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  • New England Revolution 1996

    Revolution Team Formation

    The inaugural Revolution team featured several U.S. Men’s National Team regulars returning from abroad to be part of the new league. Despite the presence of Alexi Lalas, Mike Burns, and Joe-Max Moore, however, the team was one of only two that failed to make the playoffs of the then 10 team league. The following season, the squad made the playoffs ...
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  • Gillette Stadium

    Gillette Stadium for New England Revolution

    Gillette Stadium officially opened on 11 May 2002 when the Revolution received the Dallas Burn (2-0). For New England Revolution games capacity is typically limited to the lower tiers or approximately 20,000 seats. The Revolution play home matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. At its inception, the Revolution played its games at Foxboro Stadium, alongside the American football team ...
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  • Bruce Arena

    Bruce Arena – Head Coach of New England Revolution

    The club’s current coach is Bruce Arena, who was appointed as the sporting director and head coach on May 14, 2019. He is the eighth head coach in club history and the most successful coach in MLS history, having won five MLS Cups, four Supporters’ Shields, four MLS Coach of the Year awards, and three U.S. Open Cups with D.C. ...
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  • New England Revolution win 2021 Supporters’ Shield

    New England Revolution win 2021 Supporters’ Shield

    In 2021, New England Revolution win the 2021 Supporters’ Shield as Major League Soccer’s regular season champions. he New England Revolution are Major League Soccer’s 2021 Supporters’ Shield winners, securing the original MLS club’s first league trophy. With Seattle Sounders FC’s 2-1 loss to Sporting Kansas City on Saturday afternoon, New England (21-4-6; 69 points) has clinched the league’s best-overall ...
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  • 2022: New England Revolution

    New England Revolution finishes second in the Eastern Conference

    In 2022: New England Revolution finishes second in the Eastern Conference and qualifies for the playoffs again. The club also participates in the CONCACAF Champions League, reaching the semifinals before losing to Monterrey 3–2 on aggregate. The club also signs several promising players, such as Efraín Álvarez, a Mexican international midfielder who joined from LA Galaxy; Henry Kessler, a U.S. ...
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History of the Revolution

The New England Revolution is a professional soccer team playing in Major League Soccer (MLS) since 1996. The team was one of the original ten members of MLS and has consistently been competitive throughout its history. They are based out of Foxborough, Massachusetts, and play their home games at Gillette Stadium, which they share with the NFL's New England Patriots.

The Revolution has had some success over the years, including four appearances in MLS Cup finals, although they are yet to win an MLS championship title. They also won three U.S Open Cups between 2007-2015 and two Supporters’ Shields for having the best regular season record across all teams in 2005 and 2014, respectively. In recent years, however, there has been somewhat of a downturn for them, with no postseason appearances since 2015 despite consecutively making it every year from 2002-2014.

Nevertheless, plenty remains to be excited about regarding this historic franchise. With new ownership taking over last year, significant changes were promised, such as increased investment into player recruitment, so hopefully, we will see some improvement on the field soon enough! The club also recently unveiled its “Revolution II” USL League One affiliate side, which should help develop young talent coming through, too – something that could benefit both sides considerably going forward! All things considered, being a fan of the New England Revolution promises plenty more exciting times ahead - especially if you look back on what they've achieved already!

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Established
1994

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Boston

League History
1996 – Present / Major League Soccer

Team History
1996 – Present / New England Revolution

Nickname
Revolution – It's no secret that the New England Revolution is one of the most beloved teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). But did you know their nickname, "The Revs," has an exciting and unique origin story?

The team was founded in 1995 as part of MLS' inaugural season. “Revolution” was chosen to represent a new era for American soccer and honor the region’s rich history. As many may already know, Massachusetts played a significant role during America's Revolutionary War—making this connection even more meaningful for local fans.

But it wasn't until 2002 that they were given their official nickname: The Revs! This came about after then-owner Robert Kraft saw how passionate supporters had become about his team over its first few years. He wanted something special to celebrate them with, something different from any other MLS franchise at the time, so he chose "Rev," or short for Revolution! It quickly became popular among loyal followers and casual observers due to its catchy nature and obvious connection to New England's roots.

The Revs are still strong under owner Jonathan Kraft, who continues his father’s legacy by keeping true love alive by supporting fan initiatives like 'Tifo Tuesdays.' Whether you're cheering on your favorite players from Gillette Stadium or tuning into matches online – there is no denying that being part of this fantastic organization brings tremendous pride in all those involved!

Championship
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Stadium
2002 - Present / Gillette Stadium
1996 - 2001 / Foxboro Stadium

Owner
1995 - Present / Robert Kraft

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