New England Revolution
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{{Infobox Football club
| clubname = New England Revolution
| image = [[Image:NewEnglandRevolution.png|120px]]
| fullname = New England Revolution
| nickname = Revs
| shortname =
| founded = 1995
| dissolved =
| ground = [[Gillette Stadium]]<br>[[Foxborough, Massachusetts|Foxborough]], [[Massachusetts|MA]]
| capacity = 68,756
| chrtitle = Owner
| chairman = {{flagicon|USA}} [[Robert Kraft]]
| ceo =
| mgrtitle = Coach
| manager = {{flagicon|SCO}} [[Steve Nicol]]
| league = [[Major League Soccer]]
| season = [[2007 Major League Soccer season|2007]]
| position = Eastern Conference: 2nd<br>Overall: 4th<br>Playoffs: MLS Cup Runners-Up
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| firstgame = New England 2–3 [[Tampa Bay Mutiny]]<br>''([[Tampa Stadium]]; [[April 13]], [[1996]])''
| largestwin = 6–1 vs [[Colorado Rapids]]<br>''([[Gillette Stadium]]; [[September 18]], [[2004]])''
| worstdefeat = 0–6 vs [[Chicago Fire (soccer)|Chicago Fire]]<br>''([[Soldier Field]]; [[September 22]], [[2000]])''
| topscorer = {{flagicon|USA}} [[Taylor Twellman]] (91)
| fansgroup = [[Midnight Riders (MLS supporters association)|Midnight Riders]], Rev Army
| honours = [[Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup|U.S. Open Cup]] (1)
| American = true
}}
The '''New England Revolution''', nicknamed ''the Revs'', is a professional [[association football|soccer]] club based in [[Foxborough, Massachusetts]], that participates in [[Major League Soccer]]. Even though the club is based in Foxborough, the club represents all of [[New England]]. The club is owned by [[Robert Kraft]], who also owns the [[New England Patriots]] of the [[National Football League|NFL]]. The name "Revolution" refers to the New England region's involvement in the [[American Revolution]]. The team colors are navy blue and red.
The Revs currently play their home matches at [[Gillette Stadium]]. The club played their home games at the adjacent and now-demolished [[Foxboro Stadium]], during the 1996 through 2001 seasons. The Revs hold the distinction of being the only MLS team to have every league game in its history televised <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/search/index.cfm?ac=searchdetail&pid=18665&pcid=115 | title=Revolution announces TV and radio schedule for 2006 | date=2006-03-14}}</ref>. Currently, the games are called by Revolution broadcasting executive [[Brad Feldman]] and [[Color commentator|analyst]] Greg Lalas (former [[Tampa Bay Mutiny]] defender and younger brother of [[Los Angeles Galaxy]] general manager [[Alexi Lalas]]).
==History==
Until their 3-2 victory over [[FC Dallas]] in the [[2007 US Open Cup]], the Revs had never won a major trophy in MLS in their 13 year history. They were one of three teams in MLS that date back further than 2005 to have not won one of the three major titles in MLS ([[MLS Cup]], [[US Open Cup]], and the [[MLS Supporter's Shield]]). They came close five times, reaching the [[US Open Cup]] final in 2001 and the [[MLS Cup]] finals in 2002, 2005, 2006 and 2007; coincidentally losing their US Open Cup final, and the MLS Cup in 2002 and 2005, to the [[Los Angeles Galaxy]], and losing the MLS Cup in 2006 and 2007, to the Galaxy's former rival, the relocated [[Houston Dynamo]].
Their 2002 MLS Cup appearance granted them a spot in the 2003 [[CONCACAF Champions Cup]], but lost their first matchup 5:3 on aggregate after playing two games on the road to [[LD Alajuelense]]. The Revolution again faced LD Alajuelense of Costa Rica in the home and away [[CONCACAF Champions' Cup 2006|2006 CONCACAF Champions' Cup]]. The "home" game was played [[February 22]] [[2006]] in Bermuda despite some fans feeling that playing at Gillette Stadium in the adverse conditions of winter in New England could have been advantageous. The Revs failed to advance, as they drew 0–0 in Bermuda and lost 0–1 in Costa Rica.
<!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:Revshome.PNG|thumb|The current home jerseys]] --><!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:Revsaway.PNG|thumb|Current away jerseys]] -->New England had the chance to win their first MLS championship, in [[MLS Cup 2006]], against the [[Houston Dynamo]], but ultimately suffered the same fate as their two previous attempts in 2002 and 2005; the Revs, after [[Taylor Twellman]] scored in the second overtime, allowed a game-tying header, from Dynamo [[Brian Ching]], that sent the game to penalty kicks, where New England lost, 4-3. The [[2007 MLS Cup]] was a rematch from the previous year, though the result was the same as Houston defeated New England 2-1. It was New England's fourth loss in the MLS Cup in a six year span.<ref>{{Citation |last= |first= |title=Dynamo beat Revolution 2-1 to repeat as MLS champions |url=http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/7462040 |publisher=''Fox Sports'' |date=2007-11-18 |accessdate=2007-11-18}}</ref>
Their main rivals are largely considered to be [[Red Bull New York]], although in recent years the Revolution have built rivalries with fellow Eastern Conference teams [[DC United]] and [[Chicago Fire (soccer)|Chicago Fire]], and the MLS champions [[Houston Dynamo]]. The club's supporter's clubs are called the [[Midnight Riders (MLS supporters association)|Midnight Riders]] and Rev Army. The name 'Midnight Riders' is in honor of the famous rides of [[Paul Revere]] and [[William Dawes]], who announced the departure of British troops from Boston to Concord at the beginning of the [[American Revolution]]. The Midnight Riders and Rev Army occupy the north stand of the stadium, which they have nicknamed "The Fort". The Fort is a general admission section and draws its name from the revolutionary theme which runs through the team and independent supporters' associations.<ref>{{cite news | work=[[Soccer New England]] | title=Meet the Coach, Meet the Midnight Riders| author=Joyce Furia | date=2006-02-07}}</ref>
==Television and radio==
{{main|List of New England Revolution broadcasters}}
As of [[2007 in sports|2007]], Revs matches are televised locally primarily on [[WSBK-TV]] - with several matches on [[CSN New England]] - except for nationally televised matches on [[ESPN]], [[ESPN2]], [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]], and [[FOX Soccer Channel]]. In 2008, all local television coverage will be provided by Channel 38.[http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/schedule/] All matches are broadcast on radio by [[WEEI]] (AM and FM), but this is a simulcast of the TV feed. [[Brad Feldman]] handles [[play-by-play]] on both TV and radio with [[Greg Lalas]] doing [[color commentary]].
==Honors==
*''' [[MLS Cup]]'''
**'''Runners-up (4)''': 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007
*''' [[US Open Cup]]'''
** '''Champions (1):''' 2007
**'''Runners-up (1)''': 2001
*''' [[MLS Supporters' Shield]]'''
**'''Runners-up (1)''': 2005
==Players==
=== Current roster ===
''As of July 2, 2008'' <ref>''Source: [http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/team/index.cfm?ac=players&Grid=1 Official website]</ref>
The players in bold have senior international caps
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs player | no=1 | nat=USA | pos=GK | name= '''[[Matt Reis]]'''}}
{{Fs player | no=2 | nat=USA | pos=DF | name= [[Amaechi Igwe]]}}
{{Fs player | no=3 | nat=USA | pos=DF | name= '''[[Chris Albright]]'''}}
{{Fs player | no=5 | nat=USA | pos=MF | name= [[Joe Germanese]]}}
{{Fs player | no=6 | nat=USA | pos=DF | name= [[Jay Heaps]]}}
{{Fs player | no=7 | nat=USA | pos=FW | name= [[Adam Cristman]]}}
{{Fs player | no=8 | nat=USA | pos=MF | name= [[Chris Tierney]]}}
{{Fs player | no=11 | nat=ZWE | pos=FW | name= [[Mkhokheli Dube|Kheli Dube]]}}
{{Fs player | no=12 | nat=USA | pos=GK | name= [[Doug Warren]]}}
{{Fs player | no=13 | nat=USA | pos=MF | name= [[Jeff Larentowicz]]}}
{{Fs player | no=14 | nat=USA | pos=MF | name= '''[[Steve Ralston]]''' |other=[[Captain (football)|captain]]}}
{{Fs player | no=15 | nat=USA | pos=DF | name= '''[[Michael Parkhurst]]'''}}
{{Fs player | no=16 | nat=HND | pos=MF | name= '''[[Mauricio Castro]]'''}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs player | no=17 | nat=USA | pos=MF | name= [[Gary Flood]]}}
{{Fs player | no=18 | nat=BMU | pos=MF | name= '''[[Khano Smith]]'''}}
{{Fs player | no=20 | nat=USA | pos=FW | name= '''[[Taylor Twellman]]'''}}
{{Fs player | no=21 | nat=GRD | pos=MF | name= '''[[Shalrie Joseph]]''' |other=[[Captain (football)#Vice-captain|vice-captain]]}}
{{Fs player | no=22 | nat=USA | pos=DF | name= [[Rob Valentino]]}}
{{Fs player | no=27 | nat=USA | pos=MF | name= [[Wells Thompson]]}}
{{Fs player | no=28 | nat=USA | pos=MF | name= [[Pat Phelan]]}}
{{Fs player | no=29 | nat=GAM | pos=FW | name= '''[[Abdoulie Mansally|Kenny Mansally]]'''}}
{{Fs player | no=30 | nat=USA | pos=MF | name= [[Brandon Tyler]]}}
{{Fs player | no=31 | nat=GAM | pos=MF | name= [[Sainey Nyassi]]}}
{{Fs player | no=32 | nat=USA | pos=MF | name= [[Brandon Manzonelli]]}}
{{Fs player | no=34 | nat=USA | pos=DF | name= [[Sam Brill]]}}
{{Fs end}}
=== Out on loan ===
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs player | no=23 | nat=CRC | pos=FW | name= [[Argenis Fernández]] | other=on loan to [[LD Alajuelense]]}}
{{Fs player | no=24 | nat=USA | pos=GK | name= [[Brad Knighton]] | other=on loan to [[Portland Timbers (USL)|Portland Timbers]]}}
{{Fs end}}
=== Notable former players ===
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Alexi Lalas]] (1996–1997)
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Joe-Max Moore]] (1996–1999; 2003–2004)
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Mike Burns]] (1996–2000)
*{{flagicon|Italy}} [[Walter Zenga]] (1997; 1999)
*{{flagicon|El Salvador}} [[Raúl Díaz Arce]] (1998)
*{{flagicon|Colombia}} [[Leonel Alvarez]] (1999–2001)
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[John Harkes]] (1999–2001)
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Eric Wynalda]] (2000–2001)
*{{flagicon|Jamaica}} [[Wolde Harris]] (2000–2003)
*{{flagicon|Costa Rica}} [[William Sunsing]] (2002–2003)
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Adin Brown]] (2002–2004)
*{{flagicon|Uruguay}} [[José Cancela]] (2003–2006)
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Clint Dempsey]] (2004–2006)
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Pat Noonan]] (2003–2007)
*{{flagicon|England}} [[Andy Dorman]] (2004–2007)
*{{flagicon|Mexico}} [[José Manuel Abundis]] (2006)
*{{flagicon|Guatemala}} [[Willie Sims]] (2003–2006)
==Head coaches==
*{{flagicon|Ireland}} [[Frank Stapleton]] (1996)
*{{flagicon|Netherlands}} [[Thomas Rongen]] (1997–1998)
*{{flagicon|Italy}} [[Walter Zenga]] (1999)
*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[Steve Nicol]] (1999, interim)
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Fernando Clavijo]] (2000–2002)
*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[Steve Nicol]] (2002—)
==Team records ==
*Goals: {{flagicon|USA}} [[Taylor Twellman]]*, 91
*Assists: {{flagicon|USA}} [[Steve Ralston]]*, 59
*Games Played: {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jay Heaps]]*, 188
*Minutes Played: {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jay Heaps]]*, 16749
*Shots: {{flagicon|USA}} [[Taylor Twellman]]*, 510
*Shots on Goal: {{flagicon|USA}} [[Taylor Twellman]]*, 292
*Game-Winning Goals: {{flagicon|USA}} [[Taylor Twellman]]*, 26
*Penalty-Kick Goals: {{flagicon|Grenada}} [[Shalrie Joseph]]* & {{flagicon|USA}} [[Joe-Max Moore]], 6
*Multi-Goal Games: {{flagicon|USA}} [[Taylor Twellman]]*, 15
*Hat Tricks: {{flagicon|USA}} [[Taylor Twellman]]*, 3
*Saves: {{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Reis]]*, 485
*Shutouts (clean sheets): {{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Reis]]*, 33
*Wins: {{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Reis]]*, 50
*Goals Against Avg. (minimum 1500 minutes): {{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Reis]]*, 1.28
*Winning Percentage (minimum 15 wins): {{flagicon|USA}} [[Adin Brown]], 56.4
*Saves Percentage (minimum 150 saves): {{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Reis]]*, 72.4
''* Active''<br />
''MLS regular season only, through 2007 season'' <ref>{{cite web | url=http://web.mlsnet.com/mls/history/alltime_leaders.jsp?team=ner | title=New England Revolution All-Time Leaders | date=2007-10-20}}</ref>
*All-Time regular season record: 148-161-60 (''Through Oct 21, 2007'')
== Home stadiums ==
*[[Foxboro Stadium]] (1996–2001)
*[[Gillette Stadium]] (2002-)
On June 14, 2006, [[Major League Soccer|MLS]] announced that the Revolution were hoping to build a new [[soccer-specific stadium]]. Bids have gone out to local towns around New England to see where the Revs could have a stadium built.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20060614&content_id=62400&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp | title=Major League Soccer to seek proposals in New England for soccer-specific stadium sites | author=Major League Soccer Communications | publisher=MLSnet.com | date=2006-06-14}}</ref>
On August 2, 2007, the Boston Herald published an article stating that the city of [[Somerville, Massachusetts|Somerville]] and Revolution officials have held "preliminary discussions" about building a 20,000 to 25,000 seat stadium on a 100 acre site off of Innerbelt Road near Interstate 93, and could cost anywhere between $50 and $200 million based on other similar Soccer Specific Stadiums built by Major League Soccer teams.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view.bg?articleid=1014772 | title=Revolution’s the goal: Somerville talks stadium with Krafts | author=Scott Van Voorhis | publisher=[[Boston Herald]] | date=2007-08-02}}</ref>
==General managers==
* Brian O'Donovan (1995–2000)
* Todd Smith (2001–2002)
* Craig Tornberg (2003—)
==Year-by-year==
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Reg. Season
!Playoffs
!Open Cup
!CONCACAF<br />Champions' Cup
!SuperLiga
!CONCACAF<br />Champions League
|-
|1996
|5th, East
|''Did not qualify''
|''Did not enter''
|''Not qualified''
|rowspan=11|Started in 2007
|rowspan=12|Starts in 2008
|-
|1997
|4th, East
|Quarterfinals
|Round of 16
|''Did not qualify''
|-
|1998
|6th, East
|''Did not qualify''
|''Did not enter''
|''Did not qualify''
|-
|1999
|5th, East
|''Did not qualify''
|''Did not enter''
|''Did not qualify''
|-
|2000
|2nd, East
|Quarterfinals
|Round of 32
|''Did not qualify''
|-
|2001
|3rd, East
|''Did not qualify''
|Final
|''Not held''
|-
|2002
|bgcolor="#B3B7FF"|1st, East
|Final
|''Did not enter''
|''Did not qualify''
|-
|2003
|2nd, East
|Semifinals
|Quarterfinals
|First Round
|-
|2004
|4th, East
|Semifinals
|Round of 16
|''Did not qualify''
|-
|2005
|bgcolor="#B3B7FF"|1st, East
|Final
|Round of 16
|''Did not qualify''
|-
|2006
|2nd, East
|Final
|Quarterfinals
|First Round
|-
|2007
|2nd, East
|Final
|bgcolor="#FFCBCB"|Champions
|''Did not qualify''
|''Did not participate''
|-
|2008
|
|
|
|''Did not qualify''
|''Qualified''
|''Qualified''
|}
==Average attendance==
''regular season/playoffs''
* 1996: 19,025
* 1997: 21,423/16,233
* 1998: 19,188
* 1999: 16,735
* 2000: 15,463/10,723
* 2001: 15,645
* 2002: 16,927
* 2003: 14,641/14,823
* 2004: 12,226/5,679
* 2005: 12,525/13,849
* 2006: 11,786/9,372
* 2007: 16,787/10,217
* All-Time: 16,031/11,780
==Goal Song==
The song played whenever the Revolution score is "I'm Shipping Up To Boston" by the [[Dropkick Murphys]]. A group of [[American Revolutionary War|Revolution-era]] [[reenactor|reenactors]] then fire muskets.
==International competition==
* '''[[CONCACAF Champions' Cup 2003|2003 CONCACAF Champions' Cup]]'''
** First Round v. {{flagicon|CRC}} [[Alajuelense]] – 0:4, 3:1 (Alajuelense advances 5:3 on aggregate)
* '''[[CONCACAF Champions' Cup 2006|2006 CONCACAF Champions' Cup]]'''
** First Round v. {{flagicon|CRC}} [[Alajuelense]] – 0:0, 0:1 (Alajuelense advances 1:0 on aggregate)
*'''[[2008 North American SuperLiga|2008 SuperLiga]]'''
** Group Stage v. {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Santos Laguna]] – 1:0
** Group Stage v. {{flagicon|MEX}} [[CF Pachuca]] – 1:0
** Group Stage v. {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chivas USA]]
*'''[[2008-09 CONCACAF Champions League]]'''
** Preliminary Round v. {{flagicon|TRI}} [[Joe Public F.C.]]
==References==
{{reflist}}
==External links==
{{commonscat|New England Revolution}}
*[http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/ Official Website]
*[http://www.midnightriders.com/ Midnight Riders Supporters' Club]
*[http://www.revsnet.com/ Unofficial News Source]
*[http://www.nerevs.com/ Unofficial News Source]
*[http://revolutionrecap.com Revolution Recap Weekly Radio Review]
*[http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=4 Official Revolution board, courtesy of BigSoccer]
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