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2010 MLS Preview: NE Revolution

Soccer Tickets Online 10 March @ 08:00 AM EDT


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The Side: The New England Revolution won the 2007 US Open Cup, but other than that one major trophy, they have never delivered any hardware to Robert Kraft, a man who likes to win titles. Kraft is also a man who loves good coaching, and that is why he has employed Stevie Nicol almost as long as he has Bill Belichick.

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Revs head off on 12-day road trip, new faces in tow

American Soccer News 09 March @ 05:34 PM EDT
On Wednesday, March 10, the New England Revolution embark on a 12 day pre-season excursion, with the entire roster, including Taylor Twellman and Matt Reis, making the trip. The team will be operating out of Cary, N.C. and will face off against USL-2 side Charlotte Eagles and the Revs' old U. Click to continue reading...

Revs sign Senegal’s Niouky Desire

American Soccer News 22 February @ 08:27 PM EDT
The New England Revolution announced today, Feb. 22, that Senegalese central midfielder Niouky Desire has signed a contract with Major League Soccer to play for the Revolution. He will occupy one of the team's eight international roster spots. Per MLS and club policy, terms of the deal were not released. Click to continue reading...

Introducing new ASN podcasts

American Soccer News 18 February @ 12:27 PM EDT

ASN is pleased to announce a trio of new podcasts to our lineup.

The first is a short (60 seconds or less) ASN's Audio News Daily hosted by Jason Davis and Zach Woosley of The American Soccer Show. This daily audio news update will be posted to ASN's home page by 7am each weekday morning. It will be available to subscribers but can separately be subscribed to as a stand-alone item.

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The New England Revolution’s Steve and Shalrie Show

Soccer Soap Box 03 February @ 11:52 PM EDT

For fans of the New England Revolution this has been a pretty tough offseason. Reading a very interesting interview with Steve Nicol at FoxSoccer.com made it very clear that there are some very interesting hurdles to make it over this year.

  • Paul Mariner: Hugely respected Assistant coach with vast experience and knowledge – gone.
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Wizards Trade Cristman To D.C. United

MLS Daily 03 February @ 10:25 PM EDT
The Kansas City Wizards have traded forward Adam Cristman to D.C. United in exchange for an international roster spot, the teams announced on Wednesday.
"We are pleased to have concluded a trade for Adam," said United general manager Dave Kasper. "He is a hard working, athletic striker who will provide solid cover for us. Click to continue reading...

The MLS Schedule: A Business Analysis

Footiebusiness 03 February @ 09:59 PM EDT

MLS unveiled its 2010 schedule and we thought it worthwhile to take a look at some of the business themes that emerged in the release.

1. National TV: One third of all games will be nationally televised on FSC, ESPN & Telefutura. This includes at least 25 ESPN HD games and 30 FSC HD games.

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AC St. Louis Signs Ralston, NASL Gets Credibility

Match Fit USA 01 February @ 09:57 PM EDT
Steve Ralston, MLS original and New England Revolution great, has signed as NASL club AC St. Louis' first player signing. Ralston's departure from the Revs, announced last week, came as a mild...


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MLS Legend Steve Ralston signs with AC St. Louis of the NASL

Major League Soccer Talk 01 February @ 04:39 PM EDT

Steve Ralston heads home to St. Louis

Earlier today, AC St. Louis of the new NASL announced the signing of Steve Ralston as a player and assistant coach for their upcoming inaugural season. The former New England Revolution and MLS original decided to leave the Revolution after a new contract could not be worked out.

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Thoughts On Ralston

WVHooligan 30 January @ 10:14 AM EDT

Yesterday was full of news and one bit of news that came down was surely more surprising than others. A little tweet on Twitter that said something along the lines of "Steve Ralston will not be returning to the Revs this year." Of course I am paraphrasing that quote from Boston reporter Kyle McCarthy.

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Ralston leaving New England after eight seasons

Soccer By Ives 30 January @ 03:00 AM EDT

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Steve Ralston's eight-year career with the New England Revolution is over.

The veteran midfielder and team captain has decided not to return to the Revs for the 2010 season, passing on a chance to re-sign with the club for a ninth season.

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Ralston leaving New England after eight seasons

Soccer By Ives 30 January @ 03:00 AM EDT

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Steve Ralston's eight-year career with the New England Revolution is over.

The veteran midfielder and team captain has decided not to return to the Revs for the 2010 season, passing on a chance to re-sign with the club for a ninth season.

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MLS Charity Week: The Revs

Footiebusiness 26 January @ 10:34 PM EDT

Last week we took at look at various American soccer charity efforts especially those in Haiti. The charitable efforts of professional sports leagues and teams are typically overlooked by their fans, yet they are an important component of the community outreach programs in which almost all leagues are involved.

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US Soccer Birthday Roast: Parkhurst Edition

Soccer Tickets Online 25 January @ 08:00 AM EDT


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The Host: Michael Parkhurst, let me be the first to say "Happy Birthday!" Wait, your birthday was yesterday? Geez, I'm so sorry. Well, we managed to get everyone together here at our local Chili's, so we might as well (1) honor the soccer feats you have accomplished in the last 26 years, and (2) "pepper in some flavor.

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Trade Complete, I Think

View From The Couch 21 January @ 08:00 PM EDT
After a report from George Tanner earlier today that the trade with the Revs was off it appears the trade has been completed. The details:
Rapids get Wells Thompson and the rights to Jeff Larentowicz
Revolution get Cory Gibbs, the rights to Preston Burpo (who Bravo told me was out of contract this offseason), a 3rd round pick in 2011, and allocation money
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Trade Updates

View From The Couch 21 January @ 02:07 PM EDT
Multiple trade updates:
  • Peterson traded for allocation money - No great loss IMO. With his injury he wouldn't be at 100% until late in the season anyway, and he was at best a backup. It increases our need to get more wing depth.
  • Reports are that the trade with the REvs is a go, but nothing official yet.
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Late MLS news and more stadium porn

DailySoccerFix 20 January @ 06:45 PM EDT

Kansas City's new digs, now under construction and set for a 2011 opening. It does look pretty good, eh?

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For you MLS freaks here's a little something to chew on while wondering whether the new grounds in Kansas City will really be open in 2011 as planned: (Hint: few things are as boringly predictable as MLS stadiums taking longer than expected to erect and open.

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Trade Update

View From The Couch 17 January @ 06:29 PM EDT
Goff had an update on the rumored Gibbs/Burpo - Thompson/Larentowicz trade with the Revs:

New England Revolution was preparing to trade midfielders Jeff Larentowicz and Wells Thompson to the Colorado Rapids for goalkeeper Preston Burpo and defender Cory Gibbs.
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Draft-Day Trades Send MLS Veterans To New Destinations

MLS Daily 14 January @ 08:48 PM EDT
As is usually the case on the day of the MLS SuperDraft, several draft-day deals went down around the league on Thursday, with three former members of the United States Men's National Team sent packing to new destinations.First, the New England Revolution have sent the rights to defender Chris Albright to the New York Red Bulls in exchange for the 31st- and 48th-overall selections in today's SuperDraft. Click to continue reading...

Albright Joins Bulls

USSoccerPlayers 14 January @ 02:06 PM EDT
Chris Albright was traded from New England to New York on Thursday, in exchange for the Red Bulls' second and third round picks. Albright has been with the Revs since 2008, making 27 appearances. The Revolution get picks 31 and 48. Click to continue reading...

SuperDraft Trade Talks: TFC, Albright

WVHooligan 11 January @ 10:03 AM EDT

I was just passed this link from a reader which actually confirmed an email I got over the weekend regarding a possible trade by Toronto FC. Soccer America is reporting that Toronto FC is wanting to possibly trade up in this week's SuperDraft to get Canadian international and this year's Hermann trophy winner Teal Bunbury.

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MLS Promotions in the New Year

Footiebusiness 03 January @ 09:00 PM EDT

As we did during the MLS season and in the lead-up to the holidays, we are taking a quick look at MLS ticket promotions in preparation for the 2010 season. This analysis is always somewhat limited because certain teams (e.g. Toronto and Seattle) typically don't run discount ticket promotions because of their strong sales.

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Red Bull NY Coaching Rumors Lead To Zenga

Major League Soccer Talk 22 December @ 04:00 PM EDT

There was so much promise this past MLS Season for Red Bull NY after reaching their first MLS Cup Final. Not only seeing them defeat the Houston Dynamo in the Goal Aggregate Quarterfinals and the one goal victory in the semi-final at Real Salt Lake, but also qualifying for their first club international tournament in the CONCACAF Champions League.

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2009 MLS Season Review: New England Revs

Soccer Tickets Online 21 December @ 08:00 AM EDT

2009 Recap: Yes, the Revs once again fell short of that elusive title. But, they also once again competed with the best MLS had to offer despite suffering severe injuries and incessant bad luck. My fave coach, Stevie Nicol, deserves props for getting NER (11-10-9) to the playoffs without Twellman and Ralston for most of the way.

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More MLS Holiday Promotions

Footiebusiness 15 December @ 09:49 PM EDT

As we said in our post on Monday, we will continue to look at MLS Holiday promotional efforts this week. Below are some additional promotions. For more, click here.

In Houston, the Dynamo have added a wrinkle to the typical holiday deal by offering two seats to their home opener and one Dynamo "tailgating" chair for $59.

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MLS Promotions: Holiday Deals

Footiebusiness 13 December @ 09:00 PM EDT

As we did during the regular season, we will also look at MLS promotional efforts during the Winter. We start with some holiday deals offered around the league.

The Revs are offering a "holiday four pack" that includes tickets to four games (of your choice), first choice of seat location before general sale, a wall calendar and holiday card all for $68.

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Soccer Business Bits: ESPN Coverage, Revs Respond & More

Footiebusiness 03 December @ 10:31 PM EDT

The day of the big World Cup draw has arrived and ESPN has big plans to cover the event with maximum fanfare. ESPN2 will provide three hours of coverage and will include usual suspects Harkes, Lalas and more to break down the action. It is fairly remarkable that we have reached the stage in American soccer where the World Cup draw rates a three hour presentation.

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2009 Mock Expansion Draft

WVHooligan 24 November @ 02:05 PM EDT

Could Bobby Convey be headed home to Philly? (Getty Images)

The speculation has begun for the Philadelphia Union and their expansion draft that takes place tomorrow afternoon. The 15 clubs released their protected list last night and now the Union have a full list of guys that they can get 10 players from.

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SBI's Friday Free Kicks: What about Shalrie, where will Schelotto go, and more

Soccer By Ives 20 November @ 02:07 PM EDT

Landon Donovan was named the 2009 MLS Most Valuable Player on Thursday, and while it is tough to argue against awarding the U.S. national team star for his performance this season, the MVP results still raised a glaring question.

What about Shalrie Joseph?

It isn't a question so much about choosing between Joseph and Donovan, which is a subjective debate that has supporters on both sides.

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SBI's Friday Free Kicks: What about Shalrie, where will Schelotto go, and more

Soccer By Ives 20 November @ 02:07 PM EDT

Landon Donovan was named the 2009 MLS Most Valuable Player on Thursday, and while it is tough to argue against awarding the U.S. national team star for his performance this season, the MVP results still raised a glaring question.

What about Shalrie Joseph?

It isn't a question so much about choosing between Joseph and Donovan, which is a subjective debate that has supporters on both sides.

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Galaxy's Donovan Wins MLS MVP

100 Percent Soccer 19 November @ 05:46 PM EDT

Not much of a surprise there. It was just announced on ESPNews.

Perhaps the biggest surprise is this is the first time that Landon Donovan, a five-time Honda Player of the Year and two-time U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year, has won the MLS award.

Said Donovan:

"Well, from a statistical standpoint it wasn't my best year, but what is important to me, and I think the reason we're being recognized, is that our team was very good this year.
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Three simple questions: New England Revolution

No Short Corners 18 November @ 05:34 AM EDT
Today, we continue our series by launching an inquest into our first playoff team, the Revs. How they managed to make the postseason, I'll Nicol know... erm... never know, but luckily we have someone here to make sense of all things Beantown ball. For this one, I pass it over to former American Soccer Daily colleague (and Holy Cross midfielder) Ryan O'Hanlon. Click to continue reading...

Gonzalez Named Rookie Of The Year

WVHooligan 12 November @ 03:43 PM EDT

Omar Gonzalez was named Rookie of the Year today. (Getty Images)

Another season award came down today, this time it is the league's Rookie of the Year. For the second straight year a LA Galaxy defender has won it as the honor went to Omar Gonzalez today.

Gonzalez helped a defense go from one of the worst in league history to one of the better ones this season.

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What next for the four eliminated MLS playoff teams?

Soccer By Ives 10 November @ 03:30 PM EDT

The MLS playoffs resume on Friday with the Western Conference final, but the playoffs are already over for the four teams eliminated this past weekend. How those teams respond to their first-round exits, and how they deal with very important off-seasons, will determine if they are back in the post-season in 2010.

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What next for the four eliminated MLS playoff teams?

Soccer By Ives 10 November @ 03:30 PM EDT

The MLS playoffs resume on Friday with the Western Conference final, but the playoffs are already over for the four teams eliminated this past weekend. How those teams respond to their first-round exits, and how they deal with very important off-seasons, will determine if they are back in the post-season in 2010.

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MLS Collective Bargaining: Reality Bites

The Fake Sigi Schmid Blog 09 November @ 11:23 PM EDT
Yesterday the first news from the MLS collective bargaining negotiations leaked out, courtesy of Tripp Mickle. Sport Business Journal put the news behind the paywall, but thankfully Jason Davis scaled it so I don't have to:
Though the league has proposed a salary cap increase, the players have labelled it a "joke".
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Season Recap: New England Revolution

WVHooligan 09 November @ 03:47 PM EDT

Shalrie Joseph lead the way for the Revs in 2009. (Getty Images)

Sometimes less is more, and in the case of the 2009 edition of the New England Revolution less nearly became a lot. If you would have told me that the Revs would have lacked both Steve Ralston and Taylor Twellman for the majority of the season and still made the playoffs this year I would have called you crazy.

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MLS Playoffs Match Report: Fire 2 Revs 0

Sanford's Soccer Net 08 November @ 11:21 PM EDT
The Fire came into the second leg down 2-1 in aggregate goals facing an opponent that they've faced a huge number of times in the playoffs over the years, lately with good results. I could go on about the challenges that the Revs faced this year, but frankly it's not worth the time. This Fire team came into the playoffs in mediocre form, with rumors of trouble in the locker room and using a patchwork lineup. Click to continue reading...

MLS Playoffs: Yellow Card Rule Change

Climbing the Ladder 08 November @ 06:04 AM EDT
This was brought to my attention in the play-by-play thread on Bigsoccer: Did you notice that MLS has changed its rules for playoff yellow card suspensions? I'm not sure if this was put into place this year or last year, but it definitely was not the case as of 2007. Two yellow cards in consecutive games mean a suspension. Click to continue reading...

MLS Playoffs: New England at Chicago (Match Night Commentary)

Soccer By Ives 07 November @ 09:29 PM EDT

The second participant in the MLS Eastern Conference Final will be determined tonight when the New England Revolution faces the Chicago Fire in Game Two of their First Round playoff series.

New England will try to join Real Salt Lake in the East Final by building on its 2-1 victory in Game One.

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