New England Revolution’s Wolde Harris seven-game scoring streak (ties Raul Diaz Arce’s MLS record). Goals: Baba (PK), Harris; McBride (PK). [Read more…] about Aug. 26, 2000 – Revolution 2:1 Columbus Crew, Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 17,867)
Wolde Harris
May 13, 2000 – Free kick hat trick, Revolution defeat D.C. Utd.; new striker on way?
The Revolution earned three free kicks, three different players converting all three in a 3-1 victory over D.C. United. Wolde Harris (15th minute) equalized, a minute after a Jaime Moreno goal, then Mauricio Ramos (65th) and Imad Baba (82nd) scored and Jeff Causey saved a Moreno penalty kick in the second half. The Revolution improved their unbeaten streak to five games, their longest streak in five years of existence, and were on the way to their first .500 season. Coach Fernando Clavijo inserted Mike Burns into a holding midfield role in the second half, and the tactic worked as Burns slowed Moreno. [Read more…] about May 13, 2000 – Free kick hat trick, Revolution defeat D.C. Utd.; new striker on way?
Feb. 21, 2001 – New England Revolution open doors in Costa Rica
Unpredictable things occurred during the New England Revolution’s preseason training, often against Costa Rican clubs. The Revolution were among the first MLS teams to make inroads in Costa Rica. The Revolution played to a 2-2 draw at Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Feb. 21, 2001, Wolde Harris scoring the first goal on a penalty kick, the tying goal on an extraordinary sequence. With seconds remaining, Harris advanced into the penalty area and was sent flying off the field by a defender past the end line … and through a door leading to the locker room. Harris had stopped the ball on the end line, and was able to return quickly enough to regain possession and convert the tying goal just before the final whistle. [Read more…] about Feb. 21, 2001 – New England Revolution open doors in Costa Rica
Feb. 6, 2000 – Revolution select Rusty Pierce in MLS draft, acquire Wolde Harris
Rusty Pierce played an important part in the New England Revolution’s transformative years, providing a spirited presence on the back line, and becoming a crowd favorite. Pierce brought a passionate approach to the field. I used to try to keep track of practice skirmishes between players, and Pierce was involved in many of them, both with teammates and opposition. Pierce concluded his time with the Revolution fourth on the career all competitions appearances list with 113 in 2004.
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