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New England Revolution
2001 season
OwnerRobert Kraft (The Kraft Group)
Head coachFernando Clavijo
StadiumFoxboro Stadium
Foxborough, Massachusetts
MLSConference: 3rd
Overall: 9th
Open CupRunners-up
Top goalscorerLeague: Catê (8g)
All: Catê (10g)
Average home league attendance15,654
Biggest win7–1 (U.S. Open Cup) 5-1 (Regular season)
Biggest defeat5–0 (vs. D.C. United on May 9)
← 2000
2002 →

The 2001 New England Revolution season was the sixth season for the New England Revolution both as a club and in Major League Soccer (MLS). The club missed the playoffs after finishing third in the Eastern conference. The club was reached the final of the 2001 U.S. Open Cup, where they lost to the LA Galaxy.[1][2]

Summary

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The Revolution qualified for the post-season for only the second time in its history in their 2000 campaign.[3] Despite this, the team stumbled out of the blocks in 2001, losing six straight matches to start their 2001 campaign. In mid-May the team's fortune changed, losing only one of its next nine, recording 4 wins and 4 losses during the months of May and June. Results were mixed during the second half of the season; with the team suffering heavy defeats to San Jose, Miami, and Columbus down the stretch, ultimately failing to qualify for the playoffs.

The Revolution's fortunes fared better in the 2001 U.S. Open Cup, where the team made a run to the final, ultimately losing to the LA Galaxy in extra time.[4][5]

Among the Revs’ stand-out players for 2001 were Jamaican midfielder Andy Williams,[6] who the team added via the 2001 MLS Waiver Draft pre-season,[7] and who was ultimately named 2001 team MVP.[8] Brazilian playmaker Catê also joined the club pre-season from CR Flamengo. Cate would go on to lead the team in both goals and assists in 2001, receiving MLS All-Star honors in the process.[9][10] 1999 MLS Rookie of the Year and Longmeadow, Massachusetts product Jay Heaps, acquired via mid-season trade, would go on to spend 9 more seasons with the club.[11]

Squad

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First-team squad

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As of March 4, 2025.[12] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK United States USA Juergen Sommer
25 GK Bolivia BOL José Carlos Fernández
26 GK United States USA Jeff Causey
3 DF United States USA Rusty Pierce
5 DF United States USA Ted Chronopoulos
8 DF United States USA Joe Franchino
19 DF United States USA Nick Downing
29 DF Costa Rica CRC Mauricio Wright
12 DF United States USA Alan Woods
6 MF United States USA Jay Heaps
7 MF Jamaica JAM Andy Williams
No. Pos. Nation Player
10 MF Brazil BRA Catê
14 MF Colombia COL Leonel Alvarez
15 MF Palestine PLE Shaker Asad
17 MF United States USA Braeden Cloutier
20 MF Bolivia BOL Fernando Ortiz Solis
23 MF United States USA Tony Frias
9 FW United States USA Johnny Torres
13 FW Jamaica JAM Wolde Harris
22 FW United States USA Yari Allnutt
33 FW United States USA Matt Okoh
77 FW Costa Rica CRC William Sunsing

Player Movement

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New England Revolution – 2001 Transfers In
Name Position Date Method Fee Previous Club Reference
Nick Downing DF February 5, 2001 2001 MLS Superdraft N/A Seattle Sounders Select [13]
Yari Allnut MF February 5, 2001 2001 MLS Superdraft N/A Rochester Rhinos [13]
Fernando Ortiz Solis MF February 5, 2001 2001 MLS Superdraft N/A Tahuichi Academy [13]
Eric Pogue GK February 5, 2001 2001 MLS Superdraft N/A Michigan Bucks [13]
Shaun Tsakiris DF February 5, 2001 2001 MLS Superdraft N/A UCLA [13]
Michael Feller MF February 5, 2001 2001 MLS Superdraft N/A University of Virginia [13]
Matthew Okoh FW March 19, 2001 Trade N/A[1] Colorado Rapids [13]
Alan Woods DF March 19, 2001 Trade N/A[2] Colorado Rapids [13]
Caté MF March 28, 2001 Undisclosed Undisclosed CR Flamengo [13]
Andy Williams MF March 29, 2001 2001 MLS Waiver Draft N/A Columbus Crew [7]
John Wolyniec FW May 3, 2001 Trade N/A[3] Chicago Fire [13]
Roland Aguilera MF May 11, 2001 Trade N/A[4] Columbus Crew [13]
Braeden Cloutier MF May 12, 2001 Waiver Claim N/A Charleston Battery [13]
Jay Heaps DF June 20, 2001 Trade N/A[5] Miami Fusion [13]
José Carlos Fernandez GK June 27, 2001 Undisclosed Undisclosed Jaguares F.C. [13]
Tony Frias III MF July 19, 2001 N/A N/A N/A [13]
Leo Cullen DF August 16, 2001 Trade N/A[6] Miami Fusion [13]
New England Revolution – 2001 Transfers Out
Name Position Date Method Fee Next Club Reference
Imad Baba MF March 19, 2001 Trade N/A[7] Colorado Rapids [13]
Carlos Parra MF March 19, 2001 Trade N/A[8] Rochester Rhinos [13]
Eric Wynalda FW May 3, 2001 Trade N/A[9] Chicago Fire[10] [13]
John Harkes MF May 11, 2001 Trade N/A[11] Columbus Crew [13]
John Wolyniec FW May 12, 2001 Waivers N/A Rochester Rhinos [13]
Brian Dunseth DF June 20, 2001 Trade N/A[12] Miami Fusion [13]
Roland Aguilera MF July 3, 2001 Loan N/A Oriente Petrolero [13]
Johnny Torres FW August 16, 2001 Trade N/A[13] Miami Fusion [13]
Shaker Asad MF August 16, 2001 Trade N/A[14] Miami Fusion [13]
Alan Woods DF November 16, 2001 Waived N/A Atlanta Silverbacks FC [13]
Matt Okoh FW November 16, 2001 Waived N/A S.C. Campomaiorense [13]
Roland Aguilera MF November 16, 2001 Waived N/A Virginia Beach Mariners [13]
Fernando Ortiz Solis MF November 16, 2001 Waived N/A N/A [13]
1.^ Acquired Matthew Okoh, Alan Woods, and a natural second-round pick in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft from the Colorado Rapids in exchange for Imad Baba and Carlos Parra.
2.^ Acquired John Wolyniec and third-round pick in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft from the Chicago Fire in exchange for Eric Wynalda
3 ^ Acquired Roland Aguilera and a conditional pick in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft from the Columbus Crew in exchange for John Harkes.
4 ^ Acquired Jay Heaps and a second-round pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft from the Miami Fusion in exchange for Brian Dunseth and a first-round pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft.
5 ^ Acquired Leo Cullen and a first-round pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft from the Miami Fusion in exchange for Johnny Torres, Shaker Asad and a second-round pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft.

Honors and Statistical Leaders

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Adapted from 2024 Media Guide

League Awards and Honors

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New England Revolution – 2001 League Awards
Honor Name
MLS Player of the Week Catê (Week 7)
MLS All-Stars Catê

Team Awards and Honors

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New England Revolution – 2001 Team Awards
Honor Name
Revolution Most Valuable Player Andy Williams
Revolution Defender of the Year Mauricio Wright
Revolution Scoring Champion Catê (24 pts.; 8G, 8A)
Revolution Humanitarian of the Year Jeff Causey

Statistical Leaders

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New England Revolution – 2001 Statistical Leaders
Honor Name
Games Played Mauricio Wright
Games Started Mauricio Wright
Minutes Played Mauricio Wright
Goals Catê
Assists Catê
Shots Catê
Shots on Goal Catê
Fouls Committed Leonel Álvarez

Standings

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Conference

Pos Team
 Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Miami Fusion 26 16 5 5 57 36 +21 53 MLS Cup Playoffs
2 MetroStars 26 13 10 3 38 35 +3 42
3 New England Revolution 27 7 14 6 35 52 −17 27
4 D.C. United 26 8 16 2 42 50 −8 26
Source: MLS

Overall

Pos Team
 Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts PPG Qualification
1 Miami Fusion (S) 26 16 5 5 57 36 +21 53 2.04 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
2 Chicago Fire 27 16 6 5 50 30 +20 53 1.96
3 Los Angeles Galaxy 26 14 7 5 52 36 +16 47 1.81
4 Columbus Crew 26 13 7 6 49 36 +13 45 1.73
5 San Jose Earthquakes (C) 26 13 7 6 47 29 +18 45 1.73 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
6 MetroStars 26 13 10 3 38 35 +3 42 1.62
7 Dallas Burn 26 10 11 5 48 47 +1 35 1.35
8 Kansas City Wizards 27 11 13 3 33 53 −20 36 1.33
9 New England Revolution 27 7 14 6 35 52 −17 27 1.00
10 D.C. United 26 8 16 2 42 50 −8 26 1.00
11 Colorado Rapids 26 5 13 8 36 47 −11 23 0.88
12 Tampa Bay Mutiny 27 4 21 2 32 68 −36 14 0.52
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points per game; 2) total goal differential per match played; 3) total goals scored per match played; 4) away record; 5) away goal differential; 6) total goals scored in away matches; 7) home record; 8) home goal differential; 9) total goals scored in home matches; 10) fewest disciplinary points per match played; 6) away goal differential per away match played; 11) coin toss or drawing of lots.
(C) Champion; (S) Supporters' Shield

Results

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Pre-Season Friendlies

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February 17, 2001 San Lorenzo 1–2 New England Revolution Heredia, Costa Rica
  • Jefry Espinoza 27'
 Press Release[14]
  • Wolde Harris 5'
  • Brian Dunseth 50'
 Stadium: Heredia Stadium

Regular season

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See also: 2001 Major League Soccer season
April 7, 2001 1 MetroStars 2–1 New England Revolution East Rutherford, New Jersey
 Report
Stadium: Giants Stadium
Attendance: 30,753
Referee: Ricardo Valenzuela
April 14, 2001 2 New England Revolution 0–1 Miami Fusion Foxborough, Massachusetts
 Report
Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 15,576
Referee: Brian Hall
April 21, 2001 3 D.C. United 2–1 New England Revolution Washington, D.C.
 Report
Stadium: Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 15,656
Referee: Michael Kennedy
April 28, 2001 4 Miami Fusion 1–0 New England Revolution Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Pablo Mastroeni Yellow card 89'
 Report
Stadium: Lockhart Stadium
Attendance: 14,381
Referee: Tim Weyland
May 5, 2001 5 San Jose Earthquakes 3–2 New England Revolution San Jose, California
 Report
Stadium: Spartan Stadium
Attendance: 8,137
Referee: Alex Prus
May 9, 2001 6 D.C. United 5–0 New England Revolution Washington, D.C.
 Report
Stadium: Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 10,638
Referee: Richard Heron
May 12, 2001 7 New England Revolution 2–1 Chicago Fire FC Foxborough, Massachusetts
 Report
Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 15,159
Referee: Sergio Vega
May 16, 2001 8 New England Revolution 2–1 Columbus Crew Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Braeden Cloutier Yellow card 24'
  • Catê 69' 83'
 Report
  • Edson Buddle 74'
  • John Wilmar Pérez Yellow card 90+2'
 Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 7,864
Referee: Alex Prus
May 19, 2001 9 Colorado Rapids 0–1 New England Revolution Denver, Colorado
  • Imad Baba Yellow card 15'
  • Jason More Yellow card 83'
 Report
  • Matt Okoh 86'
 Stadium: Mile High Stadium
Attendance: 20,005
Referee: Kevin Terry
May 26, 2001 10 LA Galaxy 2–1 New England Revolution Pasadena, California
 Report
Stadium: Rose Bowl
Attendance: 12,249
Referee: Gerry Corrie
June 3, 2001 11 New England Revolution 1–1 MetroStars Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Leonel Alvarez Yellow card 33'
  • Cate 90+1'
  • Johnny Torres Yellow card 90+1'
  • Mauricio Wright Yellow card 100'
 Report
  • Pedro Alvarez Yellow card 38' Red card
  • Clint Mathis Yellow card 80'
  • Richie Williams Yellow card 90'
  • Steve Jolley Yellow card 90'
 Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 28,623
Referee: Kevin Terry
June 9, 2001 12 New England Revolution 3–0 Tampa Bay Mutiny Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Wolde Harris 21' 32'
  • Johnny Torres Yellow card 29' 64'
  • Joe Franchino Yellow card 31'
 Report
  • Josh Keller Yellow card 9'
  • Joe Addo Yellow card 24'
  • Gus Kartes Yellow card 43'
 Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 15,368
Referee: Rich Grady
June 20, 2001 13 New England Revolution 3–3 Colorado Rapids Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Johnny Torres 26'
  • Ted Chronopoulos 71'
  • Rusty Pierce Yellow card 81'
  • Shaker Asad 88'
 Report
  • Chris Carrieri 9'
  • John Spencer 20'
  • Paul Bravo Yellow card 29'
  • Paul Bravo 90+2'
 Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 31,211
Referee: Reggie Rutty
June 23, 2001 14 Chicago Fire FC 1–1 New England Revolution Chicago, Illinois
  • Sergi Daniv Yellow card 65'
  • Dema Kovalenko 73'
 Report
  • Joe Franchino Yellow card 13'
  • Braeden Cloutier Yellow card 54'
  • Cate 59'
  • Wolde Harris Yellow card 72'
  • Jay Heaps Yellow card 97'
 Stadium: Soldier Field
Attendance: 20,531
Referee: Paul Tamberino
July 4, 2001 15 Dallas Burn 1–1 New England Revolution Dallas, Texas
  • Chris Deering Yellow card 68'
  • Eric Dade Yellow card 86'
  • Ariel Graziani Yellow card 88'
  • Eddie Johnson 90+5'
 Report
  • Cate 29'
  • Joe Franchino Yellow card 56'
  • Shaker Asad Yellow card 80'
  • Mauricio Wright Yellow card 91'
 Stadium: Cotton Bowl
Attendance: 21,343
Referee: Rich Grady
July 7, 2001 16 New England Revolution 1–2 Kansas City Wizards Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Shaker Asad Yellow card 37'
  • Mauricio Wright Yellow card 90' 90+3'
 Report
  • Gary Glasgow Yellow card 27'
  • Chris Klein 66'
  • Mike Burns Yellow card 69'
  • Chris Brown 90+1'
 Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 13,141
Referee: Alex Prus
July 14, 2001 17 New England Revolution 1–3 D.C. United Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Shaker Asad Yellow card 42'
  • Andy Williams Yellow card 71'
  • William Sunsing 87'
 Report
  • Santino Quaranta 5' 90+4'
  • Carey Talley Yellow card 16'
  • Scott Vermillion Yellow card 45+2'
  • Eddie Pope Yellow card 69'
& Jaime Moreno 71'
 Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 14,691
Referee: Ricardo Valanzuela
July 17, 2001 18 New England Revolution 3–2 LA Galaxy Foxborough, Massachusetts
  • Wolde Harris 7'
  • William Sunsing 32'
  • Andy Williams 51'
 Report
  • Luis Hernandez 28' 40'
  • Danny Califf Yellow card 49'
  • Craig Waibel Yellow card 70'
  • Ezra Hendrickson Yellow card 90+2'
 Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 12,391
Referee: Noel Kenny
July 21, 2001 19 Miami Fusion 1–1 New England Revolution Fort Lauderdale, Florida
 Report
Stadium: Lockhart Stadium
Attendance: 6,123
Referee: Paul Tamberino
July 29, 2001 20 Kansas City 2–0 New England Revolution Kansas City, Missouri
 Report
Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium
Attendance: 6,071
Referee: Terry Vaughn
August 4, 2001 21 New England Revolution 5–1 Dallas Burn Foxborough, Massachusetts
 Report
Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 10,326
Referee: Tim Weyland
August 8, 2001 22 New England Revolution 1–5 San Jose Earthquakes Foxborough, Massachusetts
 Report
Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 11,822
Referee: Kevin Terry
August 11, 2001 23 New England Revolution 1–4 Miami Fusion Foxborough, Massachusetts
 Report
Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 12,003
Referee: Alex Prus
August 18, 2001 24 New England Revolution 2–1 D.C. United Foxborough, Massachusetts
 Report
Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 15,226
Referee: Terry Vaughn
August 26, 2001 25 Tampa Bay Mutiny 0–0 (a.e.t.) New England Revolution Tampa, Florida
 Report
  • Joe Franchino Red card
 Stadium: Raymond James Stadium
Attendance: 11,345
Referee: Gerry Corrie
September 1, 2001 26 Columbus Crew 4–1 New England Revolution Columbus, Ohio
 Report
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Attendance: 24,033
Referee: Ricardo Valanzuela
September 7, 2001 27[15] MetroStars 3–1 New England Revolution East Rutherford, New Jersey
 Report
Stadium: Giants Stadium
Attendance: 13,679
Referee: Paul Tamberino
6 ^ The Revolution played only 27 league matches in 2001, as Major League Soccer elected to cancel the final weeks of the season following the September 11 attacks.[15]

2001 U.S. Open Cup

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See also: 2001 U.S. Open Cup
June 27, 2001 Second round Mid Michigan Bucks (PDL) 1–7 New England Revolution (MLS) Foxboro, Massachusetts
Paul Snape 12' (Report) Shaker Asad 7'
Matt Okoh 20', 76'
Wolde Harris 36', 44'
William Sunsing 53' (pen)
Cate 82'		 Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 947
Referee: Gus St. Silva (United States)
July 11, 2001 Third round Charleston Battery (A-League) 1–2 New England Revolution (MLS) Foxboro, Massachusetts
Paul Conway 25' (pen) (Report) Shaker Asad 19'
Johnny Torres 66'		 Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 1,207
Referee: Robert Mann (United States)
July 24, 2001 Quarter-final Columbus Crew (MLS) 1–2 New England Revolution (MLS) Foxboro, Massachusetts
John Wilmar Perez 85' (Report) Cate 50' (pen)
William Sunsing 72'		 Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 5,695
Referee: Ricardo Salazar (United States)
August 22, 2001 Semi-final D.C. United (MLS) 0–2 New England Revolution (MLS) Foxboro, Massachusetts
(Report) Andy Williams 9', 40' Stadium: Foxboro Stadium
Attendance: 7,128
Referee: Brian Hall (United States)
October 27, 2001 Final New England Revolution (MLS) 1–2 (asdet) Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) Titan Stadium
Fullerton, California
Wolde Harris 30' (Report) Ezra Hendrickson 70'
Danny Califf 92'		 Attendance: 4,195
Referee: Paul Tamberino (United States)

Miscellany

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  • The 2001 season was the final season the Revolution would play at Foxboro Stadium, following the opening of CMGI Field in 2002.[16]
  • The final competitive Revolution fixture at Foxboro Stadium was their August 22 2-0 victory over D.C. United in the U.S. Open Cup Semi-final.[17]
  • The 2001 season was the first season in which the Revolution wore kits manufactured by Umbro, having previously worn Reebok (1996–99) and Atletica (2000).[18]
  • The June 20th match against the Colorado Rapids was part of a double-header featuring a United States men's national soccer team v. Trinidad and Tobago national football team World Cup Qualifier. The United States won 2-0 in front of 31,211.[19][20]

References

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  1. ^ 2024 Media Guide. New England Revolution. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  2. ^ "2001". Archived from the original on July 27, 2013. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  3. ^ "New England Revolution: 2001 Outlook". ESPN.com. September 14, 2001. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  4. ^ "2001". TheCup.us. August 20, 2009. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  5. ^ "Oct. 27, 2001 – LA Galaxy 2:1 [aet] Revolution, U.S. Open Cup final, Titan Stadium (Att.: 4,195)". Frank Dell'Apa. October 27, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  6. ^ "Revs Obtain Andy Williams; Sign Defender Alan Woods". March 29, 2001. Archived from the original on April 9, 2001.
  7. ^ a b "Player countdown: Andy Williams". mlssoccer. January 23, 2010. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  8. ^ Lemieux, Jeff (October 18, 2016). "History Lesson: Recapping every team MVP through the Revs' first 20 seasons". revolutionsoccer.net. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  9. ^ "Cate". mlssoccer. July 11, 1973. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  10. ^ "2001 MLS All-Star Game". mlssoccer. July 28, 2001. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  11. ^ "Revolution Part Ways with Head Coach Jay Heaps". revolutionsoccer.net. September 19, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  12. ^ "Current Roster". Archived from the original on August 1, 2001. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  13. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac "ClubHistory_CoachandPlayerRegistry.pdf" (PDF). newengland-mp7static.mlsdigital.net. August 31, 2020. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 12, 2018. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  14. ^ "Revs Beat San Lorenzo 2-1". Archived from the original on February 21, 2001.
  15. ^ Goff, Steven (September 14, 2001). "MLS Cancels Rest of Its Season". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  16. ^ "Official New England Patriots News and Analysis". Official website of the New England Patriots. April 5, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  17. ^ "Aug. 22, 2001 – Revolution 2:0 D.C. United, U.S. Open Cup semifinals, last Revolution game at Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 7,128)". Frank Dell'Apa. August 22, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  18. ^ "New England Revolution Kit History". Football Kit Archive. February 15, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  19. ^ "U.S. Defeats Trinidad & Tobago, 2-0, on Goals from Razov & Stewart". January 20, 2001. Archived from the original on June 14, 2012.
  20. ^ "Game Info". Archived from the original on April 8, 2001.
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