the most outstanding amateur in the club's Pro Player Pathway.
  • In MLS NEXT Pro, owns 42 career appearances, including 38 matches started, with one goal and six assists over 3,000 minutes played.
  • During the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro season, led Revolution II in starts (23) and minutes played (2,125), tallying one goal with three assists.
  • Became the 13th Academy product to sign a professional contract with Revolution II.

PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Signed as the 15th Homegrown Player in Revolution history in May 2025...Made four appearances for the first team in 2025, two in MLS regular season play...Became the 13th Revolution Academy graduate to sign a contract with Revolution II…Owns 42 career appearances in MLS NEXT Pro, with 38 starts, one goal and six assists…Earned the start in all 15 of his MLS NEXT Pro appearances in 2025, including one in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.  

2025: Appeared on the MLS Matchday roster five times…Recorded two appearances during the regular season…Added two appearances in U.S. Open Cup play for the first team…Earned 15 starts for Revolution II, recording three assists..Made postseason debut for Revolution II in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals…(5/7) vs RI: Logged 45 minutes in first senior appearance as a substitute in the U.S Open Cup Round of 32 victory…(5/20) vs. CHI: Earned the start for his second U.S Open Cup appearance, submitting a 90-minute effort in the Round of 16…(5/31) at MTL: Made MLS debut against CF Montreal, appearing off the bench in a 3-0 shutout win on the road…(9/20) at PHI: Earned second MLS appearance for the first team as a second-half substitute.

2024: Made 26 appearances during the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro campaign for Revolution…Finished the season as the Revolution II team leader in starts (23) and minutes played (2,215)…Named New England’s Academy Player of the Year at the conclusion of the 2024 season…Signed first professional contract with Revolution II on September 18...(5/8) at CLFC: Logged first professional assist…(5/26) vs. NYC II: Tallied first professional goal in the 87th minute…(6/23) vs. CLFC: Recorded second assist in a 90-minute performance…(7/10) vs HCFC: Tallied third assist of the season.

2023:  Appeared in one match for Revolution II…(7/12) at CLFC: Made professional debut.

INTERNATIONAL (United States): Earned first youth national team call-up by United States Under-20 team for October 2025 training camp in Spain…Rejoined the U-20 squad for friendly matches at Costa Rica in November 2025. 

YOUTH: Joined the Revolution Academy in 2023 and recorded one goal and two assists in his first MLS NEXT season…Helped Revolution Under-19 side claim second straight MLS NEXT Cup title.

PERSONAL: Born in Manheim, Penn. …Became the second second-generation player in Revolution history as his father, Steve Klein, played for New England during the 1997 season…Avid chess player...Enjoys fishing...Lived at the Revolution Academy residency during the 2023-24 season.