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Have the Revolution found a long-term center back in Antonio Delamea?

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Antonio Delamea has impressed for the Revolution through two starts. Can he maintain a high level of play?
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The Revolution have featured a revolving cast of center backs since waiving goodbye to A.J. Soares three seasons ago. The list—which includes Jermaine Jones, Jose Goncalves, Andrew Farrell, London Woodberry and Je-Vaughn Watson—grew longer this off-season when the Revs acquired international defenders Antonio Delamea and Benjamin Angoua.

Yet this time, the Revolution think they've finally found consistency at the center back position. Delamea, in particular, has looked sharp through two regular-season matches, showing virtually no sign of rust after signing with the Revs eight weeks ago.

On Saturday vs. FC Dallas, Delamea—who became the first Slovenian player to don an MLS kit when he joined the Revolution—drew a penalty, dominated the aerial game and refused to back down from physical challenges.

Delamea has proven he can play in MLS. But is he a long-term solution at center back?

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Morning Muster will publish regularly throughout the season, giving supporters an opportunity to sound off on key questions facing the club.