2002 season | |
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Owner | Robert Kraft (The Kraft Group) |
Head coach | Fernando Clavijo (until May 23, 2002) Steve Nicol (from May 23, 2002) |
Stadium | CMGI Field Foxborough, Massachusetts |
MLS | Conference: 1st Overall: 5th |
MLS Cup Playoffs | Runners-up |
Top goalscorer | League: Taylor Twellman (23) All: Taylor Twellman (25) |
Average home league attendance | 16,927 (regular season) |
Biggest win | 4–1 (v. Columbus Crew on July 4) |
Biggest defeat | 5–2 (v. Colorado Rapids on May 22) |
The 2002 New England Revolution season was the seventh season for the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer (MLS). The club reached the playoffs after finishing first in the Eastern Conference. The Revolution also reached the MLS Cup, where they lost to the LA Galaxy at home. [1]
Prior to the start of the 2002 Major League Soccer season, the Tampa Bay Mutiny and the Miami Fusion ceased operations. [2] [3] This resulted in drafts to disperse players from those clubs around the league. [4] By this method the Revolution received aseveral players; [5] including 2000 MLS Scoring Champion Mamadou Diallo, [6] two-time MLS Best XI and two-time All-Star Steve Ralston, and 2001 MLS Best-XI defender Carlos Llamosa. The club were also able to add 2000 MLS SuperDraft third-overall pick Adin Brown. [7] The Revolution continued to bolster its roster in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft, where they selected striker Taylor Twellman and midfielder Shalrie Joseph; both Twellman and Joseph would go on to become major figures in the club's history in the coming seasons. [8]
The Revolution lost its first two games of the season, then recorded a draw and a win prior to its home opener, and first-ever match, at the newly completed CMGI Field; they won 2-0 in that match over the Dallas Burn, with both goals being scored by second-overall SuperDraft pick Taylor Twellman. [9] Following a 5-2 win on May 22 against the Colorado Rapids, the Revolution parted ways with head coach Fernando Clavijo, [10] who was replaced by Revolution assistant coach and former Liverpool F.C. player Steve Nicol on an interim basis. Nicol had previously coached the Revolution on an interim basis in 1999. [11] Nicol's Revolution recorded their first win two days later, but struggled through the months of June and July, losing ten of fourteen matches. They closed out the regular season on a six game unbeaten stretch and finished atop of the Eastern Conference standings despite a losing record of 12–14–2. [12]
In the MLS Cup Playoffs, New England defeated the Chicago Fire in the quarterfinals, the club's first playoff series victory. [13] The Revolution then recorded a series victory over Columbus in the Eastern Conference Championship to advance to MLS Cup 2002, which was to be hosted at their home stadium, Gillette Stadium. [14] An MLS Cup Playoffs record crowd of 61,316 saw the Revolution lose 1–0 to the LA Galaxy on a golden goal in the 113th minute. [15]
After earning the MLS Coach of the Year Award, the Revolution named Nicol the permanent head coach of the team on November 6. [16] [17]
As of August 6, 2002. [18] 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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New England Revolution – 2002 Coaches and Staff | ||||||
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Name | Title | |||||
Fernando Clavijo | Head Coach | |||||
Steve Nicol | Interim Head Coach | |||||
John Murphy | Assistant Coach | |||||
Matt Driver | Interim Assistant Coach |
New England Revolution – 2002 Front Office | ||||||
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Name | Title | |||||
Robert Kraft | Investor and Operator | |||||
Jonathan Kraft | Investor and Operator | |||||
Todd Smith | General Manager | |||||
Sunil Gulati | Managing Director, Kraft Soccer |
Notes
New England Revolution – 2002 Transfers In | ||||||
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Name | Position | Date | Method | Fee | Previous Club | Reference |
Jim Rooney | MF | January 11, 2002 | 2002 MLS Dispersal Draft | N/A | Miami Fusion | [11] |
Álex Pineda Chacón | MF | January 11, 2002 | 2002 MLS Dispersal Draft | N/A | Miami Fusion | [11] |
Shaker Asad | MF | January 11, 2002 | 2002 MLS Dispersal Draft | N/A | Miami Fusion | [11] |
Mamadou Diallo | FW | January 11, 2002 | 2002 MLS Allocation Draft | N/A | Tampa Bay Mutiny | [11] |
Carlos Llamosa | DF | January 11, 2002 | 2002 MLS Allocation Draft | N/A | Miami Fusion | [11] |
Steve Ralston | MF | January 11, 2002 | 2002 MLS Allocation Draft | N/A | Tampa Bay Mutiny | [11] |
Adin Brown | GK | January 15, 2002 | Free Agent | N/A | Tampa Bay Mutiny | [11] |
Taylor Twellman | FW | February 10, 2002 | 2002 MLS SuperDraft | N/A | TSV 1860 Munich II | [11] |
Shalrie Joseph | MF | February 10, 2002 | 2002 MLS SuperDraft | N/A | New York Freedom | [11] |
Derek Potteiger | MF | February 10, 2002 | 2002 MLS SuperDraft | N/A | ??? | [11] |
Marshall Leonard | MF | February 10, 2002 | 2002 MLS SuperDraft | N/A | Virginia Cavaliers men's soccer | [11] |
Carlos Semedo | MF | April 1, 2002 | Undisclosed | N/A | ??? | [11] |
Ian Fuller | FW | April 30, 2002 | 2002 MLS SuperDraft | N/A | Clemson Tigers men's soccer | [11] |
Diego Serna | FW | May 24, 2002 | Trade | MetroStars | [11] | |
Brian Kamler | MF | May 24, 2002 | Trade | MetroStars | [11] | |
Daniel Hernandez | MF | May 24, 2002 | Trade | MetroStars | [11] | |
Daouda Kanté | DF | July 20, 2002 | Waiver Claim | N/A | D.C. United | [11] |
Winston Griffiths | MF | July 30, 2002 | Waiver Claim | N/A | LA Galaxy | [11] |
New England Revolution – 2002 Transfers In | ||||||
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Name | Position | Date | Method | Fee | Next Club | Reference |
Shaun Tsakiris | MF | April 25, 2002 | Waived | N/A | Rochester Raging Rhinos | [11] |
Mamadou Diallo | FW | May 24, 2002 | Traded | MetroStars | [11] | |
Andy Williams | MF | May 24, 2002 | Traded | MetroStars | [11] | |
Ted Chronopoulos | MF | May 24, 2004 | Traded | MetroStars | [11] | |
Carlos Semedo | MF | July 18, 2002 | Waived | N/A | ??? | [11] |
Scott Powers | MF | July 19, 2002 | Waived | N/A | ??? | [11] |
Shaker Asad | MF | November 4, 2002 | Waived | N/A | Atlanta Silverbacks FC | [11] |
Ian Fuller | FW | November 4, 2002 | Waived | N/A | Rochester Raging Rhinos | [11] |
Juergen Sommer | GK | November 4, 2002 | Waived | N/A | N/A | [11] |
Notes
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | New England Revolution | 28 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 49 | 49 | 0 | 38 | MLS Cup Playoffs |
2 | Columbus Crew | 28 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 44 | 43 | +1 | 38 | |
3 | Chicago Fire | 28 | 11 | 13 | 4 | 43 | 38 | +5 | 37 | |
4 | MetroStars | 28 | 11 | 15 | 2 | 41 | 47 | −6 | 35 | |
5 | D.C. United | 28 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 31 | 40 | −9 | 32 |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Los Angeles Galaxy (C, S) | 28 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 44 | 33 | +11 | 51 | CONCACAF Champions' Cup |
2 | San Jose Earthquakes | 28 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 45 | 35 | +10 | 45 | |
3 | Dallas Burn | 28 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 44 | 43 | +1 | 43 | |
4 | Colorado Rapids | 28 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 43 | 48 | −5 | 43 | |
5 | New England Revolution | 28 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 49 | 49 | 0 | 38 | CONCACAF Champions' Cup |
6 | Columbus Crew | 28 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 44 | 43 | +1 | 38 | |
7 | Chicago Fire | 28 | 11 | 13 | 4 | 43 | 38 | +5 | 37 | |
8 | Kansas City Wizards | 28 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 37 | 45 | −8 | 36 | |
9 | MetroStars | 28 | 11 | 15 | 2 | 41 | 47 | −6 | 35 | |
10 | D.C. United | 28 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 31 | 40 | −9 | 32 |
March 231 | MetroStars | 3–1 | New England Revolution | East Rutherford, New Jersey |
| Report |
| Stadium: Giants Stadium Attendance: 13,234 Referee: Michael Kennedy |
April 62 | San Jose Earthquakes | 2–1 | New England Revolution | San Jose, California |
| Report |
| Stadium: Spartan Stadium Attendance: 10,104 Referee: Kevin Terry |
April 203 | Columbus Crew | 0–2 | New England Revolution | Columbus, Ohio |
| Report |
| Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium Attendance: 13,493 Referee: Gerry Corrie |
April 274 | Chicago Fire | 2–2 | New England Revolution | Naperville, Illinois |
| Report |
| Stadium: Cardinal Stadium Attendance: 9,444 Referee: Noel Kenny |
May 115 | New England Revolution | 2–0 | Dallas Burn | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| Report |
| Stadium: CMGI Field Attendance: 22,006 Referee: Ricardo Salazar |
May 196 | New England Revolution | 1–3 | Chicago Fire | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| Report |
| Stadium: CMGI Field Attendance: 36,778 Referee: Kevin Terry | |
Note: Part of a double-header featuring the US Men's National Team and the Netherlands. [19] |
May 227 | Colorado Rapids | 5–2 | New England Revolution | Denver, Colorado |
| Report |
| Stadium: Mile High Stadium Attendance: 8,002 Referee: Jair Marrufo |
May 258 | New England Revolution | 3–2 | LA Galaxy | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| Report |
| Stadium: CMGI Field Attendance: 15,146 Referee: Alex Prus |
June 19 | New England Revolution | 0–2 | San Jose Earthquakes | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| Report |
| Stadium: CMGI Field Attendance: 21,539 Referee: Michael Kennedy |
June 810 | D.C. United | 3–2 | New England Revolution | Washington, D.C. |
| Report |
| Stadium: Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Attendance: 12,988 Referee: Richard Heron |
June 1211 | New England Revolution | 1–2 | Columbus Crew | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
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| Report |
| Stadium: CMGI Field Attendance: 7,701 Referee: Ricardo Salazar |
June 1512 | Colorado Rapids | 1–2 | New England Revolution | Denver, Colorado |
| Report |
| Stadium: Mile High Stadium Attendance: 15,125 Referee: Elias Bazakos |
June 2213 | Kansas City Wizards | 3–2 | New England Revolution | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Report |
| Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium Attendance: 8,288 Referee: Noel Kenny |
June 2914 | New England Revolution | 0–2 | MetroStars | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| Report |
| Stadium: CMGI Field Attendance: 16,958 Referee: Kevin Stott |
July 415 | New England Revolution | 4–1 | Columbus Crew | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| Report |
| Stadium: CMGI Field Attendance: 10,903 Referee: Alex Prus |
July 616 | New England Revolution | 2–0 | D.C. United | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| Report | Stadium: CMGI Field Attendance: 9,747 Referee: Gerry Corie |
July 1317 | New England Revolution | 2–4 | Kansas City Wizards | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| Report |
| Stadium: CMGI Field Attendance: 17,138 Referee: Kevin Terry |
July 2018 | MetroStars | 4–3 | New England Revolution | East Rutherford, New Jersey |
| Report |
| Stadium: Giants Stadium Attendance: 13,837 Referee: Terry Vaughn |
July 2419 | New England Revolution | 2–3 | Colorado Rapids | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| Report |
| Stadium: CMGI Field Attendance: 14,548 Referee: Alex Prus |
July 2720 | D.C. United | 0–1 | New England Revolution | Washington, D.C. |
| Report |
| Stadium: Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Attendance: 24,240 Referee: Ricardo Valanzuela |
August 1021 | LA Galaxy | 2–1 | New England Revolution | Pasadena, California |
| Report |
| Stadium: Rose Bowl Attendance: 15,137 Referee: Ricardo Salazar |
August 1822 | New England Revolution | 0–2 | Chicago Fire | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| Report |
| Stadium: Gillette Stadium Attendance: 15,336 Referee: Ricardo Valanzuela | |
Note: Naming rights for the Revolution's stadium changed from "CMGI" to "Gillette" on August 5. [20] |
August 2423 | Chicago Fire | 1–2 | New England Revolution | Naperville, Illinois |
| Report |
| Stadium: Cardinal Stadium Attendance: 15,887 Referee: Gerry Corrie |
August 2824 | New England Revolution | 3–1 | Colorado Rapids | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| Report |
| Stadium: Gillette Stadium Attendance: 13,210 Referee: Rich Grady |
August 3125 | Columbus Crew | 0–0 (a.e.t.) | New England Revolution | Columbus, Ohio |
| Report |
| Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium Attendance: 24,422 Referee: Kevin Terry |
September 726 | New England Revolution | 3–0 | D.C. United | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| Report |
| Stadium: Gillette Stadium Attendance: 15,748 Referee: Terry Vaughn |
September 1427 | Dallas Burn | 1–2 | New England Revolution | Dallas, Texas |
| Report |
| Stadium: Cotton Bowl Attendance: 17,652 Referee: Brian Hall |
September 2128 | New England Revolution | 3–0 | MetroStars | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| Report |
| Stadium: Gillette Stadium Attendance: 20,215 Referee: Michael Kennedy |
September 26Conference Semifinals | New England Revolution | 2–0 | Chicago Fire | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| Report |
| Stadium: Gillette Stadium Attendance: 6,306 Referee: Kevin Stott |
September 29Conference Semifinals | Chicago Fire | 2–1 | New England Revolution | Naperville, Illinois |
| Report |
| Stadium: Cardinal Stadium Attendance: 9,434 Referee: Ricardo Valenzuela |
October 2Conference Semifinals | New England Revolution | 2–0 | Chicago Fire | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| Report |
| Stadium: Gillette Stadium Attendance: 6,954 Referee: Kevin Terry |
October 2Conference Final | New England Revolution | 0–0 | Columbus Crew | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| Report |
| Stadium: Gillette Stadium Attendance: 11,387 Referee: Brian Hall |
October 9Conference Final | Columbus Crew | 0–1 | New England Revolution | Columbus, Ohio |
| Report |
| Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium Attendance: 10,245 Referee: Gerry Corrie |
October 12Conference Final | New England Revolution | 2–2 | Columbus Crew | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| Report |
| Stadium: Gillette Stadium Attendance: 9,216 Referee: Kevin Stott |
October 20 MLS Cup Final | New England Revolution | 0–1 (a.e.t.) | LA Galaxy | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| Report |
| Stadium: Gillette Stadium Attendance: 61,316 Referee: Kevin Terry |
Adapted from 2024 New England Revolution Media Guide (pg. 326–328) [1]
New England Revolution – 2002 League Awards | |
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Honor | Name |
MLS Most Valuable Player | Taylor Twellman (finalist) |
MLS Scoring Champion | Taylor Twellman (52 pts; 23g, 6a) |
MLS Coach of the Year | Steve Nicol |
MLS Best XI | Steve Ralston, Taylor Twelman |
MLS Player of the Month | Taylor Twellman (May) |
MLS Player of the Week | Taylor Twellman (week 6, Week 25) |
MLS All-Stars | Carlos Llamosa, Steve Ralston, Jurgen Sommer, Taylor Twellman |
MLS Play of the Year | Taylor Twellman |
MLS Goal of the Year | Taylor Twellman (finalist) |
New England Revolution – 2002 Team Awards | |
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Honor | Name |
Revolution Most Valuable Player | Taylor Twellman |
Revolution Scoring Champion | Taylor Twellman |
Revolution Defender of the Year | Joe Franchino |
Revolution Humanitarian of the Year | Brian Kamler |
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