Arena’s decision to drop Vrioni for Wood may have drawn some raised eyebrows prior to kickoff, but the 30-year-old’s performance on Saturday vindicated his coach.

Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-revolution/2023/03/05/revolution-soccer-takeaways-dynamo-highlights/

Giacomo Vrioni started at striker in place of Bobby Wood.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/07/12/revolution-hold-off-atlanta-united-2-1-to-extend-home-unbeaten-streak/

Jozy Altidore and Giacomo Vrioni started up top for New England while former Revolution first round pick (2021) Edward Kizza was on the attack for Pittsburgh.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/05/09/pittsburgh-blanks-revs-1-0-in-open-cup-match/