Revolution trio enjoyed time with Sporting CP

Zachary Herivaux, Sean Okoli, and Donnie Smith will don New England Revolution blue this year, but for a short time they were wearing the black and green of Sporting CP. That's because the trio trained in Portugal from Nov. 29 until Dec. 18. Before returning home, Sporting snapped a shot of the youngsters giving the international sign of approval: a thumbs up.

Hey, @NERevolution! The boys say hi! It was great having them over here. pic.twitter.com/aSBh4YzFtY

— Sporting CP_en (@SportingCP_en) December 17, 2015

If that wasn't enough, Okoli expressed his gratitude via Twitter. The 22-year-old forward is hopeful that the training stint will help him become a major contributor in 2016.

thank you @SportingCP_en @Sporting_CP for having us it was a pleasure. until next time..

— Sean Ugo Okoli (@AskAboutUgo) December 18, 2015

Smith is also looking to make a greater impact in the new year. The midfielder/defender apparently got some added motivation on the flight back home.

Back in the states, in flight viewing of Miracle on the way here . The legs feed the wolf!!

— Donnie Smith (@Donnie33Smith) December 18, 2015

Herivaux, Okoli, Smith, and the rest of the Revolution will regather on Friday, Jan. 22 when preseason camp opens.