2002 New England Revolution season

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OwnerRobert Kraft (The Kraft Group)
Head coachFernando Clavijo (until May 23, 2002)
Steve Nicol (from May 23, 2002)
StadiumCMGI Field
Foxborough, Massachusetts
MLSConference: 1st
Overall: 5th
New England Revolution
2002 season
OwnerRobert Kraft (The Kraft Group)
Head coachFernando Clavijo (until May 23, 2002)
Steve Nicol (from May 23, 2002)
StadiumCMGI Field
Foxborough, Massachusetts
MLSConference: 1st
Overall: 5th
MLS Cup PlayoffsRunners-up
Top goalscorerLeague: Taylor Twellman (23)
All: Taylor Twellman (25)
Average home league attendance16,927 (regular season)
Biggest win4–1 (v. Columbus Crew on July 4)
Biggest defeat5–2 (v. Colorado Rapids on May 22)
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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]

Roster

Players

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.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  USA Juergen Sommer
24 GK  USA Adin Brown
2 DF  USA Leo Cullen
3 DF  USA Rusty Pierce
7 DF  USA Daniel Hernández
8 DF  USA Joe Franchino
12 DF  MLI Daouda Kanté
18 DF  COL Carlos Llamosa
19 DF  USA Nick Downing
5 MF  USA Brian Kamler
6 MF  USA Jay Heaps
14 MF  USA Steve Ralston
No. Pos. Nation Player
15 MF  PLE Shaker Asad
16 MF  USA Jim Rooney
17 MF  USA Braeden Cloutier
22 MF  USA Marshall Leonard
23 MF  USA Tony Frias
25 MF  JAM Winston Griffiths
4 FW  USA Ian Fuller
9 FW  COL Diego Serna
10 FW  HON Álex Pineda Chacón
13 FW  JAM Wolde Harris
20 FW  USA Taylor Twellman

Coaches and staff

New England Revolution – 2002 Coaches and Staff
Name Title
Fernando ClavijoHead Coach
Steve NicolInterim Head Coach
John MurphyAssistant Coach
Matt DriverInterim Assistant Coach

Front office

New England Revolution – 2002 Front Office
Name Title
Robert KraftInvestor and Operator
Jonathan KraftInvestor and Operator
Todd SmithGeneral Manager
Sunil GulatiManaging Director, Kraft Soccer

Notes

1 ^ Until May 23, 2002[11]
2 ^ Named head coach on November 6, 2002[11]
3 ^ Named assistant coach on June 6, 2002[11]

Player transactions

New England Revolution – 2002 Transfers In
Name Position Date Method Fee Previous club Reference
Jim RooneyMFJanuary 11, 20022002 MLS Dispersal DraftN/AMiami Fusion[11]
Álex Pineda ChacónMFJanuary 11, 20022002 MLS Dispersal DraftN/AMiami Fusion[11]
Shaker AsadMFJanuary 11, 20022002 MLS Dispersal DraftN/AMiami Fusion[11]
Mamadou DialloFWJanuary 11, 20022002 MLS Allocation DraftN/ATampa Bay Mutiny[11]
Carlos LlamosaDFJanuary 11, 20022002 MLS Allocation DraftN/AMiami Fusion[11]
Steve RalstonMFJanuary 11, 20022002 MLS Allocation DraftN/ATampa Bay Mutiny[11]
Adin BrownGKJanuary 15, 2002Free AgentN/ATampa Bay Mutiny[11]
Taylor TwellmanFWFebruary 10, 20022002 MLS SuperDraftN/ATSV 1860 Munich II[11]
Shalrie JosephMFFebruary 10, 20022002 MLS SuperDraftN/ANew York Freedom[11]
Derek PotteigerMFFebruary 10, 20022002 MLS SuperDraftN/APenn State Nittany Lions men's soccer[11][19]
Marshall LeonardMFFebruary 10, 20022002 MLS SuperDraftN/AVirginia Cavaliers men's soccer[11]
Carlos SemedoMFApril 1, 2002UndisclosedN/A???[11]
Ian FullerFWApril 30, 20022002 MLS SuperDraftN/AClemson Tigers men's soccer[11]
Diego SernaFWMay 24, 2002TradeMetroStars[11]
Brian KamlerMFMay 24, 2002TradeMetroStars[11]
Daniel HernandezMFMay 24, 2002TradeMetroStars[11]
Daouda KantéDFJuly 20, 2002Waiver ClaimN/AD.C. United[11]
Winston GriffithsMFJuly 30, 2002Waiver ClaimN/ALA Galaxy[11]
New England Revolution – 2002 Transfers In
Name Position Date Method Fee Next Club Reference
Shaun TsakirisMFApril 25, 2002WaivedN/ARochester Raging Rhinos[11]
Mamadou DialloFWMay 24, 2002TradedMetroStars[11]
Andy WilliamsMFMay 24, 2002TradedMetroStars[11]
Ted ChronopoulosMFMay 24, 2004TradedMetroStars[11]
Carlos SemedoMFJuly 18, 2002WaivedN/A???[11]
Scott PowersMFJuly 19, 2002WaivedN/A???[11]
Shaker AsadMFNovember 4, 2002WaivedN/AAtlanta Silverbacks FC[11]
Ian FullerFWNovember 4, 2002WaivedN/ARochester Raging Rhinos[11]
Juergen SommerGKNovember 4, 2002WaivedN/AN/A[11]

Notes

1.^ On May 24, 2002, the Revolution traded Mamadou Diallo, Ted Chronopoulos, and Andy Williams to the MetroStars in exchange for Diego Serna, Brian Kamler, and Daniel Hernandez.

Competitions

Major League Soccer

Standings

Conference

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

Match results

Awards

References

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