Watson rejoins Revolution

Mark Watson, who performed for the Revolution in their inaugural season, has joined the team as an assistant coach, the team announced Tuesday.

Watson, who played 78 games as a defender for the Canadian national team, will replace Paul Mariner for the remainder of the season. Mariner left the Revolution after a 0-0 tie with Chicago Saturday to become assistant manager of Plymouth Argyle in England. The Revolution, tied with three other teams for the final playoff spot, conclude the regular season at Columbus Sunday. Watson, who also played for clubs in Canada, England, and Sweden, has been working as an assistant with the Charleston Battery.