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| chrtitle = President| chairman = Brian Bilello| owntitle = Owner| owner = Robert Kraft| mgrtitle = Head coach| manager = Caleb Porter| league = Major League Soccer2023 Major League Soccer season>2023Eastern Conference (MLS)>Eastern Conference: 5thOverall: 6thPlayoffs: First round| website =www.revolutionsoccer.net/| American = true| current = 2024 New England Revolution season| pattern_b1 = _newengland24h| pattern_la1 = _nyrb22a| pattern_ra1 = _nyrb22a| pattern_sh1 = _adidasshortwhite| pattern_so1 = _REVS_06h| leftarm1 = e2232d| body1 = 0c2340| rightarm1 = e2232d| shorts1 = 0c2340| socks1 = 0c2340| pattern_la2 = _REVS_23a| pattern_b2 = _newengland_23a| pattern_ra2 = _REVS_23a| pattern_sh2 = _adidasshortwhite| pattern_so2 = _color_3_stripes_white| leftarm2 = FFFFFF| body2 = FFFFFF| rightarm2 = FFFFFF| shorts2 = E2232D| socks2 = E2232D}}The New England Revolution are an American professional soccer club based in the Greater Boston area that competes in Major League Soccer (MLS), in the Eastern Conference of the league. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inaugural season.The club is owned by Robert Kraft, who also owns the New England Patriots along with his son, Jonathan Kraft. The name “Revolution” refers to the New England region’s significant involvement in the American Revolution that took place from 1775 to 1783.New England plays their home matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, located 21 miles (34 km) southwest of downtown Boston. The club played their home games at the adjacent and now-demolished Foxboro Stadium, from 1996 until 2001. The Revs are the only original MLS team to have every league game in their history televised.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/search/index.cfm?ac=searchdetail&pid=18665&pcid=115, Revolution announces TV and radio schedule for 2006, March 14, 2006, July 3, 2006, June 20, 2010,www.revolutionsoccer.net/search/index.cfm?ac=searchdetail," title="web.archive.org/web/20100620020622www.revolutionsoccer.net/search/index.cfm?ac=searchdetail,">web.archive.org/web/20100620020622www.revolutionsoccer.net/search/index.cfm?ac=searchdetail, The Revolution won their first major trophy in the 2007 U.S. Open Cup. The following year, they won the 2008 North American SuperLiga. They won their first Supporters’ Shield in 2021.NEWS, Le Miere, Jason, October 23, 2021, New England Revolution win 2021 MLS Supporters’ Shield,www.mlssoccer.com/news/new-england-revolution-win-2021-mls-supporters-shield, MLSsoccer.com, October 23, 2021, October 23, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20211023214834/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/new-england-revolution-win-2021-mls-supporters-shield, live, The Revolution have participated in five MLS Cup finals in 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2014, which are the most of clubs who have not won the MLS Cup.

History

The early years (1996–2001)

Soccer has a long history in the New England region. In 1862, the Oneida Football Club in Boston was the first organized team to play any kind of “football/soccer” in the United States. In the 1920s, the Boston Soccer Club (later renamed the Bears) and Fall River F.C. were formed and played in the professional American Soccer League, which comprised teams based in the Northeastern U.S. region. The ‘Marksmen’ were one of the most successful soccer clubs in the United States, winning the National Challenge Cup four times. At the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930 in Uruguay, Bert Patenaude (from Fall River, Massachusetts) scored the first hat-trick in World Cup play.NEWS,www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/18/bert-patenaude-usa-world-cup-hat-trick, Bert Patenaude, the forgotten hero who scored the first ever World Cup hat-trick, July 21, 2015, July 19, 2015, Jack, Williams, The Guardian, July 21, 2015,www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/18/bert-patenaude-usa-world-cup-hat-trick," title="web.archive.org/web/20150721230328www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/18/bert-patenaude-usa-world-cup-hat-trick,">web.archive.org/web/20150721230328www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/18/bert-patenaude-usa-world-cup-hat-trick, live, The USMNT finished in third place.WEB,www.ussoccer.com/history/timeline, Timeline, October 27, 2022, July 21, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210721142756/https://www.ussoccer.com/history/timeline, live, The Boston area was next represented by the New England Tea Men (1978–80) and Boston Minutemen (1974–76), who played in the FIFA-backed, major professional North American Soccer League (NASL). However, each club struggled for financial solvency and folded.BOOK, McAdam, Sean, Boston: America’s Best Sports Town, April 3, 2018, North Star Editions, 978-1-63494-028-3,books.google.com/books?id=exxWDwAAQBAJ, March 19, 2023, April 22, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20230422031510/https://books.google.com/books?id=exxWDwAAQBAJ, live, The NASL folded in 1984, leaving the United States without a top-level soccer league until Major League Soccer (MLS) began play in 1996.WEB, Lewis, Michael, How the birth and death of the NASL changed soccer in America forever,www.theguardian.com/football/2018/oct/20/nasl-history-soccer-america, The Guardian, October 20, 2018, October 28, 2022, October 28, 2022,web.archive.org/web/20221028001226/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/oct/20/nasl-history-soccer-america, live, The success of the 1994 FIFA World Cup (with Foxboro Stadium as one of nine venues) paved the way for a new era of sports in the Boston area and to bring professional soccer back to the region. On June 6, 1995, Robert Kraft became the founding investor/operator of the Revolution, joining Major League Soccer (MLS) as one of its 10 charter clubs for its inaugural season in 1996.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/club/bios/robert-kraft, New England Revolution, September 25, 2021, October 22, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20211022212902/https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/club/bios/robert-kraft, live, Kraft is also the owner of the National Football League’s (NFL) New England Patriots and CEO of the Kraft Group.WEB,www.patriots.com/team/front-office-roster/robert-kraft, New England Patriots, September 25, 2021, September 30, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210930035339/https://www.patriots.com/team/front-office-roster/robert-kraft, live, The inaugural Revolution team featured several U.S. Men’s national team regulars returning from abroad to be part of the new league. Despite the presence of Alexi Lalas, Mike Burns, and Joe-Max Moore, however, the team was one of only two that failed to make the playoffs of the then 10 team league. The following season, the squad made the playoffs, but failed to advance past the first round. For the next five years, this playoff result would be the Revs’ best (which they matched in the 2000 season), as a revolving door of players and head coaches failed to make much of an impact on the fledgling league.Attendance in these early years was high despite the team’s poor on-field performances. More than 15,000 people per match regularly came to watch the Revolution play in the old Foxboro Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Revs did manage to make the final of the 2001 U.S. Open Cup, but they lost to the Los Angeles Galaxy on a golden goal by Danny Califf. It was a harbinger of finals to come for the Revolution.

Steve Nicol era (2002–2011)

File:TaylorTwellman 2006 MLS Cup.jpg|upright=0.8|left|thumb|Taylor TwellmanTaylor TwellmanLiverpool great Steve Nicol was appointed as head coach on a full-time basis during the 2002 season. He had previously held the position of interim head coach during the 1999 and 2002 seasons. After taking over, Nicol guided the Revolution to a playoff berth for a league-record eight straight seasons, failing for the first time in 2010. The first six of those berths (from 2002 to 2007) resulted in an appearance in the conference final or better, including three consecutive MLS Cup finals from 2005 to 2007. From the 2008 season until 2013, the Revs failed to go further than the first round of the playoffs. Still, Nicol was respected as one of the best coaches in the league.NEWS,www.metrowestdailynews.com/sports/x1295538337, MLS Cup 2007: Formula for success, Biglin, Mike, November 16, 2007, August 21, 2010,www.metrowestdailynews.com/sports/x1295538337," title="web.archive.org/web/20110613201725www.metrowestdailynews.com/sports/x1295538337,">web.archive.org/web/20110613201725www.metrowestdailynews.com/sports/x1295538337, June 13, 2011, NEWS,bleacherreport.com/articles/339168-the-new-england-revolutions-steve-and-shalrie-show, The New England Revolution’s Steve and Shalrie Show, Madaio, Bob, February 3, 2010, August 21, 2010, May 26, 2013,bleacherreport.com/articles/339168-the-new-england-revolutions-steve-and-shalrie-show," title="web.archive.org/web/20130526074330bleacherreport.com/articles/339168-the-new-england-revolutions-steve-and-shalrie-show,">web.archive.org/web/20130526074330bleacherreport.com/articles/339168-the-new-england-revolutions-steve-and-shalrie-show, live,

Playoff success (2002–2007)

In his first season in charge, Nicol guided the Revs to a first-place finish in the Eastern Conference. The team advanced through the playoffs to MLS Cup 2002, where they lost to the Galaxy again, this time 1–0 on a golden goal by Carlos Ruiz. Held at Gillette Stadium, the Cup final was attended by 61,316 spectators, the largest figure for any MLS Cup until MLS Cup 2018, and the largest for a Revolution match until 2024.WEB,www.atlutd.com/news/atl-utd-crowned-mls-cup-champions-after-unforgettable-win-over-timbers, December 9, 2018, May 7, 2024, ATL UTD crowned MLS Cup Champions after unforgettable win over the Timbers, Catanese, Ryan, WEB,apnews.com/article/inter-miami-messi-new-england-8554e10cd184817d1aa3e9390abf7cad, Lionel Messi gets 2 goals in front of record New England crowd as Miami beats Revolution 4-1, April 27, 2024, Powtak, Ken, May 7, 2024,

Consecutive MLS Cup finals

Craig Tornberg was officially named the Revolution’s General Manager on December 16, 2003.WEB, December 16, 2003, New England Revolution Names Craig Tornberg General Manager, February 25, 2004, May 8, 2024,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=50376&itype=&iCategoryID=429,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=50376&itype=&iCategoryID=429," title="web.archive.org/web/20040225093907www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=50376&itype=&iCategoryID=429,">web.archive.org/web/20040225093907www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=50376&itype=&iCategoryID=429, The 2003 New England Revolution season saw the Revolution’s 3rd all-time hat trick, scored against the Chicago Fire on August 31st in a 5-1 win, by Revolution striker Chris Brown.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=42305&itype=&iCategoryID=429," title="web.archive.org/web/20031005010335www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=42305&itype=&iCategoryID=429,">web.archive.org/web/20031005010335www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=42305&itype=&iCategoryID=429,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=42305&itype=&iCategoryID=429, Revs topple Fire, 5-1, behind Brown hat trick, August 31, 2003, October 5, 2003, May 8, 2024, In July of 2003, the Revolution signed José Cancela from Deportivo Saprissa.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=39841&itype=&iCategoryID=429," title="web.archive.org/web/20030804143636www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=39841&itype=&iCategoryID=429,">web.archive.org/web/20030804143636www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=39841&itype=&iCategoryID=429,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=39841&itype=&iCategoryID=429, August 4, 2003, Revolution signs midfielder José Carlos Cancela Duran, July 23, 2003, May 8, 2024, On July 27, 2003 Gillette Stadium hosted a double-header, with FC Barcelona and Juventus FC playing at 4:00 PM as part of the ChampionsWorld Series, and New England playing DC United at 6:30.WEB,www.championsworld.com/press_box/game_recaps_detail.asp?mrID=10," title="web.archive.org/web/20040804180052www.championsworld.com/press_box/game_recaps_detail.asp?mrID=10,">web.archive.org/web/20040804180052www.championsworld.com/press_box/game_recaps_detail.asp?mrID=10,www.championsworld.com/press_box/game_recaps_detail.asp?mrID=10, Game Recaps, August 4, 2004, July 27, 2003, WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsID=39795&itype=&iCategoryID=429," title="web.archive.org/web/20030804225904www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsID=39795&itype=&iCategoryID=429,">web.archive.org/web/20030804225904www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsID=39795&itype=&iCategoryID=429,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsID=39795&itype=&iCategoryID=429, MBTA Train schedule for July 27th matches, July 22, 2003, August 4, 2003, In front of 30,912 fans, the Revolution established a 2-0 lead on a brace from Twellman, with Cancela recording his first assist as a member of the team. However an 83rd minute goal by Eliseo Quintanilla, as well as three second-half, stoppage-time goals by Quintanilla, Dema Kovalenko, and Alecko Eskandarian, would see the Revolution enter the All-Star break with a 4-2 defeat.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=40103&itype=&iCategoryID=429,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=40103&itype=&iCategoryID=429," title="web.archive.org/web/20031015002434www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=40103&itype=&iCategoryID=429,">web.archive.org/web/20031015002434www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=40103&itype=&iCategoryID=429, Revolution falls to D.C., 4-2, October 15, 2003, May 8, 2024, The Revolution set new club records for goals in a half (4) and total goals scored (6) in their 6-1 September 18th victory over Colorado Rapids.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/, Revolution Post 6-1 Victory Over Rapids, September 19, 2004, May 8, 2024,www.revolutionsoccer.net/," title="web.archive.org/web/20040927084908www.revolutionsoccer.net/,">web.archive.org/web/20040927084908www.revolutionsoccer.net/, September 27, 2004, In 2004, former England international, Plymouth Argyle F.C., and Ipswich Town F.C. legendary striker Paul Mariner would join Nicol’s staff as an assistant coach.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=52889&itype=&iCategoryID=429," title="web.archive.org/web/20040224205949www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=52889&itype=&iCategoryID=429,">web.archive.org/web/20040224205949www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=52889&itype=&iCategoryID=429, Revolution Names Former England Great Paul Mariner Assistant Coach, February 5, 2004, May 8, 2004, February 24, 2004,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=52889&itype=&iCategoryID=429, After losing in the conference finals in 2003 and 2004, the Revs repeated their 2002 feat finishing tops in the east and losing the cup final to Los Angeles 1–0 in extra time again in 2005. New England had a real chance to win their first MLS championship, in MLS Cup 2006, against the Houston Dynamo. After Taylor Twellman scored in the 113th minute, the Revs allowed an equalizing header from the Dynamo’s Brian Ching less than a minute later that sent the game to penalty kicks, where the Revs lost 4–3. Their 2002 MLS Cup appearance granted them a spot in the 2003 CONCACAF Champions Cup, but they lost their first match-up 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 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.{{Citation needed|date=January 2024}} The Revs failed to advance, as they drew 0–0 in Bermuda and lost 0–1 in Costa Rica.In the 2007 season, the Revs made it to two cup finals. The 2007 MLS Cup was a rematch from the previous year, though the result was the same as Houston defeated New England 2–1.JOURNAL, Dynamo beat Revolution 2–1 to repeat as MLS champions,msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/7462040, Fox Sports, November 18, 2007, November 18, 2007,msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/7462040," title="web.archive.org/web/20071120113916msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/7462040,">web.archive.org/web/20071120113916msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/7462040, November 20, 2007, In the 2007 pre-season, New England sold Clint Dempsey to Fulham F.C. for a club, and league, record fee of $4m.NEWS, Frank, Dell’Apa,soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=398831&root=mls&cc=5901, Dempsey could set the tone for future MLS transfers, ESPN Soccernet, ESPN, January 7, 2007, February 12, 2018, October 21, 2012,soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=398831&root=mls&cc=5901," title="web.archive.org/web/20121021142109soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=398831&root=mls&cc=5901,">web.archive.org/web/20121021142109soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=398831&root=mls&cc=5901, dead, NEWS, Frank, Dell’Apa, February 27, 2007, February 12, 2018, Transfer of power for Revolution,www.boston.com/sports/soccer/articles/2007/02/27/transfer_of_power_for_revolution, Boston.com, The Boston Globe, December 7, 2013,www.boston.com/sports/soccer/articles/2007/02/27/transfer_of_power_for_revolution," title="web.archive.org/web/20131207055126www.boston.com/sports/soccer/articles/2007/02/27/transfer_of_power_for_revolution,">web.archive.org/web/20131207055126www.boston.com/sports/soccer/articles/2007/02/27/transfer_of_power_for_revolution, dead, Jose Cancela was lost in the 2006 MLS expansion draft to Toronto FC.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-expansion-draft-history-397246, MLS Expansion Draft History, January 1, 2019, May 6, 2024, The Revolution announced in November 2006 that they were not exercising the contract option of José Manuel Abundis.WEB, Revolution Elects Not to Exercise Option on Abundis,www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/revolution-elects-not-to-exercise-option-on-abundis/n-3400331, 2006-11-27, OurSports Central, en, 2020-05-16, Daniel Hernandez would return to Liga MX and sign with Club Puebla.WEB,www.tribalfootball.com/fc-dallas-acquire-daniel-hernandez-308141," title="web.archive.org/web/20090912000611www.tribalfootball.com/fc-dallas-acquire-daniel-hernandez-308141,">web.archive.org/web/20090912000611www.tribalfootball.com/fc-dallas-acquire-daniel-hernandez-308141, September 12, 2009, May 7, 2024, October 9, 2009, Slevison, Andrew,www.tribalfootball.com/fc-dallas-acquire-daniel-hernandez-308141, FC Dallas acquire Daniel Hernandez, Offseason acquisitions overwhelmingly came through the 2007 MLS Superdraft, in which the Revolution made a joint-highest 6 selections, with 2 in the first round, selecting Wells Thompson and Amaechi Igwe.WEB, May 6, 2024,www.mlssoccer.com/superdraft/news/2007-mls-superdraft-369924, January 12, 2007, 2007 MLS Superdraft, Despite early season injuries limiting Joseph, Parkhurst, Franchino, and Noonan, The Revolution flew out of the gates to begin their 2007 campaign. Filling in for Noonan, rookie striker Adam Cristman, who the Revolution drafted with he fifth-to-last-pick in the Superdraft, had a strong year, contributing 4 goals and 3 assists.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/players/adam-cristman/, Adam Cirstman, May 6, 2024, He would ultimately finish the season as a finalist for 2007 MLS Rookie of the Year.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-young-player-of-the-year-rookie-of-the-year-winners, MLS Young Player of the Year Winners, May 6, 2024, January 1, 2022, After dropping their season opener 1–0 to Chicago Fire, the Revolution went on a 7 match, 5-0-2 unbeaten run, which included an impressive 3–2 victory against LA Galaxy in Carson, which saw an 84th minute Tyrone Marshall equalizer nullified one minute later by an 85th minute Taylor Twellman winner.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/games/index.cfm?ac=gamereportdetail&pid=25227&pcid=115," title="web.archive.org/web/20100626025538www.revolutionsoccer.net/games/index.cfm?ac=gamereportdetail&pid=25227&pcid=115,">web.archive.org/web/20100626025538www.revolutionsoccer.net/games/index.cfm?ac=gamereportdetail&pid=25227&pcid=115,www.revolutionsoccer.net/games/index.cfm?ac=gamereportdetail&pid=25227&pcid=115, June 26, 2010, May 12, 2024, New England Revolution 3, Los Angeles Galaxy 2, May 5, 2024, This unbeaten run was snapped on May 26 in a 4–3 loss to Kansas City Wizards which featured historic hat trick from Eddie Johnson, who became the first MLS player to net three times in back-to-back matches.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/games/index.cfm?ac=completereportsdetail&pid=25755&pcid=115&special_section=na," title="web.archive.org/web/20070630073752www.revolutionsoccer.net/games/index.cfm?ac=completereportsdetail&pid=25755&pcid=115&special_section=na,">web.archive.org/web/20070630073752www.revolutionsoccer.net/games/index.cfm?ac=completereportsdetail&pid=25755&pcid=115&special_section=na,www.revolutionsoccer.net/games/index.cfm?ac=completereportsdetail&pid=25755&pcid=115&special_section=na, May 26, 2007, June 30, 2007, Kansas City Wizards 4, New England Revolution 3, Although he did not play in the match, newly signed David Beckham would travel with the LA Galaxy to Gillette in August, and a goal from Twellman would see off the Galaxy 1–0 in front of a regular-season record crowd of 35,402 fans, the highest-ever for a regular season home Revolution home game, and the second-highest in Revolution history, only topped by the 2002 MLS Cup final.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/games/index.cfm?ac=gamereportdetail&pid=27053&pcid=115," title="web.archive.org/web/20100626022904www.revolutionsoccer.net/games/index.cfm?ac=gamereportdetail&pid=27053&pcid=115,">web.archive.org/web/20100626022904www.revolutionsoccer.net/games/index.cfm?ac=gamereportdetail&pid=27053&pcid=115, August 12, 2007, Revolution 1, Los Angeles Galaxy 0,www.revolutionsoccer.net/games/index.cfm?ac=gamereportdetail&pid=27053&pcid=115, June 26, 2010, May 6, 2024, Results were primarily positive down the back end of the season, and the Revolution ultimately finished second in the Eastern Conference behind only D.C. United, with a 14-8-8 record, qualifying for the MLS Cup Playoffs for the sixth consecutive season. In the final regular season match against Toronto FC, Michael Parkhurst would score his first ever MLS goal, beating Toronto keeper Kyriakos Stamatopoulos from beyond midfield. The goal was named a finalist for 2007 MLS Goal of the Year Award.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/games/index.cfm?ac=gamereportdetail&pid=28506&pcid=115, October 20, 2007,www.revolutionsoccer.net/games/index.cfm?ac=gamereportdetail&pid=28506&pcid=115," title="web.archive.org/web/20100626031403www.revolutionsoccer.net/games/index.cfm?ac=gamereportdetail&pid=28506&pcid=115,">web.archive.org/web/20100626031403www.revolutionsoccer.net/games/index.cfm?ac=gamereportdetail&pid=28506&pcid=115, May 6, 2024, June 26, 2010, New England Revolution 2, Toronto FC 2, The team was represented by five players (and its head coach) in the 2007 MLS Allstar game. In addition to being named to the 2007 MLS League XI alongside Joseph, Parkhurst also won MLS defender of the Year and MLS Humanitarian of the Year.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-announces-2007-best-xi, January 23, 2010, May 6, 2024, MLS announces 2007 Best XI, WEB,www.denverpost.com/2007/07/18/the-2007-mls-all-stars/, July 18, 2007, May 6, 2024, The 2007 MLS all-stars, The Revolution stumbled into the 2007 MLS Cup Playoffs winless in their last 3 final regular season matches, but began their run by holding the New York Red Bulls to a 0–0 draw, and ousting them a week later on November 3 thanks to a 64th minute Taylor Twellman goal. The single-leg Eastern Conference Final saw the Revolution match up yet again with Chicago Fire.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/games/index.cfm?ac=gamereportdetail&pid=28831&pcid=115," title="web.archive.org/web/20100626030731www.revolutionsoccer.net/games/index.cfm?ac=gamereportdetail&pid=28831&pcid=115,">web.archive.org/web/20100626030731www.revolutionsoccer.net/games/index.cfm?ac=gamereportdetail&pid=28831&pcid=115, November 3, 2007,www.revolutionsoccer.net/games/index.cfm?ac=gamereportdetail&pid=28831&pcid=115, Revs Advance to Conference Championship, June 26, 2010, A 38th minute bicycle kick goal from Twellman would be enough to steer the Revolution past the Fire to their fourth Eastern Conference Championship, and into the MLS Cup Final match for the third consecutive time.WEB,www.bostonherald.com/2007/11/09/revs-ride-along-on-twellmans-bike/, Connolly, John, November 9, 2007, May 6, 2024, Revs Ride Along on Twellman’s Bike, MLS Cup was held at RFK Stadium on November 18, 2007, in front of a crowd of 38,859. For the first time in league history the match would be contended between the two same sides in back to back years, as the Revolution were once again facing off against Houston Dynamo. The Revolution would take a regulation-lead for the first time in their championship history when Taylor Twellman headed home a Steve Ralston cross in only the 20th minute of the match.WEB,www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/2007/11/18/mls-cup-preview/8e46f346-5b46-4e9c-b5c5-e777ceb0550b/, November 17, 2007, MLS CUP Preview, May 6, 2024, In the second half, Houston would switch its formation from 4-4-2 to a more aggressive 3–5–2.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-cup-2007-notes, MLS Cup 2007 Notes, January 23, 2010, May 6, 2024, The Dynamo were without star striker Brian Ching, who had controversially been chosen over Twellman for the 2006 FIFA World Cup USA Squad.WEB,www.nytimes.com/2006/05/03/sports/soccer/03roster.html, Longman, Jere, Only a Few Surprises as the U.S. Picks Its World Cup Roster, May 3, 2006, Nevertheless, they conceded two goals in the space of 13 minutes to Joseph Ngwenya and Dwayne De Rosario. Jeff Larentowicz nearly converted a diving header on a cross served in by substitute Andy Dorman in the 87th minute, but the effort was parried away by Pat Onstad.WEB,web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20071118&content_id=130061&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp," title="web.archive.org/web/20071224160952web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20071118&content_id=130061&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp,">web.archive.org/web/20071224160952web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20071118&content_id=130061&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp, December 24, 2007, November 18, 2007,web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20071118&content_id=130061&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp, Dynamo stun Revolution, repeat as champions, Boehm, Charles, The Revolution hold the record for most losses in MLS Cup games. Though they lost the 2007 MLS Cup, they defeated FC Dallas 3–2 to win their first-ever trophy: the 2007 U.S. Open Cup.WEB,thecup.us/2007-2/, 2007, May 6, 2024,

Rebuilding (2008–2010)

The 2008 season saw many pieces of the Revolution’s MLS cup teams depart. After the 2007 season, contract negotiations with Andy Dorman fell through. He would sign for St Mirren F.C. in the Scottish Premiership.WEB,news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/st_mirren/8739604.stm, Midfielder Andy Dorman’s St Mirren exit confirmed, June 14, 2010, May 6, 2024, Pat Noonan’s 2008 option was not picked up, and he signed with AAalesunds FK in the Norwegian Eliteserien, where he would join former Rev Adin Brown.WEB,iuhoosiers.com/news/2008/1/24/Former_IU_Standout_Noonan_Joins_Norwegian_Club, January 24, 2008, May 6, 2024, Former IU Standout Noonan Joins Norwegian Club, Defender James Riley was selected by San Jose Earthquakes in the 2007 MLS expansion draft,WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-expansion-draft-history-397246, January 1, 2019, May 6, 2024, MLS Expansion Draft History, and Marshall Leonard was waived by the club after six seasons.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/ex-new-england-revolution-defender-dr-marshall-leonard-has-message-athletes-afte, Ex-New England Revolution defender, Dr. Marshall Leonard, has message to athletes: “After this, we’re going to need you”, April 2, 2010, Butler, Dylan, May 6, 2024, In April, long-time defender Joe Franchino returned to the LA Galaxy in exchange for a second round 2009 MLS Superdraft pick.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/galaxy-acquire-franchino-revs, January 23, 2010, Galaxy Acquire Franchino from Revs, May 6, 2024, In May, Avery John would sign with Miami FC.WEB,www.dcunited.com/press-release/dc-united-signs-defender-avery-john," title="web.archive.org/web/20110615050818www.dcunited.com/press-release/dc-united-signs-defender-avery-john,">web.archive.org/web/20110615050818www.dcunited.com/press-release/dc-united-signs-defender-avery-john, D.C. United signs defender Avery John, April 23, 2009, June 15, 2011, May 6, 2024,www.dcunited.com/press-release/dc-united-signs-defender-avery-john, To reinforce their defense the Revolution traded for 3-time MLS Cup Champion defender and U.S. international Chris Albright.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/revs-acquire-d-chris-albright-la, January 23, 2010, Revs Acquire D Chris Albright From LA, May 6, 2024, They additionally added Hondauran international midfielder Mauricio Castro from C.D. Olimpia and eventual Costa Rican international striker Argenis Fernández from Santos de Guápiles F.C. as a “discovery player.“WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/revolution-add-argenis-fernandez, January 3, 2010, Revolution add Argenis Fernandez, May 6, 2024, WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/revolution-waives-mauricio-castro, May 14, 2010, Revolution Waives Mauricio Castro, May 6, 2024, In the summer transfer window, the club added Costa Rican international defender Gabriel Badilla from Deportivo Saprissa.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/players/gabriel-badilla/, Gabriel Badilla, May 6, 2024, (File:New England Revolution at Pizza Hut Park.jpg|thumb|New England Revolution starting lineup photo in 2007)The 2007 U.S. Open Cup victory qualified the club for the preliminary round of the newly expanded CONCACAF Champions League. Additionally, their top-four finish qualified them for SuperLiga 2008. Therefore, the Revolution competed in four different competitions (MLS, Open Cup, Champions League, and SuperLiga) during the 2008 season. Uniquely, 2008 would mark the first time the Revolution would host a season-opening game.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/revolution-announces-2008-schedule, Revolution Announces 2008 Schedule, January 23, 2010, May 6, 2024, The Revolution had an excellent run at the beginning of the 2008 season. By mid-July, they were leading the overall MLS table{{citation needed|date=May 2024}} and had finished as the number one overall seed in SuperLiga.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/they-were-not-happy-about-losing-to-mls-teams-oral-history-2008-superliga, “They were not happy about losing to MLS teams” An oral history of the 2008 North American SuperLiga, Oatway, Caroline, July 20, 2023, May 6, 2024, The team won the tournament, defeating Atlante F.C. in the semi finals, and the Houston Dynamo in the final on penalties to earn a small amount of revenge on for their successive MLS Cup defeats.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/revs-oust-atlante-advance-final, January 23, 2010, Revs Oust Atlante, Advance to Final, May 6, 2024, The Revolution’s 2008 Superliga campaign saw the team making news off the field news as well, when, while traveling to their Group B match against Chivas USA in July on American Flight 725, GM Craig Tornberg in tandem with Gwynne Williams and Michael Burns subdued a naked man who had emerged from the bathroom and was “speaking gibberish” and making a “beeline for the emergency door.“WEB,www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/new-england-revolution-players-help-subdue-man-on-flight/, New England Revolution players help subdue man on flight, Green, Richard, July 28, 2008, May 6, 2024, The Federal Bureau of Investigation credited members of the Revolution with subduing the man, who was then taken into custody and placed under psychic evaluation.WEB,www.ocregister.com/2008/07/19/soccer-team-on-way-to-oc-subdues-naked-man-on-plane/, July 19, 2008, Soccer team on way to O.C. subdues naked man on plane, May 6, 2024, Two days later the Revolution would draw Chivas USA 1-1, securing their position atop Group B and earning in berth in the semi final.WEB,www.superliga2008.com/headlines/index.html?article_id=95,www.superliga2008.com/headlines/index.html?article_id=95," title="archive.today/20120213190935www.superliga2008.com/headlines/index.html?article_id=95,">archive.today/20120213190935www.superliga2008.com/headlines/index.html?article_id=95, dead, 2012-02-13, Revs Secure Semifinal Spot with Draw, July 20, 2008, Bueno, Luis, May 6, 2024, The SuperLiga trophy, however, was the high point for the 2008 Revs. Fixture congestion led to a rash of injuries and general fatigue, and the team crashed out the Champions League with an embarrassing 4–0 home defeat to regional minnows Joe Public FC of Trinidad and Tobago (the tie ended 6–1 Joe Public on aggregate).WEB,www.frankdellapa.com/sept-2-2008-revolution-04-joe-public-fc-revolutions-first-ccl-home-match-att-3523/, Sept. 2, 2008 – Revolution 0:4 Joe Public FC, Revolution’s first CCL home match (Att.: 3,523), September 2, 2017, May 6, 2024, WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/concacaf-champions-league-joe-public-fc-4-new-england-revolution-0, January 23, 2010, May 6, 2024, Joe Public 4, New England Revolution 0, The team also struggled in domestic play, limping to a third-place finish in the East and losing to the Chicago Fire in the first round of the playoffs 3–0 on aggregate.WEB,web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20081106&content_id=202214&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp," title="web.archive.org/web/20081110103627web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20081106&content_id=202214&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp,">web.archive.org/web/20081110103627web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20081106&content_id=202214&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp, November 6, 2008, McDill, Kent, May 6, 2024, Fire blank Revolution, advance,web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20081106&content_id=202214&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp, November 10, 2008, The Revs managed a semifinal appearance in the 2008 U.S. Open Cup, but lost to D.C. United.WEB,www.frankdellapa.com/aug-30-2008-david-beckham-makes-gillette-stadium-debut-taylor-twellman-sustains-concussion-revolution-22-la-galaxy-att-39256/, Aug. 30, 2008 – David Beckham makes Gillette Stadium debut; Taylor Twellman sustains concussion. Revolution 2:2 LA Galaxy (Att.: 39,256), Dell’Apa, Frank, August 30, 2017, May 6, 2024, In 2009, the Revs continued the mediocrity that had plagued the second half of their 2008 season. In the 2008-09 offeason, the club lost Michael Parkhurst to Danish Superliga club FC Nordsjælland when his contract expired at the end of 2008.NEWS, Kyle, McCarthy, Michael Parkhurst will move on to Denmark,www.bostonherald.com/sports/soccer/revolution/view.bg?articleid=1137774&position=recent, The Boston Herald, December 9, 2008, December 8, 2008, {{Dead link|date=April 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}NEWS, FCN henter amerikansk landsholdsspiller,www.fcn.dk/script/site/page.asp?Cat_ID=17&artID=937, da, December 9, 2008, FC Nordsjælland, December 9, 2008, dead,www.fcn.dk/script/site/page.asp?Cat_ID=17&artID=937," title="web.archive.org/web/20090116012903www.fcn.dk/script/site/page.asp?Cat_ID=17&artID=937,">web.archive.org/web/20090116012903www.fcn.dk/script/site/page.asp?Cat_ID=17&artID=937, January 16, 2009, mdy-all, Khano Smith was selected by Seattle Sounders FC in the expansion draft.NEWS, Smith taken by Seattle,www.revolutionsoccer.net/search/index.cfm?ac=searchdetail&pid=35404&pcid=115, New England Revolution, Nov 26, 2008, Aug 8, 2009, Rhode Island native Nico Colaluca joined in a trade with Colorado Rapids, seeing Rob Valentino’s tenure with the club end.NEWS, Revs acquire R.I.’s Nico Colaluca from Rapids,www.revolutionsoccer.net/search/index.cfm?ac=searchdetail&pid=37225&pcid=115, New England Revolution, May 6, 2009, Aug 8, 2009, Adam Cristman was traded to Kansas City Wizards in exchange for allocation money and a 2009 third round draft pick.NEWS, Cristman traded to Kansas City,www.revolutionsoccer.net/search/index.cfm?ac=searchdetail&pid=35346&pcid=115, New England Revolution, Nov 24, 2008, Aug 8, 2009,www.webcitation.org/5j0v8TEWB?url=http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/search/index.cfm?ac=searchdetail&pid=35346&pcid=115, August 14, 2009, live, In the 2009 MLS SuperDraft, the Revolution made a league-leading seven total selections, notable amongst these were a pair of defenders: #10 overall pick Kevin Alston, and Darrius Barnes, who would become the only rookie in MLS to play every minute of the 2009 MLS season.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/players/darrius-barnes/, Darrius Barnes, May 5, 2024, WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/2009-mls-superdraft-369922, January 15, 2009, May 5, 2024, 2009 MLS Superdraft, At the end of March, the Revolution would add Ghanaian defender Emmanuel Osei.Revolution adds African defender {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716230737www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/index.cfm?ac=latestnewsdetail&pid=36750&pcid=115 |date=16 July 2011 }}; NE Revolution’s website, 31 March 2009The Revolution went 4 straight matches unbeaten to begin the season, but were then thumped 6–0 by eventual-champion Real Salt Lake at Rio Tinto Stadium, with all 6 goals coming in the second half. The loss was the heaviest in the Revolution’s 14-year history to that point.WEB,web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20090425&content_id=244091&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp," title="web.archive.org/web/20090427141013web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20090425&content_id=244091&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp,">web.archive.org/web/20090427141013web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20090425&content_id=244091&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp, April 25, 2009, Coon, John, April 27, 2009,web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20090425&content_id=244091&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp, RSL’s record-setting rout dooms Revs, The Revolution would record some positive history, however, when Taylor Twellman became just the 5th player in Major League Soccer to record 100 goals, doing so with a brace in a 4–0 victory over New York Red Bulls on June 7 in only his second appearance of the year.WEB,www.thenationalnews.com/sport/100-up-for-twellman-as-revolution-hit-form-1.501233, June 8, 2009, May 5, 2024, 100 up for Twellman as Revolution hit form, To bolster the club’s offense, the Revolution added journeyman Lithuanian striker Edgaras Jankauskas in the summer window.WEB,article.wn.com/view/2009/07/02/Revolution_add_Lithuanian_forward_Jankauskas/, Revolution add Lithuanian forward Jankauskas, World News Network, 2 July 2009, 11 October 2018, his week 26 goal against the Kansas City Wizards was nominated for the MLS Goal of the Year Award.WEB,www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/revolutions-jankauskas-named-finalist-for-att-goal-of-the-year/n-3927756, Revolution’s Jankauskas named finalist for AT&T Goal of the Year, Our Sports Central, 11 November 2009, 11 October 2018, The Revolution concluded their 2009 campaign in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference and in 7th place in the overall league table.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/standings/2009/conference, Standings, May 5, 2024, Shalrie Joseph led the team in regular season scoring with 8 goals and was named to the 2009 MLS Allstar Game roster.WEB,www.espn.co.uk/football/team/stats/_/id/189/league/USA.1/season/2009/view/scoring, New England Revolution Scoring Stats - 2009-10, May 5, 2024, The Revolution entered the playoffs for the 8th straight season, and took on Chicago Fire in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Revolution won the home leg 2–1 behind goals from Emmanuel Osei and Shalrie Joseph, but would lose the away leg 2–0, bowing out of the playoffs on aggregate after an 83rd-minute goal from Cuauhtémoc Blanco.WEB,www.chicagofirefc.com/news/memorable-matches-7-9, July 25, 2012, Farmer, Dan, May 5, 2024, Memorable Matches 7-9, WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/season-review-revolution, Season in Review: Revolution, December 13, 2009, This would be the Revolution’s last playoff appearance for the next four years.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/final-revolution-2-sporting-kc-1, revolutionsoccer.net, FINAL: Revolution 2, Sporting KC 1, November 3, 2013, May 5, 2024, The team also lost to Chicago in the semifinals of the 2009 North American SuperLiga.WEB,www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/276027/chicago-fire-fc-new-england-revolution, New England Revolution 1-2 Chicago Fire, May 5, 2024, Analysts expected the 2010 season to be “interesting,” as a rebuild was inevitable following the departure of yet more key pieces from the teams that had been so successful over the past six seasons.WEB,staging.mlssoccer.com/content/2010-new-england-preview-nicols-youth-movement-continues," title="web.archive.org/web/20100401084817staging.mlssoccer.com/content/2010-new-england-preview-nicols-youth-movement-continues,">web.archive.org/web/20100401084817staging.mlssoccer.com/content/2010-new-england-preview-nicols-youth-movement-continues, April 1, 2010, Lalas, Greg, May 5, 2024,staging.mlssoccer.com/content/2010-new-, March 25, 2010, 2010 New England Preview: Nicol’s youth movement continues, The 2009-10 offseason saw the retirement of Jay Heaps after 11 seasons, and also saw long-time captain Steve Ralston move to AC St. Louis after 11 years in the league and a league-leading 378 matches played.WEB,www.espn.com/boston/news/story?id=4706939, December 2, 2009, Forsberg, Chris, Revolution star Jay Heaps retires, May 5, 2024, WEB,www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-steve-ralston-signs-with-ac-st-louis-2010feb01-story.html, Steve Ralston signs with AC St. Louis, February 1, 2010, May 5, 2024, Long-time assistant coach Paul Mariner additionally would depart in the offseason, taking the reigns at his former club Plymouth Argyle F.C. on December 10.WEB,news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/8313076.stm, October 18, 2009, May 5, 2024, Mariner set for Plymouth return, With Matt Reis still recovering from shoulder surgery, the Revolution were in need of a keeper to start the season, so they traded for former Southern New Hampshire University star Preston Burpo. The deal saw Jeff Larentowicz and Wells Thompson move to Colorado Rapids in exchange for Burpo and former Feyenoord defender Cory Gibbs.WEB,www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/revolution-rapids-trade/, January 22, 2010, May 5, 2024, Rapids land Larentowicz from Revs in MLS trade, In the 2010 MLS SuperDraft, the Revolution added Zack Schilawski and Seth Sinovic with their respective first and second round picks.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/2010-mls-superdraft-369921, January 14, 2010, May 5, 2024, 2010 MLS Superdraft, On March 26, winger Khano Smith would mark his return to the Revolution after a pre-season trial. The club also signed Marko Perović on a free transfer from FC Basel. Perović would end up as the team’s lead-scorer in 2010, and the winner of the team’s 2010 MVP award.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/post/2010/03/26/revolution-bring-khano-smith-back-ink-serbian-midfielder, McCarthy, Kyle, www.revolutionsoccer.net, Revolution bring Khano Smith back, ink Serbian midfielder On April 10, 2010, Steve Nicol recorded his 100th win as Revolution manager in the Revolution’s 4–1 win over Toronto FC. In doing so Nicol became only the third coach in MLS history with 100 wins under his belt, and the only current coach to pass that milestone other than Sigi Schmid. In that victory, Superdraft pick Schilawski scored the ninth hat trick in Revolution history, and the first since Kheli Dube scored three times against Real Salt Lake at Gillette Stadium on Aug. 23, 2009.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/revolution-update-april-12-2010, Revolution Update: April 12, 2010, May 5, 2024, April 12, 2024, Unfortunately, following that performance, the Revolution would win only one of its next eleven matches.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/revolution-3-red-bulls-2, Revolution 3, Red Bulls 2, May 28, 2010, May 5, 2024, Despite the dismal start, which saw the team failing to put together an unbeaten streak longer than three games until July, the unbeaten streak coincided with the Revs’ third consecutive SuperLiga appearance, and for the second time in three years, the team made the competition’s final. In the 2010 North American SuperLiga, the Revolution finished atop Group B a perfect 3–0, defeating Chicago Fire FC, Club Universidad Nacional, and Monarcas Morelia by the same scoreline of 1–0.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/superliga-2010-final-how-we-got-here, SuperLiga 2010 final: How we got here The 2010 Superliga Final was hosted at Gillette Stadium on September 1, 2010, in front of 10,414 fans. The Revolution would once again play Monarcas Morelia, who they’d beaten in group play. A 79th-minute goal from Kevin Alston was not enough to offset Miguel Sabah’s brace, and the Revolution would lose the championship 2–1.WEB,www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-revolution/post/_/id/374/revolution-lose-superliga-final-2-1, Revolution lose SuperLiga final 2-1, Martin, Gus, September 1, 2010, May 5, 2024, Results improved slightly in the second half of the season with the Revolution recording 5 wins, 7 defeats and 3 draws down the stretch. The Revolution would finish in 13th in the overall MLS table, 6th in the Eastern Conference and the season would mark the first in which the Revolution failed to qualify for the playoffs in Nicol’s tenure.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/2010-review-best-worst, McCarthy, Kyle, 2010 in Review: Best & worstaccess-date=May 1, 2024,

Nicol’s Departure

The 2011 season would go down as the worst in the club’s sixteen-year history.WEB,www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-revolution/post/_/id/2418/heaps-has-revs-back-in-the-playoffs, O’Connell, Brian, Heaps has Revs back in the playoffs, May 4, 2024, November 1, 2013, WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/2011-review-new-england-revolution, 2011 in Review: New England Revolution Major roster news arrived soon after the conclusion of the 2010 season. On November 3, 2010, legendary Revolution striker Taylor Twellman announced his retirement. He would conclude his career as the Revolution’s top scorer, and the sixth highest scorer in MLS history with 101 goals in his 8 seasons of play.WEB,www.masslive.com/sports/2010/11/new_england_revolutions_taylor.html, New England Revolution’s Taylor Twellman retires due to concussion, November 3, 2010, May 4, 2024, On November 15, 2010, the Revolution signed its first ever homegrown player, Diego Fagúndez, to a first team contract.WEB, Revs sign 15-year-old Diego Fagundez,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/revs-sign-15-year-old-diego-fagundez, November 15, 2010, May 4, 2024, In January, the club added a pair of veteran French internationals, signing defender Didier Domi from Olympiacos F.C. and Ousmane Dabo, who had been a free agent for 7 months.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/2011/01/revs-sign-french-defender-didier-domi, Revs sign French defender Didier Domi {{!, New England Revolution |website=revolutionsoccer.net |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110115000456www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/2011/01/revs-sign-french-defender-didier-domi |archive-date=2011-01-15}}NEWS,www.boston.com/sports/soccer/articles/2011/02/08/dabo_set_to_join_revolution/, The Boston Globe, Frank, Dell’Apa, Dabo set to join Revolution, 8 February 2011, The team made a joint-most five selections in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft, and used its sixth overall pick on defender A.J. Soares.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/2011-superdraft-coverage, 2011 Superdraft Coverage, January 6, 2011, May 4, 2024, WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/2011-mls-superdraft-369920, 2011 MLS Superdraft, January 13, 2011, May 4, 2024, The club’s first win came on March 26, 2011, a 2–0 victory over DC United that saw goals by Shalrie Joseph and Zack Schilawski.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/revolution-update-march-28-2011, March 28, 2011, May 4, 2024, Revolution Update: March 28, 2011, In April, the club would further strengthen its roster with the additions of U.S. international Benny Feilhaber via allocation ranking, and the signing of journeyman Danish international striker Rajko Lekić.NEWS,www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/chivas-usa-decline-allocation-option-feilhaber, New England claim US international Feilhaber, Major League Soccer, April 20, 2011, live,www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/chivas-usa-decline-allocation-option-feilhaber," title="web.archive.org/web/20110423040859www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/chivas-usa-decline-allocation-option-feilhaber,">web.archive.org/web/20110423040859www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/chivas-usa-decline-allocation-option-feilhaber, April 23, 2011, mdy-all, WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/2011/04/danish-forward-lekic-signs, Danish forward Lekic signs | New England Revolution, Revolutionsoccer.net, 2011-04-08, 2012-08-20, Results, however, did not particularly improve. In late April, 2010 standout Marko Perović would tear his ACL. He would be released in June.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/2011/06/revs-decline-contract-options-perovic-stolica, Revs decline contract options on Perovic, Stolica {{!, New England Revolution |website=www.revolutionsoccer.net |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110703095915revolutionsoccer.net/news/2011/06/revs-decline-contract-options-perovic-stolica |archive-date=3 July 2011}} From May 21 to July 17 the club would go 9 games without a win.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/preview-revs-tasked-halting-skid-east-rivals-dc, Preview: Revs tasked with halting skid at East rivals DC, July 19, 2011, May 4, 2024, A July 20 1–0 win over DC United would be the club’s only 3 point tally in its next seven matches.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/preview-after-dramatic-comebacks-dallas-visit-reeling-revs, Preview: After dramatic comebacks, Dallas visit reeling Revs, September 10, 2011, May 4, 2024, In the summer transfer window, the club added its first-ever Designated Player in Milton Caraglio, and signed Morocco international midfielder Monsef Zerka from Iraklis F.C..WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/2011/08/revs-sign-milton-caraglio-first-dp/,web.archive.org/web/20111012211230/http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/2011/08/revs-sign-milton-caraglio-first-dp/, October 12, 2011, Revs sign Milton Caraglio as first DP, August 2, 2011, May 1, 2024, WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/2011/08/revs-sign-monsef-zerka, Revs sign Monsef Zerka {{!, New England Revolution |website=www.revolutionsoccer.net |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120310053312www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/2011/08/revs-sign-monsef-zerka |archive-date=2012-03-10}} Perhaps emblematic of the club’s 2011 struggles was a September 7 away fixture at Philadelphia Union, which marked Zerka’s debut and first goal. In the match, the Revolution established a 4-1 lead in the space of 33 minutes to then ultimately draw 4-4, conceding a goal to Freddy Adu in the 55th minute and a late brace to Sébastien Le Toux, whose second goal came in the 92nd minute of stoppage time.{[cite web|url=https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/revolution-4-union-4 |date=September 7, 2011 |author=Lemieux, Jeff |title=Revolution 4, Union 4 |accessdate=May 7, 2024}} A win the following week would be the last of the Revolution’s season, and the club would close out the season with a six-game winless streak, losing five matches in a row.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/preview-revs-pay-visit-tfc-both-teams-fight-pride, October 22, 2011, Preview: Revs pay visit to TFC as both teams fight for pride, May 4, 2024, The Revolution ultimately once again failed to make the playoffs in 2011, and at the end of the 2011 season, announced they had parted ways with manager Steve Nicol. Nicol had managed the team for a league-record 10 years, recording a 112-108-81 overall record, and delivering the club its first two pieces of silverware in its history.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/revolution-parts-ways-head-coach-steve-nicol#:~:text=%E2%80%93%20New%20England%20Revolution%20Investor%2FOperators,tenure%20with%20a%20single%20club., October 24, 2011, Revolution parts ways with head coach Steve Nicol, May 1, 2024,

Jay Heaps Era (2012 - 2017)

The club announced on November 9, 2011, that Brian Bilello and Mike Burns were being promoted to the positions of club President and General Manager, respectively.WEB,nesn.com/2011/11/brian-bilello-and-mike-burns-promoted-as-revolution-reshuffle-management-deck/, Brian Bilello and Mike Burns Promoted as Revolution Reshuffle Management Deckdate=November 9, 2011 Jay Heaps as its new head coach.HTTPS://WWW.REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET/NEWS/JAY-HEAPS-NAMED-NEW-HEAD-COACH ACCESS-DATE=MAY 1, 2024 Portland Timbers on March 24, 2012.HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20120327155044/HTTPS://WWW.REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET/NEWS/2012/03/REVOLUTION-1-TIMBERS-0 DATE=MARCH 24, 2012 URL= HTTPS://WWW.REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET/NEWS/2012/03/REVOLUTION-1-TIMBERS-0 Saër Sène, who had signed for the Revolution in the 2011-12 offseason in a free transfer from FC Bayern Munich. Sene would be the Revolution’s top scorer in 2012, notching 11 goals.HTTPS://WWW.REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET/NEWS/2012/02/REVS-ACQUIRE-FRENCH-FORWARD-SA%C3%ABR-S%C3%A8NE DATE=FEBRUARY 13, 2012 Colombia national football team>Colombian international striker Jose Moreno Mora on loan from Once Caldas. The Revolution announced the signing of Moreno on February 2, 2012.HTTP://WWW.REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET/NEWS/2012/02/REVS-ACQUIRE-COLOMBIAN-FORWARD-JOSE-MORENO>TITLE=REVS ACQUIRE COLOMBIAN FORWARD JOSE MORENO ACCESSDATE=MAY 7, 2024 ARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://ARCHIVE.TODAY/20120908083850/HTTP://WWW.REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET/NEWS/2012/02/REVS-ACQUIRE-COLOMBIAN-FORWARD-JOSE-MORENO, Despite this announcement, on February 7, Moreno reportedly publicly stated that he had chosen to remain with Once Caldas instead of reporting to the Revolution.HTTP://NESOCCERTODAY.COM/?P=9063 >TITLE=REVS SUING MORENO FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT? DATE=FEBRUARY 8, 2012 AUTHOR=O’CONNELL, BRIAN, On the 9th, Club President Brian Bilello wrote in an article on the Revolution’s website that all necessary paperwork had been filed to complete the loan deal, and that representatives from the team had been attempting to contact Moreno, but were unable to do so.HTTPS://WWW.REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET/POST/2012/02/09/JOSE-MORENO-UPDATE >TITLE=JOSE MORENO UPDATE DATE=FEBRUARY 9, 2012 TITLE=REVS SUING MORENO FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT? ACCESSDATE=MAY 7, 2024, Moreno would report to the Revolution nearly 7 weeks later, citing visa issues and a “Personal Matter” keeping him from arriving.HTTP://NESOCCERTODAY.COM/?P=10506 >WEBSITE=NESOCCERTODAY.COM DATE=MARCH 22, 2012 TITLE=REVOLUTION VS. DC UNITED FINAL: MORENO GOAL NOT ENOUGH, NEW ENGLAND LOSES 2–1 ACCESS-DATE=MAY 7, 2024, In August of that year, after making a total of 7 appearances, Moreno was waived by the club.REVS WAIVE FORWARD JOSE MORENO>URL=HTTP://WWW.REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET/NEWS/2012/08/REVS-WAIVE-FORWARD-JOSE-MORENOACCESS-DATE=MAY 7, 2024, The 2012 season was another disappointment, with the Revolution ultimately finishing second from bottom in the Eastern Conference and 18 points out of a playoff birth.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/standings/2023/conference#season=2012&live=true, Conference Standings, May 1, 2024, The 2012 season also saw the departure of Shalrie Joseph, who had spent 10 years with the club and had been nominated to four league-best XI’s during his tenure.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/08/01/kick-revs-reportedly-ship-joseph-chivas-usa," title="web.archive.org/web/20130516023415www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/08/01/kick-revs-reportedly-ship-joseph-chivas-usa,">web.archive.org/web/20130516023415www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/08/01/kick-revs-reportedly-ship-joseph-chivas-usa, May 16, 2013,www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/08/01/kick-revs-reportedly-ship-joseph-chivas-usa, Firchau, Nick, Kick Off: Revs ship Joseph to Chivas USA for Gavinaccess-date=May 2, 2024, In early July, the Revolution added Honduras national football team international striker Jerry Bengtson as a Designated Player.HTTP://WWW.REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET/NEWS/2012/07/REVS-ADD-HONDURAS-JERRY-BENGTSON ACCESS-DATE=JULY 5, 2012 ARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20141027232256/HTTP://WWW.REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET/NEWS/2012/07/REVS-ADD-HONDURAS-JERRY-BENGTSON Dimitry Imbongo>Dimitry Imbongo’s first MLS goal.HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20120918051516/HTTPS://WWW.REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET/NEWS/2012/09/REVS-2-CREW-0 >DATE=SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 ARCHIVE-DATE=SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 URL=HTTPS://WWW.REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET/NEWS/2012/09/REVS-2-CREW-0, Despite the lack of on-field results, the rebuild started by Heaps and Burns would set the team up for success in future seasons by building a core of talented players, adding U.S. international Lee Nguyen via weighted lottery and eventual U.S. international Kelyn Rowe via the MLS Superdraft.WEB, Fidencio Enriquez,www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/12/06/nguyen-signs-multi-year-contract-mls, Ex-US int’l Nguyen signs multi-year deal with MLS, MLSsoccer.com, December 6, 2011, May 2, 2024, WEB,espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/columnist/carlisle_jeff/id/7459350/the-top-10-us-players-21-jeff-carlisle, U.S. soccer: 10 to watch under 21, Jeff Carlisle, January 19, 2012, ESPN.com, ESPN, May 2, 2024, In the 2012 offseason and during the 2013 season, the club continued to rebuild its core. The Revolution would add eventual 2013 MLS best XI defender José Gonçalves, U.S. U18 international and Revolution homegrown Scott Caldwell, U.S. internationals Juan Agudelo and Charlie Davies, and the club’s first-ever 1st-overall draft pick Andrew Farrell as it restored itself as a contender.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-reveals-2013-best-xi-headlined-portland-timbers-trio, 2013 MLS Best XI headlined by Portland Timbers trio,www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/08/01/kick-revs-reportedly-ship-joseph-chivas-usa," title="web.archive.org/web/20130516023415www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/08/01/kick-revs-reportedly-ship-joseph-chivas-usa,">web.archive.org/web/20130516023415www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/08/01/kick-revs-reportedly-ship-joseph-chivas-usa, December 3, 2013, May 2, 2024, May 16, 2013, WEB, Revs sign Scott Caldwell as Homegrown player,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/2012/12/revs-sign-scott-caldwell-homegrown-player, revolutionsoccer.net, New England Revolution, 2 May 2024, 21 December 2012, WEB, Revs draft Andrew Farrell with #1 pick in MLS SuperDraft,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/2013/01/revs-draft-andrew-farrell-1-pick-mls-superdraft, New England Revolution, 2 May 2024, 17 January 2013, WEB, Revolution acquire Agudelo via trade with Chivas USA,www.soccerbyives.net/2013/05/revolution-acquire-agudelo.html, Soccer By Ives, May 2, 2024, September 24, 2015,www.soccerbyives.net/2013/05/revolution-acquire-agudelo.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20150924103211www.soccerbyives.net/2013/05/revolution-acquire-agudelo.html,">web.archive.org/web/20150924103211www.soccerbyives.net/2013/05/revolution-acquire-agudelo.html, dead, WEB,www.soccerbyives.net/2013/08/revolution-charlie-davies.html, Revolution acquire Charlie Davies, Soccer By Ives, August 8, 2013, May 2, 2024, This 2013 team would finish in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference, making the playoffs for the first time since 2009, and benefitting from a breakout season by budding homegrown player, Diego Fagúndez, who grew up in Leominster, Massachusetts, and who led the team with 13 goals, adding 7 assists, during the campaign.WEB, Bird, Hayden, Diego Fagundez leaves a lasting legacy with the Revolution Academy,www.boston.com/sports/new-england-revolution/2021/01/05/diego-fagundez-revolution-academy-legacy/, Boston.com, May 2, 2024, April 30, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20230430035541/https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-revolution/2021/01/05/diego-fagundez-revolution-academy-legacy/, live, WEB, Breakout season in 2013,www.mlssoccer.com/players/diego-fagundez, MLS Soccer, The Revolution’s season would end in the Eastern Conference semifinal round on November 6, 2013, with a 4-3 aggregate defeat to eventual MLS Cup champion Sporting Kansas City.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/skcvsne-11-06-2013/, November 6, 2013, May 2, 2024, Match Summary, Following the conclusion of the 2013 season, long-time Revolution keeper Matt Reis would announce his retirement.NEWS, LA Galaxy name Matt Reis Goalkeeper Coach,www.lagalaxy.com/news/2013/12/la-galaxy-name-matt-reis-goalkeeper-coach, LA Galaxy Official Website, 11 December 2013, 2 May 2024, Kevin Alston would be named MLS Comeback Player of the Year in December, returning after his battle with chronic myelogenous leukemia .WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/kevin-alston-voted-mls-comeback-player-year, Kevin Alston voted MLS Comeback Player of the Year, December 2, 2013, May 5, 2024, In the April 2014 issue of Boston Magazine, journalist Kevin Alexander named the Kraft family as “the Worst Owners in the League” in an article that contrasted the family’s sparkling reputation as NFL owners with their alleged lack of interest in MLS and the Revolution.NEWS,www.bostonmagazine.com/news/article/2014/03/25/bob-kraft-worst-owner-new-england-revolution/, The Krafts Are the Worst Owners in the League, Alexander, Kevin, March 25, 2014, May 2, 2024, March 27, 2014,www.bostonmagazine.com/news/article/2014/03/25/bob-kraft-worst-owner-new-england-revolution/," title="web.archive.org/web/20140327041719www.bostonmagazine.com/news/article/2014/03/25/bob-kraft-worst-owner-new-england-revolution/,">web.archive.org/web/20140327041719www.bostonmagazine.com/news/article/2014/03/25/bob-kraft-worst-owner-new-england-revolution/, live,

2014 Cup Run

Fans were optimistic entering the 2014 season.WEB,www.theguardian.com/football/2014/mar/06/mls-2014-season-preview, MLS 2014 Season Preview, March 6, 2014, May 3, 2024, Heaps received credit for rebuilding a playoff-contending team in one season, and the Revolution returned a “young and talented” team with playoff expectations once again.WEB,www.nbcsports.com/soccer/news/major-league-soccer-2014-season-preview-mls, 2014 Season Preview: Welcome to the last year of MLS 2.0, Farley, Richard, March 7, 2014, May 3, 2024, WEB,www.nbcsports.com/soccer/news/mls-season-preview-new-england-revolution, Prindiville, Mike, March 3, 2014, May 3, 2024, MLS Season Preview: New England Revolution, Juan Agudelo would depart in January for Stoke City F.C., but the club traded for U.S. international striker Teal Bunbury in February to offset the loss.WEB,www.stokecityfc.com/news/agudelo-deal-complete, January 21, 2014, Agudelo Deal Complete, May 3, 2024, WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/teal-bunbury-re-signs-new-england-revolution, Teal Bunbury re-signs with New England Revolution, July 13, 2020, May 2, 2024, Despite two straight losses to open the season, the Revolution would go on a 5-game winning streak throughout the month of May (their longest in nearly a decade) and found themselves in first place in the Eastern Conference entering a May 31 meeting with the Montreal Impact.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/montreal-impact-vs-new-england-revolution-mls-match-preview-x1107, May 30, 2014, Montreal Impact vs. New England Revolution MLS Match Preview, May 3, 2024, A loss in that match would subsequently kick off an 8-game losing streak, tied for second longest in the club’s history, and the Revolution found themselves in 6th place in the East, and out of the playoffs, as the month of July concluded.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/new-england-revolution-vs-colorado-rapids-mls-match-preview, New England Revolution vs. Colorado Rapids MLS Match Preview, July 29, 2014, May 3, 2024, The Revolution’s fortunes would change when, via “blind draw”,WEB,sports.yahoo.com/blogs/soccer-dirty-tackle/jermaine-jones-assigned-to-new-england-revolution-by-blind-draw-023254661.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAALDHOLRzYS2VbNtsmZYN852XD-EZR5iOaWLO3e1QR_gjDilm-dfduBvF7_GbnhgV8VUf-zR0Rd1voSafCUzKEq93h_rrYLdMeh3pFEApfwpR4pHze7dOVQ3HRFChnE01WzCg2IkY5ijSu_SWqTmr6SQdJs-28ooFeVZwjUD407ND, August 24, 2014, May 3, 2024, Jermaine Jones assigned to New England Revolution by blind draw, the club signed U.S. national team member Jermaine Jones in late August on a designated player contract.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/revolution-adds-us-world-cup-star-jermaine-jones, Revolution adds U.S. World Cup star Jermaine Jones, August 24, 2014, May 1, 2024, The club then went on a 10–1–1 streak led by Jones and MVP candidate Lee Nguyen to finish in 2nd place in the regular season in the Eastern Conference.WEB,www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/la-sp-nguyen-mls-cup-20141206-story.html, Baxter, Kevin, December 5, 2014, May 1, 2024, New England’s Lee Nguyen emerges as key player to watch in MLS Cup final, Los Angeles Times, The Revolution breezed through the playoffs without losing a game, defeating the Columbus Crew 7–3 on aggregate in the semi-finals, and defeating the New York Red Bulls 4–3 on aggregate in the Eastern Conference Finals. Both series featured braces from New England-born striker Charlie Davies, as well as a pair of goals from Lee Nguyen and Teal Bunbury.NEWS,www.dailybreeze.com/2014/11/29/charlie-davies-brace-sends-new-england-revolution-to-mls-cup/, Charlie Davies’ brace sends New England Revolution to MLS Cup, 2014-11-29, Daily Breeze, 2024-05-02, en-US, WEB,www.si.com/soccer/2015/05/15/charlie-davies-new-england-revolution-usmnt, Settled, focused and evolved, Charlie Davies regains his scoring touch, Straus, Brian, May 15, 2015, May 1, 2024, WEB,www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/408618, New England beat Columbus at home, advance to MLS Cup conference finals, May 17, 2023, May 3, 2024, Both series also featured heroics from Revolution goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth, who led the 2014 MLS Cup Playoffs in saves with a total of 18.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/final-revolution-2-new-york-red-bulls-2, FINAL: Revolution 2, New York Red Bulls 2 On December 7, 2014, in front of a 27,000 person sell-out crowd at the StubHub Center, New England met the LA Galaxy. The occasion marked the third time the two clubs had played each other in the final, with the Galaxy besting the Revolution on the two prior occasions. The Revolution would once again lose, this time by a score of 2–1. The Revolution’s lone goal was scored by Chris Tierney, a native of Wellesley, Massachusetts.WEB,www.golocalprov.com/sports/revolution-fall-2-1-to-galaxy-in-mls-cup-final, Revolution fall 2-1 to Galaxy in MLS Cup final, December 8, 2014, LaPan, Matt, May 1, 2024, This marked the club’s fifth MLS Cup loss in five MLS Cup Final appearances.NEWS,www.dailybreeze.com/2014/11/29/charlie-davies-brace-sends-new-england-revolution-to-mls-cup/, Charlie Davies’ brace sends New England Revolution to MLS Cup, 2014-11-29, Daily Breeze, 2024-05-02, en-US, WEB,www.si.com/soccer/2015/05/15/charlie-davies-new-england-revolution-usmnt, Settled, focused and evolved, Charlie Davies regains his scoring touch, Straus, Brian, May 15, 2015, May 1, 2024, The 2014 season also saw the Revolution establish a “strategic partnership” with Sporting CP.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/revolution-sporting-clube-de-portugal-announce-strategic-partnership#:~:text=Revolution%2C%20Sporting%20Clube%20de%20Portugal%20announce%20strategic%20partnership,-revolutionsoccer.net&text=FOXBOROUGH%2C%20Mass.,a%20multiple%2Dyear%20strategic%20partnership., Revolution, Sporting Clube de Portugal announce strategic partnership, October 1, 2014, May 2, 2024,

Decline

The Revolution entered the 2015 season with high expectations, and many pundits backed the club as a contender not only for the Eastern Conference Championship, but also for MLS Cup.WEB,www.si.com/soccer/2015/02/20/2015-mls-season-preview-predictions-cup-mvp-cba, 2015 MLS season preview: Our experts predict MLS Cup, MVP, more, February 20, 2015, May 2, 2024, WEB,www.nbcsports.com/soccer/news/2015-mls-season-preview-new-england-revolution, 2015 MLS season preview: New England Revolutiondate=March 5, 2015 DATE=FEBRUARY 25, 2015 ACCESS-DATE=MAY 2, 2024, HTTPS://WWW.CBSNEWS.COM/BOSTON/NEWS/NEW-ENGLAND-REVOLUTION-2015-SEASON-PREVIEW/ >TITLE=NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION 2015 SEASON PREVIEW ACCESS-DATE=MAY 2, 2024, The club continued to bolster its squad prior to the season, re-adding Juan Agudelo, a key component of the 2013 squad, who was returning from Europe. Agudelo would finish 2nd in scoring for the Revolution in 2015, behind Charlie Davies’ 10 goals in his second full campaign with the club.JUAN AGUDELO ENDS EUROPEAN ADVENTURE, OFFICIALLY RE-SIGNS WITH NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION >URL=HTTP://WWW.MLSSOCCER.COM/NEWS/ARTICLE/2015/01/30/JUAN-AGUDELO-ENDS-EUROPEAN-ADVENTURE-OFFICIALLY-RE-SIGNS-NEW-ENGLAND-REVOLUT DATE=30 JANUARY 2015 2015 MLS Cup Playoffs 2–1 to DC United, in part to a red card issued to Jones for physicality towards referee Mark Geiger.HTTP://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20220819060329/HTTPS://WWW.MLSSOCCER.COM/NEWS/NEW-ENGLAND-REVOLUTION-2016-TEAM-GUIDE ACCESS-DATE=MAY 1, 2024 AUTHOR=FORDE, CRAIG TITLE=NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION : 2016 TEAM GUIDE, HTTP://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20220118201243/HTTPS://WWW.MLSSOCCER.COM/NEWS/JERMAINE-JONES-APOLOGIZES-HANDBALL-INCIDENT-INSISTS-IT-WAS-100-PERCENT-PENALTY >URL=HTTPS://WWW.MLSSOCCER.COM/NEWS/JERMAINE-JONES-APOLOGIZES-HANDBALL-INCIDENT-INSISTS-IT-WAS-100-PERCENT-PENALTY DATE=OCTOBER 28, 2015 TITLE=JERMAINE JONES APOLOGIZES FOR HANDBALL INCIDENT, INSISTS “IT WAS 100 PERCENT A PENALTY” DATE=DECEMBER 15, 2015 ACCESSDATE=MAY 7, 2024, In early 2016, the Revolution signed Xavier Kouassi as a Designated Player. The club additionally traded for Gershon Koffie, ostensibly as a replacement for Jermaine Jones, who they would trade to Colorado Rapids in March after failing to agree on a contract.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/new-england-revolution-2016-team-guide, New England Revolution 2016 Team Guide, Forde, Craig, March 1, 2016, May 2, 2024, WEB,www.coloradorapids.com/post/2016/03/04/colorado-rapids-acquire-midfielder-jermaine-jones-new-england-revolution, Colorado Rapids acquire midfielder Jermaine Jones from New England Revolution, coloradorapids.com, March 4, 2016, May 2, 2024, WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/02/11/new-england-revolution-acquire-midfielder-gershon-koffie-trade-vancouver-whitecaps, New England Revolution acquire midfielder Gershon Koffie in trade with Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS Soccer, February 11, 2016, January 15, 2017, Unfortunately, Kouassi would miss the entire 2016 season with a knee injury.NEWS, Lemieu, Jeff, Kouassi’s long-awaited debut a bright spot in loss to Dallas: “He was outstanding”,www.revolutionsoccer.net/post/2017/03/19/kouassi-s-long-awaited-debut-bright-spot-loss-dallas-he-was-outstanding, 2 May 2024, New England Revolution, 19 March 2017, The Revolution would trade for veteran MLS striker Kei Kamara in May in a “blockbuster” deal with Columbus Crew SC.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/05/12/new-england-revolution-acquire-forward-kei-kamara-columbus-crew-sc, New England Revolution acquire forward Kei Kamara from Columbus Crew SC, MLS Soccer, Nicholas Rosano, 12 May 2016, 2 May 2024, {{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Kamara would end the 2016 season joint-top scorer for the club, along with Juan Agudelo.WEB,lastwordonsports.com/2016/11/01/new-england-revolution-2016-season-review/, New England Revolution 2016 Season Review The 2017 season brought a close to the Jay Heaps era in New England.WEB,www.nesoccerjournal.com/jay-heaps-new-england-revolution-kamara-atlanta/, McCarthy, Kyle, Clubhouse: Jay Heaps fired after Revs road defeats On September 13, 2017, New England suffered a record-breaking 7–0 defeat away to Atlanta United FC. The 7 goal margin of defeat tied the MLS record for largest margin of victory, and the Revolution became the first club in MLS history to not record a single shot in a match.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/how-many-mls-records-were-broken-atlantas-7-0-rout-new-england, Boehm, CHarles, How many MLS records were broken in Atlanta’s 7-0 rout of New England?, September 14, 2017, May 2, 2024, On September 18, two days after a disappointing 3–1 loss to Sporting Kansas City, the Revolution announced it had parted ways with head coach Jay Heaps, and that Tom Soehn would be serving as interim for the remainder of the season. During his six seasons in charge of the Revolution, Heaps recorded a 75W-81L-43D record, leading the club to three successive MLS playoffs, an MLS Cup Final, and a U.S. Open Cup Final.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/new-england-revolution-fire-head-coach-jay-heaps, New England Revolution fire head coach Jay Heaps, Rosano, Nick, September 19, 2017, May 2, 2024,

Brad Friedel Era (2018-2019)

In November 2017 the Revolution announced that that former United States mens national team goalkeeper, and former U.S. U-19 coach Brad Friedel would be the club’s next head coach.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/revolution-name-brad-friedel-head-coach, Revolution Name Brad Friedel Head Coach, November 9, 2017, May 3, 2024, Entering the 2018 season excitement surrounding the club’s ability to compete was tempered, as it was understood that with a new head coach came a change in philosophy which would take time to implement.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/2018-season-preview, #MLSisBack! Here’s your complete 2018 season preview, Baer, Benjamin,web.archive.org/web/20210923014856www.mlssoccer.com/news/2018-season-preview, February 26, 2018, May 3, 2024, September 23, 2021, Many analysts predicted the club would miss the playoffs entirely.WEB,www.si.com/soccer/2018/03/02/mls-season-predictions-cup-shield-mvp-breakout-player-star-signing, March 2, 2024, May 3, 2024, SI’s Expert 2018 MLS Season Predictions, In the 2018 pre-season, the Revolution traded Kei Kamara to Vancouver Whitecaps FC in exchange for a 2019 first round draft pick, and a conditional 2020 second round pick.WEB,web.archive.org/web/20220901233917www.mlssoccer.com/news/vancouver-whitecaps-acquire-kei-kamara-new-england-revolution,www.mlssoccer.com/news/vancouver-whitecaps-acquire-kei-kamara-new-england-revolution, Vancouver Whitecaps acquire Kei Kamara from the New England Revolution WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/stats/season?year=2018&group=g, New England Revolution 2018 Stats, revolutionsoccer.net, New England Revolution, May 3, 2024, NEWS,www.midnightriders.com/events-awards/man-of-the-year-award/, Man of the Year Award, The Midnight Riders, November 20, 2018, en-US, WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/recap-revs-close-2018-positive-note-1-0-win-over-montreal-impact, October 28, 2018, May 3, 2024, Recap: Revs close 2018 on a positive note with 1-0 win over Montreal Impact, The team’s form dropped off considerably during the second half of the season. Following a 3–2 win over DC United in match week 17, the Revolution would only record three more wins on the season, losing nine and drawing five. During the months of July and August, the team would not win a single game, taking only 2 points from 8 matches.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/preview-revs-host-portland-timbers-critical-meeting-kick-september, Preview: Revs host Portland Timbers in critical meeting to kick off September, Lemeiux, Jeff, August 31, 2018, May 3, 2024, The team would ultimately finish in 8th place in the eastern conference, 9 points out of a playoff spot.WEB,www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37562176/qualified-2018-mls-cup-playoffs-eliminated, Who’s qualified for 2018 MLS Cup playoffs and who’s been eliminated?, October 22, 2018, May 3, 2024,

Bruce Arena era (2019–2023)

File:Carles Gil amb l’Aston Villa.jpg|thumb|upright=0.70|Carles Gil was named MLS MVP in 2021.]]Despite adding eventual MLS 2019 Newcomer of the Year Carles Gil and 1st round draft pick Tajon Buchanan in the 2019 pre-season, the former for a then-club record fee of $2 million, the 2019 season opened poorly.NEWS,www.bostonglobe.com/sports/soccer/2019/01/30/revolution-make-major-acquisition-spanish-midfielder-carles-gil/5CPwZekEnXiMzceSehu7bM/story.html, Revolution make major acquisition in Spanish midfielder Carles Gil, The Boston Globe, Frank, Dell’Apa, 30 January 2019, 3 May 2024, dead,web.archive.org/web/20190131041045/https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/soccer/2019/01/30/revolution-make-major-acquisition-spanish-midfielder-carles-gil/5CPwZekEnXiMzceSehu7bM/story.html, 31 January 2019, WEB,www.boston.com/sports/soccer/2019/01/11/revolution-take-forwards-tajon-buchanan-dejuan-jones-in-mls-draft, January 11, 2019, Revolution take forwards Tajon Buchanan, DeJuan Jones in MLS draft, Exiting match week 12, which featured a 6–0 loss to the Chicago Fire, the Revolution had earned only 8 points on the season, and had conceded 18 goals in their last four matches.WEB,www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/533283, Nemanja Nikolic, Nico Gaitan on song as Chicago Fire burn New England Revolution, May 17, 2024, May 3, 2024, On May 9, 2019, coach Brad Friedel was fired by the Revolution after a 12–21–13 career record and a 2–8–2 record to open the 2019 season.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/post/2019/05/09/brad-friedel-relieved-duties-new-england-revolution-head-coach, Brad Friedel relieved of duties as New England Revolution head coach | New England Revolution, May 3, 2024, December 2, 2020,web.archive.org/web/20201202090109/https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/post/2019/05/09/brad-friedel-relieved-duties-new-england-revolution-head-coach, live, Four days later on May 13, the Revolution announced the dismissal of General Manager Mike Burns.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/post/2019/05/13/revolution-part-ways-general-manager-michael-burns, Revolution part ways with General Manager Michael Burns | New England Revolution, May 13, 2019, May 1, 2024, The following day, the club announced that former D.C. United, LA Galaxy and USMNT coach Bruce Arena would serve as both head coach and sporting director.WEB,www.nbcsports.com/boston/revolution/revolution-name-bruce-arena-new-head-coach-sporting-director, Revolution name Bruce Arena new head coach, sporting director, RSN, May 14, 2019, February 16, 2021, November 25, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20211125034237/https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/revolution/revolution-name-bruce-arena-new-head-coach-sporting-director, live, Under Arena, the Revolution, who were at that point in last place in the Eastern Conference, went eleven games undefeated until losing 2–0 to the Los Angeles FC on August 3, 2019.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/recap-revolutions-unbeaten-run-snapped-11-games-2-0-loss-lafc, August 3, 2019, May 1, 2024, Recap : Revolution’s unbeaten run snapped at 11 games in 2-0 Loss to LAFC, After concluding the 2019 regular season with a 3–1 loss to Atlanta United FC, The Revolution would be eliminated in the 1st Round of the 2019 Playoffs by Atlanta United FC, getting shut out 1–0.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/recap-revs-fall-atlanta-united-1-0-round-one-audi-2019-mls-cup-playoffs, Recap : Revs fall to Atlanta United, 1-0, in Round One of Audi 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs, October 3, 2019, May 1, 2024, Arena’s Revolution entered the 2020 season as presumed playoff contenders.WEB,www.si.com/soccer/2020/02/28/mailbag-mls-season-predictions-arsenal-nwsl-coronavirus, Mailbag: MLS Season Predictions, NWSL’s New Commissioner, Arsenal’s Woes When play was suspended in early March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Revolution were winless on the season. The club recorded the first win of its campaign in the MLS is Back Tournament group stage, where it ultimately finished 2nd and advanced to the round of 16, losing to Philadelphia Union 1-0 on a 63rd minute goal from Sérgio Santos.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/phivsne-07-25-2020/, July 25, 2020, May 7, 2024, PHI vs. NE, The Revolution were able to leave their 2020 regular season inconsistencies behind them as they entered the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. Fielding all three of their Designated Players, the Revolution defeated the Montreal Impact 2–1 in the tournament’s play in round, thanks to a 38th-minute goal from Carles Gil and a 2nd half goal by Gustavo Bou 5 minutes into stoppage time.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/recap-revs-advance-audi-mls-cup-playoffs-2-1-win-vs-impact, Recap Revs advance in Audi MLS Cup Playoffs with 2-1 win vs. Impact, November 20, 2020, May 3, 2024, Four days later, the Revolution would travel to Subaru Park to play the Supporter’s Shield-holding, first-playoff-seeded, Philadelphia Union. Behind goals from Adam Buksa and Tajon Buchanan, the Revolution would advance 2–0 to the Eastern Conference semi finals, where they would go on the road to play Orlando City SC. The win over Philadelphia marked the third time in franchise history in which the Revolution had defeated the top seed in the playoffs. It was additionally their first victory over Philadelphia in 6 matches.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/recap-revs-advance-eastern-conference-semifinals-2-0-win-over-union, November 24, 2020, May 3, 2024, Recap Revs advance to Eastern Conference Semifinals with 2-0 win over Union, A brace from Gustavo Bou, a 17th-minute penalty from Carles Gil, and a penalty save from Matt Turner against Nani would see New England past Orlando and into the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 7 years.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/recap-revs-advance-eastern-conference-final-3-1-win-over-orlando-city-sc, Recap Revs advance to Eastern Conference Final with 3-1 win over Orlando City SC, November 29, 2020, May 3, 2024, Matt Turner, who would finish second in MLS Goalkeeper of the Year voting for 2020, made six saves in the Eastern Conference Final, but a 59th-minute goal from Artur would prove enough to knock the Revolution out of the playoffs, and they would ultimately lose 1–0 to the Columbus Crew, who would eventually win the MLS Cup 2020.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/recap-revolution-fall-columbus-crew-sc-1-0-eastern-conference-final, Recap Revolution fall to Columbus Crew SC, 1-0, in Eastern Conference Final, December 6, 2020, May 3, 2020, WEB,www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/588150/seattle-sounders-fc-columbus-crew, Columbus Crew beats Seattle Sounders with Zelarayan double to win second MLS Cup, May 17, 2023, May 3, 2024,

2021: Supporters’ Shield winners

The 2021 season saw the Revolution win their first Supporters’ Shield in club history by having the best record in the regular season.WEB, Le Miere, Jason, New England Revolution win 2021 MLS Supporters’ Shield,www.mlssoccer.com/news/new-england-revolution-win-2021-mls-supporters-shield, Major League Soccer, October 23, 2021, October 23, 2021, October 23, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20211023214834/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/new-england-revolution-win-2021-mls-supporters-shield, live, New England set a new MLS record for points in a season (73), surpassing the previous mark of 72 set by Los Angeles FC in 2019.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/recap-revs-set-mls-record-for-most-points-in-a-season-with-1-0-win-over-rapids, Recap | Revs set MLS record for most points in a season (73) with 1-0 victory over Rapids | New England Revolution, revolutionsoccer.net, December 25, 2021, December 7, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20211207055530/https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/recap-revs-set-mls-record-for-most-points-in-a-season-with-1-0-win-over-rapids, live, Goalkeeper Matt Turner won the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award, becoming the first Revolution player to ever win the award.WEB,www.boston.com/sports/new-england-revolution/2021/11/22/revolutions-matt-turner-is-mls-goalkeeper-of-the-year/, Revolution’s Matt Turner is MLS Goalkeeper of the Year As they’d finished in first place, the Revolution received a first round bye in the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs. This bye, coinciding with an international break, meant the Revolution had a 23-day layoff between their final regular season game and their first playoff game.WEB,www.boston.com/sports/new-england-revolution/2021/11/29/new-england-revolution-mls-playoff-guide/, Just noticed the Revolution are really good? We got you. Here’s what you need to know as they pursue the MLS Cup, Bird, Hayden, November 29, 2021, May 3, 2024, In that match, an Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup against New York City FC, the Revolution would lose in penalties to the club that would become the eventual 2021 MLS Cup champion ending their hopes to be the first MLS team to complete the league double (winning both the Supporters’ Shield and MLS Cup) since 2017.WEB,www.boston.com/sports/new-england-revolution/2021/11/30/revolution-fall-nyc-fc-eastern-conference-semifinal/, November 30, 2021, May 3, 2024, Revolution fall to New York City FC on penalties in Eastern Conference semis, The franchise’s turnaround since May 2019 has been credited to head coach and sporting director Bruce Arena.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/what-a-show-i-inherited-how-bruce-arena-transformed-the-new-england-revolution, “What a show I inherited”: How Bruce Arena transformed the New England Revolution, MLS, October 28, 2021, October 28, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20211028201920/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/what-a-show-i-inherited-how-bruce-arena-transformed-the-new-england-revolution, live,

2022 and Arena’s Departure

File:BruceArena_20060511.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Bruce ArenaBruce ArenaAs well as the 2021 offseason departure of Tajon Buchannan, the 2022 season saw the departure of key players Matt Turner and Adam Buksa, and the Revolution were unable to repeat the success of their 2021 campaign, finishing the season 10th place in the Eastern Conference with a 10-10-12 record, and losing in the quarterfinals of the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League to Pumas UNAM despite winning the first leg of the tie 3–0.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/new-england-revolution-transfer-tajon-buchanan-to-club-brugge, New England Revolution transfer Tajon Buchanan to Club Brugge, New England Revolution, August 24, 2021, December 6, 2023, December 7, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20211207194116/https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/new-england-revolution-transfer-tajon-buchanan-to-club-brugge, live, WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/official-new-england-revolution-transfer-matt-turner-to-arsenal-for-summer, Official: New England Revolution transfer Matt Turner to Arsenal for summer | MLSSoccer.com, mlssoccer, Feb 11, 2022, December 6, 2023, February 11, 2022,web.archive.org/web/20220211165522/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/official-new-england-revolution-transfer-matt-turner-to-arsenal-for-summer, live, WEB,www.bostonglobe.com/2022/06/06/sports/revolution-agree-10-million-transfer-that-sends-leading-scorer-adam-buksa-french-ligue-1-team/, Revolution agree to $10 million transfer that sends leading scorer Adam Buksa to French Ligue 1 team, The Boston Globe, 6 June 2022, 7 June 2022, June 7, 2022,web.archive.org/web/20220607183933/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/06/06/sports/revolution-agree-10-million-transfer-that-sends-leading-scorer-adam-buksa-french-ligue-1-team/, live, WEB,www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/632492, Pumas shock New England Revolution in stunning comeback, May 16, 2023, December 6, 2023, www.espn.com, December 7, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20231207180533/https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/632492, live, WEB, Eastern Conference,www.mlssoccer.com/standings/2022/conference#season=2022&live=false, December 6, 2023, December 6, 2023, December 7, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20231207181030/https://www.mlssoccer.com/standings/2022/conference#season=2022&live=false, live, The club would return to form in 2023, buoyed by the play of ĐorÄ‘e Petrović, who would be sold to Chelsea F.C. in August for a reported £12.5 million, plus £1.5 million in add-ons.WEB,www.bbc.com/sport/football/66630792, Djordje Petrovic: Chelsea sign New England Revolution keeper, 26 August 2023, December 6, 2023, BBC Sports, December 18, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20231218232623/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/66630792, live, On August 1, 2023, with the club in sole possession of 2nd place in the Eastern Conference, The Revolution released a statement that Bruce Arena had been suspended due to “reports of inappropriate and insensitive remarks.“TWEET, NERevolution, 1686433524818001920, Club Statement, December 6, 2023, WEB,sports.yahoo.com/new-england-revolution-coach-bruce-arena-placed-on-leave-over-alleged-insensitive-and-inappropriate-remarks-181958088.html, New England Revolution coach Bruce Arena placed on leave over alleged ‘insensitive and inappropriate remarks’, Baer, Jack, August 1, 2023, December 6, 2023, sports.yahoo.com, December 7, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20231207180510/https://sports.yahoo.com/new-england-revolution-coach-bruce-arena-placed-on-leave-over-alleged-insensitive-and-inappropriate-remarks-181958088.html, live, On September 9, 2023, the Bruce Arena era would end after Arena’s resignation following a six-week investigation.WEB,www.theguardian.com/football/2023/sep/09/bruce-arena-quits-new-england-revolution#:~:text=2023%2023.11%20EDT-,Bruce%20Arena%20quit%20as%20coach%20of%20the%20New%20England%20Revolution,made%20insensitive%20and%20inappropriate%20remarks%E2%80%9D., September 9, 2023, December 6, 2023, Bruce Arena resigns from New England Revolution citing ‘difficult’ investigation, www.theguardian.com, December 6, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20231206075126/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/sep/09/bruce-arena-quits-new-england-revolution#:~:text=2023%2023.11%20EDT-,Bruce%20Arena%20quit%20as%20coach%20of%20the%20New%20England%20Revolution,made%20insensitive%20and%20inappropriate%20remarks%E2%80%9D., live, In a club statement, The Revolution announced that Richie Williams would continue to serve as interim coach until the end of the 2023 season, with Curt Onalfo continuing to serve as interim Sporting Director.TWEET, NERevolution, 1700699204958536097, December 6, 2023, Statement from the New England Revolution, Three days later on September 12, the team announced that Clint Peay would be replacing Williams as interim manager. Assistant coaches Shalrie Joseph and Dave van den Bergh were additionally released by the club.WEB,www.bostonherald.com/2023/09/12/revolution-fire-richie-williams-after-bruce-arena-resignation/, Revolution name Clint Peay new interim head coach amid changes, September 12, 2023, December 6, 2023, Thompson, Rich, www.bsotonherald.com, December 7, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20231207180356/https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/09/12/revolution-fire-richie-williams-after-bruce-arena-resignation/, live, WEB,theathletic.com/4857180/2023/09/12/revolution-arena-williams-training-mls/, Revolution players refused to train after Bruce Arena resignation, September 12, 2023, December 6, 2023, Maurer, Pablo, Bogert, Tom, theathletic.com, December 7, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20231207181030/https://theathletic.com/4857180/2023/09/12/revolution-arena-williams-training-mls/, live, During Peay’s tenure the Revolution would finish out the regular season with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 4 defeats, finishing 5th in the Eastern Conference and dropping both matches in the first round of the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs to the Philadelphia Union 3-1 and 1–0.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/recap-revs-suffer-1-0-loss-to-union-in-game-2-season-ends, Recap Revs suffer 1-0 loss to Union in Game 2, Philly wins best-of-three Round One series, 2-0, November 8, 2023, December 6, 2023, revolutionsoccer.net, December 7, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20231207180455/https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/recap-revs-suffer-1-0-loss-to-union-in-game-2-season-ends, live, Although on-field results suffered after Arena’s suspension, fan support remained strong. The attendance for the regular season finale, a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Union, was 41,355. That figure marked the second-highest ever for a regular-season Revolution match, and the third-highest figure in single-match Revolution attendance history (behind the 2002 MLS Cup and the 2015 final regular season match). It would also help bump the single-season average home attendance for the Revolution to 23,940, marking a new club record.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/recap-bou-bags-both-revs-close-regular-season-with-2-1-win-over-union, Recap : Bou bags both as Revs close regular season with 2-1 win over Union in front of 41,355 in Foxborough, October 21, 2023, May 7, 2024,

Caleb Porter era (2024 –)

The club elevated Curt Onalfo from interim to full time Sporting Director on November 30, 2023, and on December 19, 2023, announced that it had appointed Caleb Porter as its new head coach.WEB, New England Revolution hire Caleb Porter as head coach,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/new-england-revolution-hire-caleb-porter-as-head-coach, December 19, 2023, April 19, 2024, Entering the 2024 season, pundits believed the Revolution would be a playoff contender.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/expert-predictions-2024-mls-eastern-conference-western-conference-standings, Expert predictions: 2024 MLS Eastern Conference & Western Conference standings access-date=May 1, 2024, HTTPS://WWW.VAVEL.COM/EN-US/LIVE/2024/04/10/1178982-AMERICA-VS-NEW-ENGLAND-REVOLUTION-LIVE-SCORE-UPDATES-IN-CONCACAF-CHAMPIONS-CUP.HTML >TITLE=SUMMARY: AMERICA 5-2 NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION IN CONCACAF CHAMPIONS CUP DATE=APRIL 10, 2024 Inter Miami CF and Lionel Messi, the Revolution set a new single-match attendance record of 65,612, besting the record set at the 2002 MLS Cup Final.HTTPS://WWW.MLSSOCCER.COM/NEWS/NEW-ENGLAND-REVOLUTION-SET-ATTENDANCE-RECORD-AS-LIONEL-MESSI-VISITS-GILLETTE-STADIUM ACCESS-DATE=MAY 6, 2024, New England Revolution set attendance record as Lionel Messi visits Gillette Stadium,

Team colors and crest

File:New England Revolution Logo (1996-2014).svg|1996–2021The original club badge was stylized and based on the flag of the United States with some of the stars made into a soccer ball (similar to Adidas’ ball for the UEFA Champions League), composed of six stars, representing the six New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). The overall design mirrored the 1994 FIFA World Cup logo. The Revolution was the last founding team of the MLS to keep its original crest. In 2014, the flag and ball were retained while the name was dropped.In 2021, the club launched its new logo. They enlisted an independent third-party to conduct focus groups consisting of Boston sports fans to elicit feedback about what the re-branded badge should represent.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/news/new-england-revolution-unveil-new-crest, New England Revolution unveil new crest | MLSSoccer.com, mlssoccer, February 28, 2022, December 8, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20211208001252/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/new-england-revolution-unveil-new-crest, live, It features an “R” sitting above a red strikethrough. The inner shape references traditional flag drapery which plays homage to the original Revolution logo. The “R“’s font references the Boston Tea Party mark and American Revolutionary era lettering. Red details around the logo itself are reminiscent of patriotic bunting and the strikethrough behind the logo is meant to symbolize defiance.PRESS RELEASE, New England Revolution unveil new crest and brand identity for 2022 and beyond,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/new-england-revolution-unveil-new-crest-and-brand-identity-for-2022-and-beyond, RevolutionSoccer.net, November 4, 2021, December 16, 2021, December 16, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20211216050140/https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/new-england-revolution-unveil-new-crest-and-brand-identity-for-2022-and-beyond, live,

Uniforms

Traditionally, the Revolution have worn all-navy at home, with the exception of red shorts during the club’s first year in 1996. Since 2014, the club has worn white shorts at home. To mark the club and the league’s 25th anniversary, the red shorts returned for the 2020 and 2021 seasons. The Revolution wore white secondary uniforms for their entire existence until 2015; that year club introduced a red away jersey with white and green accents in tribute to the flag of New England, and away uniforms demonstrated more design variation from there. The following is a partial list of kits worn by the Revolution.

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{{Football kit| pattern_la = _navylower | pattern_b = _thinnavysides | pattern_ra = _navylower | pattern_sh = _navysides | pattern_so = | leftarm = ffffff| body = ffffff| rightarm = ffffff| shorts = ffffff | socks = ffffff|title = 2002}}|{{Football kit| pattern_la =| pattern_b =| pattern_ra =| pattern_sh =| pattern_so = | leftarm = ffffff| body = ffffff| rightarm = ffffff| shorts = ffffff| socks = ffffffid=ons-5SMvFIE}}}}|{{Football kit| pattern_la = _adidasstripesonwhite| pattern_b =| pattern_ra =_adidasstripesonwhite| pattern_sh =| pattern_so = | leftarm = ffffff| body = ffffff| rightarm = ffffff| shorts = ffffff| socks = ffffffDespite the similar appearance, the 2004 kit was manufactured by Reebok, and the 2005 kit was manufactured by Adidas.}}{{YouTube|id=Ozq6UatVWjo}}}}| {{Football kit| pattern_la = _REVS_06a| pattern_b = _REVS_06a| pattern_ra = _REVS_06a| pattern_sh = _REVS_06a| pattern_so = _3_stripes_on_white2| leftarm = FFFFFF| body = FFFFFF| rightarm = FFFFFF| shorts = FFFFFF| socks = 000037|title=2006–2007}}|{{Football kit| pattern_la = _REVS_08a| pattern_b = _REVS_08a| pattern_ra = _REVS_08a| pattern_sh = _REVS_08a| pattern_so = _3_stripes_on_white2| leftarm = FFFFFF| body = FFFFFF| rightarm = FFFFFF| shorts = FFFFFF| socks = 000037|title=2008–2009}}|{{Football kit| pattern_la = _REVS_10a| pattern_b = _REVS_10a| pattern_ra = _REVS_10a| pattern_sh = _REVS_10a| pattern_so = _DCU_06a| leftarm = FFFFFF| body = FFFFFF| rightarm = FFFFFF| shorts = 000030| socks = 000030|title=2010–2011}}{| style="width:50%;“|{{Football kit| pattern_la = _REVS_12a| pattern_b = _REVS_12a| pattern_ra = _REVS_12a| pattern_sh = _REVS_10a| pattern_so = _REVS_06a| leftarm = FFFFFF| body = FFFFFF| rightarm = FFFFFF| shorts = FFFFFF| socks = FFFFFF|title=2012–2014}}|{{Football kit| pattern_la = _REVS_15a| pattern_b = _REVS_15a| pattern_ra = _REVS_15a| pattern_sh = _REVS_15a| pattern_so = _3_stripes_white| leftarm = FFFFFF| body = FFFFFF| rightarm = FFFFFF| shorts = DD0000| socks = BF0000|title=2015–2016}}|{{Football kit| pattern_la = _newengland17a| pattern_b = _newengland17A_2| pattern_ra = _newengland17a| pattern_sh = _newengland17a| pattern_so = _3_stripes_red| leftarm = FF0000| body = FF0000| rightarm = FF0000| shorts = FF0000| socks = FFFFFF|title=2017–2018}}|{{Football kit| pattern_la = _newengland19a| pattern_b = _newengland19A| pattern_ra = _newengland19a| pattern_sh = _newengland19a| pattern_so = _newengland19a| leftarm = D1EAF0| body = D1EAF0| rightarm = D1EAF0| shorts = ADD8E6| socks = ADD8E6|title=2019–2020}}|{{Football kit| pattern_la = _skyblueborder| pattern_b = _newengland21a| pattern_ra = _thinnavyborder| pattern_sh = _newengland21a| pattern_so = _color_3_stripes_white| leftarm = eeeeee| body = eeeeee| rightarm = eeeeee| shorts = eeeeee| socks = 66ccff| title = 2021–2022}}|{{Football kit| pattern_la = _REVS_23a| pattern_b = _newengland_23a| pattern_ra = _REVS_23a| pattern_sh = _adidasshortwhite| pattern_so = _color_3_stripes_white| leftarm = FFFFFF| body = FFFFFF| rightarm = FFFFFF| shorts = E2232D| socks = E2232D| title=2023-}}

Sponsorship

{| class=“wikitable” style="text-align: center”! style="background:#0A2240; color:#fff; border:2px solid #CE0E2D;” scope=“col“|Period! style="background:#0A2240; color:#fff; border:2px solid #CE0E2D;” scope=“col“|Kit manufacturer! style="background:#0A2240; color:#fff; border:2px solid #CE0E2D;” scope=“col“|Shirt sponsor! style="background:#0A2240; color:#fff; border:2px solid #CE0E2D;” scope=“col“|Sleeve sponsor| 1996–1999| ReebokAtletica| 2001–2003| Umbro| 2004| Reebok| 2005–2011Adidas| 2012–presentUnited HealthcareGillette StadiumGillette StadiumThe Revolution play home matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. At its inception, the Revolution played their games at Foxboro Stadium, alongside the American football team New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). In 2002, Robert Kraft financed a $350-million project as a replacement for Foxboro Stadium which would come to be known as Gillette Stadium.WEB,fortune.com/2010/11/03/footballs-true-patriot/, Fortune, March 2, 2015, Football’s true Patriot, Scott, Olster, November 3, 2010, December 15, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20211215160900/https://fortune.com/2010/11/03/footballs-true-patriot/, live, In 2007, Kraft began to develop the land around Gillette Stadium, creating a $375-million open-air shopping and entertainment center called Patriot Place.BOOK,books.google.com/books?id=waI2asIkcdAC&pg=PA130, 130, March 2, 2015, The Economics of the National Football League: The State of the Art, Kevin G., Quinn, Springer Science & Business Media, 2011, 978-1-4419-6289-8, March 16, 2024,web.archive.org/web/20240316045036/https://books.google.com/books?id=waI2asIkcdAC&pg=PA130#v=onepage&q&f=false, live, BOOK,books.google.com/books?id=UY5SjKPbaGoC&pg=PA244, 244, March 2, 2015, The Hub’s Metropolis: Greater Boston’s Development from Railroad Suburbs to Smart Growth, James C., O’Connell, MIT Press, 2013, 978-0-262-01875-3, March 16, 2024,web.archive.org/web/20240316045035/https://books.google.com/books?id=UY5SjKPbaGoC&pg=PA244#v=onepage&q&f=false, live, Gillette Stadium is a 66,000-seat stadium including luxury and box seating.NEWS,www.gillettestadium.com/overview-venue/, Stadium Overview - Gillette Stadium, July 31, 2018, March 9, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210309005814/https://www.gillettestadium.com/overview-venue/, live, The Revolution artificially limit the stadium’s capacity for MLS matches, with certain seating sections covered with tarpaulins, or made inaccessible. However, the club does open the entire stadium for international matches and MLS Playoffs. On October 20, 2002, during the 2002 MLS Cup final a record was established when a crowd of 61,316 attended a Revolution 1–0 loss against the Los Angeles Galaxy. This was the largest stand-alone MLS post-season crowd on record until the 2018 MLS Cup in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.WEB,www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/12/08/2018-mls-cup-atlanta-shatters-previous-mls-cup-attendance-record, 2018 MLS Cup in Atlanta shatters previous MLS Cup attendance record, www.mlssoccer.com, January 15, 2019, January 17, 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190117073220/https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/12/08/2018-mls-cup-atlanta-shatters-previous-mls-cup-attendance-record, live, Although the Revolution have played on natural grass from 2002 to 2006, they currently play on FieldTurf which was upgraded in April 2014 to FieldTurf “Revolution” with “VersaTile” drainage system. Gillete Stadium’s FieldTurf surface was certified by FIFA with a two-star quality rating, the highest possible rating.NEWS,www.patriots.com/news/gillette-stadium-s-fieldturf-surface-achieves-fifa-2-star-certification-f-175786, Gillette Stadium’s Fieldturf Surface Achieves FIFA 2-Star Certification For The 2nd Consecutive Year, September 28, 2011, December 15, 2021, December 15, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20211215152347/https://www.patriots.com/news/gillette-stadium-s-fieldturf-surface-achieves-fifa-2-star-certification-f-175786, live, Kraft, however, announced that he would be willing to switch the stadium to a natural grass playing field as part of his stadium bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup.NEWS,boston.cbslocal.com/2021/09/15/robert-kraft-shift-gillette-stadium-natural-grass-world-cup-2026/, Report: Robert Kraft Willing To Shift Gillette Stadium Back To Natural Grass For World Cup, September 15, 2021, December 15, 2021, December 15, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20211215152347/https://boston.cbslocal.com/2021/09/15/robert-kraft-shift-gillette-stadium-natural-grass-world-cup-2026/, live, Kraft opened a new $35 million training center in 2019. The team’s training facilities and offices are located in the wetlands behind Gillette Stadium. Despite these new facilities, Kraft claimed that he was still committed to building a new soccer-specific stadium closer to the city limits of Boston.NEWS,www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/soccer/mls/os-sp-mls-ny-revolution-training-center-20200528-kayd6txtuvc7bn3d5lu5pirbxa-story.html, New England Revolution see new training center as ‘game-changer’, December 19, 2019, June 14, 2006, January 27, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210127174532/https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/soccer/mls/os-sp-mls-ny-revolution-training-center-20200528-kayd6txtuvc7bn3d5lu5pirbxa-story.html, live, WEB,web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20060614&content_id=62400&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp, Major League Soccer to seek proposals in New England for soccer-specific stadium sites, Major League Soccer Communications, MLSnet.com, June 14, 2006,web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20060614&content_id=62400&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp," title="web.archive.org/web/20070516011153web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20060614&content_id=62400&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp,">web.archive.org/web/20070516011153web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20060614&content_id=62400&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp, May 16, 2007, mdy-all,

Plans for a soccer–specific stadium

On August 2, 2007, The Boston Herald reported that the city of Somerville and Revolution officials had held preliminary discussions about building a 50,000 to 55,000-seat stadium on a {{convert|100|acre|km2|adj=on}} site off of Innerbelt Road near Interstate 93 In the Inner Belt / Brickbottom area. The stadium could cost anywhere between $50 and $200 million based on other similar MLS soccer-specific stadiums.NEWS,www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view.bg?articleid=1014772, Revolution’s the goal: Somerville talks stadium with Krafts, Scott Van Voorhis, Boston Herald, August 2, 2007, November 8, 2007, October 16, 2007,www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view.bg?articleid=1014772," title="web.archive.org/web/20071016205313www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view.bg?articleid=1014772,">web.archive.org/web/20071016205313www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view.bg?articleid=1014772, live, Additionally in 2007, then-Boston mayor Tom Menino wrote to MLS suggesting Roxbury, Boston’s “Parcel 3,” across from Boston Police Headquarters, be considered as a spot for a Revolution stadium. However, according to a 2007 Boston Globe editorial, the task force promised to investigate the site was never formed.WEB,www.boston.com/sports/business/2016/06/22/5-places-bob-kraft-tried-build-soccer-stadium/, 5 places Bob Kraft has tried to build a soccer stadium, June 22, 2016, Vaccaro, Adam, July 7, 2007, boston.com, The Boston Globe, June 26, 2016,www.boston.com/sports/business/2016/06/22/5-places-bob-kraft-tried-build-soccer-stadium," title="web.archive.org/web/20160626055218www.boston.com/sports/business/2016/06/22/5-places-bob-kraft-tried-build-soccer-stadium,">web.archive.org/web/20160626055218www.boston.com/sports/business/2016/06/22/5-places-bob-kraft-tried-build-soccer-stadium, live, In a July 2010 interview, Kraft said that over $1 million had been invested in finding a suitable site, preferably in the urban core.NEWS,www.boston.com/sports/soccer/articles/2010/07/18/new_stadium_could_kick_start_revolution_somerville/, Kick-start for team, city, Eric Moskowitz, Boston Globe, June 18, 2010, July 19, 2010, March 4, 2016,www.boston.com/sports/soccer/articles/2010/07/18/new_stadium_could_kick_start_revolution_somerville/," title="web.archive.org/web/20160304104956www.boston.com/sports/soccer/articles/2010/07/18/new_stadium_could_kick_start_revolution_somerville/,">web.archive.org/web/20160304104956www.boston.com/sports/soccer/articles/2010/07/18/new_stadium_could_kick_start_revolution_somerville/, live, After a two-year hiatus, the Revolution renewed their plans to build a stadium in Somerville since the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority finalized its Green Line maintenance facility plans.WEB,www.tribalfootball.com/new-england-revolution-re-launch-somerville-stadium-plans-938301, Revs relaunched Somerville stadium plans, Andrew Slevison, Tribal Football, June 29, 2010, July 6, 2010, July 11, 2010,www.tribalfootball.com/new-england-revolution-re-launch-somerville-stadium-plans-938301," title="web.archive.org/web/20100711135530www.tribalfootball.com/new-england-revolution-re-launch-somerville-stadium-plans-938301,">web.archive.org/web/20100711135530www.tribalfootball.com/new-england-revolution-re-launch-somerville-stadium-plans-938301, live, The team was this time focused on Assembly Row, and Somerville mayor Joseph Curtatone confirmed to the Somerville Journal that he’d been in contact with the team for months regarding the site.WEB,scoutsomerville.com/are-somerville-and-the-new-england-revolution-playing-ball/, scoutsomerville.com, A Soccer Stadium For Somerville, Vaccaro, Adam, October 17, 2012, July 7, 2023, June 27, 2016,web.archive.org/web/20160627133955/https://scoutsomerville.com/are-somerville-and-the-new-england-revolution-playing-ball/, WEB,www.wickedlocal.com/somerville/news/x233635017/Somerville-officials-lukewarm-on-possible-Revolution-stadium, Somerville officials lukewarm on possible Revolution stadium,www.wickedlocal.com/somerville/news/x233635017/Somerville-officials-lukewarm-on-possible-Revolution-stadium#axzz29YxG2zwJ," title="web.archive.org/web/20131102133101www.wickedlocal.com/somerville/news/x233635017/Somerville-officials-lukewarm-on-possible-Revolution-stadium#axzz29YxG2zwJ,">web.archive.org/web/20131102133101www.wickedlocal.com/somerville/news/x233635017/Somerville-officials-lukewarm-on-possible-Revolution-stadium#axzz29YxG2zwJ, October 11, 2012, November 2, 2013, Guha, Auditi, wickedlocal.com, July 7, 2023, In 2012, Revere Mayor Dan Rizzo expressed an interest in the Revolution building a stadium in Revere.WEB,www.thebentmusket.com/videos/2012/10/2/3445940/revolution-stadium-revere-mayor-dan-rizzo-wonderland-video, Stoehr, Steve, thebentmusket.com, October 2, 2012, July 7, 2023, Revere Mayor Dan Rizzo Talks Revolution At Revere On Fox, July 7, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20230707163134/https://www.thebentmusket.com/videos/2012/10/2/3445940/revolution-stadium-revere-mayor-dan-rizzo-wonderland-video, live, The Boston Globe reported on October 1, 2012, that the Revolution had held talks with the Mayor regarding building a stadium at the Wonderland Greyhound Park property if the city was able to acquire it as part of casino negotiations surrounding Suffolk Downs.WEB,www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/09/30/revere-sees-wonderland-site-for-major-league-soccer-stadium/QC1veavQBICRESbEDOtwVN/story.html, Wonderland Greyhound Park property for the city in his casino negotiations with nearby Suffolk Downs, The Boston Globe, bostonglobe.com, October 1, 2012, July 7, 2023, July 7, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20230707162917/https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/09/30/revere-sees-wonderland-site-for-major-league-soccer-stadium/QC1veavQBICRESbEDOtwVN/story.html, live, Revere eventually lost the casino bid to Everett.WEB,www.masslive.com/news/boston/2014/09/suffolk_downs_mohegan_sun_deje.html, Suffolk Downs, Mohegan Sun dejected after losing casino to Wynn Resorts project in Everett, horse track likely to close, September 16, 2014, Quinn, Garrett, masslive.com, July 7, 2023, July 7, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20230707162851/https://www.masslive.com/news/boston/2014/09/suffolk_downs_mohegan_sun_deje.html, live, On October 16, 2012, Fall River, Massachusetts Mayor William Flanagan wrote a letter to Kraft pitching Fall River as a potential site for a Revolution, focusing on the city’s “strong soccer culture,” Flanagan invited Kraft to take a tour.WEB,www.wbur.org/news/2012/10/16/fall-river-revolution-stadium, Fall River Mayor Makes Appeal To Kraft For Revolution Stadium, October 16, 2012, July 7, 2023, www.wbur.org, July 7, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20230707163015/https://www.wbur.org/news/2012/10/16/fall-river-revolution-stadium, live, Revolution spokesman Jeff Cournoyer stated to The Enterprise regarding the proposal that “there has been significant interest and we’ve been contacted by several communities. We will continue to vet all opportunities.“WEB,www.enterprisenews.com/story/sports/pro/2012/10/17/mayor-invites-new-england-revolution/40093721007/, Richmond, Will, Mayor invites New England Revolution to move to Fall River, October 17, 2012, July 7, 2023, www.enterprisenews.com, The Enterprise, July 7, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20230707163018/https://www.enterprisenews.com/story/sports/pro/2012/10/17/mayor-invites-new-england-revolution/40093721007/, live, On July 1, 2014, WPRI-TV reported that then-Providence Mayor Angel Taveras confirmed that the city had preliminary discussions with officials from the Revolution surrounding a stadium, and that then-Central Falls Mayor James Diossa had spoken to president Brian Bilello about a move to Central Falls.WEB,www.wpri.com/2014/07/01/officials-want-new-england-revolution-to-move-to-ri/, Officials want New England Revolution to move to RI, July 1, 2014, July 7, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20140708122840/https://www.wpri.com/2014/07/01/officials-want-new-england-revolution-to-move-to-ri/, July 8, 2014, On November 18, 2014, The Boston Globe reported that the Kraft family had met with city and state officials over a stadium in South Boston on a public lot off Interstate 93 on Frontage Road near Widett Circle.NEWS,prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/18/report-kraft-family-has-a-site-for-a-revolution-stadium-in-mind/, Report: Kraft family has a site for a Revolution stadium in mind, NBC Sports, November 18, 2014, Kyle, Bonn, November 18, 2014, January 26, 2015,prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/18/report-kraft-family-has-a-site-for-a-revolution-stadium-in-mind/," title="web.archive.org/web/20150126053019prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/18/report-kraft-family-has-a-site-for-a-revolution-stadium-in-mind/,">web.archive.org/web/20150126053019prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/18/report-kraft-family-has-a-site-for-a-revolution-stadium-in-mind/, live, The proposed site is adjacent to an industrial site that has been identified for the main Olympic stadium by the organizing group for Boston’s now-failed bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, of which Robert Kraft was a member.NEWS,www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/11/18/krafts-exploring-soccer-stadium-boston/s7p5krvDeH1J7UgjlEIFtM/story.html, Kraft family looks to build soccer stadium in Boston, Ross, Casey, Callum Borchers, Mark Arsenault, The Boston Globe, November 18, 2014, June 21, 2017, November 21, 2014,www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/11/18/krafts-exploring-soccer-stadium-boston/s7p5krvDeH1J7UgjlEIFtM/story.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20141121103133www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/11/18/krafts-exploring-soccer-stadium-boston/s7p5krvDeH1J7UgjlEIFtM/story.html,">web.archive.org/web/20141121103133www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/11/18/krafts-exploring-soccer-stadium-boston/s7p5krvDeH1J7UgjlEIFtM/story.html, live, On April 28, 2017, Associated Press reported that talks between the Kraft Group and University of Massachusetts Boston over a proposed stadium location in Dorchester, Boston at South Boston’s Bayside Expo Center had ended. Talks had been ongoing since June 2016, but politicians were concerned over the rise in traffic a stadium would bring.WEB,apnews.com/article/robert-kraft-massachusetts-boston-soccer-major-league-soccer-0611704b0d954394aae4bb276ac5228f, April 28, 2017, July 6, 2023, Johnson, O’Ryan, Talks cease for Kraft soccer stadium at Bayside Expo Center site, apnews.com, Associated Press, May 6, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210506032022/https://apnews.com/article/robert-kraft-massachusetts-boston-soccer-major-league-soccer-0611704b0d954394aae4bb276ac5228f, live, In 2019, The Providence Journal reported that 2017 conversations between Jonathan Kraft and then-Rhode Island governor Gina Raimondo led to Rhode Island’s Commerce Corporation assigning Boston design firm Utile to find suitable spots for a Revolution stadium in Rhode Island. The group ultimately identified The “Tockwotton” waterfront in East Providence, Rhode Island, The Port of Providence waterfront off Allens Avenue, The “Tidewater” property on the Seekonk River in Pawtucket, and The Apex building site near Slater Mill Historic Site as suitable.WEB,www.providencejournal.com/story/news/politics/2019/05/27/political-scene-ri-has-tried-to-get-into-game-with-soccer-before/5034965007/, Some R.I. officials are game for a soccer franchise, Anderson, Patrick, May 26, 2019, July 7, 2023, www.providencejournal.com, DallasNews Corporation, July 7, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20230707165527/https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/politics/2019/05/27/political-scene-ri-has-tried-to-get-into-game-with-soccer-before/5034965007/, live, On March 17, 2022, Boston.com reported that the Revolution may be interested in building a stadium at the site of the old Mystic Generating Station in Everett, Massachusetts, next to Encore Boston Harbor casino, after its acquisition by Wynn Resorts.WEB,www.boston.com/news/the-boston-globe/2023/03/18/wynn-resorts-buys-everett-power-plant-site-is-a-revs-stadium-on-the-mystic-next/, Wynn Resorts buys Everett power plant site. Is a Revs stadium on the Mystic next?, Chesto, John, March 17, 2022, July 6, 2023, boston.com, The Boston Globe, July 7, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20230707162342/https://www.boston.com/news/the-boston-globe/2023/03/18/wynn-resorts-buys-everett-power-plant-site-is-a-revs-stadium-on-the-mystic-next/, live, On July 15, 2022, The Boston Globe reported that The Massachusetts House of Representatives had passed legislation that could potentially allow the Revolution to build a stadium on said property by exempting the 43-acre parcel of land from environmental requirements.WEB,www.bostonglobe.com/2022/07/15/metro/house-measure-could-help-open-door-professional-soccer-stadium-everett/, July 15, 2022, July 6, 2022, Mass. lawmakers have cleared the way for Robert Kraft to build a new soccer stadium for the New England Revolution in Everett, The Boston Globe, bostonglobe.com, Stout, Matt, Estes, Andrea, July 16, 2022,web.archive.org/web/20220716001621/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/07/15/metro/house-measure-could-help-open-door-professional-soccer-stadium-everett/, live, The Boston Globe reported on August 1, 2022, that the bill containing this legislation did not pass.WEB,www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/01/business/we-have-urgent-needs-business-leaders-frustrated-lawmakers-fail-pass-jobs-bill/, Chesto, Jon, ‘We have urgent needs’: Business leaders are frustrated as lawmakers fail to pass jobs bill, August 1, 2022, July 6, 2023, bostonglobe.com, The Boston Globe, July 7, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20230707161837/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/01/business/we-have-urgent-needs-business-leaders-frustrated-lawmakers-fail-pass-jobs-bill/, live, On November 14, 2023, it was announced that language removing 43.11 acres of land on Alford Street in Everett, Massachusetts from the Mystic River designated port area “for the purpose of converting the parcel into a professional soccer stadium and a waterfront park” had been included in a supplemental budget released by the Massachusetts Senate the previous day.NEWS, John L. Micek, Mass. Senate budget bill includes language for potential New England Revolution stadium,www.masslive.com/politics/2023/11/report-mass-senate-budget-bill-includes-language-for-potential-new-england-revolution-stadium.html, MassLive, 14 November 2023, en, 14 November 2023, November 14, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20231114175329/https://www.masslive.com/politics/2023/11/report-mass-senate-budget-bill-includes-language-for-potential-new-england-revolution-stadium.html, live, WEB, Mass. legislators to review plans for new soccer stadium in Everett for New England Revolution,www.boston25news.com/news/local/mass-senators-review-plans-new-soccer-stadium-everett-new-england-revolution/RTIC7WQIT5BHFDJV6MLTKLHGAM/, Boston 25 News, 14 November 2023, en, 13 November 2023, November 14, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20231114175330/https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/mass-senators-review-plans-new-soccer-stadium-everett-new-england-revolution/RTIC7WQIT5BHFDJV6MLTKLHGAM/, live, Though the wording was removed from the final Supplemental Budget, State Senator Sal DiDomenico would introduce a bill with the same intent on December 21, 2023.WEB,www.wbur.org/news/2024/01/10/new-england-revolution-stadium-everett-bill, January 10, 2024, Wuthmann, Walter, April 22, 2024, Supporters of Everett soccer stadium renew push on Beacon Hill, www.wbur.org, On April 2, 2024, a public hearing was held with the Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies and New England Revolution officials to discuss the stadium plans. Renderings of the potential stadium were presented by the team.WEB,www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/new-england-revolution-soccer-stadium-renderings-everett/, Here’s what a New England Revolution soccer stadium in Everett could look like - CBS Boston, CBS News, April 3, 2024, WEB,www.archpaper.com/2024/04/new-england-revolution-preliminary-renderings-new-stadium-everett-massachusetts/, Roche, Daniel, New England Revolution officials unveil preliminary renderings for new stadium in Everett, Massachusetts, April 4, 2024, April 22, 2024, www.archpaper.com,

Player development

File:Diego Fagundez.jpg|thumb|upright|Diego Fagúndez (of Leominster, Massachusetts) signed the first homegrown contract with the club in 2010]]

Reserves

On October 9, 2019, the club announced the formation of a reserve team, New England Revolution II, in USL League One that would begin play in the 2020 season and that they would play at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.NEWS, DePrisco, Michael, October 9, 2019,www.nbcsports.com/boston/revolution/revolution-launch-usl-league-one-team-revolution-ii-begin-play-2020, Revolution launch USL League One Team, Revolution II, to begin play in 2020, NBC Sports Boston, January 21, 2020, June 3, 2022,web.archive.org/web/20220603155944/https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/revolution/revolution-launch-usl-league-one-team-revolution-ii-begin-play-2020, live, On November 25, 2019, the club announced its first manager, Clint Peay.PRESS RELEASE, November 25, 2019,www.revolutionsoccer.net/post/2019/11/25/clint-peay-hired-inaugural-head-coach-revolution-ii, Clint Peay hired as inaugural head coach of Revolution II, New England Revolution, January 21, 2020, May 4, 2020,web.archive.org/web/20200504180230/https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/post/2019/11/25/clint-peay-hired-inaugural-head-coach-revolution-ii, live, The club announced on December 6, 2021, that it was joining the inaugural 21-team MLS Next Pro season starting in 2022.WEB, MLS NEXT Pro Unveils 21 Clubs for Inaugural Season,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/revolution-ii-joins-mls-next-pro-ahead-of-inaugural-season, revolutionsoccer, September 13, 2023, April 30, 2022,web.archive.org/web/20220430093532/https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/revolution-ii-joins-mls-next-pro-ahead-of-inaugural-season, live,

Academy system

The New England Revolution Academy is an elite youth development program fully-funded by the senior club and recognized by U.S. Soccer as one of the top 10 youth development programs in the country.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/academy/player-development-programs, New England Revolution, revolutionsoccer.net, December 25, 2021, December 7, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20211207060111/https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/academy/player-development-programs, live, WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/academy/teams/, New England Revolution, revolutionsoccer.net, December 25, 2021, December 1, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20211201042103/https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/academy/teams/, live, Competing in MLS Next, a successor to the U.S. Soccer Development Academy, the Revolution Academy provides local players throughout Greater Boston and beyond (regardless of their financial situation) a pathway to a professional career.All Revolution youth team home matches are played at Gillette Stadium. However, due to scheduling conflicts, some home matches in the past have been hosted at the B.M.C. Durfee High School in Fall River, Massachusetts, and the Fruit Street Fields (located in Hopkinton, Massachusetts).WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/academy/teams/, New England Revolution, revolutionsoccer.net, March 29, 2022, May 21, 2022,web.archive.org/web/20220521230327/https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/academy/teams/, live, Since 2010 when Diego Fagúndez became the Revolution’s first ever MLS Homegrown Player Rule signing, the Revolution have promoted several other youth prospects from their academy team, including Scott Caldwell, Zachary Herivaux, Justin Rennicks, Noel Buck, Esmir Bajraktarević, and Damian Rivera.NEWS,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/revolution-sign-midfielder-damian-rivera-homegrown-player, Revolution Sign Midfielder Damian Rivera as a Homegrown Player, New England Revolution, December 17, 2021, December 17, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20211217031215/https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/revolution-sign-midfielder-damian-rivera-homegrown-player, live, NEWS,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/revolution-sign-homegrown-player-isaac-angking, Revolution Sign Homegrown Player Isaac Angking, New England Revolution, December 17, 2021, December 17, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20211217025625/https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/revolution-sign-homegrown-player-isaac-angking, live,

Club culture

Supporters

File:Ensign of New England (pine only).svg|thumb|Revolution fans often fly the (Flag of New England|New England pine flag]] at matches.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/supporters/the-flag-of-new-england, The Flag of New England | New England Revolution, February 16, 2021, January 19, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210119120853/https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/supporters/the-flag-of-new-england, live, The flag has also been incorporated into the club’s kit.)File:Revolution vs Chicago Fire (Foxborough, Massachusetts) (9533446637).jpg|thumb|“End Zone Militia” firing flintlock musketflintlock musketThe team’s supporter’s clubs are called the “Midnight Riders” and “The Rebellion”.WEB, Supporters Groups,www.revolutionsoccer.net/supporters, August 22, 2021, November 20, 2014,www.revolutionsoccer.net/supporters," title="web.archive.org/web/20141120102657www.revolutionsoccer.net/supporters,">web.archive.org/web/20141120102657www.revolutionsoccer.net/supporters, live, 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 two groups together 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 supporters.NEWS, Soccer New England, Meet the Coach, Meet the Midnight Riders, Joyce Furia, February 7, 2006, In the same theme, the Revolution also employ a corps known as the End Zone Militia, a group of American Revolutionary War reenactors founded in 1996 by Geoff Campbell. The reenactors wear authentic 18th century clothing including the iconic colonial tricorn hat, and carry flintlock black gunpowder muskets which are ceremoniously fired when the Revolution score a goal.The Patriot Act: A Look at the End Zone Militia by Lauren Spencer {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805051807www.patriots.com/news/the-patriot-act-a-look-at-the-endzone-militia-295526 |date=August 5, 2020 }} New England Patriots

Rivalries

{{further|D.C. United–New England Revolution rivalry}}The club’s main rival is widely considered to be New York Red Bulls,NEWS,www.foxnews.com/sports/2013/04/19/revs-red-bulls-renew-5-rivalry/, Revs, Red Bull renew I-95 rivalry, Fox News, The Sports Network, April 19, 2013, May 22, 2013, July 15, 2014,www.foxnews.com/sports/2013/04/19/revs-red-bulls-renew-5-rivalry/," title="web.archive.org/web/20140715052326www.foxnews.com/sports/2013/04/19/revs-red-bulls-renew-5-rivalry/,">web.archive.org/web/20140715052326www.foxnews.com/sports/2013/04/19/revs-red-bulls-renew-5-rivalry/, live, due to the rivalry stemming from other Boston–New York rivalries in other professional sports such as the Knicks–Celtics rivalry in the NBA, the Jets–Patriots rivalry in the NFL and the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry in Major League Baseball. Beginning in 2002, the Revs had a 20 match undefeated streak against the Red Bulls for games at Gillette Stadium. This streak helped to intensify the rivalry between the teams. The streak came to an end on June 8, 2014, as the Red Bulls won 2–0 at Gillette Stadium.NEWS,espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1443819/new-york-red-bulls-draw-new-england-revolution?cc=5901, Lloyd Sam equalizes for Red Bulls, Associated Press, May 11, 2013, ESPN, May 22, 2013, December 15, 2019,espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1443819/new-york-red-bulls-draw-new-england-revolution?cc=5901," title="web.archive.org/web/20191215105541espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1443819/new-york-red-bulls-draw-new-england-revolution?cc=5901,">web.archive.org/web/20191215105541espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1443819/new-york-red-bulls-draw-new-england-revolution?cc=5901, live, The Revolution have also built rivalries with fellow Eastern Conference teams D.C. United and Chicago Fire.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/post/2017/04/21/preview-busy-week-wraps-saturday-night-revs-host-old-rival-dc-united, Preview: Busy week wraps up on Saturday night as Revs host old rival D.C. United, April 21, 2017, July 12, 2017, July 13, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180713230744/https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/post/2017/04/21/preview-busy-week-wraps-saturday-night-revs-host-old-rival-dc-united, live, These teams have faced each other on numerous occasions in the playoffs. In a 2009 poll on the club’s official site, New England fans considered the Chicago Fire the Revs’ most bitter rival as the clubs have clashed many times in the MLS playoffs and regular season.WEB,blog.revolutionsoccer.net/?p=5427, Who is the true arch rival?,blog.revolutionsoccer.net/?p=5427," title="web.archive.org/web/20141017083116blog.revolutionsoccer.net/?p=5427,">web.archive.org/web/20141017083116blog.revolutionsoccer.net/?p=5427, October 17, 2014, Since 2015 a rivalry has also developed with newcomer club New York City FC, due to the latter club’s association with the Yankees and with Yankee Stadium being the club’s incumbent home ground. To further fuel this rivalry, New York City FC knocked out the Revolution in the eastern conference semifinals of the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs in a 2–2 tie that eventually went to penalties, despite the Revolution having the superior regular season record that year.

Broadcasting

From 2021 to 2022, all Revolution matches were televised locally in high definition on either WBZ-TV or WSBK-TV; nationally televised matches aired on ESPN, Fox Sports, and Univision. All matches are broadcast on radio by 98.5 The Sports Hub, but this is a simulcast of the TV feed. Brad Feldman served as the team’s longtime play-by-play on both TV and radio, with former Revolution and USMNT player Charlie Davies doing color commentary.WEB,boston.cbslocal.com/2021/04/08/new-england-revolution-soccer-cbs-boston-wsbk-tv38-wbz/, CBS Boston Is Now Your Home For New England Revolution Soccer, April 8, 2021, July 25, 2021, September 17, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210917045138/https://boston.cbslocal.com/2021/04/08/new-england-revolution-soccer-cbs-boston-wsbk-tv38-wbz/, live, Prior to 2021, matches were aired locally on NBC Sports Boston.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/index.cfm?ac=latestnewsdetail&pid=42140&pcid=115, Revs new TV home is Comcast SportsNet, March 15, 2010, March 17, 2010, September 29, 2011,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/index.cfm?ac=latestnewsdetail&pid=42140&pcid=115," title="web.archive.org/web/20110929025345www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/index.cfm?ac=latestnewsdetail&pid=42140&pcid=115,">web.archive.org/web/20110929025345www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/index.cfm?ac=latestnewsdetail&pid=42140&pcid=115, live, File:MLS_Season_Pass_logo_black.svg|thumb|right|150px|MLS Season PassMLS Season PassIn 2023, MLS partnered with Apple to launch MLS Season Pass, which would broadcast every regular and postseason MLS game for the 2023 season.WEB,www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/11/apple-and-major-league-soccer-announce-mls-season-pass-launches-february-1-2023/#:~:text=Apple%20and%20Major%20League%20Soccer%20today%20announced%20MLS%20Season%20Pass,1%20all%20with%20no%20blackouts., November 16, 2022, December 24, 2023, Apple and Major League Soccer announce MLS Season Pass launches February 1, 2023, December 24, 2023,web.archive.org/web/20231224211221/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/11/apple-and-major-league-soccer-announce-mls-season-pass-launches-february-1-2023/#:~:text=Apple%20and%20Major%20League%20Soccer%20today%20announced%20MLS%20Season%20Pass,1%20all%20with%20no%20blackouts., live, As of the 2023 season, Revolution games are broadcast almost exclusively on this service, with exceptions for certain national linear television broadcast partners.

Players

{{For|details on former players|All-time New England Revolution roster}}

Roster

{{updated|April 24, 2024|WEB, New England Revolution Roster,www.revolutionsoccer.net/players, Major League Soccer, March 22, 2021, February 25, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20210225222444/https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/players, live, }}{{fs start|nonumber=|bg=0A2240|color=FFFFFF|border=CE0E2D}}{{Fs player |no=1 |nat=SVK |pos=GK |name=Henrich Ravas}}{{Fs player |no=2 |nat=USA |pos=DF |name=Dave Romney}}{{Fs player |no=3 |nat=ECU |pos=DF |name=Xavier Arreaga}}{{Fs player |no=4 |nat=USA |pos=DF |name=Henry Kessler}} {{Fs player |no=5 |nat=ARG |pos=MF |name=Tomás Chancalay}}{{Fs player |no=6 |nat=GHA |pos=DF |name=Jonathan Mensah}}{{Fs player |no=8 |nat=USA |pos=MF |name=Matt Polster}}{{Fs player |no=9 |nat=ALB |pos=FW |name=Giacomo Vrioni}}{{Fs player |no=10 |nat=ESP |pos=MF |name=Carles Gil |other=captain}}{{Fs player |no=11 |nat=COL |pos=MF |name=Dylan Borrero}}{{Fs player |no=12 |nat=USA |pos=DF |name=Nick Lima}}{{Fs player |no=14 |nat=USA |pos=MF |name=Ian Harkes}}{{Fs player |no=15 |nat=USA |pos=DF |name=Brandon Bye}}{{Fs player |no=16 |nat=GHA |pos=MF |name=Joshua Bolma}}{{Fs player |no=17 |nat=USA |pos=FW |name=Bobby Wood}} {{fs mid|nonumber=|bg=0A2240|color=FFFFFF|border=CE0E2D}}{{Fs player |no=18 |nat=GHA |pos=MF |name=Emmanuel Boateng}}{{Fs player |no=21 |nat=ESP |pos=MF |name=Nacho Gil}}{{Fs player |no=22 |nat=USA |pos=MF |name=Jack Panayotou}}{{Fs player |no=24 |nat=USA |pos=DF |name=DeJuan Jones}}{{Fs player |no=25 |nat=USA |pos=DF |name=Peyton Miller}}{{Fs player |no=26 |nat=USA |pos=MF |name=Tommy McNamara}}{{Fs player |no=28 |nat=CAN |pos=MF |name=Mark-Anthony Kaye}}{{Fs player |no=29 |nat=ENG |pos=MF |name=Noel Buck}}{{Fs player |no=31 |nat=SVN |pos=GK |name=Aljaž Ivačič}}{{Fs player |no=32 |nat=USA |pos=FW |name=Malcolm Fry}}{{Fs player |no=34 |nat=USA |pos=MF |name=Ryan Spaulding}}{{Fs player |no=36 |nat=USA |pos=GK |name=Earl Edwards Jr.}}{{Fs player |no=43 |nat=USA |pos=DF |name=Santiago Suarez}}{{Fs player |no=47 |nat=USA |pos=MF |name=Esmir Bajraktarević}}{{Fs player |no=88 |nat=USA |pos=DF |name=Andrew Farrell}}{{fs end|nonumber=|bg=0A2240|color=FFFFFF|border=CE0E2D}}

Out on loan

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Team management

Head coaches

File:Caleb_Porter_2015_(cropped).jpg|thumb|right|150px|Caleb PorterCaleb PorterThe head coach is Caleb Porter, who was announced on December 19, 2023.WEB, New England Revolution hire Caleb Porter as head coach,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/new-england-revolution-hire-caleb-porter-as-head-coach, December 24, 2023, January 20, 2024,web.archive.org/web/20240120223545/https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/new-england-revolution-hire-caleb-porter-as-head-coach, live, Porter took over after a months-long vacancy in the head coaching position, which had been temporarily filled first by interim head coach Richie Williams, then by Clint Peay. Before that, Bruce Arena helmed the club from 2019 until resigning in 2023 as a result of an investigation into misconduct.WEB, mlssoccer, New England Revolution make another coach change after Bruce Arena’s exit {{!, MLSSoccer.com |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/new-england-revolution-make-another-coaching-change-after-bruce-arena-s-exit |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=mlssoccer |language=en |archive-date=January 17, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240117084005www.mlssoccer.com/news/new-england-revolution-make-another-coaching-change-after-bruce-arena-s-exit |url-status=live }} Previously, Mike Lapper was the interim replacement for Brad Friedel, who was appointed the position in 2017 and subsequently fired in 2019.WEB,www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/brad-friedel-relieved-duties-new-england-revolution-head-coach, Brad Friedel relieved of duties as New England Revolution head coach | New England Revolution, revolutionsoccer.net, December 25, 2021, December 25, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20211225204950/https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/brad-friedel-relieved-duties-new-england-revolution-head-coach, live, There have been eight permanent managers and six interim managers of the Revolution since the appointment of the club’s first professional manager, Frank Stapleton in 1996. The club’s longest-serving head coach, in terms of both length of tenure and number of games overseen, is Steve Nicol, who managed the club between 2002 and 2011.WEB,www.worldfootball.net/teams/new-england-revolution/9/, New England Revolution - Manager history, worldfootball.net, December 25, 2021, December 17, 2021,web.archive.org/web/20211217033757/https://www.worldfootball.net/teams/new-england-revolution/9/, live, “>

Staff{| class“wikitable sortable”

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Honors

Domestic trophies

• Supporters’ Shield
  • Champions: 2021
• U.S. Open Cup
  • Champions: 2007
• MLS Eastern Conference Championship
  • Champions: 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2014

Continental trophies

• North American SuperLiga
  • Champions: 2008

Individual club awards

• MLS Team Fair Play Award
  • Winners: 2003, 2008, 2012

Team records

Year-by-year

{{Excerpt|List of New England Revolution seasons|partial_season_records|hat=none}}

Notes

{{NoteFoot}}{{notelist}}

References

{{reflist}}

External links

{{Commons category|New England Revolution}}

• {{Official website}}

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