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Piercing Pain For Revs
by Damian Vega (Profile/Interview | MetroWest Daily News - May 9)
Rusty Pierce stands on the sidelines with his shoulders slumped, right leg suspended in the air and a blank expression blanketed across his face. A few yards away, his New England Revolution teammates are a bundle of energy, firing shots on goal and connecting on crosses while going through another training session. more details | go to article

On Soccer: U.S. Calls On Its Best
by Damian Vega (Preview | MetroWest Daily News - June 6)
It was half a world away. It was a sport that didn't matter. It was thought to be insignificant. Prior to the 2002 World Cup in Seoul, Americans weren't crossing the days off on their calendars until play began. But, after the memorable event in which the U.S. surprisingly reached the final eight, many soccer fans -- old and new -- have anxiously anticipated the opening of qualifying for the 2006 Cup in Germany. more details | go to article

Hungry For Home Cooking
by Mike Biglin (Result | MetroWest Daily News - June 21)
They've been out of sight, out of mind, but the Boston Renegades are already into the thick of their W-League schedule, fighting to return to the championship heights they reached in 2001 and 2002. Also: U.S. men get job done. more details | go to article

'Gades, Revs On Pitch
by Mike Biglin (Preview | MetroWest Daily News - June 26)
Today is a big day for local soccer fans, with action returning to both Gillette Stadium and Bowditch Field for the first time this season. Down in Foxboro (7:30 p.m.), the last-place New England Revolution look for just their second home victory of the season against the Eastern Conference-leading MetroStars. Head coach Steve Nicol's crew is in the midst of a three-match losing streak, and is severely hobbled by injuries. more details | go to article

Thompson Is Back On The Pitch: Thompson Happy With Revs
by Damian Vega (Profile/Interview | MetroWest Daily News - July 10)
Erin O'Brien walked through the team hotel in Colorado and heard a sweet melody filling the air from the lobby's grand piano. With dinner over, the New England Revolution media relations director turned the corner and prepared to tell the hired musician to retire for the evening. more details | go to article

Nicol Searches For Right Mix
by Damian Vega (Result | MetroWest Daily News - July 15)
Richie Baker's night started later than usual yesterday, but he made up for lost time in a hurry. Following three straight starts, Baker came off the bench last night against the Chicago Fire, as head coach Steve Nicol continued his search for the right combination. more details | go to article

Dempsey, Revs Catch Fire
by Damian Vega (Result | MetroWest Daily News - July 15)
The unkempt mop of hair. The swagger. The propensity to toss in the occasional "dude" into any sentence. The bright orange Nike T-Shirt which defines the phrase eye-sore. Yep, take Clint Dempsey out of his New England Revolution uniform and a normal, average-looking 21-year-old with a 5 o'clock shadow remains. more details | go to article

Rhinos Ready For MLS
by Gus Martins (Analysis | MetroWest Daily News - July 21)
For almost a decade, the Rochester Raging Rhinos have been synonymous with off-broadway excellence as one of the premier A-League teams in the nation. But the Raging Rhinos, who topped the Revolution here last night, 1-1, (3-1 on penalty kick) in U.S. Open Cup action, are hoping to join Major League Soccer either as an expansion team or by inheriting an existing franchise that could be relocated. more details | go to article

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U.S. Women Vets Plan To Make Most Of Final Olympic Visit
by Damian Vega (Profile/Interview | MetroWest Daily News - August 15)
Mia Hamm keeps her Blackberry or turbo-charged Palm tucked away, knowing her international soccer calendar is empty following the 2004 Olympics Games. Four others of the famous foot-balling fivesome -- Joy Fawcett, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy and Kristine Lilly -- aren't sure if the pitch will continue to call. more details | go to article

Vital Stretch Begins Tonight: KC The First Foe In 3-Game Homestand
by Damian Vega (Preview | MetroWest Daily News - August 21)
So far, the New England Revolution haven't been able to catch one. Players have been injured, late leads have slipped away and the Revs have decorated the last-place spot in the standings so well, it's become home. more details | go to article

He's No Longer Dorman-t: Revolution Rookie Found His Niche
by Damian Vega (Profile/Interview | MetroWest Daily News - August 22)
When he signed with the New England Revolution, the internal voice was there: Don't mess up. When he enters the game as a second-half substitution, the voice is there: Don't mess up. Also: U.S. in semis, to face Germany more details | go to article

Revolution, United Settle For Tie
by Mike Biglin (Result | MetroWest Daily News - August 29)
They packed the lower bowl of Gillette Stadium, some 17,236 strong, to see the kid strut his stuff. Instead, they endured stifling heat and a poorly played Major League Soccer match. When the final whistle mercifully blew, Eastern Conference rivals D.C. United and the host New England Revolution settled for a scoreless draw. more details | go to article

Anchor For The Defense
by Damian Vega (Profile/Interview | MetroWest Daily News - September 4)
This is the way playing goalkeeper looks to most soccer fans: stand around and every once in a while make a save. For New England Revolution keeper, Matt Reis, the job entails quite a bit more. "When the ball gets deep in our zone, it's all about communication," the 6-foot-1 Reis said. "You want to make sure to let everyone know what is going on and where the ball is so nothing gets through." more details | go to article

Up And Down Night For Revs
by Damian Vega (Result | MetroWest Daily News - September 5)
He stood up, he sat down. He stood up, he sat down. Over and over again, Steve Nicol's actions mirrored that of a Yo-Yo on the New England Revolution bench last night at Gillette Stadium. Aggravation etched on his face, Nicol looked as frustrated as a rookie trying to walk the dog for the first time. more details | go to article

Coaches Give Soccer Teams A Pro Flavor
by Mike Reiss (Profile/Interview | MetroWest Daily News - September 13)
In a unique twist on our local high school soccer fields, MetroWest is home to two coaches who worked in Major League Soccer. Meet Francis Okaroh and Renato Capobianco. If the names sound familiar, it's probably because both spent time with the New England Revolution in recent years -- Okaroh as a player, Capobianco as an assistant coach/director of soccer. more details | go to article

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