New england revolution
The New England Revolution is a professional soccer team based in Foxborough, Massachusetts, and is the only Major League Soccer (MLS) team in New England. Here are some key facts about the team:
History: The Revolution was founded in 1995 as one of the original 10 teams in MLS. The team has won two MLS Cup championships, in 2007 and 2014.
Home Stadium: The Revolution plays its home games at Gillette Stadium, which is located in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The stadium has a seating capacity of over 20,000 and is also the home of the New England Patriots (NFL) and the New England Revolution (MLS).
Rivals: The Revolution has rivalries with several teams in MLS, including the New York Red Bulls, the Philadelphia Union, and the Montreal Impact.
Notable Players: Some notable players who have played for the Revolution include:
- Taylor Twellman, a forward who played for the team from 2002 to 2010 and is the team's all-time leading scorer.
- Clint Dempsey, a midfielder who played for the team from 2004 to 2006 and is now a member of the Seattle Sounders FC.
- Lee Nguyen, a midfielder who has played for the team since 2012 and has been named to the MLS Best XI twice.
- Kei Kamara, a forward who played for the team in 2015 and has played for several other MLS teams.
Current Roster: The Revolution's current roster includes players such as:
- Brad Knighton, a goalkeeper who has been with the team since 2015.
- Andrew Farrell, a defender who has been with the team since 2013.
- Kelyn Rowe, a midfielder who has been with the team since 2012.
- Cristian Penilla, a forward who has been with the team since 2018.
Recent Success: The Revolution has had some success in recent years, including winning the 2014 MLS Cup and making the playoffs in 2017 and 2018. However, the team has struggled in recent seasons, finishing with a record of 11-14-9 in 2020 and missing the playoffs.