0 comments by Dustyn Richardson on 12/18/2013
It’s easy to look back now and speculate that Eddie Johnson’s tenure with the Sounders really ended the moment he waved off teammate Mauro Rosales after heading home the winning goal against the Columbus Crew. The infamous “Pay Me” celebration foreshadowed a looming issue that Sounders general manager Adrian Hanauer would eventually address with a […]
0 comments by Dustyn Richardson on 12/13/2013
We will keep this page up to date with all the Major League Soccer transactions (once they are official). IN: Lovel Palmer (trade with Real Salt Lake) OUT: Corben Bone (re-entry draft), Shaun Francis (re-entry draft) IN: Mauro Rosales (trade with Seattle), Andrew Jean-Baptiste (trade with Portland) OUT: Tristan Bowen (trade with Seattle), Jorge […]
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On November 22, the New England Revolution announced that nine players had their declined, three players were out of contract and three players were waived. While the front office will continue to negotiate with some of these players, it's clear that some of the 2013 roster won't return in 2014. To get an insider's perspective […]
0 comments by Dustyn Richardson on 12/9/2013
The Re-Entry Draft is all about the opportunity at redemption. If you don’t believe me, ask former MLS defender Ryan Cochrane. Cochrane was at a low point in his career when the Re-Entry Draft was introduced in 2010. After winning the MLS Cup with the Houston Dynamo in 2006 and 2007, the Oregon native was […]
0 comments by Dustyn Richardson on 12/7/2013
Sporting Kansas City and Real Salt Lake will match up in the 18th MLS Cup Final on Saturday December 7 at 4 PM on ESPN along with a one hour pregame show. I have to admit, ESPN is really marketing the game to the general public and not just soccer fans. I’ve been seeing commercials […]
0 comments by Dustyn Richardson on 12/4/2013
When the dust settled after the New England Revolution series, Sporting Kansas City found themselves with their familiar foe in the playoffs. Yes, the Houston Dynamo had been Sporting’s kryptonite. In the past two seasons, Sporting was eliminated by Houston in Kansas City as they proceeded to the MLS Cup Final. Before the Eastern Conference […]
0 comments by Dustyn Richardson on 12/2/2013
While neither player was nominated for Rookie of the Year, there’s no denying that Andrew Farrell and Scott Caldwell were influential for the New England Revolution. Farrell established himself as the first-choice right back from day one and registered 2813 minutes for the Boys in Blue. Caldwell ultimately contributed 2174 minutes after beating out Kalifa […]
0 comments by Dustyn Richardson on 11/24/2013
The Portland Timbers need goals. They head into tonight’s second leg of the Western Conference Finals down 4-2 on aggregate to Real Salt Lake, a team they have still not beaten in 2013. With the TImbers Army at their back, Portland has a chance to make their first ever MLS Finals appearance. Alvaro Saborio’s […]
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Soon you’ll be surrounded by friends and family waiting to carve into the turkey. During this time, the inevitable question will be asked, “What are you thankful for?” While you may sprout out something about work or your personal life, let’s be honest – you’re thankful for what the New England Revolution did in 2013. […]
0 comments by Dustyn Richardson on 11/11/2013
Jose Goncalves was a rock for the New England Revolution during the 2013 season. The club captain played every minute for the Revs, helping them collect a club-record 14 shutouts while amassing a goals against average of 1.12, the lowest since 2006 (1.09 GAA). Goncalves also chipped in on the offensive end by scoring two […]
0 comments by Dustyn Richardson on 11/10/2013
Three days ago the Portland Timbers knocked the Seattle Sounders out of cup contention 5-3 on aggregate. Tonight at 9 pm PST they face Real Salt Lake in the Western Conference Finals; a team that the Timbers have not defeated in 2013. Caleb Porter’s group was humbled a bit in the final 16 minutes […]
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Matt Reis appeared to have turned back time during the New England Revolution’s two-leg playoff series against Sporting KC. The 16 year veteran made awe-inspiring stops and offered decisive leadership to help keep his team in the playoff race. An awkward step late into stoppage time of the second game led to a toren left quadriceps […]
0 comments by Dustyn Richardson on 11/9/2013
Charlie Davies is looking forward to 2014 and for good reason. The Boston College product was one of the most promising young players in the US National Team pool before a life-threatening car accident in 2009 put his career in jeopardy. Since then, Davies has spent time with four different clubs with his most recent […]
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Sporting Kansas City began the playoffs falling just short at winning the Supporters Shield. And because the Houston Dynamo defeated the Montreal Impact, Houston played the New York Red Bulls while Sporting played the New England Revolution. To many Sporting fans, New England posed the least threatening option to move on to the Eastern Conference […]
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When Juan Agudelo was traded to the New England Revolution on May 7th, the 20 year old didn’t know what to expect. He had little knowledge of the team’s tactics and knew few of the players personally. Agudelo adjusted quickly both on- and off-the-field to help the Revs make the playoffs for the first time […]
