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Among the New York faithful, however, there is reason to be optimistic, if not celebratory. A minor misstep in Columbus during opening weekend was quickly brushed aside by a series of wins throughout April that propelled the Red Bulls to the top of the Eastern Conference, the top of the entire league, and an impressive ten-point lead over perennial rivals DC United, who occupy the cellar of the conference with expansion Toronto FC after three straight losses to open the season.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1176155193&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1175800951&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1169522142&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1169521998&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1163913696&archive= Frisco, Texas - For the first time the Revolution had a shot at a title against a team other than the Los Angeles Galaxy. This time the Houston Dynamo was the opponent and the Revs looked for a reversal of fortune after having lost in their two previous MLS Cup final appearances in 2005 and 2002, as well as the US Open Cup final in 2001 to the Galaxy in overtime. While the opponent changed, the end result was the same as the Revs lost in even more dramatic and tragic fashion.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1153435923&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1153435817&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1151349258&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1151080778&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1151078355&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1147018661&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1145280386&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1145133714&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1144744016&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1144743857&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1144461657&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1144128343&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1141986380&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1141670993&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1138847989&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1138037308&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1136305001&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1136302243&archive= the World Cup by one point and suffered the consequences by being
drawn with Italy, Czech Republic and Ghana.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1132423930&archive= Frisco, Texas - The New England Revolution got their second shot at winning the MLS Cup and again it came against the Los Angeles Galaxy. While the teams have greatly changed since 2002, the end result was the same. The Galaxy won their second ever MLS Cup 1-0 in overtime thanks to a goal by Guatemalan Guillermo Ramirez in the 107th minute. Their only other MLS Cup coming in 2002 when Guatemalan Carlos Ruiz scored the game winner in the 113th minute in another 1-0 overtime win. The Revs went into the match as favorites with the better regular season record (17-7-8, 59 points) than the Galaxy (13-13-6, 45 points). The Revs scored 11 more goals than the Galaxy over the regular season, while allowing 8 less. None of this mattered in the final, however, as the Galaxy were the better team on the day and kept the Revs from winning their first ever championship.
]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1131749663&archive= Foxboro, MA. – The New England Revolution defeated the Chicago Fire on Sunday to earn a trip to the 2005 MLS Cup Final. Clint Dempsey scored the game’s lone goal in the 4th minute and the Revs held on to win their second Eastern Conference Championship. The Revs will face off against the Los Angeles Galaxy in the final, a rematch of the only other time the Revs made the final in 2002.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1131070041&archive= Foxboro, MA. – Playing their first ever game in snow, the New England Revolution overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Metrostars 3-2 on aggregate goals in the Eastern Conference Semifinal. After losing game 1 on the road 1-0, the Revs found themselves down 2-0 on aggregate when Youri Djorkaeff scored in the 59th minute of game two. The Revs then scored three unanswered goals to advance to the Conference Final for the fourth year in a row.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1130081252&archive= ]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1128197548&archive= Columbus, OH. - Some more late game heroics by Taylor Twellman saved the first place Revs from suffering an embarrassing defeat against the last place Columbus Crew on Wednesday. The Revs put three times more shots on target than Columbus, yet looked to be going home with a lose until Twellman extended his lead atop the scoring charts with his 16th goal of the season deep into stoppage time.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1128197495&archive= East Rutherford, NJ. – The New England Revolution lost in their first chance to clinch a playoff spot in a 5-4 loss to the 5th place Metrostars. The Revs fell behind early, but came back and took the lead at 4-3, before giving up two late goals. The loss marks the first time the Revs have given up more than three goals all season.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1127692318&archive=
The Rapids have clinched the fourth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. A victory over Chivas Jr. and another loss by Ye Olde Royale Salte Lake guaranteed the Rapids post season life. Could it get any better?]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1125938988&archive= Salt Lake City, UT. – The New England Revolution won their 14th game of the season with a 1-0 victory on the road against Real Salt Lake on Saturday. Khano Smith scored the lone goal of the match as the Revs reached 14 wins for the first time in their ten year history. With 7 games remaining the Revs currently have 48 points, their best ever points total, surpassing the 45 reached in 2003.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1125938917&archive= Columbus, OH. - The US Men’s National Team became the first nation in the CONCACAF (North and Central America) region to qualify for the 2006 World Cup in Germany. It was the first time since 1934 that the US has accomplished this feat. It also marks the 5th consecutive time the US has qualified for the World Cup. The New England Revolution’s Steve Ralston scored the game winner for the US, while DaMarcus Beasley also scored, as the US beat their archrivals.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1125263086&archive= Foxboro, MA. – The New England Revolution began to distance themselves from the chasing pack with a 2-1 comeback win over defending champs D.C. United. DC dominated a lot of the possession and got off to an early lead, but the Revs managed to come back and get the win.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1125030691&archive= DENVER, CO. – The Revolution’s struggles in Denver continued on Wednesday as the first place Revoultion fell 2-0 to the struggling Colorado Rapids. Missing their usual starting strikers Taylor Twellman and Pat Noonan, to a US National Team call-up and an ankle injury, respectively, head coach Steve Nicol opted to play a defensive 4-5-1 formation with Clint Dempsey starting alone up top. Also out due to injury was back-up forward Connally Edozien, which could’ve influenced the decision to make the formation change. Missing due to national team duty were Steve Ralston (USA) and Avery John (Trinidad and Tobago), while Colorado were without Jeff Cunningham (USA). ]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1125030606&archive= East Hartford, CT. - The US beat Trinidad and Tobago 1-0 on Wednesday August 17th, and guaranteed that they would finish no worse than 4th place in the final stage of CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying with 4 matches still left to play. The top 3 teams automatically qualify for the World Cup, while the 4th place team will go into a play-off with a team from Asia. The US are currently second in the standings with 15 points, one behind Mexico and eight above the third and fourth place teams.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1125030473&archive= Frisco, Texas. - The New England Revolution handed FC Dallas their first home loss of the season with a 2-1 victory on Saturday night. Texas native Clint Dempsey and Grenada International Shalrie Joseph scored to lead the Revs to their league leading 12th win of the season.
]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1123945663&archive= Foxboro, MA. – The New England Revolution ran out easy winners against Expansion side Real Salt Lake, putting 4 goals on the board to grab a large win. The Revolution dominated their first ever match against Real Salt Lake. The Salt Lake squad featured 5 former Revolution players in Brian Kamler, Rusty Pierce, Andy Williams, Chris Brown and Brian Dunseth. ]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1123523249&archive= Foxboro, MA. – For the first time since September 4th of 2004, the New England Revolution lost at home as their midseason struggles continued. The Revolution lost 2-1 to Kansas City and have managed to get only 5 points out of their last six games. Due to the Chicago Fire also losing, the Revs remain in first in the Eastern Conference, however they have been overtaken by San Jose in the overall standings.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1123192679&archive= Ludlow, MA. – The New England Revolution essentially decided to blow off their chance of bringing home the Dewar Cup to their empty trophy case by playing what was in essence their reserve team against the Chicago Fire’s starters in front of standing room only crowd of just under 4,000 at Lusitano Stadium.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1122838196&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1122777148&archive= Columbus, OH. - The MLS All-Stars, led by several members of the New England Revolution, crushed Fulham’s hopes of bringing the All-Star trophy back to London with them.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1122773337&archive= Foxboro, MA. - The New England Revolution headed into the All-Star break on top of the league after a 1-1 tie with the Los Angeles Galaxy. Neither side had many chances in the match and 90 minutes was not enough to separate the two teams.
]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1122357445&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1122299783&archive= Foxboro, MA. - The 26,208 soccer fans in attendance got to witness some world class soccer on Sunday night as defending English Premier League champs Chelsea FC defeated European Champions League Finalists and Italian Serie A runners-up AC Milan by a score of 1-0 in Foxboro. The game was the first in a series of friendlies called the “World Series of Football” in which Chelsea face Milan twice, and the Chicago Fire faces Milan and DC United faces Chelsea. The match featured some exciting end to end action with each team having many good goal scoring oppurtunities. Chelsea had their full squad available, while Milan were missing Kaka, Nelson Dida, Paolo Maldini and Andriy Shevchenko.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1122299726&archive= E. Rutherford, NJ. - The US Men’s National Soccer Team defeated Panama 3-1 on penalty kicks after both sides failed to score in 90 minutes of regulation time. Although the US controlled much of the possession in the match, both sides had great chances to take the lead, but poor shooting and good goalkeeping kept both teams off the score sheet. The win marked the third time the US has won the Gold Cup.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1122174290&archive= Carson, CA. – The first place New England Revolution fell to the last place Chivas USA 1-0 on Friday, July 22nd. Currently with a record of 10-3-5, the Revs have had some struggles as of late going 1-2-1 in July so far with their only win coming against the then top team in the league (FC Dallas). The Revs have been without midfielders Steve Ralston and Clint Dempsey as well as forward Pat Noonan due to call-ups to the US for the Gold Cup for all of those games, except for the win in which the Revs had Pat Noonan and Clint Dempsey back. Help is on the way though, as all three players should be back in a Revolution uniform for the upcoming game against the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday, July 27th.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1121699960&archive= Foxboro, MA. – The New England Revolution completed a spectacular comeback coming back from a goal down in the 90th minute to win against the top team in the West, FC Dallas, by a score of 3-2. Taylor Twellman was the hero of the night getting his second hat trick as a member of the Revs.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1121699834&archive= Foxboro, MA. – The US Men’s National Team defeated Jamaica 3-1 in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals where they will face Honduras. For the first time in the tournament, the US got out to an early lead and held it for the whole match.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1121699724&archive= Chicago, Ill. – The New England Revolution suffered just their second loss of the season, falling 1-0 to the Chicago Fire. New England were without Pat Noonan, Steve Ralston, Clint Dempsey and Avery John due to Gold Cup call-ups as well as Shalrie Joseph due to yellow card accumulation. Chicago were without Tony Sanneh, Chris Armas, Samuel Caballero and Ivan Guerrero due to Gold Cup call-ups. After a fairly even first half that was marred by poor passing, Chicago took over for the last 45 minutes and managed to get the goal they needed for the win.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1121527147&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1120924825&archive= Carson, CA. – Andy Dorman silenced a sell-out crowd at the Home Depot Center, scoring on the last kick of the game to give the Revs a 1-1 tie with the Los Angeles Galaxy on Independence Day. The Galaxy took a late lead and seemed to be headed to victory, but for the late game heroics the Revolution had in store.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1120612417&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1120325626&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1119796523&archive= Foxboro, MA. – The New England Revolution won their ninth game of the season on Saturday in exciting fashion. After getting out to an early lead, the Revs gave up two goals and fell into a 2-1 whole. They came back scoring three goals in the last eighteen minutes to win the match 4-2 and improve their record to 9-1-4.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1119537144&archive= Columbus, OH. – After a disappointing first loss of the season to DC United last Saturday, the Revs bounced back with a 3-1 victory over the Columbus Crew. The Revs fell behind early, but scored three unanswered goals to win the match.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1119326311&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1119191450&archive= Washington, D.C. – The New England Revolution suffered their first defeat of the season at the hands of defending champs DC United. The Revs came out flat in the first half, went down by two goals early and were unable to recover.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1118586603&archive= Kansas City, MO. – The New England Revolution picked up a win on the road to extend their unbeaten streak to 11 games. The Revs, sitting comfortably in first place, got the win thanks in part to some fine saves from Man of the Match Matt Reis. The win puts the Revs record at 7-0-4.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1117992809&archive= FOXBORO, MA. - The New England Revolution extended their team record unbeaten run to ten games with a 1-1 tie against the Kansas City Wizards. The Revolution were without forward Pat Noonan and midfielders Steve Ralston and Clint Dempsey who were away with the US National Team, as well as Avery John who was with the Trinidad and Tobago National Team. Kansas City was without Kerry Zavagnin and Josh Wolff, also away with their national teams. Shalrie Joseph, listed as doubtful due to a broken nose received on Thursday, played the whole match.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1117992708&archive= Foxboro, MA. – The New England Revolution extended their unbeaten run to nine games with a 0-0 tie against the Colorado Rapids. The Revs extended their home shut-out streak to five games and stayed at the top of the standings.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1116963882&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1116875229&archive= After the 3-3 of the Milan with the Palermo, Juventus has won his 28 Serie A.
]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1116869058&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1116785959&archive= East Rutherford, NJ. – Taylor Twellman scored twice on Saturday to lead the undefeated Revs in a 2-2 tie against the Metrostars. The Revs took the lead very early in the game only to allow a goal within ten minutes and then fall behind with less than ten minutes to go. Twellman proved the hero scoring the game-tying goal just a minute before the end of regulation. ]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1116680190&archive= FOXBORO, MA. - The New England Revolution defeated D.C. United by a score of 1-0 on Saturday. Taylor Twellman scored the lone goal of the game for New England as the Revs remained the only team still unbeaten this season. The Revs, now nine points up in the Eastern conference after only seven games, have beaten the defending Champions twice already this season. ]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1116080834&archive= Foxboro, MA. – The New England Revolution continued to build their lead in first place with a dominating 2-0 victory over the second place Chicago Fire. The win extended the Revs winning streak to five games and leaves them unbeaten on the season with a 5-0-1 record. New England is currently 6 points ahead of the Chicago Fire for first place in the Eastern Conference with the Revs having played one less game than the Fire.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1115486309&archive= Foxboro, MA. – The first place, undefeated New England Revolution extended their winning streak to four games with a dominating performance in heavy rain, resulting in a 1-0 victory over expansion team Chivas USA. Clint Dempsey was the hero for the Revolution again, scoring the game’s only goal in the 88th minute. The win moved the Revs to 4-0-1 on the season with Dempsey having the game-winning goal in all four wins as he leads the league in scoring.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1115140393&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1114876683&archive= Chicago, IL. –The New England Revolution established themselves as the early front-runners in the Eastern Conference with a 3-0 win over the Chicago Fire on Wednesday, April 27th. The win puts the Revs 3 points ahead of the Fire in the standings, having played one less game. Taylor Twellman, Clint Dempsey and Pat Noonan all scored in the game and all three currently sit atop the MLS goal scoring chart with 3 goals. Twellman’s goal marked his 50th career MLS goal.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1114802846&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1114802421&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1114556984&archive= Washington, DC – The New England Revolution, just three games into the season, have stormed into first place with a game in hand. The Revolution, now 2-0-1, are off to their best start in franchise history after beating DC United, the defending champs, in a high scoring affair that ended 4-3. With the win, the Revs ended DC United’s home unbeaten streak that had stretched back to May of last year.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1113913110&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1113756922&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1113167791&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1113154898&archive= Foxboro, MA. – The New England Revolution ended the Columbus Crew’s record 19 game unbeaten streak in regular season play on Saturday with a 3-0 win in the Revolution’s home opener at Gillette Stadium. Forward Pat Noonan and midfielders Clint Dempsey and Andy Dorman all scored for the Revs in the second half.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1113009501&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1112659736&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1112597943&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1112550395&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1112547434&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1112539450&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1112454423&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1112365108&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1111708953&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1110124453&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1110069796&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1109668641&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1108390068&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1107828008&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1107826285&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1107809332&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1107663766&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1107467229&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1107462331&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1107225681&archive= Denver, CO - Tossed aside by Tim Hankinson a year ago, Fernando Clavijo has reclaimed striker Chris Carrieri for the Rapids.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1107107586&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1106709471&archive= Jay's at it again!

Quick roundup of the Watford - Liverpool game, a preview of the Manchester United - Chelsea matchup, some rumors, and a little statistical summary of the season so far.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1106489694&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1106372534&archive=
Now, Let's look at a preview of today's action!
There's some transfer news as well!]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1106166867&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1105762192&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1105757651&archive= Denver, CO - While being occupied by the 2005 MLS Superdraft, the Rapids also sacrificed their first pick in 2006 to acquire ex-Columbus Crew striker Jeff Cunningham.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1105567903&archive= Foxboro, MA. - New England Revolution defender and Massachusetts native Jay Heaps has been a mainstay in the Revolution's back line since coming over in a trade midway through the 2001 season. The Longmeadow, Massachusetts native has proved a versatile player for the Revs, seeing time at right back, center defense and in the midfield.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1104600095&archive= ]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1104268816&archive= Denver, CO - After receiving a swift kick out of the MLS Cup Playoffs by LA way back in October, the past two months have been fairly busy for the Rapids. The club has already has its fill of comings and goings, before the January draft and trade window have even begun. Here is a brief look back at the major events that have surrounded the club since November 1st.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1103992069&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1103425697&archive= FOXBORO, MA. – Forward Pat Noonan’s play with the Revolution in 2004 not only earned him the Budweiser Scoring Champion award, but also earned him training time with Chelsea F.C. in England, arguably the best team in the world at the moment. In just his second season as a pro, Noonan led the league in scoring with 11 goals and 8 assists for 30 points, after a rookie season in which he scored 10 goals to go with 7 assists for 27 points and finished second in Rookie of the Year voting. Noonan became the only player in Revolution history to score two hat tricks as a Rev, getting 3 goals in a late come from behind victory against Kansas City on June 2, 2004 and 3 goals in the final game of the regular season in 2003 in a 5-2 victory against the Metrostars. Noonan also earned a spot on the East All-Star team this year.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1103294811&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1102113670&archive=
Who says Goalkeeper’s are the best American export. No fewer than 14 American defenders are playing top flight football in Europe. Some are young and up and coming stars who are members of the US under-20 setup, others are former MLS stars, and some are from a group of youngsters who have established themselves working their way through the their club’s youth systems.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1101690961&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1100999288&archive= Foxboro, MA. – The New England Revolution lost starters Brian Kamler and Rusty Pierce in the expansion draft, both to Real Salt Lake. 32 year-old Kamler had been the Revolution’s starting left midfielder since midway through the 2002 season and 25-year old Rusty Pierce has been a starter, when healthy, in the Revs defense since 2000. The team that lost 156 man games to injury last year, the most in league history, and was unable to field a full bench for much of the season now must acquire even more depth during the offseason if they want to be challengers for the cup. The Revs also left defenders Joe Franchino, Steve Howey and Carlos Llamosa as well as forward Joe-Max Moore and goalie Adin Brown unprotected, but none were selected and they will remain with the Revs.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1099854749&archive= Washington, D.C. – For the fourth year in a row the Revs saw their chances of winning a trophy end with the last kick of the match. Golden goals by the Los Angeles Galaxy in overtime cost the Revs the 2001 US Open Cup Final and the 2002 MLS Cup Final. Last year the Revs made it to the MLS Eastern Conference Final only to lose to Chicago in overtime. This year the Revs season was ended when Clint Dempsey saw his penalty kick saved by Nick Rimando in sudden death of a penalty kick shoot-out after the Revs had remained tied with D.C. United through regulation time, overtime and the first five penalty kicks. Many are already calling the game the best in Major League Soccer history.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1099533021&archive= COLUMBUS, OH. – Matt Reis saved an MLS Playoff record two penalty kicks as he led the Revs to a 1-1 tie against Columbus giving them a 2-1 aggregate goal playoff victory over the Crew. Columbus won the Supporters Shield with a league best 12-5-13 record and were the first team who won the Supporters Shield to be knocked out of the playoffs in the first round. Reis recorded only four saves, but was clearly the man of the match. Besides his two penalty kick saves Reis dove backwards to deny Dante Washington a shot on an empty net.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1099245750&archive= Carson,California- It was a great night for a soccer game on Saturday when the Los Angeles Galaxy would advance to the Western Conference Final against the Kansas City Wizards. But they had to beat the Rapids first who had a one goal lead against the Galaxy but The Galaxy would come back to score two goals to get the win and advance to the Western Conference Final.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1099010398&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1098857204&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1098634830&archive= FOXBORO, MA. – The New England Revolution hadn’t won two games in a row all season and the Columbus Crew hadn’t lost since June. Yet after winning the last game of the season against Chicago the Revs managed to win two games in a row for the first time in a year defeating the Columbus Crew 1 to 0 in game one of the two game total goal conference semifinal series. With most of the New England area focused on the Red Sox, only a small crowd of just under 6,000 fans bore witness to the most impressive performance of the Revs all season.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1098521339&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1098029962&archive= FOXBORO, MA. – For the third year in a row the New England Revolution have made it to the postseason. The previous two seasons the Revs came roaring into the play-offs riding a 7 game undefeated streak in 2003 and securing second place and a 6 game undefeated streak in 2002 that saw them secure first. This year, however, the Revs came into the last game of the season needing a win to secure the fourth and final play-off spot in the East. With their backs against the wall, the Revs pulled off a 2-1 win over the Chicago Fire, who didn’t qualify for the playoffs for the first time in team history thanks to the Revs. Their task doesn’t get any easier as the Revs face the Columbus Crew, unbeaten in 18 games.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1097434152&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1097423440&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1097023168&archive= FOXBORO, MA. – With just two games left in the season the Revs (7-12-9) are on the outside looking into te playoff picture, but their destiny is now in their own hands. Their win against Dallas combined with a Chicago Fire tie puts the Revolution just three points back of Chicago with 2 games remaining, one against the Fire. New England and Dallas (10-13-5) both entered the match at the bottom of the East and West Conferences, respectively, with the Revs trying to qualify for their third straight playoffs and the Burn trying to avoid missing the playoffs for the second straight year.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1096811162&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1096785056&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1096331243&archive= Chicago, Ills. – Just 7 days after beating the first place Colorado Rapids 6 to 1, the last place New England Revolution were unable to overcome the 9th place Chicago Fire, suffering a 2-0 loss. The loss puts the Revs 5 points behind the Fire for the fourth and final playoff spot with just three games remaining. Despite creating some great chances and controlling the majority of the possession in the second half, the Revs were unable to put anything past Fire goalkeeper Henry Ring.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1096210982&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1096086097&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1095646128&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1095639654&archive= FOXBORO, MA. – The last place New England Revolution (6-11-9) had their largest victory in team history September 18th defeating the first place Colorado Rapids (10-8-9) by a score of 6-1. Steve Ralston, Pat Noonan and Taylor Twellman each had two goals as the Revs had their highest scoring game in team history. Colorado, who before the match had averaged well under a goal per game against them, allowed the most goals they have all season, twice as much as their previous high of 3 goals. The win, combined with a Chicago Fire loss puts the Revs just two points out of a play-off spot with two games left against the Fire. ]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1094958561&archive= East Rutherford, NEW JERSEY – The New England Revolution gave up a 2-0 lead and fell to the Metrostars for the first time in ten games. Goals by Taylor Twellman and Pat Noonan in the first 15 minutes ended the Revs scoring drought and seemed to put them in prime position to get a much needed win, but it wasn’t to be as the Metrostars scored three unanswered goals to send the Revs five points out of a play-off spot with five games remaining. ]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1094505035&archive= FOXBORO, MA. – The U.S. made an early lead stand and added a second half insurance goal in a game that saw El Salvador’s coach as well as a player ejected and two fights. Brian Ching earned his first start for the U.S. National Team and didn’t fail to disappoint as he scored in the 5th minute. The National Team now moves into first place in Group A of CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1094503017&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1094438893&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1094396621&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1093665874&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1093483291&archive= ]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1093207770&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1093137820&archive= FOXBORO, MA. – A 16 to 8 advantage in shots was not enough for the New England Revolution (5-9-8) to get anything out of a vital match against the Kansas City Wizards (10-7-5). An early Taylor Twellman goal was not a sufficient lead for the Revs as their record when scoring the first goal (4-2-5) is now the worst in the league. Poor finishing and poor organization that seemed to be getting better during the Revs’ recent run could once again be blamed for the Revs loss. The Revs got what should’ve been good news before the match when they found out Tony Meola, who currently has the best goals against average in the league, had injured his right Achilles in a pre-game jog. Meola’s back-up Bo Oshoniyi, however, played so well he earned Man of the Match honors.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1092978656&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1092943710&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1092939503&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1092881381&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1092840682&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1092798358&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1092797580&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1092761443&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1092751845&archive=
Find out the answer to all these questions in the full story.
]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1092686926&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1092685335&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1092584005&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1092583446&archive= WASHINGTON, DC. – For the second time in a row, Revs’ head coach Steve Nicol subbed in Andy Dorman in the last ten minutes of the match and once again Dorman proved to be a hero. After recording a goal and an assist against Dallas on Wednesday coming on in the 83rd minute, Dorman scored a late equalizer against DC just seconds after he entered the match. The New England Revolution (5-8-8) extended their unbeaten streak to 7 games with the tie against DC (6-8-7). The Revs are now in sole possession of fourth place in the East.
]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1092368830&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1092355931&archive= ]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1092348050&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1092324799&archive= DALLAS, TX. – The New England Revolution (5-8-7) made a third minute lead against Dallas (7-8-5) stand thanks to a spectacular performance by Matt Reis. Pat Noonan gave the Revs the early lead with Taylor Twellman and Andy Dorman adding late insurance goals. The Revs took the lead in just the third minute. After earning a free kick about 30 yards out from goal on the right flank, Jose Cancela quickly sent a pass to Steve Ralston, catching the Burn off guard. Ralston got to the end line before sending the ball across the 6-yard box, past goalie Jeff Cassar. Noonan slid in to easily redirect the ball into the empty net.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1092197152&archive=
Each week we’ll go over the fixtures involving Americans plying their trade abroad.

8/10/04

West Ham vs. Reading (1-0) L
Marcus Hahnemann-GK. Played 90 mins.
Played a strong match holding the opponents to one goal. Gave up a goal to Teddy Sheringham in the 81st min.
Bobby Convey-LM. Debut , 34th min sub for Glen Little who suffered a strained hamstring. Convey contributed a couple of fine crosses which were not converted.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1092109330&archive= FOXBORO, MA. – The New England Revolution (4-8-7) came from behind twice to tie the Columbus Crew (6-5-7) on August 7th. With the draw, the Revs move into a tie for the fourth and final playoff spot in the East with the Chicago Fire. Despite leading in almost every offensive statistic, including a fifteen to eight advantage in shots and an eight to four advantage in shots on goal, the Revs trailed twice and could never find an advantage in the one statistic that matters, goals. The tie extends the Crew’s unbeaten streak to 6 games and the Revs’ unbeaten streak to 5 games.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1092037435&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1091928909&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1091646635&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1091460086&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1091377510&archive= Washington D.C. - The West may be the stronger conference in MLS, but they still have trouble beating the East when it comes to the All-Star game. After two years of trying out different formats for the All-Star game, it finally returned to the Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference format and the Eastern Conference wasted no time and continuing their All-Star game dominance to improve to 4-1-1 in all games played in an East vs. West format. Prior to the East’s 3-2 defeat of the West, a 50 minute legends match took place in which the U.S. Legends, comprised mostly of Americans who played on the ‘94 World Cup team and went on to play in MLS, tied the World Legends, comprised of past foreign stars who played in MLS in an exciting 2-2 draw. ]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1091151606&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1091149243&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1091048660&archive= San Jose, CA. - The New England Revolution (4-8-6) finally had some luck against the San Jose Earthquakes (5-6-6), taking a two goal lead, despite trailing in every major offensive statistic. With a two goal lead and a man advantage going into stoppage time, the game seemed all but over for the ’Quakes, but two surprising goals in stoppage time helped San Jose earn a 2-2 draw against a tired New England squad. A win would’ve moved the Revs into 4th, while the tie leaves both the Revs and ‘Quakes in last place in the Eastern and Western Conferences, respectively. ]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1090869637&archive= Oneonta, NY. – Just a five-hour drive from Fall River will bring you to the Mecca of soccer. The National Soccer Hall of Fame, located only 25 miles away from the Baseball Hall of Fame, celebrates the past, present and future of American soccer. After exploring the many exhibits in the five-year-old facility, it becomes apparent very quickly the Fall River area played a huge part in developing soccer in America. Not only are two Fall River teams enshrined, but also one of the best players in American soccer history, Billy Gonsalves, who played in Fall River, has his own section. Old programs from the Boston Shamrock Rovers (circa 1967) and Rhode Island Oceaners and other past area teams are also on exhibit.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1090863336&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1090709166&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1090607956&archive= Denver, CO. - It has not been a very good week for the Colorado Rapids. The team is now in a full fledged slump.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1090561452&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1090428482&archive= LUDLOW, MA. – The Rochester Raging Rhinos of the A-League (American Soccer Division II) defeated the New England Revolution 3 to 1 on penalty kicks after playing the ninety minutes of regulation and thirty minutes of overtime to a 1-1 draw. The Rhinos controlled the majority of the possession as the Revs struggled to string together simple passes. Goalie Matt Reis kept the Revs in the match, but it was Rhinos ‘keeper Theo Zagar who was the hero when the match went to penalty kicks. The Revs, along with all nine other MLS teams participated in the 99th annual US Open Cup. The tournament pits the best teams from all levels of soccer against each other.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1090389223&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1090304814&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1090200359&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1090177496&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1090174798&archive= COLUMBUS, OH. – The Revolution (4-8-5) took a 31st minute lead courtesy of Clint Dempsey, but failed to hold onto it and ended up with a 1-1 tie leaving Columbus. After losing the first two games of the season series with the Crew (5-5-5) in dramatic fashion, the Revs came out fired up and looking for a win. They used this to dominate the possession and chances in the first half, but fatigue from 3 matches in 6 days seemed to hit in the second half as the Crew controlled most of the possession from then on.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1089930154&archive= FOXBORO, MA. – The New England Revolution got a crucial comeback victory over the Chicago Fire, thanks in part to two goals from Taylor Twellman. The past two years team goal scoring leader scored the game winner and an insurance goal to help pull the Revs (4-8-4) within a win of the Chicago Fire (4-6-6) for the fourth and final playoff spot in the East. The night was bittersweet for Twellman, however, as he received a red card in the 90th minute, meaning he’ll miss the Revs next match. Rookie Clint Dempsey, who along with Pat Noonan was named as a reserve for the Eastern Conference All-Star team, recorded a goal and an assist in the match.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1089841597&archive= Chicago, IL. – An amazing free kick by Steve Ralston just seconds after the Fire took the lead stunned the Fire and the record crowd of 39,529, while giving the New England Revolution (3-8-4) a crucial point on the road. While the Chicago Fire (4-5-6) controlled most of the possession, the Revs created the majority of good goal-scoring chances, but again failed to bury their chances and fell down 1-0 in the 50th minute on a Damani Ralph penalty kick goal before equalizing seconds later.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1089771523&archive= Chicago, IL. – The U.S. National Team wasted a penalty kick in the 11th minute that could have earned head coach Bruce Arena his 50th win, but still managed to keep their 6 game unbeaten streak alive with an equalizing goal in the 88th minute. Despite outshooting Poland 15 to 7, the U.S. found themselves trailing late in the game thanks to some poor shooting and it took defender Carlos Bocanegra to finally put the U.S. on the scoreboard.
]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1089663294&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1089611944&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1089518165&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1089085942&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1089055285&archive= DENVER, CO. – A soccer game can’t be won if a team doesn’t take advantage of it’s chances and the New England Revolution proved that on July 4th, losing to Colorado 1-0 despite creating the majority of good opportunities and dominating the possession. After seeing Colorado goalkeeper Joe Cannon earn Man of the Match for his several great saves to deny the Revs from scoring, opposing goalkeepers have now earned Man of the Match 5 times in the Revs 8 losses. The losses can’t just be blamed on good goalkeeping however, as the Revs certainly haven’t helped their cause by some very poor shot placement. Just like in the other losses, the Revs helped the goalie out by sending several point blank shots directly at him. Now with a 3-8-3 record and two games out of a playoff spot again, the Revs head into the away leg of a home and away series with the Chicago Fire that could see the Revs either leap frog the Fire into fourth or fall much deeper into last place.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1088948708&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1088871388&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1088687117&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1088655459&archive= East Rutherford, NJ. - The Colorado Rapids upset the NY/NJ MetroStars in a late goal thriller at Giants Stadium in front of crowd of 41,013.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1088651703&archive= Denver, CO. - It was a busy day for the Colorado Rapids that included a player signing, a player waived, and a player out for season.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1088461192&archive= FOXBORO, MA. - The last place New England Revolution (3-7-3) upset the first place Metrostars (5-4-4), despite missing many starters to injury. With the win, the Revs have gone 10 MLS games unbeaten against the Metrostars including the playoffs. Rookies Clint Dempsey and Felix Brillant provided the goals for the Revs, while great saves from both Adin Brown and Matt Reis kept the Metrostars from scoring until the 90th minute.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1088448313&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1088359421&archive= COLUMBUS, OH. - The Colorado Rapids ended their 4 game winless streak with a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Crew last night.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1088344311&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1088281285&archive=
The Los Angeles Galaxy went through their 5th loss of the season on Wednesday when they went up against the MetroStars. Amado Guevara(MET) and Eddie Gaven(MET) scored the MetroStars goals giving the MetroStars the win against the Galaxy.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1088184369&archive= New York - The Major League Soccer Disciplinary Committee ruled today that Colorado Rapids captain John Spencer will be suspended for two games and fined a $1500 after a post game incident with in the referees following the Rapids 1-1 draw with the Dallas Burn on June 19.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1088109252&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1087784488&archive= ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada - The U.S. Men’s National Team defeated Grenada 3-2 and advanced to the semifinal round of World Cup qualifying, but it wasn’t as easy as expected. The 9th ranked U.S. surrendered two goals to the 138th ranked Grenada in the away leg, despite playing a man up for much of the match. Taking a 3-0 aggregate goal lead into the match, however, the U.S. easily qualified 6-2 on aggregate goals. Heavy rain caused a very wet playing surface and both sides had some struggles passing the ball through puddles.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1087784421&archive= FOXBORO, MA. - The New England Revolution (2-7-3) lost 3-1 to the Kansas City Wizards (6-4-3), to fall even further into last place. Both the Metrostars and D.C. United won and increased their leads ahead of the Revs in the standings. The Revs are now two wins behind Columbus in the East for the last play-off spot.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1087742008&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1087593135&archive= COLUMBUS, OH. (6/13/04)- The U.S. defeated Grenada by a score of 3-0, but with better finishing could’ve been headed to Grenada for the second leg of the series with an insurmountable lead in the two-game aggregate series. Damarcus Beasley led the U.S. with two goals, his first ever goals in World Cup qualifying, and Greg Vanney scored an important goal in stoppage time of the second half, his first ever international goal. The U.S. received some bad news in the 21st minute, when starting forward Conor Casey went down with a right knee sprain that will see him out for about six weeks.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1087590723&archive= DALLAS, TX. (6/12/04)- Despite missing seven starters, the New England Revolution (2-6-3) dominated against the Dallas Burn (4-4-2), but still left with a 3-1 loss. Without regular starters Taylor Twellman, Pat Noonan, Joe-Max Moore, Carlos Llamosa, Rusty Pierce and Brian Kamler due to injury and Shalrie Joseph due to his call-up to the Grenada national team, the Revs still managed to control the possession for the majority of the match. Already down 3-1 in the 89th minute, the Revs faced more problems when captain Joey Franchino was suspended, leaving the Revs without yet another player for the upcoming match against Kansas City.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1087163190&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1087098726&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1086574850&archive= FOXBORO, MA. - For the second time this year, the Revs lost to Columbus because of poor refereeing and poor decision making. Both teams had trouble judging their passes in the wet field conditions and constant drizzle as they played in front of a crowd of 7,047. The Revs, who played their 3rd game in 8 days lost 2-1. Both teams failed to score on some clear chances including a penalty kick in stoppage time of the second half that could have brought the Revs level.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1086562159&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1086535372&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1086407981&archive= KANSAS CITY, MO. (6/2/04) - Two goals in the last minutes of the match by Pat Noonan, completed his hat trick and gave the New England Revolution (2-4-3) a surprising 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Wizards (3-4-2). The Revs finally produced some offense scoring three goals for the first time all season. Missing forward Joe-Max Moore and star forward Taylor Twellman to injury, the Revs moved Clint Dempsey out of his normal defensive-midfield spot into forward alongside Noonan.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1086311955&archive= FOXBORO, MA. (6/2/04) - The U.S. National Team easily defeated Honduras by a margin of 4-0 thanks in part to two goals from Brian McBride in front of a Gillette Stadium crowd of 11,533 that was mostly pro-Honduras. The U.S. dominated in the first half, but backed off a little after going into half time with a two goal lead and a man advantage thanks to the 40th minute ejection of Honduras’ captain Amado Guevara. The match was the final tune-up for the U.S. before they begin the long qualifying process for the World Cup on June 13th.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1086042304&archive= Carson, California - Sasha Victorine(LA) scored his first goal of the season on Saturday against the Dallas Burn at the Home Depot Center. Then Jovan Kirovski scored a couple of goals after a Dallas own goal.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1086029202&archive= FOXBORO, MA. (5/29/04)- The New England Revolution (1-4-3) lost 1-0 to D.C. United (3-4-3) thanks to a 5th minute own goal, but probably more importantly lost Taylor Twellman, the team’s leading goal scorer the past two years, to a hamstring injury in the 69th minute. A crowd of 19,314 showed up to see Freddy Adu’s Gillette Stadium debut and it sometimes seemed to be a pro-D.C. United crowd as fans often booed when Adu was knocked down and no foul was given.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1085930268&archive= CHICAGO, IL. - The Chicago Fire bested the Colorado Rapids 1-0 at Soldier Field on Saturday night. The controversial goal was scored by Nate Jaqua who netted his first of the season. Colorado ends their unbeaten streak while the Fire end their winless streak.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1085333817&archive= DENVER, CO. - The Colorado Rapids defeated DC United at Invesco Field at Mile High Saturday night. Colorado bested United with a final score of 2-1 in front of a crowd of 31,443. The Rapids set an MLS record by going 16 consecutive games unbeaten at home.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1085282338&archive= FOXBORO, MA. - The New England Revolution took an early lead against the Metrostars, but despite creating the majority of good chances they were unable to respond to a second half goal by Cornell Glen and came away with a somewhat disappointing 1-1 draw. An early goal by Pat Noonan ended the Revolution’s scoreless streak that lasted over two games, but wasn’t enough to end their winless streak that has now stretched to three games. ]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1085282178&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1085282145&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1084910824&archive= COLUMBUS, OHIO. (5/15/04) - The New England Revolution (1-3-2) scored two goals against Columbus (1-3-2), but somehow managed to find themselves on the short end of a 1-0 loss to the previously winless Crew. After a late first half goal by Edson Buddle, Taylor Twellman and Steve Ralston both scored what could have been the equalizing goal, but both were called offsides by Michael Kennedy in two of his many questionable calls that night. The Crew, who were celebrating the 5th anniversery of Crew Stadium, got away with rough play all night with a slide-tackle from behind on Jose Cancela and many off-the-ball challenges on Clint Dempsey going uncarded. Dempsey, who had received a yellow card earlier for a soft foul on Kyle Martino was unable to retaliate, fearing a red card.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1084830501&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1084828205&archive=
Los Angeles went head to head against Colorado on Saturday and just like the last time they went against each other the game ended up in a tie. Los Angeles lost Carlos Ruiz due to an injury which may keep Ruiz out of a couple of games.]]> http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1084746419&archive= http://www.mlsfan.net/?page=x&news=main&subaction=showfull&id=1084117582&archive=