Turner, 31, is back in New England on a one-year loan from French club Olympique Lyonnais. Originally, Lyon appeared to be the answer to the question Turner has sought essentially since heading to Europe: Could he find a (stable) club that would make him the consistent starter?

Matt Turner’s move to Olympique Lyonnais has taken some unexpected turns, but it looks like the deal is finally done. The US international goalkeeper was signed by Lyon in June for €8-9 million from Nottingham Forest.

The familiar crest alone won't magically make Turner reclaim his U.S. role, but there is a reason why New England is the place to do it