When a new player joins the New England Revolution, they are typically welcomed in standard fashion.



The equipment managers fit them for a uniform. The coaches provide information on how they’ll be used.



And midfielder Scott Caldwell gives them a book on how to best manage their finances.



That’s merely the first lesson in adjusting to life in New England that they’ll get from Caldwell, who is an accountant. From there, he tutors new arrivals on what kind of car to buy – always buy used, obviously – the best and most cost-effective places to eat and hang out, what to see and do in Boston, how to do their taxes, and finally, what kind of rent they should pay and how close to the stadium they should live.



Oh, and if they can’t find housing themselves? He owns a house that he rents out to Revolution players. And he’ll be more than happy to help set them up.



“It’s not just the young guys,...