The New England Revolution are an American professional soccer club based in the Greater Boston area that competes in Major League Soccer, in the Eastern Conference of the league. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inaugural season. The club is owned by Robert Kraft, who also owns the New England Patriots along with his son, Jonathan Kraft. The name "Revolution" refers to the New England region's significant involvement in the American Revolution that took place from 1775 to 1783. New England plays their home matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, located 21 miles southwest of downtown Boston. The club played their home games at the adjacent and now-demolished Foxboro Stadium, from 1996 until 2001. The Revs are the only original MLS team to have every league game in their history televised. The Revolution won their first major trophy in the 2007 U.S. Open Cup.
Nickname(s) | Revs |
Founded | June 15, 1994 |
Stadium | Gillette Stadium |
Stadium, capacity | 20,000 |
Owner | The Kraft Group |
President | Brian Bilello |
Head coach | Bruce Arena |
League | Major League Soccer |
2020 | Eastern Conference: 8th, Overall: 15th, Playoffs: Conference Finals |
About New England Revolution
Member of the Eastern Conference in Major League Soccer which was one of the ten charter clubs of the league. The owner of the club became New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
Achievement of New England Revolution
They won their first major trophy in 2007 by taking home the US Open Cup. They won the 2008 North American SuperLiga.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About New England Revolution
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Latest information about New England Revolution updated on July 28 2021.