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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Injury report: Good news for New England

Today’s injury report has a lot of changes from late last week, but overall, excepting Preston Burpo‘s status, they’re positive ones for the Revolution. While Burpo has been downgraded to out as expected and required by the injury he sustained on Saturday night and the subsequent surgery to treat it, Matt Reis has been upgraded from [...]

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

Here are some running thoughts from the first half of tonight’s match pitting the New England Revolution against Red Bull New York at Gillette Stadium. A great ball in in the second minute from Pat Phelan set up Shalrie Joseph. Joseph put a head on the ball and sent it wide left. Already, each team [...]

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