Chelsea Making Inroads In US
by Mark Stokes (Article | Boston Globe - March 29)
Manchester United may have outlets all over the world, but Chelsea F.C. are clearly making inroads into the United States these days, as was evidenced this week by the London club's announcement of partnerships with two established clubs in the South. more details | go to article

Revolution Won’t Be At Full Strength
by Frank Dell'Apa (Preview | Boston Globe - March 27)
The Revolution officially added two potential starters yesterday in announcing the signings of Marko Perovic and Khano Smith. But the Revolution will be shorthanded when they open their 15th MLS regular season against the Galaxy in Los Angeles tonight. more details | go to article

Twellman: 'It's A Matter Of Patience'
by Frank Dell'Apa (Profile/Interview | Boston Globe - March 26)
Taylor Twellman plans to return to playing for the Revolution. He just doesn't know when. more details | go to article

MLS: Parity Above All Else
by Frank Dell'Apa (Analysis | Boston Globe - March 26)
The MLS is on the way to accomplishing two of its goals: parity and soccer-specific stadiums for all. more details | go to article

Joseph’s Versatility Invaluable
by Frank Dell'Apa (Profile/Interview | Boston Globe - March 26)
Shalrie Joseph has set standards for defensive midfielders in Major League Soccer. Since joining the Revolution in 2003, he has shown how a combination of skill, strength, vision, and the ability to distribute the ball can change the dynamic of a team. There has not been anyone in the league more consistently spectacular at providing a defensive anchor and transitioning to offense from the position. more details | go to article

Twellman: MLS Deal Is A Win-Win
by Frank Dell'Apa (Profile/Interview | Boston Globe - March 23)
Taylor Twellman drew on history lessons as a Revolution player representative in collective bargaining agreement negotiations. Twellman knew from the experience of his predecessors an MLS players’ strike should be avoided, but he also realized the importance of being united. Also: Nantucket High School alum makes his debut for Brazil's Botafogo. more details | go to article

Revolution, Perovic Close
by Frank Dell'Apa (Blog Entry | Boston Globe - March 23)
The Revolution's signing of Serbian midfielder Marko Perovic could be concluded this week, according to a team source. more details | go to article

Labor Agreement Reached In MLS
by Frank Dell'Apa (Article | Boston Globe - March 21)
Major League Soccer’s 15th season will begin as scheduled next week. Management and players approved a collective bargaining agreement around noon yesterday, allowing the league’s single-entity structure to remain intact, but also allowing limited player movement and providing overall salary increases, plus guaranteed contracts for most of the 400-plus players. more details | go to article

Burpo Wants To Be A Keeper
by Frank Dell'Apa (Profile/Interview | Boston Globe - March 16)
With Matt Reis recovering from surgery, the Revolution will have a different goalkeeper in the season opener for the first time since 2004 when (and if) they visit the Los Angeles Galaxy March 27. (MLS players voted to authorize a strike if a new labor contract is not reached by March 25.) more details | go to article

MLS Champs Sign Sheanon Williams
by Frank Dell'Apa (Blog Entry | Boston Globe - February 22)
US Under 20 national team starting right back Sheanon Williams has signed with Major League Soccer and joined defending champion Real Salt Lake, according to a source familiar with the negotiations. more details | go to article

Ralston Won’t Be Back
by Frank Dell'Apa (Profile/Interview | Boston Globe - January 30)
Midfielder Steve Ralston confirmed yesterday he will not return to the Revolution after eight seasons with the team. Ralston, who underwent offseason knee surgery, said he could return to the playing field in early May but has not decided whether to continue his career. more details | go to article

Brown, Of Natick And BU, Is Happily Breakers-Bound
by Marvin Pave (Profile/Interview | Boston Globe - January 24)
Casey Brown has starred as a shutdown back for the Boston University women’s soccer team, the first three-time Defensive Player of the Year in the America East Conference. Now the former Natick High standout and BU senior will give a soccer career her best shot close to home, with the Boston Breakers of the Women’s Professional Soccer League. more details | go to article

Revolution Go Get Gibbs From Colorado
by Frank Dell'Apa (Profile/Interview | Boston Globe - January 22)
The Revolution have acquired former US national team defender Cory Gibbs in a four-player trade with the Colorado Rapids, a team source confirmed yesterday. more details | go to article

Who's Looking Out For Clint Dempsey?
by Mark Stokes (Commentary | Boston Globe - January 19)
It is, we are constantly reminded, the biggest, best and most popular sport in the world, and Clint Dempsey just happens to make his living in its very engine room, otherwise known as the English Premier League. And although the lifestyle may be one we all envy, the workload of Fulham’s accomplished American midfielder and arguably the most successful export from these shores, is exhausting. Did no one notice that Clint had clocked up too many miles over the last year? more details | go to article

Witnessing South Africa Evolve In Person, Onstage, And Onscreen
by James F. Smith (Article | Boston Globe - January 17)
When the curtain rises on the World Cup in stadiums around South Africa in June, people around the world will do more than tune in to watch soccer. They will also take the measure of 16 years of nation-building since Nelson Mandela was elected president of the rainbow nation. more details | go to article