Entering Thursday, the New England Revolution already had a group of talented attacking pieces. That group got much bigger and much better with the addition of Kei Kamara on Thursday morning.

Now, the task at hand is making it all work.

After apparently burning bridges as a member of the Columbus Crew, Kamara was traded to the Revs just moments before the conclusion of the MLS transfer deadline. The deal was the latest step in a headline-grabbing saga that pitted Kamara against Federico Higuain and, by proxy, the Crew.

Kamara is now set to join a Revolution team very much in need of a spark. Despite all of their attacking talent, the Revs currently find themselves just eighth in the East with 10 points through 11 games.

In Kamara, the Revs acquire the prototypical target forward. Since rejoining the league in 2015, the hulking forward has netted 27 goals in 41 games while leading the Crew to last year’s MLS Cup finals. Taking full advantage of the talented wingers placed around him, Kamara made himself a menace in the box while becoming one of the league’s most dominant goalscorers.

The forward will have similar talent around him as he joins the Revs, but Jay Heaps will require some major adjustments to fit the striker into the club’s tactical system.

Prior to Kamara’s acquisition, the Revs attack was built around a foundation of several technical attacking players. With Lee Nguyen marshaling play from the No. 10 position, Charlie Davies generally took charge of the typical No. 9 position. Players like Teal Bunbury and Juan Agudelo shuffled in as either wing or central options, giving the Revs an attack that was as dynamic as any due to its variety of moving parts.

Given the haul traded in exchange for Kamara’s services, it’s fair to say that you can pencil the forward in as the club’s starting No. 9., likely relegating both Agudelo and Davies to the bench. Bunbury’s versatility make him a valuable option out wide, while Agudelo, Kelyn Rowe and Diego Fagundez can also compete for minutes on the wing.

While Heaps is unlikely to stray from his 4-2-3-1 system given his history and Kamara’s skill set, the Revs could also opt for a two-striker set featuring Kamara and either Agudelo or Davies. While they would have to sacrifice a midfield option, either Agudelo or Davies could look to use their technique and positioning to find gaps as teams key on Kamara. The potential pairings could prove dangerous, but would also see the Revs require a complete tactical overhaul in the middle of the season.

The other option, although it is the least likely, is playing Kamara on the wing much like he was deployed with Sporting Kansas City. However, given his talents in front of goal and ability in the air, the current Kamara would be wasted out wide given everything offered to claim him.

While no coach will ever complain about having too many options at his disposal, Heaps and the Revs now have options when the summer transfer window hits. With the defense struggling in a major way this season, Heaps and the Revs could be tempted to add a new defensive option by dangling one of the attacking pieces that now appears surplus to requirements. Some combination of Agudelo, Davies or Bunbury will likely be available to move, and each provides their own benefit for the Revs.

Davies remains a talented goalscorer, but is certainly not quite to Kamara’s level, and could be tempted with a move to a team in need of a pure striker. At just 23 and 21, Agudelo and Fagundez have the most upside of any Revs attackers and could be moved to bring in a significant piece or a variety of MLS-specific resources. Although the most versatile, Bunbury’s massive salary make him a potential trade option, giving the Revs have a variety of scenarios to consider.

While Kamara’s acquisition could signal the beginning of the end for several attacking pieces, several players stand to benefit from the forward’s introduction. It’s not hard to picture Nguyen’s assist numbers swelling with such a dominant and intelligent forward in front of him, while players like Chris Tierney and Kelyn Rowe could prove vital due to their ability to cross the ball.

The Revs, like the Crew, still have plenty of work to do. Both sides have a variety of resources at their disposal to address needs in the summer, and each club now has time to assess those needs following Thursday’s blockbuster.

While the Crew’s assets are now located in a treasure chest of GAM and TAM, the Revs’ possessions are much more physical, and the managing of those assets over the next several months could be the difference between success and failure in 2016.