2001 season | |
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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 goalscorer | League: Catê (8g) All: Catê (10g) |
Average home league attendance | 15,654 |
Biggest win | 7-1 (U.S. Open Cup) 5-1 (MLS Regular Season) |
Biggest defeat | 5-0 (vs. D.C. United on May 9) |
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]
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]
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.
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Name | Position | Date | Acquired Via | Transfer Fee | Prior Club | Reference |
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Nick Downing | DF | February 5, 2001 | 2001 MLS Superdraft | N/A | Seattle Sounders Select | [13] |
Yari Allnut | MF | February 5, 2001 | 2001 MLS Superdraft | N/A | Rochester Rhinos | [13] |
Fernando Ortiz Solis | MF | February 5, 2001 | 2001 MLS Superdraft | N/A | Tahuichi Academy | [13] |
Eric Pogue | GK | February 5, 2001 | 2001 MLS Superdraft | N/A | Michigan Bucks | [13] |
Shaun Tsakiris | DF | February 5, 2001 | 2001 MLS Superdraft | N/A | UCLA | [13] |
Michael Feller | MF | February 5, 2001 | 2001 MLS Superdraft | N/A | University of Virginia | [13] |
Matthew Okoh | FW | March 19, 2001 | Trade | N/A | Colorado Rapids | [13] |
Alan Woods | DF | March 19, 2001 | Trade | N/A | Colorado Rapids | [13] |
Caté | MF | March 28, 2001 | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | CR Flamengo | [13] |
Andy Williams | MF | March 29, 2001 | 2001 MLS Waiver Draft | N/A | Columbus Crew | [7] |
John Wolyniec | FW | May 3, 2001 | Trade | N/A | Chicago Fire | [13] |
Roland Aguilera | MF | May 11, 2001 | Trade | N/A | Columbus Crew | [13] |
Braeden Cloutier | MF | May 12, 2001 | Waiver Claim | N/A | Charleston Battery | [13] |
Jay Heaps | DF | June 20, 2001 | Trade | N/A | Miami Fusion | [13] |
José Carlos Fernandez | GK | June 27, 2001 | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | Jaguares F.C. | [13] |
Tony Frias III | MF | July 19, 2001 | N/A | N/A | N/A | [13] |
Leo Cullen | DF | August 16, 2001 | Trade | N/A | Miami Fusion | [13] |
Name | Position | Date | Departed Via | Transfer Fee | Next Club | Reference |
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Imad Baba | MF | March 19, 2001 | Trade | N/A | Colorado Rapids | [13] |
Carlos Parra | MF | March 19, 2001 | Trade | N/A | Rochester Rhinos | [13] |
Eric Wynalda | FW | May 3, 2001 | Trade | N/A | Chicago Fire | [13] |
John Harkes | MF | May 11, 2001 | Trade | N/A | Columbus Crew | [13] |
John Wolyniec | FW | May 12, 2001 | Waivers | N/A | Rochester Rhinos | [13] |
Brian Dunseth | DF | June 20, 2001 | Trade | N/A | Miami Fusion | [13] |
Roland Aguilera | MF | July 3, 2001 | Loan | N/A | Oriente Petrolero | [13] |
Johnny Torres | FW | August 16, 2001 | Trade | N/A | Miami Fusion | [13] |
Shaker Asad | MF | August 16, 2001 | Trade | N/A | Miami Fusion | [13] |
Alan Woods | DF | November 16, 2001 | Waived | N/A | Atlanta Silverbacks FC | [13] |
Matt Okoh | FW | November 16, 2001 | Waived | N/A | S.C. Campomaiorense | [13] |
Roland Aguilera | MF | November 16, 2001 | Waived | N/A | Virginia Beach Mariners | [13] |
Fernando Ortiz Solis | MF | November 16, 2001 | Waived | N/A | N/A | [13] |
Adapted from 2024 Media Guide
Conference
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Miami Fusion | 26 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 57 | 36 | +21 | 53 | MLS Cup Playoffs |
2 | MetroStars | 26 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 38 | 35 | +3 | 42 | |
3 | New England Revolution | 27 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 35 | 52 | −17 | 27 | |
4 | D.C. United | 26 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 42 | 50 | −8 | 26 |
Overall
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG | Qualification |
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1 | Miami Fusion (S) | 26 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 57 | 36 | +21 | 53 | 2.04 | CONCACAF Champions' Cup |
2 | Chicago Fire | 27 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 50 | 30 | +20 | 53 | 1.96 | |
3 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 26 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 52 | 36 | +16 | 47 | 1.81 | |
4 | Columbus Crew | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 49 | 36 | +13 | 45 | 1.73 | |
5 | San Jose Earthquakes (C) | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 47 | 29 | +18 | 45 | 1.73 | CONCACAF Champions' Cup |
6 | MetroStars | 26 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 38 | 35 | +3 | 42 | 1.62 | |
7 | Dallas Burn | 26 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 48 | 47 | +1 | 35 | 1.35 | |
8 | Kansas City Wizards | 27 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 33 | 53 | −20 | 36 | 1.33 | |
9 | New England Revolution | 27 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 35 | 52 | −17 | 27 | 1.00 | |
10 | D.C. United | 26 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 42 | 50 | −8 | 26 | 1.00 | |
11 | Colorado Rapids | 26 | 5 | 13 | 8 | 36 | 47 | −11 | 23 | 0.88 | |
12 | Tampa Bay Mutiny | 27 | 4 | 21 | 2 | 32 | 68 | −36 | 14 | 0.52 |
February 17, 2001 | San Lorenzo | 1–2 | New England Revolution | Heredia, Costa Rica |
| Press Release [14] |
| Stadium: Heredia Stadium |
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 |
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 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 7,864 Referee: Alex Prus |
May 19, 20019 | Colorado Rapids | 0–1 | New England Revolution | Denver, Colorado |
| Report |
| 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 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 28,623 Referee: Kevin Terry |
June 9, 200112 | New England Revolution | 3–0 | Tampa Bay Mutiny | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| Report |
| Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 15,368 Referee: Rich Grady |
June 20, 200113 | New England Revolution | 3–3 | Colorado Rapids | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| Report |
| Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 31,211 Referee: Reggie Rutty |
June 23, 200114 | Chicago Fire FC | 1–1 | New England Revolution | Chicago, Illinois |
| Report |
| Stadium: Soldier Field Attendance: 20,531 Referee: Paul Tamberino |
July 4, 200115 | Dallas Burn | 1–1 | New England Revolution | Dallas, Texas |
| Report |
| Stadium: Cotton Bowl Attendance: 21,343 Referee: Rich Grady |
July 7, 200116 | New England Revolution | 1–2 | Kansas City Wizards | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| Report |
| Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 13,141 Referee: Alex Prus |
July 14, 200117 | New England Revolution | 1–3 | D.C. United | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| Report |
![]() | Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 14,691 Referee: Ricardo Valanzuela |
July 17, 200118 | New England Revolution | 3–2 | LA Galaxy | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| Report |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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) |