Revs Sneak Into Playoffs On Final Day
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Needing three points to vault into fourth place ahead of the Fire, the Revs found a way to scrape into the postseason at the last gasp, as goals from Clint Dempsey in the 55th minute and Steve Ralston in the 58th minute downed Chiacgo 2-1 and sent the
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The Revolution were successful in a semifinal match for the fifth time in seven seasons. Having advanced to three MLS Cups and a US Open Cup final, the Revolution took a 2-1 extra-time win over the Carolina RailHawks last night, qualifying them for next month's Open Cup final.
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In the first years of MLS play, the Revolution were usually mismatched when they visited D.C. United, the team taking on a spoiler role while United was basically warming up for the playoffs.
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The Revolution will open the MLS season with a home game for the first time in their 13-year history when they meet the Houston Dynamo at 7:30 p.m. March 29 at Gillette Stadium. The Revolution are 2-7-3 in season openers and 5-5-2 in home openers since 1996.
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US national team soccer coach Bruce Arena, who took notice of the Revolution's late-season rally and spectacular elimination from the Major League Soccer playoffs, named four New England players to a 25-man squad preparing for a World Cup qualifier against Jamaica Nov. 17 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
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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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The Revolution and New York Red Bulls are about to reverse roles. The Revolution played the spoilers in their MLS playoff opener, the Red Bulls attacking with a three-forward formation in a 0-0 tie Saturday night.
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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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With a playoff berth and a share of the Cape Ann Large title secured, the No. 9 Masconomet boys' soccer team had an opportunity to rest a few players in its final regular-season game. As a testament to the program's depth, those who played for the Chieftains yesterday excelled in a 4-0 victory over Waltham.
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Avery John scores his first career goal in the 25th minute to help the Revolution snap the Crew's 18-game unbeaten streak with a 1-0 victory Saturday in the MLS playoffs.
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The Revolution's playoff chances continued to improve this week, thanks to Columbus's 1-0 victory over Chicago Wednesday night. The Crew's league-record 16th successive game without a loss puts the Revolution in position to vault from the cellar of the MLS standings into a position of strength for the final two games.
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In recent seasons, the Revolution have played the MLS regular season at a long distance runner's pace, then sprinted to the finish line. And they might have taken a step toward another late rally with a 4-2 victory over FC Dallas last night.
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Several tournaments are more lucrative and provide a chance for greater glory than the MLS playoffs. But of the competitions the Revolution will be involved in this season, the MLS Cup will take priority.
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Chicago continues its run of postseason success against United, tallying a 1-0 victory in the first game of their first-round MLS series.
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For D.C. United Coach Peter Nowak, the final weeks of the regular season are about improving the team's overall performance in preparation for playoffs.
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San Diego -- The sports cliche about taking them one game at a time does not apply in a final-week drive for the playoffs. That, the players say, is looking too far ahead.
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Jamie Moreno and Christian Gomez both had a goal and two assists last night in Washington to help D.C. United secure home-field advantage throughout the playoffs with a 4-3 victory over the New York Red Bulls.