Things got complicated for the New England Revolution team. Football players did not go to training, the coach resigned, the new coach was announced

New England Revolution players 'refused to train' and club replaces interim head coach as fallout from Bruce Arena scandal continues
Clint Peaty was announced as the new interim coach, replacing Richie Williams.
After discussions with team leaders, the team refused to practice on Tuesday

The New England Revolution have appointed a new interim head coach following the resignation of long-time coach Bruce Arena, who was placed on administrative leave by Major League Soccer amid allegations he made insensitive and inappropriate comments.

Clint Peay, who has served as coach of the club's reserve team since 2019, was appointed as interim head coach. The decision comes after Arena's longtime assistant, Richie Williams, was given the title while Arena went on leave last month. Arena resigned on Saturday.

It is unclear whether Williams will continue with the team. But he told a press conference earlier on Tuesday that the club had asked him to remain as interim head coach until the end of the season.

But during a series of team-wide meetings on Tuesday - first with team president Brian Bilello, then with the full coaching staff - players asked Williams to 'elaborate on the extent of his involvement in the Arena investigation', according to The Athletic.

Once Williams said he couldn't respond to that question, the players did not take it well and decided they would not be training that day.