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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Revolution announced today that the club has signed defender Darrius Barnes to a Major League Soccer contract to play for the Revs. Per team and league policies, terms of the deal were not released. Barnes will occupy one of the Revolution’s senior roster spots.

Barnes, 22, was selected by the Revolution in the third round (40th overall) of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft out of Duke University.

“We’re pleased to add Darrius to the squad,” Revolution Vice President of Player Personnel Michael Burns said. “He showed well during preseason training, was eager to learn from our veterans. We’re looking forward to him developing in our system.”

Voted to the All-ACC second team in 2008, Barnes was a three-year starter - primarily at central defense – for the Blue Devils. In his career, Barnes played in 77 games, including 70 starts, and registered one goal and nine assists. He was a member of a Duke backline that posted 32 shutouts.

The Revolution opens the 2009 season this weekend when the club travels to play the San Jose Earthquakes at Buck Shaw Stadium on Saturday, March 21. The Revs open their home slate on Saturday, April 4, when they host FC Dallas at Gillette Stadium. Season tickets are available by calling 1-877-GET-REVS.

Transaction: New England Revolution (MLS) – Signed D Darrius Barnes

Darrius Barnes
Pronunciation: DARE-ee-us Barns
Jersey No.: 25
Position: Defender
D.O.B.: Dec. 24, 1986
Birthplace: Raleigh, N.C.
Hometown: Raleigh, N.C.
Height: 6-1
Weight: 175 lbs.
College: Duke
Status: Senior Roster
How Acquired: Selected by the Revolution in the third round (40th overall) of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft.