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.
Summary
The Revolution qualified for the post-season for only the second time in its history in their 2000 campaign. 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.
Among the Revs’ stand-out players for 2001 were Jamaican midfielder Andy Williams, who the team added via the 2001 MLS Waiver Draft pre-season, and who was ultimately named 2001 team MVP. 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. 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.
Squad
First-team squad As of March 4, 2025.
Player movement
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 Yari Allnut MF February 5, 2001 2001 MLS Superdraft N/A Rochester Rhinos Fernando Ortiz Solis MF February 5, 2001 2001 MLS Superdraft N/A Tahuichi Academy Eric Pogue GK February 5, 2001 2001 MLS Superdraft N/A Michigan Bucks Shaun Tsakiris DF February 5, 2001 2001 MLS Superdraft N/A UCLA Michael Feller MF February 5, 2001 2001 MLS Superdraft N/A University of Virginia Matthew Okoh FW March 19, 2001 Trade N/A Colorado Rapids Alan Woods DF March 19, 2001 Trade N/A Colorado Rapids Caté MF March 28, 2001 Undisclosed Undisclosed CR Flamengo Andy Williams MF March 29, 2001 2001 MLS Waiver Draft N/A Columbus Crew John Wolyniec FW May 3, 2001 Trade N/A Chicago Fire Roland Aguilera MF May 11, 2001 Trade N/A Columbus Crew Braeden Cloutier MF May 12, 2001 Waiver Claim N/A Charleston Battery Jay Heaps DF June 20, 2001 Trade N/A Miami Fusion José Carlos Fernandez GK June 27, 2001 Undisclosed Undisclosed Jaguares F.C. Tony Frias III MF July 19, 2001 N/A N/A N/A Leo Cullen DF August 16, 2001 Trade N/A Miami Fusion
New England Revolution – 2001 Transfers Out Name Position Date Method Fee Next Club Reference Imad Baba MF March 19, 2001 Trade N/A Colorado Rapids Carlos Parra MF March 19, 2001 Trade N/A Rochester Rhinos Eric Wynalda FW May 3, 2001 Trade N/A Chicago Fire John Harkes MF May 11, 2001 Trade N/A Columbus Crew John Wolyniec FW May 12, 2001 Waivers N/A Rochester Rhinos Brian Dunseth DF June 20, 2001 Trade N/A Miami Fusion Roland Aguilera MF July 3, 2001 Loan N/A Oriente Petrolero Johnny Torres FW August 16, 2001 Trade N/A Miami Fusion Shaker Asad MF August 16, 2001 Trade N/A Miami Fusion Alan Woods DF November 16, 2001 Waived N/A Atlanta Silverbacks FC Matt Okoh FW November 16, 2001 Waived N/A S.C. Campomaiorense Roland Aguilera MF November 16, 2001 Waived N/A Virginia Beach Mariners Fernando Ortiz Solis MF November 16, 2001 Waived N/A N/A
Honors and statistical leaders
Adapted from 2024 Media Guide
League awards and honors
New England Revolution – 2001 League Awards Honor Name MLS Player of the Week Catê (Week 7) MLS All-Stars Catê
Team awards and honors
New England Revolution – 2001 Team Awards Honor NameRevolution Most Valuable Player Andy WilliamsRevolution Defender of the Year Mauricio Wright Revolution Scoring Champion Catê (24 pts.; 8G, 8A)Revolution Humanitarian of the Year Jeff Causey
Statistical leaders
New England Revolution – 2001 Statistical Leaders Honor NameGames Played Mauricio WrightGames Started Mauricio WrightMinutes Played Mauricio WrightGoals CatêAssists CatêShots CatêShots on Goal CatêFouls Committed Leonel Álvarez
Standings
Conference
Overall
Results
Pre-season friendlies
Regular season
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.
2001 U.S. Open Cup
Miscellany
The 2001 season was the final season the Revolution would play at Foxboro Stadium, following the opening of CMGI Field in 2002. 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. 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). 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.
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