MLS New England Revolution

New England Revolution Update

Published on January 21, 2008 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
New England Revolution News Release


U.S. International Defender Albright Joins Revs

The Revolution acquired U.S. international defender Chris Albright from the Los Angeles Galaxy on Friday, Jan. 18, in a trade that was announced during the 2008 MLS SuperDraft ... Albright, 29, enters his 10th MLS this year after playing the last six seasons with the Galaxy ... the right back has made 172 career appearances in MLS, scoring 11 goals and adding 20 assists ... in 2007, Albright appeared in five regular-season games before suffering a torn right hamstring on May 20, ruling him out for the remainder of the season ... he recovered by the end of the season and participated in all five of the Galaxy's postseason friendlies ... a member of the U.S. National Team at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Albright has also earned 22 caps with the national team.

Revs Draft Five at 2008 MLS SuperDraft

The Revolution selected five players in Friday's 2008 MLS SuperDraft, which was held at the Baltimore Convention Center ... with their first pick - 13th overall - the Revs chose University of San Francisco defender Rob Valentino (6-3, 190 lbs.), a member of the Generation adidas Class of 2008 ... with two picks in the second round, New England chose a pair of Duke midfielders: Michael Videira (18th overall, 5-10, 175 lbs.) of Milton, Mass., and Joe Germanese (25th overall, 5-10, 165 lbs.) ... in the third round (41st overall), the Revolution selected Brown defender Matthew Britner (6-1, 180 lbs.), and capped the draft day by choosing Duke midfielder Spencer Wadsworth in the fourth round (55th overall, 5-8, 160 lbs.)

Supplemental Draft to Follow This Week

The Revolution has five selections in the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft, which will take place via teleconference at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24 ... the Revs hold two picks in the first round (eighth, 13th) and one each in the second (27th overall), third (41st overall) and fourth (55th overall) rounds ... the results of the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft will be available at revolutionsoccer.net and mlsnet.com later on Thursday.

Revs Trio Factors in U.S. Victory over Sweden

On Saturday, Jan. 19, three members of the Revolution helped the U.S. earn a 2-0 victory over Sweden in a friendly at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. ... Taylor Twellman and Pat Noonan started at forward for the National Team, with Noonan earning an assist on Eddie Robinson's game-winning goal in the 15th minute ... Noonan also factored on the U.S.' second goal, sending Jozy Altidore in on goal before he was dragged down by the Swedish defender, setting up Landon Donovan's penalty kick in the 48th minute ... defender Michael Parkhurst played the entire second half, and helped the U.S. post the shutout ... the U.S. returns to action against heated rival Mexico at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at Reliant Stadium in Houston in a match that will be televised live on ESPN2.

Fox Soccer Channel to Televise Season Opener

When the Revs host the Houston Dynamo in an MLS First Kick match on Saturday, March 29, Fox Soccer Channel will be the exclusive national television outlet for the game ... the game is a rematch of MLS Cup 2007, in which the Dynamo earned a 2-1 victory over the Revs to repeat as MLS champions ... the match on March 29 marks the first time that the Revolution has hosted a season-opening match in the club's now 13-year history.

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