Much like a lifelong Republican who heard Barack Obama and allowed himself to believe in a new message. “It gave us a tremendous advantage over all the other teams that were forming in the national professional soccer league,” vice-president Derek Liecty said. The former tight end for the New England Patriots wept quietly as the verdicts were read in Boston. lView more sharing optionsShare on LinkedInShare on PinterestShare on Google+Share on WhatsAppShare on MessengerCloseSimon AustinFriday 14 April 2017 10.