2001 New England Revolution season

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OwnerRobert Kraft (The Kraft Group)
Head coachFernando Clavijo
StadiumFoxboro Stadium
Foxborough, Massachusetts
MLSConference: 3rd
Overall: 9th
New England Revolution
2001 season
OwnerRobert Kraft (The Kraft Group)
Head coachFernando Clavijo
StadiumFoxboro Stadium
Foxborough, Massachusetts
MLSConference: 3rd
Overall: 9th
Open CupRunners-up
Top goalscorerLeague: Catê (8g)
All: Catê (10g)
Average home league attendance15,654
Biggest win7–1 (U.S. Open Cup) 5-1 (Regular season)
Biggest defeat5–0 (vs. D.C. United on May 9)
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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 fared 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]

Squad

First-team squad

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.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  USA Juergen Sommer
25 GK  BOL José Carlos Fernández
26 GK  USA Jeff Causey
3 DF  USA Rusty Pierce
5 DF  USA Ted Chronopoulos
8 DF  USA Joe Franchino
19 DF  USA Nick Downing
29 DF  CRC Mauricio Wright
12 DF  USA Alan Woods
6 MF  USA Jay Heaps
7 MF  JAM Andy Williams
No. Pos. Nation Player
10 MF  BRA Catê
14 MF  COL Leonel Alvarez
15 MF  PLE Shaker Asad
17 MF  USA Braeden Cloutier
20 MF  BOL Fernando Ortiz Solis
23 MF  USA Tony Frias
9 FW  USA Johnny Torres
13 FW  JAM Wolde Harris
22 FW  USA Yari Allnutt
33 FW  USA Matt Okoh
77 FW  CRC William Sunsing

Player movement

New England Revolution – 2001 Transfers In
Name Position Date Method Fee Previous club Reference
Nick DowningDFFebruary 5, 20012001 MLS SuperdraftN/ASeattle Sounders Select[13]
Yari AllnutMFFebruary 5, 20012001 MLS SuperdraftN/ARochester Rhinos[13]
Fernando Ortiz SolisMFFebruary 5, 20012001 MLS SuperdraftN/ATahuichi Academy[13]
Eric PogueGKFebruary 5, 20012001 MLS SuperdraftN/AMichigan Bucks[13]
Shaun TsakirisDFFebruary 5, 20012001 MLS SuperdraftN/AUCLA[13]
Michael FellerMFFebruary 5, 20012001 MLS SuperdraftN/AUniversity of Virginia[13]
Matthew OkohFWMarch 19, 2001TradeN/AColorado Rapids[13]
Alan WoodsDFMarch 19, 2001TradeN/AColorado Rapids[13]
CatéMFMarch 28, 2001UndisclosedUndisclosedCR Flamengo[13]
Andy WilliamsMFMarch 29, 20012001 MLS Waiver DraftN/AColumbus Crew[7]
John WolyniecFWMay 3, 2001TradeN/AChicago Fire[13]
Roland AguileraMFMay 11, 2001TradeN/AColumbus Crew[13]
Braeden CloutierMFMay 12, 2001Waiver ClaimN/ACharleston Battery[13]
Jay HeapsDFJune 20, 2001TradeN/AMiami Fusion[13]
José Carlos FernandezGKJune 27, 2001UndisclosedUndisclosedJaguares F.C.[13]
Tony Frias IIIMFJuly 19, 2001N/AN/AN/A[13]
Leo CullenDFAugust 16, 2001TradeN/AMiami Fusion[13]
New England Revolution – 2001 Transfers Out
Name Position Date Method Fee Next Club Reference
Imad BabaMFMarch 19, 2001TradeN/AColorado Rapids[13]
Carlos ParraMFMarch 19, 2001TradeN/ARochester Rhinos[13]
Eric WynaldaFWMay 3, 2001TradeN/AChicago Fire[13]
John HarkesMFMay 11, 2001TradeN/AColumbus Crew[13]
John WolyniecFWMay 12, 2001WaiversN/ARochester Rhinos[13]
Brian DunsethDFJune 20, 2001TradeN/AMiami Fusion[13]
Roland AguileraMFJuly 3, 2001LoanN/AOriente Petrolero[13]
Johnny TorresFWAugust 16, 2001TradeN/AMiami Fusion[13]
Shaker AsadMFAugust 16, 2001TradeN/AMiami Fusion[13]
Alan WoodsDFNovember 16, 2001WaivedN/AAtlanta Silverbacks FC[13]
Matt OkohFWNovember 16, 2001WaivedN/AS.C. Campomaiorense[13]
Roland AguileraMFNovember 16, 2001WaivedN/AVirginia Beach Mariners[13]
Fernando Ortiz SolisMFNovember 16, 2001WaivedN/AN/A[13]
1.^ Acquired Matthew Okoh, Alan Woods, and a natural second-round pick in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft from the Colorado Rapids in exchange for Imad Baba and Carlos Parra.
2.^ Acquired John Wolyniec and third-round pick in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft from the Chicago Fire in exchange for Eric Wynalda
3 ^ Acquired Roland Aguilera and a conditional pick in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft from the Columbus Crew in exchange for John Harkes.
4 ^ Acquired Jay Heaps and a second-round pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft from the Miami Fusion in exchange for Brian Dunseth and a first-round pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft.
5 ^ Acquired Leo Cullen and a first-round pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft from the Miami Fusion in exchange for Johnny Torres, Shaker Asad and a second-round pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft.

Honors and statistical leaders

Adapted from 2024 Media Guide

League awards and honors

New England Revolution – 2001 League Awards
Honor Name
MLS Player of the WeekCatê (Week 7)
MLS All-StarsCatê

Team awards and honors

New England Revolution – 2001 Team Awards
Honor Name
Revolution Most Valuable PlayerAndy Williams
Revolution Defender of the YearMauricio Wright
Revolution Scoring ChampionCatê (24 pts.; 8G, 8A)
Revolution Humanitarian of the YearJeff Causey

Statistical leaders

New England Revolution – 2001 Statistical Leaders
Honor Name
Games PlayedMauricio Wright
Games StartedMauricio Wright
Minutes PlayedMauricio Wright
GoalsCatê
AssistsCatê
ShotsCatê
Shots on GoalCatê
Fouls CommittedLeonel Álvarez

Standings

Conference

Pos Team
 Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
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
Source: MLS

Overall

Pos Team
 Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts PPG Qualification
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
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points per game; 2) total goal differential per match played; 3) total goals scored per match played; 4) away record; 5) away goal differential; 6) total goals scored in away matches; 7) home record; 8) home goal differential; 9) total goals scored in home matches; 10) fewest disciplinary points per match played; 6) away goal differential per away match played; 11) coin toss or drawing of lots.
(C) Champion; (S) Supporters' Shield

Results

Miscellany

References

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