The 1997 New England Revolution season was the second season for the New England Revolution both as a club and in Major League Soccer (MLS). Alongside the MLS Regular Season, the team made their debut in both the U.S. Open Cup and the MLS Cup Playoffs, although they failed to advance in either. The season began on March 29 with a 1–0 away win over the Dallas Burn, and concluded with a home shootout loss to D.C. United in the MLS Cup Playoffs on October 8. The 1997 season marked the first season with goalkeeper Walter Zenga, who would later be elevated to player-manager in the 1998 season after the departure of head coach Thomas Rongen.[1]
1997 season | |
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Owner | Robert Kraft (The Kraft Group) |
Head coach | Thomas Rongen |
Stadium | Foxboro Stadium Foxborough, Massachusetts |
MLS | Conference: 4th Overall: 8th |
MLS Cup Playoffs | Conference Semifinals |
U.S. Open Cup | Third Round |
Highest home attendance | League/All: 57,407 (4/20 v. Tampa Bay Mutiny) |
Lowest home attendance | League: 10,242 (6/01 v. Dallas Burn) All: 2,031 (7/31 v. Long Island Rough Riders, USOC) |
Average home league attendance | 21,298 |
Biggest win | League/All: New England Revolution 4–2 Tampa Bay Mutiny (7/18) |
Biggest defeat | League/All: New England Revolution 5–1 San Jose Clash (8/3) |
Transfers
editTransfers In
editDate | Position | No. | Name | From | Fee/notes | Ref. |
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February 20 | FW | 11 | Chiquinho Conde | Vitoria de Setubal | League Allocation | [2] |
March 4 | GK | 1 | Walter Zenga | Calcio Padova | League Allocation | [2] |
March 6 | DF | 6 | Leonardo Squadrone | Estudiantes de La Plata | League Allocation | [2] |
March 10 | DF | 25 | Alejandro Farías | Boca Juniors | Discovery Player | [2] |
May 9 | DF | 3 | Erik Imler | D.C. United | Claimed off Waivers | [2] |
June 5 | FW | 23 | Rob Jachym | Columbus Crew | Signed | [2] |
June 5 | DF | 2 | Brian Dunseth | Cal State Fullerton | Allocated from MLS Project-40 | [2] |
July 10 | MF | 11 | Evans Wise | Tampa Bay Mutiny | Trade for Bill Harte | [3] |
July 16 | GK | 26 | Jeff Causey | D.C. United | Signed | [3] |
August 13 | FW | 33 | Giuseppe Galderisi | Tampa Bay Mutiny | Trade for Chiquinho Conde and Sam George | [3] |
August 13 | MF | 7 | Ivan McKinley | Tampa Bay Mutiny | Trade for Chiquinho Conde and Sam George | [3] |
Transfers Out
editDate | Position | No. | Name | To | Fee/notes | Ref. |
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March 3 | MF | 6 | Geoff Aunger | Waived | [2] | |
March 3 | MF | 13 | Mark Watson | Waived | [2] | |
March 5 | FW | - | J.T. Roberts | Waived | [2] | |
March 10 | FW | 11 | Wélton | LA Galaxy | Traded for the Galaxy's first-round pick in the 1998 MLS Supplemental Draft | [2] |
March 10 | DF | 3 | Iain Fraser | Waived | [2] | |
March 10 | GK | 32 | Aidan Heaney | Waived | [2] | |
March 10 | GK | 8 | Peter Woodring | Waived | [2] | |
March 17 | MF | 14 | John DeBrito | Waived | [2] | |
April 15 | FW | 24 | Patrick Olalere | Waived | [2] | |
May 7 | FW | 19 | Steve Klein | Waived | [2] | |
May 28 | DF | 9 | Kevin Wylie | Waived | [2] | |
June 24 | DF | 17 | Greg Lalas | Waived | [2] | |
July 10 | DF | 2 | Bill Harte | Tampa Bay Mutiny | Traded in exchange for Evans Wise | [3] |
August 13 | FW | 22 | Chiquinho Conde | Tampa Bay Mutiny | Traded in exchange for Giuseppe Galderisi and Ivan McKinley | [3] |
August 13 | MF | 14 | Sam George | Tampa Bay Mutiny | Traded in exchange for Giuseppe Galderisi and Ivan McKinley | [3] |
November 6 | DF | 20 | Francis Okaroh | Chicago Fire | Claimed in the 7th round of the 1997 MLS Expansion Draft | [3] |
November 13 | MF | 25 | Alejandro Farías | Waived | [3] | |
November 13 | FW | 33 | Giuseppe Galderisi | Waived | [3] | |
November 13 | MF | 3 | Erik Imler | Waived | [3] | |
November 13 | FW | 9 | John Kerr Jr. | Waived | [3] | |
November 13 | MF | 7 | Darren Sawatzky | Waived | [3] |
Draft results
editCollege draft
editThe Revolution traded their first-round pick to the Tampa Bay Mutiny in exchange for the singing of former Mutiny coach Thomas Rongen.[4] In addition, the team acquired an additional third-round pick and a first-round selection (#3) in the 1997 MLS Supplemental Draft from the Dallas Burn in exchange for a first-round selection (#2) in the 1997 Supplemental Draft. [5]
On February 2, 1997, the Revolution selected Scott Coufal, Steve Klein, and J.T. Roberts in the College Draft. On March 6, 1997, the Revolution waived Roberts.[6]
New England Revolution – 1997 MLS College Draft | ||||
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Round | Overall | Name | Position | Previous Club |
2 | 12 | Scott Coufal | GK | Indiana University |
3 | 22 | Steve Klein | M | Bowling Green State University |
3 | 26 | J.T. Roberts | M | Northern Kentucky University |
Supplemental draft
editOn February 2, 1997, the Revolution drafted Bill Harte, Patrick Olalere, and Sam George in the MLS Supplemental Draft.
New England Revolution – 1997 MLS Supplemental Draft | ||||
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Round | Overall | Name | Position | Previous Club |
1 | 3 | Bill Harte | D | Loyola University, Baltimore Spirit |
2 | 12 | Patrick Olalere | F | Carson-Newman, California Jaguars |
3 | 22 | Sam George | M | UCLA, Anaheim Splash |
Club
editTeam Management
editPosition | Staff |
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General Manager | Brian O'Donovan |
Head Coach | Thomas Rongen |
Source: [1]
Roster
editAll listed players made appearances in MLS regular season play.[7]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Non-competitive
editPreseason
editThe Revolution played six pre-season matches and had a 3-2-1 record.
Matches
editJanuary 11 Friendly | New England Revolution | 1–0 | Raleigh Flyers | |
Bericht |
February 26[a] Friendly | New England Revolution | 0–2 | Dallas Burn | Pensacola, Florida |
Bericht | Stadium: Pensacola Sports Complex |
February 28 Friendly | New England Revolution | v | Colombus Crew |
March 10 Friendly | New England Revolution | 3–1 | Kansas City Wizards | Bradenton, Florida |
Bericht |
March 12 Friendly | New England Revolution | 5–0 | Daytona Beach Sandsharks | |
Bericht |
March 14 Friendly | Colorado Rapids | 2–0 | New England Revolution | Kissimmee, Florida |
3pm | Bericht |
Mid-season friendlies
editMatches
editJuly 23 Friendly | New England Revolution | 0–1 | Palmeiras | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
Bericht |
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Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 19,623 |
Competitive
editMajor League Soccer
editConference standings
editPos | Team | Pld | W | SOW | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | D.C. United | 32 | 17 | 4 | 11 | 70 | 53 | +17 | 55 | MLS Cup Playoffs |
2 | Tampa Bay Mutiny | 32 | 14 | 3 | 15 | 55 | 60 | −5 | 45 | |
3 | Columbus Crew | 32 | 12 | 3 | 17 | 42 | 41 | +1 | 39 | |
4 | New England Revolution | 32 | 11 | 4 | 17 | 40 | 53 | −13 | 37 | |
5 | NY/NJ MetroStars | 32 | 11 | 2 | 19 | 43 | 53 | −10 | 35 |
Overall standings
editPos | Team | Pld | W | SOW | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | D.C. United (C, S) | 32 | 17 | 4 | 11 | 70 | 53 | +17 | 55 | CONCACAF Champions' Cup |
2 | Kansas City Wizards | 32 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 57 | 51 | +6 | 49 | |
3 | Tampa Bay Mutiny | 32 | 14 | 3 | 15 | 55 | 60 | −5 | 45 | |
4 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 32 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 55 | 44 | +11 | 44 | |
5 | Dallas Burn | 32 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 55 | 49 | +6 | 42 | |
6 | Columbus Crew | 32 | 12 | 3 | 17 | 42 | 41 | +1 | 39 | |
7 | Colorado Rapids | 32 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 50 | 59 | −9 | 38 | CONCACAF Champions' Cup |
8 | New England Revolution | 32 | 11 | 4 | 17 | 40 | 53 | −13 | 37 | |
9 | NY/NJ MetroStars | 32 | 11 | 2 | 19 | 43 | 53 | −10 | 35 | |
10 | San Jose Clash | 32 | 9 | 3 | 20 | 55 | 59 | −4 | 30 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head record; 3) goal difference; 4) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (S) Supporters' Shield
Matches
editMarch 29 1 | Dallas Burn | 0–1 | New England Revolution | Dallas |
Bericht | Stadium: Cotton Bowl Attendance: 11,063 Referee: Raul Dominguez |
April 6 2 | Tampa Bay Mutiny | 4–0 | New England Revolution | Tampa |
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Bericht | Stadium: Houlihan's Stadium Attendance: 10,143 Referee: Rich Grady |
April 12 3 | NY/NJ MetroStars | 3–1 | New England Revolution | East Rutherford |
Bericht |
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Stadium: Giants Stadium Attendance: 20,328 Referee: Paul Tamberino |
April 20 4 | New England Revolution | 2–1 | Tampa Bay Mutiny | Foxborough |
Bericht |
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Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 57,407 Referee: Brian Hall |
April 26 5 | New England Revolution | 1–1 (SO) (2–1 p) | Colorado Rapids | Foxborough |
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Bericht |
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Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 12,219 Referee: Kevin Terry | |
Penalties | ||||
May 3 6 | New England Revolution | 2–1 | Kansas City Wizards | Foxborough |
Bericht | Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 15,075 Referee: Rich Grady |
May 9 7 | New England Revolution | 0–2 | Columbus Crew | Foxborough |
Bericht | Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 13,168 Referee: John Weselak |
May 16 8 | San Jose Clash | 1–1 (0–3 p) | New England Revolution | San Jose |
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Bericht |
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Stadium: Spartan Stadium Attendance: 10,532 Referee: Ali Saheli | |
Penalties | ||||
May 18 9 | New England Revolution | 0–0 (2–4 p) | D.C. United | Foxborough |
Bericht | Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 15,109 Referee: Ted Covaciu | |||
Penalties | ||||
May 24 10 | Colorado Rapids | 1–2 | New England Revolution | Denver |
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Bericht |
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Stadium: Mile High Stadium Attendance: 9,452 Referee: Tim Weyland |
May 30 11 | New England Revolution | 3–1 | NY/NJ MetroStars | Foxborough |
Bericht |
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Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 15,849 Referee: Esse Baharmast |
June 1 12 | New England Revolution | 3–1 | Dallas Burn | Foxborough |
Bericht |
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Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 10,242 Referee: Tim Weyland |
June 8 13 | New England Revolution | 0–0 (2–1 p) | LA Galaxy | Foxborough |
Bericht | Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 16,218 Referee: Alberto Giordano | |||
Penalties | ||||
June 14 14 | New England Revolution | 0–1 | D.C. United | Foxborough |
Bericht |
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Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 26,313 Referee: Raul Dominguez |
June 22 15 | New England Revolution | 2–2 (2–1 p) | Dallas Burn | Foxborough |
Bericht | Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 15,819 Referee: Noel Kenny | |||
Penalties | ||||
July 4 16 | LA Galaxy | 2–0 | New England Revolution | Pasadena |
Bericht | Stadium: Rose Bowl Attendance: 51,704 Referee: Ali Saheli |
July 6 17 | San Jose Clash | 3–2 | New England Revolution | San Jose |
Bericht | Stadium: Spartan Stadium Attendance: 11,753 Referee: John Weselak |
July 12 18 | New England Revolution | 2–0 | Kansas City Wizards | Foxborough |
Bericht |
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Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 21,817 Referee: Tim Weyland |
July 18 19 | New England Revolution | 4–2 | Tampa Bay Mutiny | Foxborough |
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Bericht | Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 19,075 Referee: Paul Tamberino |
July 20 20 | Columbus Crew | 1–0 | New England Revolution | Columbus |
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Bericht | Stadium: Ohio Stadium Attendance: 14,248 Referee: Raul Dominguez |
July 26 21 | Kansas City Wizards | 0–0 (4–3 p) | New England Revolution | Kansas City |
Bericht | Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium Attendance: 10,029 | |||
Penalties | ||||
August 3 22 | New England Revolution | 1–5 | San Jose Clash | Foxborough |
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Bericht | Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 22,673 Referee: Joshua Patlak |
August 9 23 | Colorado Rapids | 3–0 | New England Revolution | Denver |
Bericht | Stadium: Mile High Stadium Attendance: 8,654 |
August 14 24 | New England Revolution | 1–1 (2–3 p) | LA Galaxy | Foxborough |
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Bericht |
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Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 21,886 Referee: Paul Tamberino | |
Penalties | ||||
August 14 25 | Columbus Crew | 2–1 | New England Revolution | Columbus |
Bericht |
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Stadium: Ohio Stadium Attendance: 15,718 Referee: Marcel Yonan |
August 27 26 | D.C. United | 3–2 | New England Revolution | Washington, D.C. |
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Bericht | Stadium: Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Attendance: 9,675 Referee: Noel Kenny |
August 30 27 | Tampa Bay Mutiny | 4–0 | New England Revolution | Tampa |
Bericht | Stadium: Houlihan's Stadium Attendance: 9,253 Referee: Esse Baharmast |
September 9 28 | NY/NJ MetroStars | 3–1 | New England Revolution | East Rutherford |
Bericht |
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Stadium: Giants Stadium Attendance: 10,510 Referee: Noel Kenny |
September 12 29 | New England Revolution | 1–0 | Columbus Crew | Foxborough |
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Bericht | Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 21,619 Referee: Ted Covaciu |
September 16 30 | D.C. United | 2–2 (5–4 p) | New England Revolution | Washington, D.C. |
Keegan 32' (og) Harkes 87' | Bericht | Moore 12', 53' | Stadium: Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Attendance: 11,607 Referee: Toru Kamikawa | |
Penalties | ||||
September 20 31 | New England Revolution | 3–2 | NY/NJ MetroStars | Foxborough |
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Bericht | Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 36,273 Referee: Arturo Angeles |
September 25 31 | Dallas Burn | 1–2 | New England Revolution | Dallas |
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Bericht | Stadium: Cotton Bowl Attendance: 6,897 Referee: Brian Hall |
MLS Cup Playoffs
editThe Revolution qualified for their first ever MLS Cup Playoffs and faced off against reigning champions D.C. United in a best-of-three matches. The team failed to secure a win in either match. It would take until the MLS Cup Playoffs in 2000 before the Revolution would appear in a playoff match again, and until the MLS Cup Playoffs in 2002 before they would advance in a playoff match-up.
Matches
editOctober 5 Game 1 | D.C. United | 4–1 | New England Revolution | Washington, D.C. |
Wegerle 13', 56' Moreno 65', 76' |
Burns 89' | Stadium: RFK Stadium Attendance: 12,540 Referee: Tim Weyland |
October 8 Game 2 | New England Revolution | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (3–4 p) | D.C. United | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
Bericht | Williams 53' | Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 16,233 Referee: Rich Grady | ||
Penalties | ||||
D.C. United win the series 2–0.
U.S. Open Cup
editThe Revolution made their U.S. Open Cup debut after declining to participate in the 1996 edition. They exited in the Third Round after a 4-3 loss in sudden death extra time, to the Long Island Rough Riders.
Matches
editJuly 31 Third Round | New England Revolution | 3–4 (asdet) | Long Island Rough Riders (A-League) | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
6:00 PM | Attendance: 2,031 Referee: Ruben Rodhas |
Honors
edit- Team Most Valuable Player: Walter Zenga[9]
- Team Scoring Champion: Alberto Naveda (20 pts, 7 G, 6 A)[9]
- Team Defender of the Year: Francis Okaroh[9]
- MLS All-Star Game Selections: Alexi Lalas, Ted Chronopoulos, Walter Zenga[9]
- MLS Goalkeeper of the Year: Walter Zenga (Finalist)[9]
- MLS Player of the Month: Walter Zenga (September)[9]
- MLS Player of the Week: Chiquinho Conde (Week 10), Alberto Naveda (Week 11)[9]
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ "It's One Way to Start a Revolution". Soccer America. August 30, 1998. Archived from the original on December 2, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s "2023 Media Guide: Coach and Player Registry" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "2023 Media Guide: Coach and Player Registry" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ "MLS: Mutiny trade Hattrup to Dallas". Soccer America. January 31, 1997. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ^ "MLS: 1997 Collegiate Draft Results (Feb. 2)". Soccer America. February 2, 1997. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ^ "March 6, 1997 Transactions". Archived from the original on July 1, 2012. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "1997 New England Revolution Stats". Archived from the original on December 2, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-moore-injury-a-warning/143821996/
- ^ a b c d e f g "2018 New England Revolution Media Guide – Stats and Records" (PDF). pp. 1–2. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 12, 2018. Retrieved June 5, 2018.