Revolution need final kick for playoff push
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Rusty Pierce symbolized the Revolution's break with the past when he joined the team in 2000. The Revolution had qualified for the MLS playoffs once in their first four seasons, then advanced to the playoffs in three of the next four.
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The chances were good of the game being decided from the 90th minute on when the Revolution met the Rochester Raging Rhinos in a US Open Cup game last night. The Revolution did not buck the odds, Steve Ralston and Taylor Twellman combining for two late goals in a 4-2 win.
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Robert F. Kennedy Stadium, an excellent venue for soccer, will revert to a less-than-adequate home for baseball next year. So, D.C. United could be playing their last game at the site when they host the Revolution in the MLS Eastern Conference final tonight at 7.
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After going without a goal in Major League Soccer postseason play, Earnie Stewart finally delivered for DC United last night against the MetroStars in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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FOXBOROUGH &#151; The Revolution-Galaxy match scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 12 is approaching a sellout, according to Revolution COO Brian Bilello. The game will feature the first appearance in New England of Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham, who will join the Galaxy after the Spanish season.
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The Revolution have overcome long odds to reach the Major League Soccer playoffs the last two seasons. But, after their 3-2 loss to the MetroStars Saturday night, their chances of continuing that trend seem to be fading.
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A week ago, Revolution defender Avery John struggled for words to describe the defensive breakdowns in a 3-3 tie with Columbus, in which New England squandered a two-goal lead.
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If Chicago defeats Columbus at Soldier Field Wednesday, the Fire will lead the Revolution by six points for the final Eastern Conference playoff berth. But the Revolution could be in position to earn the tiebreaker advantage when they meet the Fire at Gillette Stadium Oct. 16.
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The MLS playoff schedule has disrupted the Revolution's routine, as tomorrow's Eastern Conference championship game against Chicago will be played with less than five days' rest.
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FOXBOROUGH -- The Revolution's powers of recovery were revived again last night. After struggling through a 278-minute home scoreless streak, the Revolution broke through for a 6-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids, taking them within 2 points of Chicago for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Revolution (6-11-9) snapped a five-game winless streak as Pat Noonan, Steve ...
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FOXBOROUGH -- The Revolution did not want to back into the playoffs. They went on the offensive early in a 3-1 win over the Colorado Rapids last night at Gillette Stadium, scoring on a fourth-minute penalty kick, then converting the clinching goal by Jose Manuel Abundis in his first MLS game.
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Revolution's midfield triumvirate was in full stride last night. With Shalrie Joseph and Jeff Larentowicz in supporting roles and Andy Dorman charging forward, the Revolution rediscovered their possession game and dominated the center of the field in taking a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls.
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The Revolution have been going for goal all season. But despite using attack-oriented formations (both 3-4-3 and 3-5-2 alignments) and having one of the MLS's most productive scorers ever (Taylor Twellman) and a strong midfield, the Revolution have come close to setting a team record for fewest goals per game in a season.
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FOXBOROUGH -- The artificial turf at Gillette Stadium has benefited the Revolution's quick passing game. But the Revolution started slowly and struggled to get their game into gear before rallying for a 1-1 tie with Chivas USA last night, the equalizer created by midfielder Steve Ralston's record-tying assist.
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Three goals were scored in the first round of the MLS playoffs. Three home teams won by 1-0 scores, and the New York Red Bulls were held to a 0-0 tie by the Revolution at Giants Stadium. These results indicate the league should consider modifying the playoff format.
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Clint Dempsey scored for the New England Revolution and Scott Sealy answered for the Kansas City Wizards in a 1-1 tie Saturday night that kept both teams on track to make the playoffs.
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FOXBOROUGH -- The Revolution and Houston Dynamo might be Major League Soccer's best teams over the last two seasons, but their low-scoring games resembled chess matches until yesterday's 3-3 tie.