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Twellman hopes to lick his wounds
by Gus Martins (Profile/Interview | Boston Herald - March 15)
Defenders have had scant success the past two seasons against the Revolution's Taylor Twellman, but a stomach illness has done a number on the star forward. Twellman surfaced yesterday in the team's hotel lobby after being shelved for the previous 72 hours and said he was making a gradual recovery from a possible food-induced sickness that kept him on his back. more details | go to article

Trio stays behind, won't play
by Gus Martins (Article | Boston Herald - March 15)
Revolution coach Steve Nicol yesterday said Steve Ralston, Pat Noonan and Shalrie Joseph won't be joining the club for Wednesday's game against Santa Clara. The team will travel home on Friday. ``It doesn't make any sense to bring them here,'' Nicol said. more details | go to article

Pierce Revs engine: Defender OK after surgery
by Gus Martins (Profile/Interview | Boston Herald - March 15)
Rusty Pierce has been battling since the first day he stepped onto the pitch as a member of the Revolution. He battled his way onto the roster, onto the field and eventually into the starting lineup. more details | go to article

Virus puts Twellman on shelf
by Gus Martins (Profile/Interview | Boston Herald - March 14)
Revolution star Taylor Twellman remained holed up in his hotel room for the third straight day yesterday, the victim of an intestinal virus. Twellman was visited by a local doctor, according to team trainer Mike Fritz, who said the player appeared to be on the mend but would need more rest before resuming training. more details | go to article

Big shot for Lalas: Former Revs star gets a chance as San Jose GM
by Gus Martins (Article | Boston Herald - February 12)
Former Revolution defender Alexi Lalas has a habit of making history. After surprising almost everyone to claim a starting spot on the 1994 World Cup team, Lalas parlayed that success into becoming the first American to play in Italy's Serie A (first division). Also: The US streak of Olympic qualifying all ended Tuesday night in Guadalajara when the United States was routed by Mexico, 4-0. more details | go to article

Europe goal for Brown
by Gus Martins (Profile/Interview | Boston Herald - March 16)
Revolution goalkeeper Adin Brown said he's proud of fellow American Tim Howard's exploits this season at Manchester United, one of the world's mightiest clubs. The fact the 25-year-old Howard could make such a dramatic leap from the MetroStars to the English Premier League fills Brown with confidence he can one day take a similar step. more details | go to article

Moore on a health kick: Hopes to stay on the field
by Gus Martins (Profile/Interview | Boston Herald - March 17)
For a 33-year-old athlete nearing the twilight of his career, Joe-Max Moore's short-term job security is pretty solid. But enduring another injury-plagued season like last year's could supersede his desire to play out his contract, which has two guaranteed seasons and a third at the league's option. more details | go to article

Match-uration process: Revs captain still growing
by Gus Martins (Profile/Interview | Boston Herald - March 18)
Calf and quadricep injuries prematurely ended things for Joe Franchino last year. But good health and recent fatherhood have given the Revolution defender an air of tranquility for 2004. more details | go to article

Preseason trip ends in defeat
by Gus Martins (Result | Boston Herald - March 18)
The Revolution wrapped up their preseason tour here last night, falling 4-2 to a hearty Santa Clara side whose crisp and physical late-season form gave the Revs a good glimpse of what awaits them in the MLS regular season. more details | go to article

Revs' Heaps won't let defense rest
by Gus Martins (Profile/Interview | Boston Herald - March 19)
The Revolution hope to thrive on a tenacious defense this season, and while not the fiercest of the bunch, Jay Heaps can hold his own. He prides himself on his big heart and competitive spirit, and the 27-year-old said he has learned to channel that intensity in a positive manner. more details | go to article

On mend, Twellman guts it out
by Gus Martins (Profile/Interview | Boston Herald - March 19)
With the Revolution shorthanded for Wednesday night's game vs. Santa Clara, Taylor Twellman found out there was no rest for the weary. So just a day after returning from a stomach virus that sidelined him for four days, Twellman played the full 90 minutes, scoring a goal in a 4-2 loss to the Portuguese Div. 2 A team. more details | go to article

Revs face rivalries on roster
by Gus Martins (Article | Boston Herald - March 20)
Revolution coach Steve Nicol is facing roster dilemmas on both sides of the ball. ``The biggest problem is Clint Dempsey,'' Nicol said of his 2004 first-round draft pick. ``Everything the kid's done from the minute he's come in suggests he should be given consideration.'' more details | go to article

Llamosa ages well: Defender can still help Revs
by Gus Martins (Profile/Interview | Boston Herald - March 21)
Carlos Llamosa resents the tag of being an aging player. His preseason performances defy his age. Llamosa's positional sense, timing in the tackle and strategic fouling at critical moments during the Revolution's trip to this mid-Atlantic island nation showed the soon-to-be 35-year-old is far from any retirement announcement. more details | go to article

Adu brings hope to MLS
by Gus Martins (Preview | Boston Herald - March 28)
Two years ago, Major League Soccer began its season under the ominous cloud of contraction, having reduced the league to 10 teams by eliminating Miami and Tampa Bay. But this year, there will be optimism in the air when the league opens play on Saturday. Expansion is on the horizon, with Cleveland and possibly Texas or California likely sites. more details | go to article

Revolution may call on Kante
by Gus Martins (Profile/Interview | Boston Herald - April 1)
Daouda Kante's first Major League Soccer appearance took place two years ago in Los Angeles. When the Revolution open their season against the Galaxy at the Home Depot Center Saturday in nearby Carson, Calif., Kante may have a similar experience. An unspecified knee ligament injury to central defensive stalwart Carlos Llamosa in last Saturday's final tune-up in New Orleans could keep the 34-year-old on the shelf for the foreseeable future. more details | go to article

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