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Revs come back to defeat Seattle

By Mark Claypool • Sep 27th, 2009 • Category: Features

The New England Revolution got a pair of goals by Shalrie Joseph, one in the waning moments of the game to snatch a victory from the jaws of defeat Saturday night at Gillette Stadium. The victory moves the Revs into third place in the Eastern Conference. Check out the Revs player ratings.



Revs thump RSL, 3-1

By Mark Claypool • Aug 24th, 2009 • Category: Features

Kheli Dube‘s first career hat trick proved to be more than enough for the New England Revolution to defeat Real Salt Lake at Gillette Stadium Sunday night. Fresh off their Thursday victory at Seattle, the Revs had no problems putting away RSL by a 3-1 score. Revs player ratings included in the match report.



Revs come back to tie Toronto, 1-1

By Mark Claypool • Aug 2nd, 2009 • Category: Match Reports

The New England Revolution overcame a first half goal by Dwayne Derosario to earn a 1-1 draw against Toronto FC at Gillette Stadium Saturday night. It was a beautiful midsummer night for soccer in New England, helped by an enthusiastic atmosphere due in part to a large contingent of TFC supporters. The game mostly matched the conditions, if not always in beauty but almost always in passion by the fans and players. Revs player ratings included in match report.



Revs shut out Houston behind Reis, Dube

By Mark Claypool • Jul 26th, 2009 • Category: Match Reports

The New England Revolution went down to Houston with growing confidence in their offense capabilities. While their scoring might had not reflected their renewed attacking power, their willingness to push on up high, and their ability to create chances and meaningful shots on goal had seen a definite upturn in the past few weeks. The [...]



Revs tie Wizards

By Mark Claypool • Jul 16th, 2009 • Category: Match Reports

The New England Revolution and Kansas City Wizards squared off at Gillette stadium Saturday night as part of a triple-header in Foxboro, Mass. The event featured the two MLS foes first, then the USNMT in one of the two Gold Cup games that followed, back-to-back-to-back. New England stalwart Jay Heaps was called up for the National Team, playing in Gillette stadium exactly an hour after the Revs game and earning his first international cap. Revs player ratings included.



Revs Falter at KC

By Mark Claypool • Jun 14th, 2009 • Category: Match Reports

The New England Revolution were able to answer the Kansas City Wizards’ first tally, through a header by Shalrie Joseph, starting at forward again due to the absence of Taylor Twellman. But the Wizards scored twice more in the first half, effectively putting the game out of reach. Revs player ratings included.



Twellman sparks Revs victory over DC

By Mark Claypool • May 31st, 2009 • Category: Match Reports

This weekend saw the start of a rarity for the New England Revolution thus far this season – the start of two back-to-back home games. The New England Spring weather (often rainy and cold) was clear and in the 60s for a beautiful evening of soccer. Some key Revs starters are slowly emerging from injuries, [...]



Revs go down in Toronto

By Mark Claypool • May 25th, 2009 • Category: Match Reports

The Revs went to Toronto hoping they could overcome the TFC faithful’s vociferous support (and dangerous streamers) and get a result. The Revs had reason to be confident, with success at BMO Field in the past and an iffy home record from TFC so far this season. Things did not go as planned.



Revs, Rapids trade first half goals in 1-1 draw

By Mark Claypool • May 17th, 2009 • Category: Match Reports

After giving up an early goal to Colorado’s Conor Casey, Steve Ralston converted a penalty kick to level matters at Gillette Stadium on Saturday night. That’s where the game ended, tied 1-1. Mark Claypool supplies the match report and Revs player ratings.



Revs, Fire split points, 1-1

By Mark Claypool • May 10th, 2009 • Category: Match Reports

Shalrie Joseph made a surprise appearance in the New England Revolution attack, and the moved paid off as Joseph supplied the Revs only goal in their 1-1 draw with Chicago Saturday night. While not a victory, the game provided several signs that Steve Nicol’s team may yet be a force to be reckoned with this season.



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