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Revolution Earn 2-1 Advantage in First Leg

The New England Revolution returned to the playoffs in notable fashion by earning a 2-1 result over Sporting KC in the first leg of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. After a drab first half in which the Revs recorded no shots on targets, the home team received goals from Andy Dorman and Kelyn Rowe in the […]

Revs Earn Playoff Berth

The New England Revolution earned a playoff berth for the first time since 2009 when they defeated the Columbus Crew 1-0 on Sunday. Juan Agudelo’s goal in the 28th minute snapped a scoreless streak that dated back to August 25th and helped the Revs cap a perfect October during which they went 3-0-1. The Crew, […]

Jay Heaps’ Biggest Wins

1-0 Win over the Portland Timbers (March 24, 2012) You never forget your first. The hiring of Jay Heaps to replace Stevie Nicol as head coach brought apprehension from many of the Revolution faithful. Heaps had been a devoted player and an insightful commentator but leading the team without any prior experience seemed like a […]

Revs Stay in Playoff Hunt with Win over Impact

An imperative 1-0 victory over the Montreal Impact helped keep the New England Revolution in the hunt for an Eastern Conference playoff spot. Captain Jose Goncalves played hero on Saturday afternoon as his 31st minute goal was enough for the Revs to seize three points. The Revs looked dangerous in the opening minutes with Lee […]

Finding Success: An Interview with Rob Valentino

It took longer than expected but Rob Valentino has finally found home. The University of San Francisco standout left college early to pursue a career in Major League Soccer. Originally drafted by the New England Revolution, the powerful defender was traded to the Colorado Rapids. Valentino struggled to find time with either team and ended […]

All Eyes on Referee as Revs Draw Red Bulls

The New England Revolution and the New York Red Bulls shared the points on Saturday night as the refereeing once again supplied the primary talking points. The bulk of the match was an open affair between two playoff caliber teams. The final 15 minutes, however, were marred with controversy as referee Fotis Bazakos made several […]

Why the Revs need DC United

I don’t want to say it but I think I have to. I’m a DC United fan for the next four weeks. It has nothing to do with the teams shocking, Wigan-esque capture of the US Open Cup. Rather, it has everything to do with the New England Revolution’s playoff hopes. With eight teams still […]

Sene Stays Hot as Revs tie Houston

The New England Revolution tied the Houston Dynamo 1-1 in an important Eastern Conference showdown. Saer Sene struck first in the 65th minute before Will Bruin brought things level in the 76th. The Revs will be upset with the result as they are currently without a playoff spot but they should be encouraged by Sene’s […]

10 Reasons why Revs vs. DC was Weird

1. Scott Caldwell scored an own goal. Caldwell, who scored 20 goals in 66 games with Akron, revealed that he’s never scored an own goal. The rookie defensive midfielder has been so solid with his passing and possession that it’s unlikely he will ever make that mistake again. It’s also interesting to note that the Revolution’s […]

Revs Look Like a Playoff Team in Win over DC

A second-half rally allowed the New England Revolution to overcome an early own goal and collect three points against DC United. Diego Fagundez and Lee Nguyen helped propel the Revs to fifth place in Eastern Conference by providing goals in the 2-1 victory. The result highlighted that the Revolution has the resiliency and unity needed […]

Revs Lose Lead Twice against Fire

The Chicago Fire rallied twice on Saturday night en route to a 3-2 victory over the New England Revolution. The result puts the Fire in fifth place in the Eastern Conference while dropping the Revs to seventh. Kelyn Rowe continued his good form on Saturday by scoring his fifth goal in as many games in […]

Seizing the Opportunity: An Interview with Zak Boggs

For Zak Boggs, life is about seizing opportunities, whether they’re presented in the world of academia or soccer. This philosophy led to his surprising decision to leave the New England Revolution in 2012 to accept a Fulbright Scholarship and study medical sciences at Leicester University. Having now earned his second master’s degree, Boggs has returned […]

Revs Downed by Impact in Match with Playoff Implications

The New England Revolution was downed 4-2 by the Montreal Impact on Sunday night in a match with important playoff implications. The Revs were optimistic heading into the affair since the Houston Dynamo and the Chicago Fire remained below them in the standings after failing to collect points in their respective matches. An early red […]

Revs Tie Toronto Despite Fast Start

The New England Revolution scored their fastest goal of the season but was forced to settle for a draw after Toronto FC equalized during first half stoppage time. Diego Fagundez and Andrew Wiedeman exchanged goals in the opening half before physical, sloppy play ruined the second. Fagundez scored his team-leading ninth goal of the year […]

Duckett “More Seasoned” After Rochester Loan

The last three years have been an adventure for Bilal Duckett. The Notre Dame graduate was drafted by the Vancouver Whitecaps in 2011 but was let go in the offseason after making four appearances, including two starts. Duckett would spend a year with the Harrisburg City Islanders of USL-PRO before earning a trial with the […]

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