Six States One Podcast - A Show About The New England Revolution

A 6-1 beating at Orlando City and home draw with Atlanta FC leaves New England on the cusp of being mathematically eliminated from the MLS playoff race. But the elusive sixth spot in the east has been difficult to lock in for the two teams the Revs are theoretically still chasing -- New York Red Bull and the Montreal Impact. 

New York has just one win in its last 11 matches and Montreal has lost seven of its last eight. But a potential rule infraction from FC Dallas could result in the team forfeiting its Saturday draw with Orlando City. That would mean two more big points for Orlando City and give them sole position of seventh place, with games against Columbus and Philadelphia to play -- not good new for Revs playoff dreamers.

This week Ray, Jon, Matt and Alex discuss the video review screwing the Revs took in Orlando and break down the high press against Atlanta that led to several scoring opportunities that just couldn't find the back of the net. 

And finally, it's once more into the breach for the Huot 8000. 

Links Mentioned on the Show:

FC Dallas lineup change against Orlando City under review

Show Hosts

Ray Sullivan - @RaySullivan

Matt Puglise - @mattypuglise

Jon Huot - @jonisgreat

Alex Almeida - @footyjedi

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The Revs keep their winning ways in Foxborough alive with a fight to the final whistle for three points against supporter shield seeking Toronto FC.

This week, Ray, Matt, Alex and Jon break down the Revs’ sixth straight home win, and then we turn our attention to essential games against Orlando and Atlanta to keep the playoff hopes alive.

We check in with Alex, Logan and Matt from Orlando’s The Roar Podcast to figure out what the Revs need to do to win their first away game in Orlando. Then, we’ll talk with Jason Longshore, from Atlanta’s 92.9 The Game and host of The Soccer Down Here Podcast and discuss how the Revs can keep the home win streak alive against Atlanta.

The Roar Podcast's Twitter Profile: @TheRoarPod

The Roar Podcast: https://theroarpod.wixsite.com/home

Jason Longshore's Twitter Profile: @Longshoe 

Soccer Down Here's Twitter Profile: @SoccerDownHere

Soccer Down Here Podcast: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/soccerdownhere

Links mentioned on today's show:

Toronto Sun Article by Kurt Larson: http://www.torontosun.com/2017/09/23/revs-overcome-tfc-late

Show Hosts

Ray Sullivan - @RaySullivan

Matt Puglise - @mattypuglise

Jon Huot - @jonisgreat

Alex Almeida - @footyjedi

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Jay Heaps' six year run as head coach of the New England Revolution has reportedly come to an end.

The sacking of Heaps comes with just five remaining matches on the 2017 schedule for New England and follows a crushing week in which the Revs were out-scored a combined 10-1 at Atlanta and Kansas City.

A call and text message from Six States One Podcast to New England's communications staff was not immediately returned and the team made no formal announcement regarding the head coach as of late Monday evening. SSOP verified the reports of Heaps' ouster from a source close to the club.

This week, Ray, Matt and Jon are joined by former Midnight Ride host Hank Alexandre, who fills in for Alex. The boys do their best to muddle through the Revs' 7-0 loss at Atlanta and 3-1 downing at Sporting Kansas City, where New England was done in by a lack of self control that left them with a stack of red and yellow cards and down men in both matches.

With only five matches to go and a new or interim coach on the horizon, the Revs would need to win out and and get some help from Vancouver and Columbus to have even the most remote of possibilities to squeak into the playoffs. We'll fire up the Huot 8000 and play out the unlikely red line scenarios.

The road to respectability runs through Foxborough this week with Eastern Conference leading Toronto FC coming to town. We preview the match with Tej Sahota from Waking the Red blog.

Tej Sahota's Twitter Profile: @boatical

Waking The Red's Twitter Profile: @WakingtheRed

Waking The Red: https://www.wakingthered.com/

Links mentioned on today's show:

ESPN commentator asks why Jay Heaps still has a job: https://www.thebentmusket.com/2017/9/18/16323810/espn-commentator-asks-why-jay-heaps-still-has-a-job

Why Didn’t Nguyen Take the Armband at ATL?: http://nesoccertoday.com/?p=46746

Binkeez for Comfort Celebrity Bartending at Brass Monkey Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/264996014006165

Sign up to walk with, and sponsor Oliver's Army at: http://fare.foodallergy.org/site/TR/Walk/HeroesWalk?px=1418217&pg=personal&fr_id=1338

Hero of the Match: Good Night Lights brings a “magic minute” to patients at Hasbro: https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/post/2017/09/13/hero-match-good-night-lights-brings-magic-minute-patients-hasbro

Show Hosts

Ray Sullivan - @RaySullivan

Matt Puglise - @mattypuglise

Jon Huot - @jonisgreat

Hank Alexandre - @Hisco5

Alex Almeida - @footyjedi

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Another grind out win for the Revs against Montreal, now, with seven matches to go, the question remains: Can they do it on the road?

This week, Ray, Matt and Jon welcome in friend of the pod Anna Franzosa to fill in for Alex, who is on assignment. They break down the Revs’ fifth straight home win, then set their eyes on Atlanta and Kansas -- where New England’s playoffs hopes will live and die this week.

We’ll talk with Jason Longshore, from Atlanta’s 92.9 The Game and host of The Soccer Down Here Podcast, then check in with Andy Edwards from Kansas City’s Talkin’ Touches Podcast to figure out what the Revs need to do to win in Hotlanta and get at least a result at KC.

Jason Longshore's Twitter Profile - @Longshoe 

Soccer Down Here's Twitter Profile: @SoccerDownHere

Soccer Down Here Podcast: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/soccerdownhere

Andy Edwards' Twitter Profile: - @AndyEdMLS

Talkin' Touches' Twitter Profile: @TalkinTouches

Talkin' Touches Podcast: https://talkintouches.libsyn.com

Links mentioned on today's show:

9/11 Memorial Plaza Donation Site: https://www.911memorial.org/donations

Show Hosts

Ray Sullivan - @RaySullivan

Matt Puglise - @mattypuglise

Jon Huot - @jonisgreat

Anna Franzosa - @annerbananer 

Alex Almeida - @footyjedi

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There's no place like home.

The Revs returned from the road to the comfortable confines of Fortress Foxborough and took on the weary Lions from Orlando City. Kei Kamara notched his first MLS hat trick with goals number 100, 101 and 102; Lee Nguyen was central to it all with four key assists; Cody Cropper racked his eighth clean sheet of 2017 and even new attacker Krisztan Nemeth got into the act with an assist to Teal Bunbury who found the back of the net for the the sixth time in eight matches.

New England is now four points below the red line with eight games to go. We preview Montreal coming to town and fire up the Huot 8000 for a reality check on the Revs' playoff possibilities.

Show Hosts

Ray Sullivan - @RaySullivan

Matt Puglise - @mattypuglise

Jon Huot - @jonisgreat

Alex Almeida - @footyjedi

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SixStatesOnePod/

Where was the heart? After Saturday’s dead drop in DC, the New England Revolution are well past gut-check time. With nine games to go, and Orlando on the horizon, the Revs are out of excuses and out of chances to not get maximum points every match.

This week, Ray, Matt, Jon and Eric Spence (filling in for Alex) break down the Revs disappointing trip to Washington. Will anyone step up and put this team on their back? Is there still time to make another late-season run to get above the red line? We break it all down and welcome in Michael Citro from TheManeLand.com as we preview Orlando City’s upcoming visit to Foxborough.

Michael Citro's twitter profile: @Mike36fan

The Mane Land: https://www.themaneland.com/

Links mentioned in the show:

Hurricane Harvey: Robert Kraft pledges $1 million for relief efforts 

Texas SG's For Hurricane Harvey Relief Facebook Page

Show Hosts

Ray Sullivan - @RaySullivan

Matt Puglise - @mattypuglise

Jon Huot - @jonisgreat

Alex Almeida - @footyjedi

Eric Spence - @espence79

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It's show number 17! We talk about the Revs loss on that tiny, temporary and treacherous sod in the Bronx; preview the upcoming matchup with D.C. United, and finally we run the latest result through the Hout 8000 and update the long and improbable road to the playoffs for The Revs.

Links mentioned in the show

Kei Kamara's Heart Shaped Hands Foundation

Binkeezs For Comfort

Show Hosts

Ray Sullivan - @RaySullivan

Matt Puglise - @mattypuglise

Jon Huot - @jonisgreat

Alex Almeida - @footyjedi

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SixStatesOnePod/

The Nemeth arriveth -- Hungarian attacker Krisztián Németh joined the Revs this week and the boys discuss his potential impact. We chat up a big win against Vancouver and look ahead to New England upcoming visit to Yankee Stadium in search of their first road win. Then we’ll squeeze in some video review gripes and fire up the Huot 8000 for some playoff prognostications.

Jonathan Sauerschell's Twitter Profile: @thesauerchise

Blue City Radio's Twitter Profile: @BlueCityRadio

Blue City Radio Podcast: http://www.bluecityradio.com/

Links mentioned in the show

Article by Christian Smith from Hudson River Blue: https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/2017/8/11/16128312/new-york-city-fc-lack-of-depth-defense-callens-sweat-brillant

Show Hosts

Ray Sullivan - @RaySullivan

Matt Puglise - @mattypuglise

Jon Huot - @jonisgreat

Alex Almeida - @footyjedi

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Twitter - @SixStatesOnePod

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SixStatesOnePod/

The boys are back to chat up the Revs let down in Chi-Town. With the transfer window about to close, we wonder if Mike Burns can pull a last minute rabbit out of his hat. Jon and Alex fire up the “Huot 8000 Prediction Machine" to see if the Revs can still get above the red line. Finally, we talk with Zach Meisenheimer from Away From the Numbers Podcast about New England’s upcoming match against Vancouver.

Zachary Meisenheimer's twitter profile: @ZacharyAM

Away From The Numbers: http://aftn.ca/

Links mentioned in the show:

The Bent Musket Article by Nick Hemming: Revolution must back transfer window claims with impact acquisition

Show Hosts

Ray Sullivan - @RaySullivan

Matt Puglise - @mattypuglise

Jon Huot - @jonisgreat

Alex Almeida - @footyjedi

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Twitter - @SixStatesOnePod

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SixStatesOnePod/

Matt is back behind the mic this week with Ray, Jon, and Alex to break down the Revs big win against Philidelphia. We then look ahead to Chicago with new friend of the pod, Sean Spence from Hot Time in the Old Town Blog.

Sean Spence's twitter profile: @scyldsceafing

Hot Time in Old Town Blog: https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/

Links mentioned in the show:

LA Times Column: Chargers camp proves to be a real crowd pleaser

Show Hosts

Ray Sullivan - @RaySullivan

Matt Puglise - @mattypuglise

Jon Huot - @jonisgreat

Alex Almeida - @footyjedi

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Twitter - @SixStatesOnePod

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SixStatesOnePod/