U.S. Youth International talent brings MLS experience to Ocean State club
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (Aug. 14, 2026) – Rhode Island FC announced today it has acquired forward Eric Klein from Major League Soccer club New England Revolution on loan for the remainder of the 2026 season, pending league and federation approval. The U.S. Youth International and 2024 Revolution Academy Player of the Year brings talent and experience to RIFC at a young age after spending the first two-and-a-half seasons of his professional career with New England. Klein is expected to be available for selection for Saturday’s game at the Tampa Bay Rowdies.
“We are excited to welcome a young, talented midfielder to our squad at an important point in our season,” said Rhode Island FC Head Coach and General Manager Khano Smith. “We look forward to helping Eric’s development in the early stages of a very promising career.”
After joining the Revolution Academy in 2023, Klein quickly worked his way up the professional ranks, making his professional debut with New England Revolution II in July while helping the U-19 side win its second-straight MLS Next Cup title. Klein thrived during his first full season with Revs II in 2024, leading the team with 23 starts and 2,215 minutes. The breakout season earned Klein 2024 Revolution Academy Player of the Year honors and his first professional contract. On May 23, 2025, Klein signed with the first team as the 15th Homegrown Player in Revolution history.
In total, Klein brings more than 50 professional appearances to the Ocean State at just 19 years old, including 11 appearances with the New England Revolution’s first team. At the international level, he has featured twice in four call-ups to the U.S. U-20 Youth National Team, most recently going the full 90 minutes in a 2-0 win over Macedonia on June 8.
Name: Eric Klein
Position: Midfielder
Height: 6-0
Weight: 161 lbs.
Birthday: Nov. 20, 2006
Hometown: Manheim, Pennsylvania
Previous teams: New England Revolution (MLS), New England Revolution II (MLSNP)
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