2003 New England Revolution season

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New England Revolution
2003 season
Owner Robert Kraft (The Kraft Group)
Head coach Steve Nicol
Stadium Gillette Stadium
Foxborough, Massachusetts
MLS Conference: 2nd
Overall: 3rd
MLS Cup Playoffs Semifinals
U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals
Champions Cup Round of 16
Top goalscorerLeague: Pat Noonan (15g)
All: Pat Noonan (15g)
Highest home attendance33,652 (July 12 v. MetroStars)
Lowest home attendance8,594 (September 28 v. Columbus Crew
Average home league attendance14,641
Biggest win5–1 (August 30 v. Chicago Fire)
Biggest defeat4–1 (June 14 v. Colorado Rapids)
←  2002
2004  →

The 2003 New England Revolution season was the eighth season for the New England Revolution both as a club and in Major League Soccer (MLS). The club reached the playoffs after finishing second in the Eastern conference. The club was eliminated in the final of the 2002 MLS Cup. Additionally, they participated in the CONCACAF Champions Cup for the first time in their history, where they were eliminated in the round of 16 against Liga Deportiva Alajuelense. Additionally, they reached the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup. [1]

Contents

First team squad

Based on squad statistics retrieved from 2024 New England Revolution Media Guide (pg. 275) [2]

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
20 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Taylor Twellman
11 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Pat Noonan
5 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Brian Kamler
9 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Joe-Max Moore
14 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Steve Ralston
13MF/FWFlag of the United States.svg  USA Chris Brown
7 MF Flag of Uruguay.svg  URU José Cancela
6 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jay Heaps
8 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Joe Franchino
13 FW Flag of Jamaica.svg  JAM Wolde Harris
21 MF Flag of Grenada.svg  GRN Shalrie Joseph
33 FW Flag of Argentina.svg  ARG Dario Fabbro
2 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Leo Cullen
No.Pos.NationPlayer
7 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Daniel Hernández
10 MF Flag of Argentina.svg  ARG Jorge Gabriel Vázquez
27 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Chris Bagley
24 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Adin Brown
12 DF Flag of Mali.svg  MLI Daouda Kanté
4 FW Flag of Mali.svg  MLI Ibrahim Kante
22 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Marshall Leonard
18 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Carlos Llamosa
16 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jason Moore
3 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Rusty Pierce
1 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Matt Reis
6 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Kyle Singer
19 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Nick Downing
23 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Tony Frias

Transfers

Adapted from New England Revolution ClubHistory_Stats _Records.pdf [3]

Transfers In

New England Revolution – 2003 Transfers In
DateNameFeePositionPrevious Club
January 3, 2003 Piotr Nowak Trade MF Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Fire
January 17, 2003 Matt Reis Trade GK Flag of the United States.svg LA Galaxy
January 17, 2003 Pat Noonan 2003 MLS SuperDraft FW Flag of the United States.svg Mid-Michigan Bucks
January 17, 2003Dimelon Westfield2003 MLS SuperDraftFW Flag of the United States.svg Young Harris Mountain Lions
January 17, 2003 Kyle Singer 2003 MLS SuperDraftGK Flag of the United States.svg Boston College Eagles men's soccer
January 28, 2003Joe-Max Moore ???FW Flag of England.svg Everton F.C.
April 11, 2003 Jason Moore Trade MF Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Fire FC
May 21, 2003 Ibrahim Kante Signed to "Developmental Contract"FW ???
June 9, 2003 Jorge Vázquez UndisclosedMF Flag of Argentina.svg Club Atlético Atlanta
July 23, 2003 José Cancela Signed as a "Discovery Player"MF Flag of Costa Rica.svg Deportivo Saprissa
August 21, 2003 Darío Fabbro Trade FW Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City Wizards
August 21, 2003 Chris Brown Trade FW Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City Wizards
October 10, 2003 Chris Bagley Signed as a "Developmental Player"FW Flag of the United States.svg Charleston Battery

Transfers Out

New England Revolution – 2003 Transfers Out
DateNameFeePositionDestination Club
January 17, 2003 Álex Pineda Chacón Traded MF Flag of the United States.svg LA Galaxy
January 22, 2003 Braeden Cloutier WaivedMF Flag of the United States.svg Cleveland Force
February 10, 2003Peter NowakRetired MFN/A
April 16, 2003Nick DowningLoanDF Flag of the United States.svg Portland Timbers
April 16, 2003 Winston Griffiths WaivedMF Flag of Jamaica.svg Portmore United F.C.
July 7, 2003Daniel HernandezTransfer (Undisclosed)MF Flag of Mexico.svg Club Necaxa
August 8, 2003 Diego Serna Trade FW Flag of the United States.svg LA Galaxy
August 21, 2003 Wolde Harris Trade FW Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City Wizards
August 21, 2003Jorge VazquezTrade MF Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City Wizards
November 25, 2003Nick DowningWaivedDF Flag of the United States.svg Charleston Battery
November 25, 2003Tony FriasWaivedMF ???
November 25, 2003Ibrahim KanteWaivedFW Flag of the United States.svg Baltimore Blast
1. ^ On January 17, 2003, the Revolution acquired Matt Reis from the LA Galaxy in exchange for the rights to Alex Pineda Chacon and a second-round pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft. Additionally, the Revolution traded a fifth-round pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft to the MetroStars in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft.
2. ^ On January 17, 2003, the Revolution acquired Matt Reis from the LA Galaxy in exchange for the rights to Alex Pineda Chacon and a second-round pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft.
3. ^ On April 11, 2003, the Revolution acquired Jason Moore's rights from the Chicago Fire in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft.
4. ^ On August 21, 2003, The Revolution acquired Dario Fabbro and Chris Brown from the Kansas city Wizards in exchange for Wolde Harris, Jorge Vazquez, and a conditional SuperDraft pick.
5. ^ The Revolution received an "undisclosed" 2004 MLS SuperDraft pick as compensation for Nowak's retirement.
6 ^ On August 8, 2003, the Revolution traded Diego Serna to the LA Galaxy for two conditional MLS SuperDraft picks.

Honors

Adapted from 2024 New England Revolution Media Guide (pg. 326-328) [1]

New England Revolution – 2003 League Awards and Honors
AwardRecipient(s)Winner / FInalist
MLS Rookie of the YearPat NoonanFinalist
MLS Fair Play AwardNew England Revolution (Team)Winner
MLS Player of the MonthPat Noonan (October)Winner
MLS Player of the Week
  • Taylor Twellman (Week 7)
  • Brian Kamler (Week 8)
  • Chris Brown (Week 22)
  • Pat Noonan (Week 24, Week 30)
Winners
MLS All-StarsTaylor TwellmanWinner
MLS Play of the YearAdin BrownFinalist
MLS Goal of the YearJoe FranchinoFinalist
New England Revolution – 2003 Team Awards and Honors
AwardRecipient(s)Winner / FInalist
Revolution Most Valuable PlayerTaylor TwellmanWinner
Revolution Defender of the YearAdin BrownWinner
Revolution Scoring ChampionTaylor Twellman (34 pts.; 15G, 4A)Winner
Revolution Humanitarian of the YearBrian KamlerWinner

Statistical Leaders

Adapted from 2024 New England Revolution Media Guide (pg. 329) [1]

New England Revolution – 2003 Statistical Leaders
CategoryRecipient(s)Figure
Games Played(4-way tie - Kamler, Heaps, Joseph, Noonan)28
Games StartedJay Heaps, Brian Kamler28
Minutes PlayedJay Heaps2,579
GoalsTaylor Twellman15
Assists(4-way tie - Noonan, Max-Moore, Cancela, Ralston)7
ShotsTaylor Twellman90
Shots on GoalTaylor Twellman47
Fouls CommittedShalrie Joseph62

Competitions

Major League Soccer

Standings

Eastern Conference

PosTeam
PldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Chicago Fire 3015785343+1053 MLS Cup Playoffs
2 New England Revolution 3012995547+845
3 MetroStars 30111094040042
4 D.C. United 30101193836+239
5 Columbus Crew 30101284444038
Source: MLS
Overall table
PosTeam
PldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Chicago Fire (S)3015785343+1053 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
2 San Jose Earthquakes (C)3014794535+1051
3 New England Revolution 3012995547+845
4 Kansas City Wizards 30111094844+442
5 MetroStars 30111094040042
6 Colorado Rapids 30111274045−540
7 D.C. United 30101193836+239
8 Columbus Crew 30101284444038
9 Los Angeles Galaxy 3091293535036
10 Dallas Burn 3061953564−2923
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head record; 3) goal difference; 4) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (S) Supporters' Shield

Matches

2003 CONCACAF Champions' Cup

March 23, 2003Round of 16 - Leg 1 New England Revolution 0–4 Liga Deportiva Alajuelense Alajuela, Costa Rica
Match Report [4]
Stadium: Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
Note: The Revolution were the "home" team in this match; despite clearly not being at home.

Regular season

April 26, 20033 Dallas Burn 2–1
 New England Revolution Southlake, Texas
Report
Stadium: Dragon Stadium
Attendance: 8,543
Referee: Kevin Terry
July 23, 200317 Columbus Crew 1–1
 (a.e.t.)		 New England Revolution Columbus, Ohio
  • Jeff Matteo Soccerball shade.svg33'
 Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 14,632
Referee: Brian Hall
July 27, 200318 New England Revolution 2–4
 D.C. United Foxborough, Massachusetts
Report
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Attendance: 30,912
Referee: Marcel Yonan
Note: This match was part of a double-header ChampionsWorld Series match featuring FC Barcelona and Juventus FC. [7]
August 23, 200321 LA Galaxy 2–1
 (a.e.t.)		 New England Revolution Carson, California
Report
Stadium: The Home Depot Center
Attendance: 20,377
Referee: Michael Kennedy
August 30, 200322 New England Revolution 5–1
 Chicago Fire Foxborough, Massachusetts
Report
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Attendance: 10,846
Referee: Kevin Stott
September 13, 200324 MetroStars 1–2
 New England Revolution East Rutherford, New Jersey
Report
Stadium: Giants Stadium
Attendance: 14,742
Referee: Abbey Okulaja
September 28, 200326 New England Revolution 3–2
 (a.e.t.)		 Columbus Crew Foxborough, Massachusetts
Report
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Attendance: 8,594
Referee: Terry Vaughn
October 25, 200330 New England Revolution 5–2
 MetroStars Foxborough, Massachusetts
Report
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Attendance: 12,492
Referee: Brian Hall

MLS Cup playoffs

November 1, 2003(Conference Semifinals), Leg 1 of 2 MetroStars 0–2
 New England Revolution East Rutherford, New Jersey
18:00 EST
 Report
Stadium: Giants Stadium
Attendance: 10,211
Referee: Terry Vaughn
November 9, 2003(Conference Semifinals), Leg 2 of 2 New England Revolution 1–1

(3–1 agg.)		 MetroStars Foxborough, Massachusetts
16:00 EST
 Report
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Attendance: 14,823
Referee: Ali Saheli
Note: NE Revolution won on aggregate score over two legs
November 14, 2003Eastern Conference Final Chicago Fire 1–0
 New England Revolution Chicago, Illinois
Report
Stadium: Soldier Field
Attendance: 14,610
Referee: Terry Vaughn

U.S. Open Cup

August 6, 2003Fourth Round Rochester Raging Rhinos (A-League) 1–2 New England Revolution (MLS) Ludlow, Massachusetts
(Report)
Stadium: Lusitano Stadium
Attendance: --
Referee: Gus St. Silva (USA)
August 27, 2003 New England Revolution (MLS) 1–2 (a.e.t.) MetroStars (MLS) Piscataway, New Jersey
(Report)
Stadium: Yurcak Field
Attendance: 3,853
Referee: Roni Canales (USA)

References

  1. 1 2 3 2024 Media Guide. New England Revolution. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  2. ↑ "2024 Media Guide" (PDF). Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  3. ↑ "ClubHistory_Stats _Records.pdf" (PDF). newengland-mp7static.mlsdigital.net. August 31, 2020. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 12, 2018. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  4. ↑ "New England (USA) vs. LD Alajuelense (CRC)" (PDF). Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  5. ↑ Jones, Grahame L. (March 27, 2003). "Two From MLS Are Eliminated". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  6. ↑ "March 26, 2003 – Alajuelense 1:3 Revolution; 1st CONCACAF Champions Cup win". Frank Dell'Apa. March 26, 2017. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Game Recaps". July 27, 2003. Archived from the original on August 4, 2004. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
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