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

The Revs earned their third-straight road win at FC Cincinnati on Sunday, extending their unbeaten streak to 10 and moving into the seventh and final MLS playoff spot. 

Matt Turner picked up his second-straight clean sheet, while goals from Carles Gil in the 9th minute and Antonio Delamea in the 55th were all New England needed to avenge a loss to Cincinnati back in March.

This week, we break it down with Julian Cardillo, of Pro Soccer USA, and Sean Sweeney, with the Boston Sports Journal. The Huot 8000 locks in some predictions and we welcome Julia Poe, of the Orlando Sentinel, to help preview The Purple Lion’s upcoming visit to Foxborough.

Show Guests:

Julian Cardillo - @JulianCardillo - ProSoccerUSA.com

Sean Sweeney - @MrSeanMSweeney - Boston Sports Journal

Julia Poe - @jpoe24601 - Orlando Sentinel

Links mentioned on the show:

Midnight Rider's Charity Golf Tournament: https://www.midnightriders.com/events-awards/golf/

Show Hosts:

Ray Sullivan - @RaySullivan

Jon Huot - @jonisgreat

Alex Almeida - @footyjedi

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Gustavo’s Bou’s first appearance in a New England Revolution uniform could not have gone much better. Punishing rain and threats of nearby lighting left many wondering if the game would get off at all, but once it did, New England dominated — putting up 17 shots on goal in the first half while limiting the struggling Whitecaps to none. Bou opened his MLS account in the dying seconds of the first half when Carles Gil found him just outside the box -- Bou launched a shot with his right foot that tore past Vancouver keeper Maxime Crépeau. 

Vancouver started strong in the second half and nearly even things up, but Theo Bair’s shot hit the left post in the 51st minute and bounced forward into Matt Turner’s arms.

The Revs put the issue to rest in the 82nd minute when substitute Diego Fagundez headed home a Cristian Penilla cross that found the back of the net and Doubled New England’s lead. It was Fagundez’ first goal of the 2019 campaign.

But the Revs weren’t done with offense. Penilla and red hot Teal Bunbury each scored in the 86th and 90th minutes, respectively. This week, Ray and Jon welcome back Jason York, Revs MLS beat writer, to break it all down. New England is now unbeaten in its last nine matches as they head to Cincinnati on Sunday to take on the boys from Queen City, who currently sit on at the bottom. We preview that rematch with Brad Wiegel, of Cincinnati Soccer Talk.

Show Guests:

Jason York - @JYonSports - MLSSoccer.com

Brad Weigel - @bradleysweigel - Cincinnati Soccer Talk

Show Hosts:

Ray Sullivan - @RaySullivan

Jon Huot - @jonisgreat

Alex Almeida - @footyjedi

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The Revs went up two goals against DC United at Audi Field on Friday, but had to settle for a 2-2 draw after giving up an equalizing goal in the 86th minute.

In the 4th minute, Teal Bunbury picked up his fourth goal in five league matches to remain hot. Carles Gil doubled the Revs lead in the 32nd minute, he now leads the club with five goals on the season. 

The Revolution played the final 27 minutes down a man after Wilfried Zahibo was ejected on a second yellow card

The road result extends New England’s unbeaten streak to eight games and leaves the Revs just two points outside the final playoff spot. We break it down with Julian Cardillo, from Pro Soccer USA. 

New England plays its first of two games this week on Wednesday, against a struggling Vancouver side, currently sitting at the bottom of the MLS Western Conference table. Ray, Jon and Eric Spence welcome back Mark Dailey, from the Back Line Podcast, and see if the Revs can capitalize the Whitecaps woes. 

And, finally, the Huot 8000 rides again! Jon walks us through what the Revs must do to climb above the red line and make it into the playoffs.

LINKS:

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/12/13/2019-mls-playoff-structure

Show Guests:

Julian Cardillo - @JulianCardillo - ProSoccerUSA

Mark Dailey - @markjrdailey - @FromTheBackline

Show Hosts:

Ray Sullivan - @RaySullivan

Jon Huot - @jonisgreat

Alex Almeida - @footyjedi

Eric Spence - @espence79

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This week, Ray, Jon and Alex start right away digging into player transfer rumors by talking with Cesar Hernandez of The Xolos Podcast to give us some insight on Gustavo Bou from the Clube Tijuana perspective. Then we welcome back Sean Sweeney, of Boston Sports Journal and Jason York of MLSSoccer.com, to unpack a long fought win for the Revs in Colorado. 

Then we’ll look ahead to the Revs upcoming trip to our Nation's Capital to face DC United. Ted Meyer, co-host of the RFK Refugees Podcast, joins us on the show to discuss what we can expect.

Links:

ESPN.Com article by Kristian Dyer: 

https://www.espn.com/soccer/new-england-revolution/story/3893153/sources-tijuana-star-bou-in-talks-with-revs

Bent Musket Article by Seth Macomber: 

https://www.thebentmusket.com/revolution-commentary/2019/7/3/20681196/revolution-rumor-2019-target-gustavo-bou-liga-mx-xolos

Show Guests:

Sean Sweeney - @MrSeanMSweeney - Boston Sports Journal

Jason York - @JYonSports - MLSSoccer.com

Ted Meyer - @RfkRefugees - RFK Refugees

Show Hosts:

Ray Sullivan - @RaySullivan

Jon Huot - @jonisgreat

Alex Almeida - @footyjedi

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Twitter - @SixStatesOnePod

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The Revs stretched their unbeaten streak to six after earning a mid-week home result against conference-leading Philadelphia and a stoppage-time-stunner by Teal Bunbury to beat the Houston Dynamo, 2-1, Saturday in Foxborough. New England is now 5-5-8, with 20 points, and remains just three points outside the final last MLS playoff spot. 

This week, Ray, Jon and old friend Matt Puglise welcome back Jonathan Sigal, of MLS Soccer and the New England Soccer Journal, to unpack a busy week for the Revs as they begin the second half of the season. Where does Bruce Arena look to add as the secondary transfer window opens? And what can we expect from the Revs new USL developmental team?

Then we’ll look ahead to a Fourth of July clash with the surging Colorado Rapids, who are unbeaten in their last eight. Mark Goodman, of the Denver Post and the Holding the High Line Podcast, lets us know what we can expect.

Links:

https://www.nesoccerjournal.com/new-england-revolution-considering-usl-team-for-2020-season/

Show Guests:

Jonathan Sigal - @JonathanSigal - MLSSoccer.com - New England Soccer Journal

Mark Asher Goodman - @soccer_rabbi - Denver Post - Holding the High Line Podcast

Show Hosts:

Ray Sullivan - @RaySullivan

Jon Huot - @jonisgreat

Alex Almeida - @footyjedi

Matt Puglise - @mattypuglise

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The Revs kick off their quest for the US Open Cup as they travel to New Jersey today to take on Red Bull. The one-time Metrostars started slow in 2019, but have amassed a 6-2-1 record since falling to the Revs in April. We’ll preview the match with Mark Fishkin, of the Seeing Red podcast.

Former Revs Interim Head Coach Mike Lapper joins us to discuss his time in New England and what he’ll take away with him as he pursues a permanent head coaching position of his own. In a refreshingly candid interview, Lapper opens up about relationships with players, some of the challenges he faced on the job and where he thinks the Revs go from here.

Links mentioned on the show:

https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/new-england-revolution/revolution-mike-lapper-arena/

Show Guests:

Mike Lapper 

Mark Fishkin - @MarkFishkin -Seeing Red podcast

Show Hosts:

Ray Sullivan - @RaySullivan

Jon Huot - @jonisgreat

Alex Almeida - @footyjedi

Eric Spence - @espence79

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Bruce takes the sidelines for the first time as Head Coach and the Boys in Blue get the W! We bring in Frank Dell’Apa from The Boston Globe to break things down with us and assess the first win of the Arena era!

Then, with no upcoming regular MLS Season match for the revs for a bit, we take the opportunity to bring you a preview of the upcoming Women's World Cup with Julian Cardillo, of ProSoccerUSA.com. He will be making the trip to France to cover the US Women's National Team and will get you up to speed on this show.

Links mentioned in the show:

Jeff Carlisle ESPN Article

Tim Logan Revs Stadium Article in The Boston Globe

Writers to follow for the USWNT World Cup:

Alicia DelGallo - ProSoccerUSA.com

Ashley Scoby - ProSoccerUSA.com

Show Guests:

Frank Dell'apa - @frankdellapa - The Boston Globe

Julian Cardillo - @JulianCardillo - ProSoccerUSA.com

Show Hosts:

Ray Sullivan - @RaySullivan

Jon Huot - @jonisgreat

Alex Almeida - @footyjedi

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This week, Ray, Jon and Alex break down the game against D.C. in Foxborough where the Revs were reduced down to 10 men on the field and VAR played a role in this result. We bring in Jason York from MLSSoccer.com to help us break all that down and also review Bruce Arena's first day of training as Head Coach.

Then we preview Sunday’s LA match with Brittany Pergl, who covers the LA Galaxy for ProSoccerUSA.com. With a recent win, LA has broken a 4 game losing streak can the Revs look to bring 3 points back from the west coast?

Links mentioned on the show:

Revolutionsoccer.net - Revs visit Boston Children's Hospital dressed as Star Wars characters

Show Guests:

Jason York - @JYonSports - MLSSoccer.com

Brittany Pergl - @_BrittJo  - ProSoccerUSA.com

Show Hosts:

Ray Sullivan - @RaySullivan

Jon Huot - @jonisgreat

Alex Almeida - @footyjedi

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Win at home, tie away is the often-touted formula for success in this league. The Revs toughed out a 0-0 draw at Montreal this weekend, keeping Interim Head Coach Mike Lapper undefeated in MLS play as they earned a needed point on the road.

This week, Ray, Jon and Eric preview Saturday’s DC United match with Donald Wine, of the Black and Red United. DC’s second on the Eastern Conference, but one of its’ key leaders is raising questions about their recent run of form. United comes in the favorites, but can the Revs steal three points at home?

Then we break down Montreal and speculate on Bruce Arena’s to-do list with Julian Cardillo, of ProSoccerUSA.com.

Show Guests:

Julian Cardillo - @JulianCardillo - ProSoccerUSA.com

Donald Wine II -@blazindw -Black and Red United

Show Hosts:

Ray Sullivan - @RaySullivan

Jon Huot - @jonisgreat

Alex Almeida - @footyjedi

Eric Spence - @espence79

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More changes to the technical staff for New England as Mike Burns is relieved of his duties as General Manager, and with little delay, Bruce Arena is named the new Sporting Director and Head Coach of the New England Revolution. We bring in Frank Dell’Apa from The Boston Globe and Sam Stejskal from The Athletic to make sense of all the changes and what they mean for the future of this club.

Then, we look ahead to Montreal to see if the Revs can pick up another three points in an away fixture against the Impact. Paul Vance, managing editor of Mount Royal Soccer, joins us for the preview.

Links mentioned in the show: 

Sam's Article for The Athletic: Once among MLS’s saviors, the Krafts now hinder the Revs by refusing change

Frank's Article for The Boston Globe: Michael Burns out as Revolution GM; Bruce Arena hired as coach and sporting director

Show Guests:

Frank Dell'apa - @frankdellapa - The Boston Globe

Sam Stejskal - @samstejskal - The Athletic

Paul Vance - @PaulVance63 - Mount Royal Soccer

Show Hosts:

Ray Sullivan - @RaySullivan

Jon Huot - @jonisgreat

Alex Almeida - @footyjedi

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Twitter - @SixStatesOnePod

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