Return of Reserve League?

MLSSoccer.net has this story today about MLS life without a Reserve League through the prism of the Colorado Rapids. Of most note, unless, I suppose, you’re a Rapids fan: Todd Durbin, EVP of Competition, Labor and Player Relations, told MLSsoccer.com that there is a technical committee currently charged with looking at this issue, and there is [...]

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Shuttleworth set for start in Seattle

Following Preston Burpo‘s suffering a season-ending leg injury Saturday night, Bobby Shuttleworth was forced suddenly into action against Red Bull New York. For the 23-year-old, the match marked his MLS debut. Shuttleworth had started the Revs’ US Open Qualifying match two and a half weeks earlier, which they lost 3-0 to the same Red Bull club, but [...]

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Burpo injury turns attention to Reis

by Adam Vaccaro Just moments before Preston Burpo suffered what’s been termed by the Revolution as a lower leg fracture while aggressively defending his net from New York’s Dane Richards, the Revolution’s broadcast booth was gushing with praise for the keeper. “To me, he’s the MVP so far,” said color analyst Jay Heaps. Heaps and Brad [...]

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Revs notes: Schilawski, Joseph among league leaders

Saturday was a big night for the Revolution, who posted a 3-2 victory over New York. Some housekeeping to send us into the fresh week… The Revolution managed to at last kill off a 9 game winless streak, which included 7 league matches. Since April 10, New England had gone 0-7-2 and 0-5-2 in MLS [...]

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Joseph fuels Revolution victory, but Burpo lost in process

by Adam Vaccaro In hosting the New York Red Bulls at Gillette Stadium, the Revolution experienced a night of highs and lows. The highs? In his second match back from a five game suspension, captain Shalrie Joseph took full control of his club and led his team to victory. His presence on the field showed [...]

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Second half thoughts: New York Red Bulls at New England Revolution

The Revolution enter tonight’s second half with a 2-1 lead over New York. New England suffered a major injury and will miss goalie Preston Burpo in the second half, but the players will need to keep their focus if they want to record their first victory since April 10. A quick note: I haven’t been [...]

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