2006 New England Revolution season

The 2006 New England Revolution season was the eleventh season for the New England Revolution both as a club and in Major League Soccer (MLS). The club reached the playoffs after finishing first in the Eastern Conference (MLS). The club also reached the MLS Cup final, where they lost to the Houston Dynamo. Additionally, they club participated in the U.S. Open Cup, and the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. They were eliminated in both competitions in the quarterfinals.[1]

New England Revolution
2006 season
OwnerRobert Kraft (The Kraft Group)
Head coachSteve Nicol
StadiumGillette Stadium
Foxborough, Massachusetts
MLSConference: 1st
Overall: 2nd
MLS Cup PlayoffsRunner-up
U.S. Open CupQuarterfinals
Champions CupQuarterfinals

Season overview

The Revolution made three selections in the 2006 MLS Superdraft.[2] The team's preseason preparations, as well as their participation in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, saw them traveling to Bermuda and Costa Rica. As a result of this, the club announced "TNT Vacations" as its official vacation partner, and introduced a series of fan travel packages that allowed fans to take trips to see the team.[3]

In the 2006 CONCACAF Champions' Cup the Revolution again faced Liga Deportiva Alajuelense, who they'd played in 2003. The Revolution qualified for the tournament by winning the Eastern Conference in 2005. Alajuelense won the series 1–0 on aggregate with a 90th minute free kick from Carlos Hernandez.[4]

In the 2006 Major League Soccer season Twellman would again lead the team in goals, with 11. Clint Dempsey added 8 goals, and Steve Ralston and Andy Dorman contributed 6 a piece. Dorman additionally led the team in assists, with 7. Clint Dempsey and Shalrie Joseph were named to the roster of the 2006 MLS All-Star Game.[5][6]

On-field results were not as strong as 2005, and the team went on a 7 match winless run throughout the month of June, and a six match winless streak in July and August. The June winless run kicked off in a May 20 matchup away at FC Dallas, which saw the Revolution concede the fastest four goals in MLS history (19 minutes), a record which would stand until 2020 when it was broken by Los Angeles FC.[7]

Struggles were due in part to injury, but also to the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Avery John and Clint Dempsey would both miss seven weeks of MLS action away with the U.S. and Trinidad & Tobago national teams.[8] The Revolution's July 22 match against Houston Dynamo FC marked Joseph's 100th appearance for the club. Ralston would make his 300th MLS appearance on August 6 at Chivas USA, and on August 9th vs. Kansas City, both Jay Heaps and Joe Franchino made their 150th career appearances as members of the Revolution.[9] Additionally in July, the Revolution played an international friendly match against Celtic F.C. as part of Celtic's pre-season U.S. mini tour. 16,312 turned out to watch the match, which the Revolution salvaged in the 90th minute on a strike from Ryan Latham nullifying Rocco Quinn's 80th minute effort.[10]

In August, Celtic would make a $1m bid for Shalrie Joseph, but the move would be blocked by MLS.[11]

With Pat Noonan battling injuries for much of the season, the Revolution signed Mexican international striker José Manuel Abundis late in the season after Abundis was unable to come to a contractual agreement with Deportivo Toluca F.C..[12] He would soon become upset with lack of playing time.[13][14] The same day, the team announced they'd additionally signed Arsène Oka to their developmental roster.[15]

Despite the summer slump, the team's 12-12-8 record was good enough to see them to a second-place finish in the Eastern Conference, and a berth in the 2006 MLS Cup Playoffs.

In the Eastern Conference semifinals the Revolution once again squared off against rival Chicago Fire FC. Justin Mapp's 38th-minute goal was enough to give the Fire a 1–0 lead heading into the 2nd leg at Gillette Stadium.[16]

In the return leg, Nate Jaqua gave Chicago an early lead, but goals from Twellman Noonan helped the Revolution complete a comeback and force penalties. In the shootout, Matt Reis not only converted a penalty, but saved shots by Thiago and Iván Guerrero to give the Revolution a 4–2 win and see them into the Eastern Conference Final for the fifth consecutive season.[17]

The Eastern Conference Final was held at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in front of 19,552 fans on November 5. Twellman's 4th-minute goal was enough to see the Revolution lift the trophy for the 3rd time in its history, and the Revolution were for the second season in a row off to Pizza Hut Park for the MLS Cup Final.[18]

The sold-out MLS Cup 2006 saw the Revolution square off against Houston Dynamo, a club that was concluding its first season in the league.[19] The match was scoreless until the 113th minute, when Twellman guided a shot past Pat Onstad after being played in behind Houston's line by Khano Smith. Unfortunately Houston would immediately level the scoring; with Brian Ching heading past Reis from the ensuing kickoff.[20]

The match went to penalties, and despite more heroics from Reis (saving a shot by Brad Davis and converting his own kick) Onstad would save shots by Noonan and Heaps, giving the Dynamo a 4–3 edge, and the title.[21]

In the 2006 U.S. Open Cup, the Revolution would win their first Open Cup match since 2003 on August 2 against the Rochester Raging Rhinos in the fourth round, but would fall in the quarter finals to eventual-champion Chicago Fire.[22][23]

Squad

First-team squad

As of October 13, 2006.[24] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  USA Matt Reis
2 MF  USA Clint Dempsey
3 MD  USA Daniel Hernandez
4 DF  TRI Avery John
5 FW  GHA Willie Sims
6 DF  USA Jay Heaps
7 FW  URU José Cancela
8 MF  USA Joe Franchino
11 FW  USA Pat Noonan
12 GK  USA Doug Warren
13 MF  USA Danny Wynn
14 MF  USA Steve Ralston (Captain)
15 DF  USA Michael Parkhurst
16 DF  USA James Riley
17 FW  USA Kyle Brown
No. Pos. Nation Player
18 FW  BER Khano Smith
19 DF  NZL Tony Lochhead
20 FW  USA Taylor Twellman
21 MF  GRN Shalrie Joseph (Vice-Captain)
22 DF  USA Marshall Leonard
23 MF  USA Miguel Gonzalez
24 GK  USA Brad Knighton
25 DF  WAL Andy Dorman
26 MF  USA Adam Williamson
27 MF  CZE Jani Galik
28 DF  USA Pat Haggerty
30 FW  MEX José Manuel Abundis
31 DF  GAM Jeff Larentowicz
32 MF  CIV Arsene Oka
34 GK  USA T.J. Tomasso

Transfers in

Transfers In
NamePositionDateAcquired ViaTransfer FeePrior ClubReference
Leandro de OlivieraMFJanuary 20, 2006SuperdraftN/AUAB Blazers men's soccer[2]
Willie SimmsFWJanuary 20, 2006SuperdraftN/ACal State Northridge Matadors[2]
Kyle BrownFWJanuary 20, 2006SuperdraftN/ATulsa Golden Hurricane[2]
Danny WynnMFJanuary 26, 2006Supplemental DraftN/ASaint Louis Billikens men's soccer[25]
John QueelyDFJanuary 26, 2006Supplemental DraftN/ANC State Wolfpack men's soccer[25]
Adam WilliamsonMFJanuary 26, 2006Supplemental DraftN/AOcean City Nor'easters[25]
Matt WielandDFJanuary 26, 2006Supplemental DraftN/ACreighton Bluejays men's soccer [25]
Jani GalikMFMarch 2, 2006Free TransferN/AIMG Academy Bradenton[25]
M Miguel GonzalezMFJuly 20, 2006 Free TransferN/AIMG Academy Bradenton[26]
José Manuel AbundisFWSeptember 15, 2006Free TransferN/ADeportivo Toluca F.C.[27]
Arsène OkaDFSeptember 15, 2006Free TransferN/AAfrica Sports d'Abidjan[27]

Transfers Out

Transfers Out
NamePositionDateLeft ViaTransfer FeeNext ClubReference
Jose Manuel AbundisFWNovember 27, 2006Option not picked upN/AQuerétaro F.C.[28]
Leandro de OlivieraMFJune 29, 2006WaivedN/AN/A[26]
Ryan LathamFWAugust 7, 2006WaivedN/ALegends FC[26]
Jani GalikFWNovember 16, 2006WaivedN/AHarrisburg City Islanders [26]
Pat HaggertyDFNovember 16, 2006WaivedN/AN/A[26]
Danny WynnDFNovember 16, 2006WaivedN/ASt. Louis Illusion [26]
Adam WilliamsonMFNovember 16, 2006WaivedN/AWilmington Hammerheads FC [26]
Jose CancelaMFNovember 17, 20062007 MLS expansion draftN/AToronto FC[26]

Squad Statistics

Adapted from FBref on May 11, 2024.[29]

PlayerNationalityPositionAgeMPStartsMin90sGlsAstG+AG-PKPKPKattCrdYCrdRGlsAstG+AG-PKG+A-PK
Matt Reis USAGK3032322,880320000000000000
Taylor Twellman USAFW2532322,85631.7112131100300.350.060.410.350.41
Andy Dorman WALMF2332322,83431.56713600500.190.220.410.190.41
Jay Heaps USADF,MF2931312,790310220007000.060.0600.06
Michael Parkhurst USADF2230302,700300000001000000
Steve Ralston USAMF3130302,68329.86410511000.20.130.340.170.3
Shalrie Joseph GRNDF,MF2726262,33125.9303211600.1200.120.080.08
Clint Dempsey USAFW,MF2221211,86520.78210800500.390.10.480.390.48
James Riley USADF2320201,706190000005000000
Jeff Larentowicz USADF,MF2226191,97421.9112100400.050.050.090.050.09
Joe Franchino USADF,MF2921191,52116.90110009000.060.0600.06
José Cancela URUMF2921151,38715.40330000000.190.1900.19
Pat Noonan USAFW2514128519.5123100100.110.210.320.110.32
Avery John TRIDF3010108939.90000003100000
Tony Lochhead NZLDF241697978.90110001000.110.1100.11
Daniel Hernández USADF,MF29754294.80000003000000
Khano Smith BERFW,MF241023423.8101100400.2600.260.260.26
Kyle Brown USAFW221222913.20110000000.310.3100.31
Willie Sims GUAFW22922192.40000000000000
José Manuel Abundis CZEFW32221401.6101100000.6400.640.640.64
Jani Galik CZEMF2121460.50000000000000
Marshall Leonard USADF2510760.80000000000000
Danny Wynn USAMF2220620.70000000000000

Club

Management, Coaches, and Staff
TitleNameNationalityReference
Investor / OperatorRobert Kraft[30]
Director of SoccerMike Burns[30]
General ManagerCraig Tornberg[30]
Head CoachSteve Nicol[30]
Assistant CoachPaul Mariner[30]
Assistant CoachDavid Vanole[30]
Head Athletic TrainerSteven Glazier[30]
Equipment ManagerBrian Banfill[30]
Massage TherapistGlenn O'Connor[30]

Standings

Eastern Conference

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 D.C. United 32 15 7 10 52 38 +14 55 MLS Cup Playoffs
2 New England Revolution 32 12 8 12 39 35 +4 48
3 Chicago Fire 32 13 11 8 43 41 +2 47
4 New York Red Bulls 32 9 11 12 41 41 0 39
5 Kansas City Wizards 32 10 14 8 43 45 2 38
6 Columbus Crew 32 8 15 9 30 42 12 33
Source: MLS

Overall standings

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 D.C. United (S) 32 15 7 10 52 38 +14 55 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
2 FC Dallas 32 16 12 4 48 44 +4 52 North American SuperLiga
3 New England Revolution 32 12 8 12 39 35 +4 48
4 Chicago Fire 32 13 11 8 43 41 +2 47
5 Houston Dynamo (C) 32 11 8 13 44 40 +4 46 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
6 Chivas USA 32 10 9 13 45 42 +3 43
7 Colorado Rapids 32 11 13 8 36 49 13 41
8 New York Red Bulls 32 9 11 12 41 41 0 39
9 Los Angeles Galaxy 32 11 15 6 37 37 0 39 North American SuperLiga
10 Real Salt Lake 32 10 13 9 45 49 4 39
11 Kansas City Wizards 32 10 14 8 43 45 2 38
12 Columbus Crew 32 8 15 9 30 42 12 33
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

Results

Home and Away

OverallHomeAway
PldPtsWLTGFGAGDWLTGFGAGDWLTGFGAGD
32 48 12 8 12 39 35  +4 8 3 5 23 14  +9 4 5 7 16 21  −5

Last updated: May 10, 2024
Source:
Pld = Matches played; Pts = Points; W = Matches won; T = Matches tied; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference

Round1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132
StadiumAAAHHHAHAAHAAHHAAHAAAHHHAHHAHHAH
ResultWDLLWWLDLDDDDWWLWLDDDDLWLWDWDWWW
Source: New England Revolution
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

MLS Regular Season

1 April 2006 (2006-04-01) 1 LA Galaxy 0-1 New England Revolution Carson, California
20:00 EDT Report
Stadium: Home Depot Center
Referee: Abbey Okulaja
8 April 2006 (2006-04-08) 2 New York Red Bulls 0-0 New England Revolution Harrison, New Jersey
19:30 EDT Report Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Referee: Baldomero Toledo
20 May 2006 (2006-05-20) 7 FC Dallas 4-0 New England Revolution Frisco, Texas
Report
  • Joe Franchino  45'
  • James Riley  75'
Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Referee: Mauricio Navarro
27 May 2006 (2006-05-27) 8 New England Revolution 1-1 Houston Dynamo Foxborough, Massachusetts
19:30 Report
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Referee: Shane Moody
3 June 2006 (2006-06-03) 9 DC United 1-0 New England Revolution Washington, D.C.
Report Stadium: RFK Stadium
Attendance: 22,686
Referee: Abbey Okulaja
28 June 2006 (2006-06-28) 14 New England Revolution 1-0 FC Dallas Foxborough, Massachusetts
Report
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Referee: Abbey Okulaja
8 July 2006 (2006-07-08) 17 Chicago Fire 1-2 New England Revolution Bridgeview, Illinois
19:30
Report
Stadium: Toyota Park
Referee: Tim Weyland
22 July 2006 (2006-07-22) 19 Houston Dynamo 1-1 New England Revolution Houston, Texas
19:30 Report
Stadium: Reliant Stadium
Referee: Michael Kennedy
6 August 2006 (2006-08-06) 21 Chivas USA 1-1 New England Revolution Carson, California
18:30 Report Stadium: Home Depot Center
Referee: Kevin Stott
9 September 2006 (2006-09-09) 26 New England Revolution 1-0 New York Red Bulls Foxborough, Massachusetts
19:30 Report
  • Amado Guevara  81'  81'
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
13 September 2006 (2006-09-13) 27 New England Revolution 1-1 DC United Foxborough, Massachusetts
19:30
Report Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Referee: Jorge Gonzalez
30 September 2006 (2006-09-30) 30 New England Revolution 3-1 Colorado Rapids Foxborough, Massachusetts
19:30 Report
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Referee: Kevin Stott

MLS Cup Playoffs

22 October 2006 (2006-10-22) Conf. Semifinals Leg 1 Chicago Fire FC 1-0 New England Revolution Bridgeview, Illinois
12:00 Report Stadium: Toyota Park
Attendance: 10,217
Referee: Tim Weyland
28 October 2006 (2006-10-28) Conf. Semifinals Leg 2 New England Revolution 2-1 (a.e.t.)
(4-2 p)
Chicago Fire FC Foxboro, Massachusetts
19:30 Report
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Attendance: 9,372
Referee: Jair Marrufo
Penalties
5 November 2006 (2006-11-05) Eastern Conference Final DC United 0-1 New England Revolution Washington D.C.
16:00 Report Stadium: RFK Stadium
Attendance: 19,552
Referee: Kevin Slott

U.S. Open Cup

23 August 2006 (2006-08-23) Quarterfinals Chicago Fire FC 2-1 New England Revolution Bridgeview, Illinois
Report Stadium: SeatGeek Stadium
Attendance: 5,214

CONCACAF Champion's Cup

Honors

League Awards and Honors

  • MLS Humanitarian of the Year: Michael Parkhurst (winner)[1]
  • MLS Player of the Week: Clint Dempsey (Week 14)[1]
  • MLS Best XI: Clint Dempsey (winner)[1]
  • MLS Goal of the Week: Clint Dempsey (Week 28)[1]
  • Panasonic Goalkeeper of the Year: Matt Reis (finalist)[31]
  • Kraft Global Fair Play Finalists - Individual: Steve Ralston (finalist)[31]

Club Awards and Honors

  • Revolution Most Valuable Player: Matt Reis[1]
  • Revolution Golden Boot: Taylor Twellman (11g, 5a)[1]
  • Revolution Humanitarian of the Year: Michael Parkhurst[1]
  • Revolution Defender of the Year: Shalrie Joseph[1]

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