The 2004 New England Revolution season was the ninth season for the New England Revolution both as a club and in Major League Soccer (MLS). The club reached the playoffs after finishing fourth in the Eastern Conference (MLS). The club also reached the Eastern conference final, where they lost to D.C. United on penalty kicks. Additionally, they club participated in the U.S. Open Cup, where they were eliminated by the Rochester Rhinos in the fourth round.[1]
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Owner | Robert Kraft (The Kraft Group) |
Head coach | Steve Nicol |
Stadium | Gillette Stadium Foxborough, Massachusetts |
MLS | Conference:
4th Overall: 9th |
MLS Cup Playoffs | Eastern conference finals |
U.S. Open Cup | Fourth round |
Top goalscorer | Pat Noon (11g) |
Average home league attendance | 12,226 |
Biggest win | 6-1 (September 18 vs. Colorado Rapids) |
Biggest defeat | 3-1 (T3) |
Squad
editFirst Team Squad
editThe New England Revolution's 2004 roster adapted from the document "Club History: All-Time Results."[2]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Player Movement
editName | Position | Date | Acquired Via | Transfer Fee | Prior Club | Reference |
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Clint Dempsey | MF | January 16, 2004 | 2004 MLS SuperDraft | N/A | Furman Paladins men's soccer | [3] |
Jeremiah White | FW | January 16, 2004 | SuperDraft | N/A | South Jersey Barons | [3] |
Félix Brillant | FW | January 16, 2004 | SuperDraft | N/A | Cape Cod Crusaders | [3] |
Andy Dorman | MF | January 16, 2004 | SuperDraft | N/A | Boston University Terriers | [3] |
Luke Vercollone | MF | April 24, 2004 | Undisclosed | N/A | Cape Cod Crusaders | [3] |
Avery John | MF | May 20, 2004 | Undisclosed | N/A | Longford Town F.C. | [3] |
Bobby Thompson | MF | July 1, 2004 | Undisclosed | N/A | Boston College | [3] |
Doug Warren | GK | July 10, 2004 | Added from MLS Goalkeeper Pool | N/A | DC United | [3] |
Perek Belleh | FW | July 20, 2004 | Undisclosed | N/A | RNYFC | [3] |
Steve Howey | DF | August 26, 2004 | Undisclosed | N/A | Bolton Wanderers F.C. | [3] |
Name | Position | Date | Left Via | Transfer Fee | Next Club | Reference |
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Jason Moore | MF | February 10, 2004 | Waived | N/A | N/A | [3] |
Chris Brown | FW | April 8, 2004 | Traded | "Future Considerations" | San Jose Earthquakes | [3] |
Kyle Singer | GK | April 24, 2004 | Loan | N/A | New Hampshire Phantoms | [3] |
Daouda Kanté | DF | August 3, 2004 | Waived | N/A | St. Louis Steamers | [3] |
Steve Howey | DF | November 26, 2004 | Waived | N/A | Hartlepool United F.C. | [3] |
Richie Baker | MF | November 26, 2004 | Waived | N/A | Shelbourne F.C. | [3] |
League and Team Awards
editAward | Player Name | Winner / Finalist | reference |
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MLS Rookie of the Year | Clint Dempsey | Winner | [1] |
MLS Player of the Week | Pat Noonan (wk 10) | Winner | [1] |
MLS Goal of the Week | Joe Franchino (week 5), Steve Ralston (week 15, week 29) | Winner | [1] |
MLS Goal of the Year | Steve Ralston | finalist | [1] |
Award | Name | Winner | Reference |
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Revolution Most Valuable Player | Steve Ralston | Winner | [1] |
Revolution Scoring Champion | Pat Noonan (30pts, 11G, 8A | Winner | [1] |
Revolution Defender of the Year | Matt Reis | Winner | [1] |
Revolution Humanitarian of the Year | Brian Kamler | Winner | [1] |
Standings
editEastern Conference
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Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Columbus Crew | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 40 | 32 | +8 | 49 | MLS Cup Playoffs |
2 | D.C. United | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 43 | 42 | +1 | 42 | |
3 | MetroStars | 30 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 47 | 49 | −2 | 40 | |
4 | New England Revolution | 30 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 42 | 43 | −1 | 33 | |
5 | Chicago Fire | 30 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 36 | 44 | −8 | 33 |
Source: MLS
Overall standings
editPos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Columbus Crew (S) | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 40 | 32 | +8 | 49 | |
2 | Kansas City Wizards | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 38 | 30 | +8 | 49 | CONCACAF Champions' Cup |
3 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 42 | 40 | +2 | 43 | |
4 | D.C. United (C) | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 43 | 42 | +1 | 42 | CONCACAF Champions' Cup |
5 | Colorado Rapids | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 29 | 32 | −3 | 41 | |
6 | MetroStars | 30 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 47 | 49 | −2 | 40 | |
7 | San Jose Earthquakes | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 41 | 35 | +6 | 38 | |
8 | Dallas Burn | 30 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 34 | 45 | −11 | 36 | |
9 | New England Revolution | 30 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 42 | 43 | −1 | 33 | |
10 | Chicago Fire | 30 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 36 | 44 | −8 | 33 |
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
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head record; 3) goal difference; 4) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (S) Supporters' Shield
Results
edit2004 Major League Soccer Regular Season
editApril 3, 2004 1 | LA Galaxy | 2-3 | New England Revolution | Carson, California |
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Stadium: Home Depot Center Referee: Alex Prus |
April 17, 2004 2 | New England Revolution | 1-3 | San Jose Earthquakes | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
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Stadium: Gillette Stadium Referee: Ricardo Salazar |
April 25, 2004 3 | MetroStars | 1-1 | New England Revolution | East Rutherford, New Jersey |
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Stadium: Giants Stadium Referee: Kevin Stott |
May 1, 2004 4 | New England Revolution | 2-1 | LA Galaxy | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
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Stadium: Gillette Stadium Referee: Kevin Terry |
May 7, 2004 5 | Colorado Rapids | 0-0 | New England Revolution | Denver, Colorado |
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Stadium: Invesco Field at Mile High Referee: Jair Marrufo |
May 15, 2004 6 | Columbus Crew | 1-0 | New England Revolution | Columbus, Ohio |
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Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium Referee: Michael Kennedy |
May 22, 2004 7 | New England Revolution | 1-1 | MetroStars | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
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Stadium: Gillette Stadium Referee: Baldomero Toledo |
May 29, 2004 8 | New England Revolution | 0-1 | D.C. United | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
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Stadium: Gillette Stadium Referee: Kevin Terry |
June 2, 2004 9 | Kansas City Wizards | 2-3 | New England Revolution | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
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Stadium: Gillette Stadium Referee: Ramon Hernandez |
June 6, 2004 10 | New England Revolution | 1-2 | Columbus Crew | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
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Stadium: Gillette Stadium Referee: Ricardo Salazar |
June 12, 2004 11 | Dallas Burn | 3-1 | New England Revolution | Dallas, Texas |
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Stadium: Cotton Bowl Referee: Alex Prus |
June 19, 2004 12 | New England Revolution | 1-3 | Kansas City Wizards | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
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Stadium: Gillette Stadium Referee: Michael Kennedy |
June 26, 2004 13 | New England Revolution | 2-1 | MetroStars | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
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Stadium: Gillette Stadium Referee: Ramon Hernandez |
July 4, 2004 14 | Colorado Rapids | 1-0 | New England Revolution | Denver, Colorado |
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Report | Stadium: Invesco Field at Mile High Referee: Kevin Terry |
July 11, 2004 15 | Chicago Fire FC | 1-1 | New England Revolution | Chicago, Illinois |
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Stadium: Soldier Field Referee: Jair Marrufo |
July 14, 2004 16 | New England Revolution | 3-1 | Chicago Fire FC | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
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Stadium: Gillette Stadium Referee: Alex Prus |
July 17, 2004 17 | Columbus Crew | 1-1 | New England Revolution | Columbus, Ohio |
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Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium Referee: Abbey Okulaja |
July 24, 2004 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 2-2 | New England Revolution | San Jose, California |
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Stadium: Spartan Stadium Referee: Andrew Chapin |
August 7, 2004 19 | New England Revolution | 2-2 | Columbus Crew | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
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Stadium: Gillette Stadium Referee: Kevin Terry |
August 11, 2004 20 | Dallas Burn | 0-3 | New England Revolution | Dallas, Texas |
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Stadium: Cotton Bowl Referee: Michael Kennedy |
August 14, 2004 21 | D.C. United | 2-2 | New England Revolution | Washington, D.C. |
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Stadium: RFK Stadium Referee: Baldomero Toledo |
August 21, 2004 22 | New England Revolution | 1-2 | Kansas City Wizards | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
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Stadium: Gillette Stadium Referee: Ricardo Valenzuela |
August 28, 2004 23 | D.C. United | 0-0 | New England Revolution | Washington, D.C. |
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Report | Stadium: RFK Stadium Referee: Terry Vaughn |
September 4, 2004 24 | New England Revolution | 0-1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
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Stadium: Gillette Stadium Referee: Michael Kennedy |
September 11, 2004 25 | MetroStars | 3-2 | New England Revolution | East Rutherford, New Jersey |
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Stadium: Giants Stadium Referee: Michael Kennedy |
September 18, 2004 26 | New England Revolution | 6-1 | Colorado Rapids | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
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Stadium: Gillette Stadium Referee: Jair Marrufo |
September 25, 2004 27 | Chicago Fire FC | 2-0 | New England Revolution | Chicago, Illinois |
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Stadium: Soldier Field Referee: Kevin Stott |
October 2, 2004 28 | New England Revolution | 2-0 | Dallas Burn | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
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Stadium: Gillette Stadium Referee: Alex Prus |
October 9, 2004 29 | D.C. United | 1-0 | New England Revolution | Washington, D.C. |
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Stadium: RFK Stadium Referee: Marcel Yonan |
October 16, 2004 30 | New England Revolution | 2-1 | Chicago Fire FC | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
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Stadium: Gillette Stadium Referee: Ricardo Valenzuela |
2004 MLS Cup Playoffs
editOctober 23, 2004 Conference Semis Leg 1 | New England Revolution | 1-0 | Columbus Crew | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
19:30 |
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Stadium: Gillette Stadium Attendance: 5,679 Referee: Michael Kennedy |
October 31, 2004 Conference Semis Leg 2 | Columbus Crew | 1-1 (1-2 agg.) | New England Revolution | Columbus, Ohio |
17:00 |
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Stadium: Historic Crew Stadium Attendance: 15,224 Referee: Alex Prus |
November 6, 2004 Eastern Conference Final | D.C. United | 3-3 (a.e.t.) (4-3 p) | New England Revolution | Washington, D.C. |
17:00 |
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Stadium: RFK Stadium Attendance: 21,201 Referee: Terry Vaughn |
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References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i 2024 Media Guide. New England Revolution. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "Club History: All-Time Results" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on December 28, 2023. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "ClubHistory_CoachandPlayerRegistry.pdf" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 12, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2024.