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Revs defeat BC

New England Soccer Today 10 February @ 06:49 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The New England Revolution continued their preseason schedule on Friday afternoon with 3-0 scrimmage victory over Boston College at Gillette Stadium. Rookie Kelyn Rowe led the Revs with two goals in the win.

The Revs started the match with most of their veterans on the pitch. Matt Reis started in goal with Chris Tierney, A.

Revolution Pass On Monsef Zerka, Show Zero Ambition

The Bent Musket 01 February @ 01:28 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Our friends over at New England Soccer Today are once again flexing their muscles and showing off their superior sources, and today's piece does not disappoint. Few people were probably expecting Monsef Zerka to return this season, but most were operating under the assumption that the front office was at least making some attempt to bring him back at a reduced salary.

Revolution looking to add striker

Premiership Talk Blog 30 January @ 08:43 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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On Sunday afternoon, Revolution Head Coach Jay Heaps, along with players Benny Feilhaber and Chris Tierney, took part in a conference call with media members.

Along with the adjustment of a new head coach and different formation, a large question mark entering this season is who will provide the offense in the final third of the pitch.

Revs Kick Preseason Off With A Win

Soccer Tickets Online 30 January @ 01:21 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The Jay Heaps era got off to a winning start as the New England Revolution beat FC Tucson (Premier Development League) 2-0 in their 2012 preseason opener. Sainey Nyassi and Kenny Mansally were the Revs goalscorers.

Instead of the traditional two 45-minute periods, the match featured two 35-minute periods followed by an additional 45-minute period.

Revolution Defeat FC Tuson in 2012 Pre-Season Opener

The Bent Musket 29 January @ 05:16 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The New England Revolution participated in their first scrimmage in 2012 against an outside opponent last night as they played the PDL side FC Tucson. Sainey Nyassi and Kenny Mansally scored the Revs' 2 goals that helped them get the W. The game was a total of 115 minutes and was broken into three different periods of play.

Revs open preseason with win

New England Soccer Today 28 January @ 10:20 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Please note: Information from this report came from live Twitter accounts of the match from New England Revolution Staff Writer & Online Host Jeff Lemiux and PDL team FC Tucson.

The New England Revolution won its first preseason match, 2-1, against PDL expansion team FC Tucson in a modified 105 minute match on Saturday at Grande Sports World in Casa Grande, Ariz.

Questions: Fitness, ASG, Coaches, West Ham, City

USSoccerPlayers 26 January @ 02:00 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Thursday's Questions, and Tony finds proof of the smartest coach in MLS, wonders how Jonathan Spector's Birmingham City are doing, and would like to see MLS have things lined up before they make announcements. Will Jurgen Klinsmann's focus on fitness during the January camp help the MLS players in camp during the first part of the long season?

Camp Cupcake; A Look Back

MLS Reserves 26 January @ 11:33 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Article by Pedro Gomes
As yet another January camp enters the United States Soccer history books, let us take a quick look back at what has transpired and what we have learned from the camp.
Rosters:
Typically US roster announcements are desperately anticipated, usually overly analyzed and this camp was no different.

USA vs. Panama: Match Night Commentary

Soccer By Ives 25 January @ 07:30 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The U.S. men's national team plays its second game in a week, and second of 2011 in Panama City tonight against CONCACAF foe Panama (8:30pm, Galavision/ESPN3.com).

The United States is coming off a 1-0 victory against Venezuela, but tonight should offer a much tougher test as the Americans face the Panama side that beat the Americans in the Gold Cup group stages before losing a 1-0 decision in the Gold Cup semifinals.

USMNT post match interviews on Total Soccer 125 Extra

CSRN - US Soccer News 23 January @ 02:38 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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We review the USMNT versus Venezuela, including post-match interviews with Benny Feilhaber, Bill Hamid and Brek Shea, and clips from coach Jurgen Klinsmann's post-match press conference.

Also on the show: Clint Dempsey sets another record in England, we discuss the first EPL game to air live on FOX and listener Jonathon Tolbert drops by for some Wikipedia Game.

USA vs. Venezuela: Lucy, I’m Home!

The Shin Guardian 23 January @ 12:10 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Ricardo FTW!

The US's January Cupcake Campers took on Venezuela's B-minus side Saturday night in Glendale, Arizona.

And while the run of play favored the States, it was unlikely former scapegoat in Rico Clark who provided the only nail in the coffin as the US opened their pair of camp-closing games with a 1-0 victory.

11 Facts from USA-Venezuela

U.S. MNT Blog 22 January @ 08:56 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The U.S. players had a lot to celebrate Saturday night
  1. Ricardo Clark's game-winner in the 97th minute marks the latest goal scored in the second half by the United States in team history.
  2. Jurgen Klinsmann has collected back-to-back victories for the first time since becoming head coach last summer, following the 3-2 win against Slovenia on Nov.

Last second victory

New England Soccer Today 22 January @ 12:12 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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For 90 minutes the U.S. Men's National Team dominated play against Venezuela on Saturday night at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz, but couldn't find the goal they needed to take the lead. Substitute Ricardo Clark finally had the answer with a stoppage time header to give the U.S. a deserved 1-0 victory.

Some post-Venezuela thoughts

No Short Corners 22 January @ 12:00 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Before we dig into some of my takeaways from tonight's battle with Venezuela (another three-pointer!), the original starting lineup: Bill Hamid, A.J. DeLaGarza, Michael Parkhurst, Geoff Cameron, Heath Pearce, Jeff Larentowicz, Jermaine Jones, Graham Zusi, Benny Feilhaber, Brek Shea, Teal Bunbury. As for the highlights, check out the ESPN3 replay here.

USA vs. Venezuela: Match Night Commentary

Soccer By Ives 21 January @ 07:51 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The U.S. men's national team kicks off 2012 in Arizona, taking on Venezuela at University of Phoenix Stadium in its first match of the year (9 p.m., Galavision/ESPN3.com).

The friendly comes as part of the culmination of January training camp, and it provides Jurgen Klinsmann a chance to see some of the players he has yet to observe in international game situations on a competitive stage.

Some Soccer News for Thu Jan 19, 2012

Du Nord 19 January @ 05:41 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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David Beckham made it official today and signed a new 2 year contract with the LA Galaxy.
-But Beckham is staying with a team that will have at least 2 giant holes to fill this season - central midfielder Juninho returned to Sao Paulo and centerback Omar Gonzalez blew out his knee.

Who should the USMNT start vs. Venezuela?

Soccer By Ives 20 January @ 04:00 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The U.S. men's national team will play its first match of 2012, and an MLS-heavy squad will take the field against Venezuela on Saturday night in Arizona with many players looking to impress Jurgen Klinsmann and work their way into the full senior team mix.

Some familiar faces are back in the mix as Benny Feilhaber and Ricardo Clark are in camp, while Heath Pearce joins them as the only players on the camp roster with more than 30 caps.

Some Soccer News for Wed Jan 18, 2012

Du Nord 18 January @ 06:31 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Two big MLS player moves are on the front burner today:
-Philly to sell Sebastien Le Toux to Bolton.
-LA to re-sign David Beckham tomorrow.
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Barca beat Real Madrid again! 1-2 today in the 1st Leg of the Copa Del Rey Quarterfinals. 2nd Leg is next Wednesday.

Zusi, McInerney score as U-23s and USMNT battle to draw

Soccer By Ives 18 January @ 01:31 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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BY ADAM SERRANO

CARSON, Calif. – In a match that was much closer than the last time these teams met, the U.S. Under-23 national team battled to a hard fought 1-1 draw against the U.S. national team on Tuesday evening at the Home Depot Center Complex.

MNT and U-23s Spar in Second Scrimmage

U.S. MNT Blog 18 January @ 12:05 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Graham Zusi was flying down the flanks throughout the first half
Graham Zusi and Jack McInerney traded sweet strikes as the National Team and the U-23's finished with a 1-1 draw in the second of two scrimmages played here between the teams at The Home Depot Center.

Notes from Friday's Scrimmage

U.S. YNT Blog 16 January @ 11:25 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Jared Jeffrey (blue) and Benny Feilhaber (Grey)
On Friday, the full team lined up against the U-23 MNT for the first of two scrimmages while the teams share space at The Home Depot Center. For both groups, it was the first opportunity to play 11 v. 11 since camp began and continue to evaluate players for the upcoming friendlies.

How Benny Feilhaber Became a Baltimore Ravens Fan

U.S. MNT Blog 15 January @ 10:57 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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We tweeted Sunday afternoon that Benny Feilhaber is a huge fan of the Baltimore Ravens. Many people wondered ... well ... why? Benny tells us ...
"It started with my dad. He worked in Brazil but he always had trips to the U.S., and the first football game he watched was with the Cleveland Browns.

A Look at the Revolution Off-Season Thus Far

The Bent Musket 15 January @ 02:15 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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With the excitement and craziness of the 2012 SuperDraft in the rearview, it's time for teams around MLS to get down to business. Camp opens tomorrow and the Revolution still have plenty of work to do. I figured that this frigid, lazy Sunday would be a good time to take a look at the Revs' off-season thus far and outline some of the storylines moving forward.

Mark one for the vets

No Short Corners 14 January @ 05:29 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The U-23 back line had its guts ripped out yesterday in a 4-0 win to the Nats. Goals came from Chris Wondolowski, Benny Feilhaber, Teal Bunbury and Graham Zusi. SKC represent. Here were your starting lineups. Currently hunting around for a highlight vid. Will update as it comes. - Will Parchman

MNT v. U-23s

U.S. MNT Blog 14 January @ 02:26 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The full team lined up against the U-23 MNT for the first of two scrimmages while the teams share space at The Home Depot Center. For both groups, it was the first opportunity to play 11 v. 11 since camp began and continue to evaluate players for the upcoming friendlies.
"These scrimmages are good for us and the Under-23s, that's why we do it purposely, because it's a big year for U.

Bunbury and Zusi Score for the US in Scrimmage

Down the Byline 14 January @ 10:47 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Last night, the US men's national team took on the US under 23 team in a scrimmage in LA. Both teams are currently involved in camps. The US team for their upcoming games against Venezuela and Panama, and the U23's as they continue to prepare for their upcoming Olympic qualifying. Three Sporting KC players appeared for the full national team last night.

Jones addition a mistake

New England Soccer Today 14 January @ 02:35 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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If the January U.S. Men's National Team camp was all about wins, adding Jermaine Jones might have been the correct decision. That has never been the case.

The January camps, instead, have always been about giving deserving, often overlooked, players in their offseason a chance to impress while their more established European colleagues are in the midst of their season.

Development key as US senior squad defeats U-23s in scrimmage

Soccer By Ives 14 January @ 02:08 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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BY ADAM SERRANO

CARSON, Calif. -- There were plenty of lessons learned on Friday as the United States senior squad soundly defeated the U.S. Under-23's 4-0 in a scrimmage that took place on the Mooch Myernick Field at the Home Depot Center complex.

Grading the Draft

New England Soccer Today 13 January @ 12:13 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Tyler Polak could fill the Revs need at left back. (Photo Credit: Andy Mead / MLSsoccer.com)

With the 2012 MLS SuperDraft now in the books, the writers at New England Soccer Today handed out their grades for the New England Revolution's 2012 draft performance. The Revs selected UCLA midfielder Kelyn Rowe with the third overall pick and Creighton defender Tyler Polak with the 22nd overall pick.

The 2012 MLS SuperDraft Brings Few Surprises

MLS Reserves 12 January @ 11:59 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Most surprising on the day of the MLS SuperDraft were the opening words spoken by Don Garber as he greeted the viewers and public... in French. His words were spoken in order to honor MLS newcomers and first to pick in the draft, the Montreal Impact. Beyond the initial surprise of that, the remainder of the draft left little in the way of talking points.

Revolution Signs Two Experienced Colombian Players

Soccer Tickets Online 09 January @ 10:49 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The New England Revolution could have filled two of needs with the signing of central defender John Lozano and midfielder/forward Fernando Cárdenas.

"Both John and Fernando have experience playing in Colombia's top division, both with and against some of CONCACAF's top club teams," Revolution General Manager Michael Burns said.

Twitter Stories by Major League Soccer

Soccer Science 07 January @ 10:28 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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After Twitter's recent compilation of Twitter Stories, the good folks at MLSsoccer.com took a moment to reflect on the tremendous impact this social medium has had on Major League Soccer and the American soccer experience. We posted a few of our favorites to the site in December, which you can see here.

Former Teammates Reunited

U.S. MNT Blog 05 January @ 12:07 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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It's no surprise with so many talented players having come through the U.S. system that there would be a lot of guys who have shared the same field together and then separated as their careers progressed. Well, it's reunion time here in Phoenix, and a review of the roster reveals several players who have won national championships together, MLS Cup titles, U.

Reports: Aarhus looking at Wondolowski, Davies as potential transfer targets

Soccer By Ives 04 January @ 10:45 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Photo by Jose L. Argueta/ISIphotos.com

Two American strikers are drumming up some transfer buzz in Denmark.

According to multiple reports out of the country, Danish Superliga club AGF Aarhus is looking at Charlie Davies and Chris Wondolowski as potential targets during the transfer window, which opens Thursday and lasts through the end of the month.

Some Soccer News for Tue Jan 3, 2012

Du Nord 03 January @ 06:20 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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BREAKING NEWS: Is Oscar Pareja about to become the new head coach of the Colorado Rapids?
-He was a player for the Dallas Burn, and is currently the director of the very successful FC Dallas academy.
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This is one man dangling a piece of meat over a pack of ravaging wolves.

Revolution 2011 Season Grades: Midfield

The Bent Musket 03 January @ 01:41 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The 2011 season grades forge ever onward! Corey, Matty, and I have looked at the four major areas of the team - goalkeeping, defense, midfield, forwards - and assigned our grades on a 4.0 scale.

Unfortunately for the New England Revolution, we don't curve based on the rest of the league.

Without further ado, here are our grades for the Revolution midfield, which was strong on paper but still performed below expectations.

Feilhaber set for US return

Yanks Abroad 02 January @ 08:39 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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More than a year since his last appearance in a US jersey, New England midfielder Benny Feilhaber is aiming to re-establish his place on the team and carve out a place in Jurgen Klinsmann's system.

Wingmen Wanted

New England Soccer Today 29 December @ 04:59 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The failures of the Revolution's 2011 season have been well-documented. A five-win season (fewest in franchise history). A nine-game winless streak (tied for a franchise high). A scant 28 points (tied with Vancouver for the league low). A season-ending seven-game victory drought.

And so on.

Feilhaber called into U.S. National Team camp

Soccer Tickets Online 27 December @ 03:49 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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New England Revolution midfielder Benny Feilhaber is among the 20 players called in by U.S. Men's National Team head coach Jürgen Klinsmann for the team's annual January training camp, which will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 3, in Phoenix, Ariz.

The annual camp held in January for players in their offseason is a largely domestic-based group that includes 18 players who ply their trade in the United States.

Kickette Catch Up: Your Holiday Weekend Gossip Cheat Sheet

KICKETTE 26 December @ 05:45 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Stephen Ireland wouldn't dare forget to bring his snakeskin pants to Ronaldinho's next pyjama party...would he?

If you think this is good, just wait.

It gets better.

Saturday

- We offered our steamiest congrats to Barcelona's Victor Valdes, who received the Catalan Athlete of the year award.