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The 2013 season has begun, and Corey is back with this weekly piece, offering off-the-cuff reactions to the game that was.

While fully expected by most, the Revolution made it official today by signing the two second-round draft picks to official contracts. Both players have been with the team since being drafted in January and will look to make their mark on the squad.

Fresh off yesterday's MLS SuperDraft excitement, the Revolution will open their pre-season training camp today in Foxboro, Mass. This year's pre-season include two trips to Arizona and some very interesting story-lines that we're gearing up for.

The Revolution have the first pick in the draft; what will they do with it? Did they trade up to get a specific player, or are they going to deal the first pick in another big-time trade?

In a bold move that catches everyone by surprise, the Revolution have traded up to the number one pick in Thursday's draft, exchanging their number four pick and allocation money with Toronto for the privilege.

The SBN writers got together and held a mock draft ahead of Thursday's SuperDraft in Indianapolis. With the fourth pick in the draft, the Revolution selected Jason Johnson.

Forwards and fullbacks should be the top targets for the Revolution as they prepare for next week's SuperDraft where they currently possess four picks including the fourth overall. So which players should Revs fans be keeping an eye on?

Today the Revs announced that they've declined the 2013 contact options of goalkeeper Tim Murray, and midfielders Fernando Cardenas, Blair Gavin, and Benny Feilhaber.

Making the case for a team to draft based on positional need rather than selecting the "best available" player.

With three picks in the upcoming SuperDraft, the Revs will have some extra flexibility but just as many tough decisions to make as ever.