Boston.com’s Julian Cardillo checks in with third-round SuperDraft pick Pierre Omanga’s former college coach, highlighting why he thinks the Division II player of the year is ready for the transition to MLS.

For more on Omanga, including highlights from his time with PDL side the Portland Phoenix, watch this WLBZ Portland video.

Revolution account executive Dan Dropkin-Frank received recognition at the MLS Club and Executive Awards last week, and his hometown paper in New York has the details. Find out which award he won and which other Revs staffers were honored in the Berkshire Eagle.