New England Revolution ~ Fourth Times the Charm

[rjsuperfly66]

Fifa 08: Manager Mode
Level: Professional
Half Lengths: 6 Minutes

Futbol Mundial
June 1, 2007
By: John Koval

Done Deal


Ryan Meyer has just put pen to paper as manager for the New England Revolution. "I was overjoyed when the Revolution first contacted me about the job," said Ryan Meyer. "This is a marvellous opportunity for me and I want to repay the board with results on the pitch." "Ryan Meyer arrives with a great reputation," said the board of directors. "He's a popular manager, gets on well with his players, and has some innovative ideas that he wants to bring to the club. We can expect a few changes both on and off the pitch as the season progresses.

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Nickname(s) Revolution, Revs
Founded 1995
Stadium Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA (Capacity 68,756)
Owner Robert Kraft
Coach Steve Nicol
League Major League Soccer
2007 Eastern Conference: 2nd
Overall: 4th
Playoffs: MLS Cup Runners-Up
First game New England 2–3 Tampa Bay Mutiny (Tampa Stadium; April 13, 1996)
Largest win 6–1 vs Colorado Rapids (Gillette Stadium; September 18, 2004)
Largest defeat 0–6 vs Chicago Fire (Soldier Field; September 22, 2000)
All-time top scorer Taylor Twellman (91)
Supporters groups Midnight Riders, Rev Army
Honors US Open Cup (1)

Starters

GK Matt Reis
RCB Jay Heaps
CB Michael Parkhurst
LCB Avery John
RDM Shalrie Joseph
LDM Jeff Larentowicz
RM Steve Ralston
LM Khano Smith
CAM Andy Dorman
RS Taylor Twellman
LS Pat Noonan

Subs

ST Adam Cristman
RM Wells Thompson
LB James Riley
LM Arsene Oka
LM Joe Franchino
GK Doug Warren

Schedule

April 16th, 2008 @ New York Red Bulls
April 23rd, 2008 vs. Toronto FC
April 26th, 2008 @ Kansas City Wizards
May 3rd, 2008 vs. Columbus Crew
May 10th, 2008 @ Real Salt Lake
May 17th, 2008 vs. D.C. United
May 24th, 2008 @ Houston Dynamo
May 31st, 2008 vs. Chivas USA
June 11th, 2008 @ FC Dallas
June 14th, 2008 vs. Chicago Fire
June 18th, 2008 @ D.C. United
June 25th, 2008 vs. FC Dallas
June 28th, 2008 vs. Kansas City Wizards
July 2nd, 2008 vs. Los Angeles Galaxy
July 5th, 2008 @ Columbus Crew
July 12th, 2008 vs. Real Salt Lake
July 19th, 2008 vs. Houston Dynamo
July 26th, 2008 vs. TBD (U.S. Open Cup Quarter Final)
August 2nd, 2008 @ Chivas USA
August 6th, 2008 @ Toronto FC
August 9th, 2008 @ Colorado Rapids
August 13th, 2008 vs. New York Red Bulls
August 16th, 2008 @ Chicago Fire
August 20th, 2008 @ Houston Dynamo
August 23rd, 2008 vs. TBD (U.S. Open Cup Semi Final if Win on 7/26)
August 27th, 2008 @ New York Red Bulls
August 30th, 2008 vs. Chicago Fire
September 3rd, 2008 vs. Toronto FC
September 6th, 2008 vs. Colorado Rapids
September 13th, 2008 vs. Chivas USA
September 20th, 2008 vs. TBD (U.S. Open Cup Final if Win on 8/23)
September 27th, 2008 @ Real Salt Lake
October 1st, 2008 @ Los Angeles Galaxy
October 4th, 2008 vs. Columbus Crew
October 8th, 2008 @ FC Dallas
October 11th, 2008 @ Kansas City Wizards
October 15th, 2008 vs. D.C. United

[VSaraiva]

WOW USA soccer :thumbsdow Play on Europe :p
You're playing in a 3-5-1 formation?

[Brazil is best]

WOW USA soccer :thumbsdow Play on Europe :p
You're playing in a 3-5-1 formation?
I agree USA soccer is garbage, MLS to me stands for Minor League Soccer. BTW I'm going to update my Lakers chise so be ready.

[rjsuperfly66]

New England Revolution (0-0-0, 0 Pts) at New York Red Bulls (0-0-0, 0 Pts)

April 16th, 2008

Reis, Noonan Clutch, Revs Squeak Out Opening Win

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New England had several good opportunities early to put the ball in the net, but poor passing and an offsides call prevented good attempts on net from developing. However, it would be the poor defensive clearance by the Red Bulls which would allow Pat Noonan to waltz right through the defense for the games first goal 23 minutes in to give the Revolution a 1-0 lead.

Once again poor passing became an issue, as a poor Red Bull header led to a 4 on 3 Revolution advantage down the field which allowed Andy Dorman to hit Pat Noonan with a sweet pass which he once again put by the keeper to give the Revs a 2-0 lead 33 minutes into the game.

Although the Revolution were able to control the ball most of the half, the Red Bulls had their chances to score, and finally converted 1 minute into stoppage time, as Juan Pablo Angel broke through the back line of the Revolution defense to cut the lead to 2-1 entering halftime.

Although the Revs had some good crosses to start the second half, they were not able to convert, and Avery John created a cardinal sin on defense by fouling Jose Pablo Angel in the box to give the Red Bulls a penalty kick. However, the speedster Angel did not get much on the kick, and Matt Reis guessed correctly, moving to his left to make the big save to preserve the 2-1 lead with 30 minutes left in the game.

Again the Red Bulls made a push 1 minute into stoppage time, as they were able to push down the field through a very good Revs defense. Jozy Altidore broke through the left side of the defense and stood 1 on 1 with Matt Reis. Fighting the tough angle near the out line, he pushed a cross to the other side of the net, but John Wolyniec pushed the header over the net to ruin yet another great opportunity. That was the last opportunity the Red Bulls had, as the Revolution pulled out a hard fought victory, 2-1.

Man of the Match

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Pat Noonan

2 Goals
4 Shots
75% Shots on Target
6/12 Dribbles Complete
Dribble Distance 119 Yards
Match Rating 8

[rjsuperfly66]

WOW USA soccer :thumbsdow Play on Europe :p
You're playing in a 3-5-1 formation?

Yea, not a big fan of USA soccer, but didnt really think anyone would read it. I just finished up a season with Barcelona. Anyway, figured people round here might know more bout the MLS.

Anyways, yes, I'm playing a 3-5-2, mainly because its their generic set in the game, and not knowing their strengths or weaknesses I just went with it. It worked well though, I mean, they beat the defense a few times because I'm a risk taker and used to people being there to back it up. However, I was also able to control the midfield virtually all game. With Barcelona, I ran the 5-2-2-1, but that was mainly because they were quick, and could still get great opportunities on the offensive end. Without a quick team its nearly impossible to run a formation like that.

[rjsuperfly66]

Toronto FC (0-0-1, 1 Pts) at New England Revolution (1-0-0, 3 Pts)

April 19th, 2008

Noonan Sharp, Revs Win Big

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This game started similar to the last one for the Revolution. New England controlled the midfield very well, and Noonan converted on a pass he received from the corner not even 5 minutes into the match to give the Revolution a 1-0 lead.

6 minutes later, Pat Noonan received a pass from Taylor Twellman, and busted through the defense. Although the keeper was able to save the initial shot, Noonan fought for the rebound and easily tucked it into the back of the net to give the Revs a 2-0 lead only 11 minutes into the game.

The rest of the half was very back-and-forth, as Toronto never gave up. The last good opportunity would come to the Revs, as Twellman crossed it to Noonan, but he missed the chance at the hat trick by putting the header just over the crossbar. However, the Revs were still happy to go into the half with a 2-0 lead.

53 minutes in, it was Noonan delivering the nice pass, as Taylor Twellman had split two defenders and Noonan put it on the money. Twellman was able to beat the keeper with a shot to the right for his first goal of the season, to extend the Revs lead to 3-0.

10 minutes later, Noonan completed the hat trick. Dorman gave him a pass outside of the box, and moving to his left he put some power into his shot which completely fooled the keeper, and pushing the Revs lead to 4-0.

At the 66 minute mark, Toronto striker Danny Dichio broke the shut out, as he beat a sluggish Revs defense to the mark and pushed one past Matt Reis to cut the lead to 4-1. Toronto would put a few shots off the post in the closing minutes, but the game would still end 4-1.

Man of the Match

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Pat Noonan

3 Goals
1 Assist
7 Shots
57% Shots on Target
5/7 Dribbles Complete
Dribble Distance 146 Yards
Match Rating 9