2001 New England Revolution season

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New England Revolution
2001 season
Owner Robert Kraft (The Kraft Group)
Head coach Fernando Clavijo
Stadium Foxboro Stadium
Foxborough, Massachusetts
MLS Conference: 3rd
Overall: 9th
Open Cup Runners-up
Top goalscorerLeague: Catê (8g)
All: Catê (10g)
Average home league attendance15,654
Biggest win7-1 (U.S. Open Cup) 5-1 (MLS Regular Season)
Biggest defeat5-0 (vs. D.C. United on May 9)
  2000
2002  

The 2001 New England Revolution season was the sixth season for the New England Revolution both as a club and in Major League Soccer (MLS). The club missed the playoffs after finishing third in the Eastern conference. The club was reached the final of the 2001 U.S. Open Cup, where they lost to the LA Galaxy. [1] [2]

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Summary

The Revolution qualified for the post-season for only the second time in its history in their 2000 campaign. [3] Despite this, the team stumbled out of the blocks in 2001, losing six straight matches to start their 2001 campaign. In mid-May the team's fortune changed, losing only one of its next nine, recording 4 wins and 4 losses during the months of May and June. Results were mixed during the second half of the season; with the team suffering heavy defeats to San Jose, Miami, and Columbus down the stretch, ultimately failing to qualify for the playoffs.

The Revolution's fortunes faired better in the 2001 U.S. Open Cup, where the team made a run to the final, ultimately losing to the LA Galaxy in extra time. [4] [5]

Among the Revs’ stand-out players for 2001 were Jamaican midfielder Andy Williams, [6] who the team added via the 2001 MLS Waiver Draft pre-season, [7] and who was ultimately named 2001 team MVP. [8] Brazilian playmaker Catê also joined the club pre-season from CR Flamengo. Cate would go on to lead the team in both goals and assists in 2001, receiving MLS All-Star honors in the process. [9] [10] 1999 MLS Rookie of the Year and Longmeadow, Massachusetts product Jay Heaps, acquired via mid-season trade, would go on to spend 9 more seasons with the club. [11]

Squad

First-team squad

As of March 4, 2025. [12] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Juergen Sommer
25 GK Flag of Bolivia.svg  BOL José Carlos Fernández
26 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jeff Causey
3 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Rusty Pierce
5 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Ted Chronopoulos
8 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Joe Franchino
19 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Nick Downing
29 DF Flag of Costa Rica.svg  CRC Mauricio Wright
12 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Alan Woods
6 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jay Heaps
7 MF Flag of Jamaica.svg  JAM Andy Williams
No.Pos.NationPlayer
10 MF Flag of Brazil.svg  BRA Catê
14 MF Flag of Colombia.svg  COL Leonel Alvarez
15 MF Flag of Palestine.svg  PLE Shaker Asad
17 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Braeden Cloutier
20 MF Flag of Bolivia.svg  BOL Fernando Ortiz Solis
23 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Tony Frias
9 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Johnny Torres
13 FW Flag of Jamaica.svg  JAM Wolde Harris
22 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Yari Allnutt
33 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Matt Okoh
77 FW Flag of Costa Rica.svg  CRC William Sunsing

Player Movement

Transfers In
NamePositionDateAcquired ViaTransfer FeePrior ClubReference
Nick DowningDFFebruary 5, 20012001 MLS SuperdraftN/ASeattle Sounders Select [13]
Yari AllnutMFFebruary 5, 20012001 MLS SuperdraftN/ARochester Rhinos [13]
Fernando Ortiz SolisMFFebruary 5, 20012001 MLS SuperdraftN/ATahuichi Academy [13]
Eric PogueGKFebruary 5, 20012001 MLS SuperdraftN/AMichigan Bucks [13]
Shaun TsakirisDFFebruary 5, 20012001 MLS SuperdraftN/AUCLA [13]
Michael FellerMFFebruary 5, 20012001 MLS SuperdraftN/AUniversity of Virginia [13]
Matthew OkohFWMarch 19, 2001TradeN/A Colorado Rapids [13]
Alan WoodsDFMarch 19, 2001TradeN/A Colorado Rapids [13]
CatéMFMarch 28, 2001UndisclosedUndisclosed CR Flamengo [13]
Andy WilliamsMFMarch 29, 20012001 MLS Waiver DraftN/AColumbus Crew [7]
John WolyniecFWMay 3, 2001TradeN/A Chicago Fire [13]
Roland AguileraMFMay 11, 2001TradeN/A Columbus Crew [13]
Braeden CloutierMFMay 12, 2001Waiver ClaimN/ACharleston Battery [13]
Jay HeapsDFJune 20, 2001TradeN/A Miami Fusion [13]
José Carlos FernandezGKJune 27, 2001UndisclosedUndisclosed Jaguares F.C. [13]
Tony Frias IIIMFJuly 19, 2001N/AN/AN/A [13]
Leo CullenDFAugust 16, 2001TradeN/A Miami Fusion [13]
1. ^ Acquired Matthew Okoh, Alan Woods, and a natural second-round pick in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft from the Colorado Rapids in exchange for Imad Baba and Carlos Parra.
2. ^ Acquired John Wolyniec and third-round pick in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft from the Chicago Fire in exchange for Eric Wynalda
3 ^ Acquired Roland Aguilera and a conditional pick in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft from the Columbus Crew in exchange for John Harkes.
4 ^ Acquired Jay Heaps and a second-round pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft from the Miami Fusion in exchange for Brian Dunseth and a first-round pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft.
5 ^ Acquired Leo Cullen and a first-round pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft from the Miami Fusion in exchange for Johnny Torres, Shaker Asad and a second-round pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft.
Transfers Out
NamePositionDateDeparted ViaTransfer FeeNext ClubReference
Imad BabaMFMarch 19, 2001TradeN/A Colorado Rapids [13]
Carlos ParraMFMarch 19, 2001TradeN/A Rochester Rhinos [13]
Eric WynaldaFWMay 3, 2001TradeN/A Chicago Fire [13]
John HarkesMFMay 11, 2001TradeN/A Columbus Crew [13]
John WolyniecFWMay 12, 2001WaiversN/ARochester Rhinos [13]
Brian DunsethDFJune 20, 2001TradeN/A Miami Fusion [13]
Roland AguileraMFJuly 3, 2001LoanN/AOriente Petrolero [13]
Johnny TorresFWAugust 16, 2001TradeN/A Miami Fusion [13]
Shaker AsadMFAugust 16, 2001TradeN/A Miami Fusion [13]
Alan WoodsDFNovember 16, 2001WaivedN/AAtlanta Silverbacks FC [13]
Matt OkohFWNovember 16, 2001WaivedN/AS.C. Campomaiorense [13]
Roland AguileraMFNovember 16, 2001WaivedN/AVirginia Beach Mariners [13]
Fernando Ortiz SolisMFNovember 16, 2001WaivedN/AN/A [13]

Honors and Statistical Leaders

Adapted from 2024 Media Guide

League Awards and Honors

Team Awards and Honors

Statistical Leaders

Standings

Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Miami Fusion 2616555736+2153 MLS Cup Playoffs
2 MetroStars 26131033835+342
3 New England Revolution 27714635521727
4 D.C. United 2681624250826
Source: MLS

Overall

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsPPGQualification
1 Miami Fusion (S)2616555736+21532.04 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
2 Chicago Fire 2716655030+20531.96
3 Los Angeles Galaxy 2614755236+16471.81
4 Columbus Crew 2613764936+13451.73
5 San Jose Earthquakes (C)2613764729+18451.73 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
6 MetroStars 26131033835+3421.62
7 Dallas Burn 26101154847+1351.35
8 Kansas City Wizards 2711133335320361.33
9 New England Revolution 277146355217271.00
10 D.C. United 26816242508261.00
11 Colorado Rapids 265138364711230.88
12 Tampa Bay Mutiny 274212326836140.52
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points per game; 2) total goal differential per match played; 3) total goals scored per match played; 4) away record; 5) away goal differential; 6) total goals scored in away matches; 7) home record; 8) home goal differential; 9) total goals scored in home matches; 10) fewest disciplinary points per match played; 6) away goal differential per away match played; 11) coin toss or drawing of lots.
(C) Champion; (S) Supporters' Shield

Results

Pre-Season Friendlies

February 17, 2001 San Lorenzo 1–2 New England Revolution Heredia, Costa Rica
  • Jefry Espinoza Soccerball shade.svg27'
Press Release [14]
  • Wolde Harris Soccerball shade.svg5'
  • Brian Dunseth Soccerball shade.svg50'
Stadium: Heredia Stadium

2001 Major League Soccer Regular Season

April 7, 20011 MetroStars 2–1 New England Revolution East Rutherford, New Jersey
Report Stadium: Giants Stadium
Attendance: 30,753
Referee: Ricardo Valenzuela
April 14, 20012 New England Revolution 0–1 Miami Fusion Foxborough, Massachusetts
Report Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 15,576
Referee: Brian Hall
April 21, 20013 D.C. United 2–1 New England Revolution Washington, D.C.
Report Stadium: Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 15,656
Referee: Michael Kennedy
April 28, 20014 Miami Fusion 1–0 New England Revolution Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Pablo Mastroeni Yellow card.svg 89'
Report Stadium: Lockhart Stadium
Attendance: 14,381
Referee: Tim Weyland
May 5, 20015 San Jose Earthquakes 3–2 New England Revolution San Jose, California
Report Stadium: Spartan Stadium
Attendance: 8,137
Referee: Alex Prus
May 9, 20016 D.C. United 5–0 New England Revolution Washington, D.C.
Report Stadium: Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 10,638
Referee: Richard Heron
May 12, 20017 New England Revolution 2–1 Chicago Fire FC Foxborough, Massachusetts
Report Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 15,159
Referee: Sergio Vega
May 16, 20018 New England Revolution 2–1 Columbus Crew Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Braeden Cloutier Yellow card.svg 24'
  • Catê Soccerball shade.svg69'Soccerball shade.svg83'
Report
  • Edson Buddle Soccerball shade.svg74'
  • John Wilmar Pérez Yellow card.svg 90+2'
Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 7,864
Referee: Alex Prus
May 19, 20019 Colorado Rapids 0–1 New England Revolution Denver, Colorado
  • Imad Baba Yellow card.svg 15'
  • Jason More Yellow card.svg 83'
Report
  • Matt Okoh Soccerball shade.svg86'
Stadium: Mile High Stadium
Attendance: 20,005
Referee: Kevin Terry
May 26, 200110 LA Galaxy 2–1 New England Revolution Pasadena, California
Report
Stadium: Rose Bowl
Attendance: 12,249
Referee: Gerry Corrie
June 3, 200111 New England Revolution 1–1 MetroStars Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Leonel Alvarez Yellow card.svg 33'
  • Cate Soccerball shade.svg90+1'
  • Johnny Torres Yellow card.svg 90+1'
  • Mauricio Wright Yellow card.svg 100'
Report
  • Pedro Alvarez Yellow card.svg 38'Red card.svg
  • Clint Mathis Yellow card.svg 80'
  • Richie Williams Yellow card.svg 90'
  • Steve Jolley Yellow card.svg 90'
Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 28,623
Referee: Kevin Terry
June 9, 200112 New England Revolution 3–0 Tampa Bay Mutiny Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Wolde Harris Soccerball shade.svg21'Soccerball shade.svg32'
  • Johnny Torres Yellow card.svg 29'Soccerball shade.svg64'
  • Joe Franchino Yellow card.svg 31'
Report
  • Josh Keller Yellow card.svg 9'
  • Joe Addo Yellow card.svg 24'
  • Gus Kartes Yellow card.svg 43'
Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 15,368
Referee: Rich Grady
June 20, 200113 New England Revolution 3–3 Colorado Rapids Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Johnny Torres Soccerball shade.svg26'
  • Ted Chronopoulos Soccerball shade.svg71'
  • Rusty Pierce Yellow card.svg 81'
  • Shaker Asad Soccerball shade.svg88'
Report
  • Chris Carrieri Soccerball shade.svg9'
  • John Spencer Soccerball shade.svg20'
  • Paul Bravo Yellow card.svg 29'
  • Paul Bravo Soccerball shade.svg90+2'
Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 31,211
Referee: Reggie Rutty
June 23, 200114 Chicago Fire FC 1–1 New England Revolution Chicago, Illinois
  • Sergi Daniv Yellow card.svg 65'
  • Dema Kovalenko Soccerball shade.svg73'
Report
  • Joe Franchino Yellow card.svg 13'
  • Braeden Cloutier Yellow card.svg 54'
  • Cate Soccerball shade.svg59'
  • Wolde Harris Yellow card.svg 72'
  • Jay Heaps Yellow card.svg 97'
Stadium: Soldier Field
Attendance: 20,531
Referee: Paul Tamberino
July 4, 200115 Dallas Burn 1–1 New England Revolution Dallas, Texas
  • Chris Deering Yellow card.svg 68'
  • Eric Dade Yellow card.svg 86'
  • Ariel Graziani Yellow card.svg 88'
  • Eddie Johnson Soccerball shade.svg90+5'
Report
  • Cate Soccerball shade.svg29'
  • Joe Franchino Yellow card.svg 56'
  • Shaker Asad Yellow card.svg 80'
  • Mauricio Wright Yellow card.svg 91'
Stadium: Cotton Bowl
Attendance: 21,343
Referee: Rich Grady
July 7, 200116 New England Revolution 1–2 Kansas City Wizards Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Shaker Asad Yellow card.svg 37'
  • Mauricio Wright Yellow card.svg 90'Soccerball shade.svg90+3'
Report
  • Gary Glasgow Yellow card.svg 27'
  • Chris Klein Soccerball shade.svg66'
  • Mike Burns Yellow card.svg 69'
  • Chris Brown Soccerball shade.svg90+1'
Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 13,141
Referee: Alex Prus
July 14, 200117 New England Revolution 1–3 D.C. United Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Shaker Asad Yellow card.svg 42'
  • Andy Williams Yellow card.svg 71'
  • William Sunsing Soccerball shade.svg87'
Report
  • Santino Quaranta Soccerball shade.svg5'Soccerball shade.svg90+4'
  • Carey Talley Yellow card.svg 16'
  • Scott Vermillion Yellow card.svg 45+2'
  • Eddie Pope Yellow card.svg 69'
& Jaime Moreno Soccerball shade.svg71'
Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 14,691
Referee: Ricardo Valanzuela
July 17, 200118 New England Revolution 3–2 LA Galaxy Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Wolde Harris Soccerball shade.svg7'
  • William Sunsing Soccerball shade.svg32'
  • Andy Williams Soccerball shade.svg51'
Report
  • Luis Hernandez Soccerball shade.svg28'Soccerball shade.svg40'
  • Danny Califf Yellow card.svg 49'
  • Craig Waibel Yellow card.svg 70'
  • Ezra Hendrickson Yellow card.svg 90+2'
Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 12,391
Referee: Noel Kenny
July 21, 200119 Miami Fusion 1–1 New England Revolution Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Report Stadium: Lockhart Stadium
Attendance: 6,123
Referee: Paul Tamberino
July 29, 200120 Kansas City 2–0 New England Revolution Kansas City, Missouri
Report
Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium
Attendance: 6,071
Referee: Terry Vaughn
August 4, 200121 New England Revolution 5–1 Dallas Burn Foxborough, Massachusetts
Report Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 10,326
Referee: Tim Weyland
August 8, 200122 New England Revolution 1–5 San Jose Earthquakes Foxborough, Massachusetts
Report Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 11,822
Referee: Kevin Terry
August 11, 200123 New England Revolution 1–4 Miami Fusion Foxborough, Massachusetts
Report
Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 12,003
Referee: Alex Prus
August 18, 200124 New England Revolution 2–1 D.C. United Foxborough, Massachusetts
Report Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 15,226
Referee: Terry Vaughn
August 26, 200125 Tampa Bay Mutiny 0–0 (a.e.t.) New England Revolution Tampa, Florida
Report
  • Joe Franchino Red card.svg
Stadium: Raymond James Stadium
Attendance: 11,345
Referee: Gerry Corrie
September 1, 200126 Columbus Crew 4–1 New England Revolution Columbus, Ohio
Report Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 24,033
Referee: Ricardo Valanzuela
September 7, 200127 MetroStars 3–1 New England Revolution East Rutherford, New Jersey
Report Stadium: Giants Stadium
Attendance: 13,679
Referee: Paul Tamberino
6 ^ The Revolution played only 27 league matches in 2001, as Major League Soccer elected to cancel the final weeks of the season following the September 11 attacks. [15]

2001 U.S. Open Cup

June 27, 2001Second round Mid Michigan Bucks (PDL) 1–7 New England Revolution (MLS) Foxboro, Massachusetts
Paul Snape 12' (Report) Shaker Asad 7'
Matt Okoh 20', 76'
Wolde Harris 36', 44'
William Sunsing 53' (pen)
Cate 82'
Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 947
Referee: Gus St. Silva (United States)
July 11, 2001Third round Charleston Battery (A-League) 1–2 New England Revolution (MLS) Foxboro, Massachusetts
Paul Conway 25' (pen) (Report) Shaker Asad 19'
Johnny Torres 66'
Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 1,207
Referee: Robert Mann (United States)
July 24, 2001Quarter-final Columbus Crew (MLS) 1–2 New England Revolution (MLS) Foxboro, Massachusetts
John Wilmar Perez 85' (Report) Cate 50' (pen)
William Sunsing 72'
Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 5,695
Referee: Ricardo Salazar (United States)
August 22, 2001Semi-final D.C. United (MLS) 0–2 New England Revolution (MLS) Foxboro, Massachusetts
(Report) Andy Williams 9', 40'Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 7,128
Referee: Brian Hall (United States)
October 27, 2001Final New England Revolution (MLS) 1–2 (asdet) Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) Titan Stadium
Fullerton, California
Wolde Harris 30' (Report) Ezra Hendrickson 70'
Danny Califf 92'
Attendance: 4,195
Referee: Paul Tamberino (United States)

Miscellany

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