MLS Cup Final Set - Revs Set To Take On LA Galaxy
Matt LaPan, Go Local Sports Reporter
MLS Cup Final Set - Revs Set To Take On LA Galaxy
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The final match of the 2014 MLS season will take place at StubHub Center in California next Sunday, December 7, at 3 PM Eastern. This is not the first time these teams will meet in a MLS Cup final — it will, in fact be the 3rd time. The Galaxy have topped the Revolution both previous times 1-0 in overtime in both 2002 and 2005.
The matchup will feature a battle of two MLS MVP candidates, Robbie Keane and Lee Nguyen, and two U.S. Men’s National Team stars, Landon Donovan and Jermaine Jones, and two areas that are no stranger to championships, Los Angeles and New England.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThese teams met once in 2014, with LA winning 5-1 over the Revolution on July 16 at StubHub Center. The loss came in the middle of the Revs long, mid-season losing streak and saw two goals each from Keane and Gyasi Zardes. Lee Nguyen scored the lone Revolution goal in that match.
Sunday will determine the 2014 champion. Can the Galaxy grab their 5th MLS Cup of will the Revolution bring their 1st cup home to Foxboro?
MLS Eastern Conference Championship: New England Revolution vs. New York Red Bulls
Loud & Proud
The Fort shows their support for the Revolution during their pregame festivities.
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Nguyen-Ter Is Coming
The Revolution supporter groups display their "Game of Thrones"/Lee Nguyen inspired Tifo banner pre-game.
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Racing Up The Field
Charlie Davies races for a ball against the New York Red Bulls.
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Fighting for Possession
Charlie Davies battles for possession of the ball.
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Jones from Distance
Jermaine Jones unleashes a shot from distance on Red Bulls goalkeeper Luis Robles.
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Tierney Rips A Shot
Chris Tierney rips a shot from distance off a creative set piece.
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Davies Sneaks A Shot Thro
Charlie Davies rips a shot through the Red Bulls defense.
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Embracing The Noise
Charlie Davies celebrates his first goal of the night with the record-breaking Gillette Stadium crowd.
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Team Celebration
Members of the Revolution mob Charlie Davies following his 1st half goal.
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Number One
Charlie Davies gets the Gillette Stadium crowd into the game following his first goal.
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Preparing His Team
Thierry Henry rallies his team before 2nd half action against the New England Revolution.
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Controlling The Middle
Jermaine Jones possesses the ball through the middle of the field.
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Defensive Help
Andrew Farrell comes up from his defensive role to support the Revs offense.
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Looking For The Nguyen
Lee Nguyen possesses the ball in the offensive half of the field.
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Beating The Defense
Lee Nguyen gets through the Red Bulls defense.
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Physical Battle
Lee Nguyen and Jamison Olave fight for possession of the ball.
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Game Winner
Charlie Davies heads home the game-winning goal.
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Pure Joy
Charlie Davies shows his emotions after scoring the game-winning goal to send the Revolution to MLS Cup Finals.
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Confetti Angels
Revolution mascot Slyde celebrates the Eastern Conference Championship in a uinique way.
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Love From The Coach
Scott Caldwell gets a hug from head coach Jay Heaps following the win.
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Hugging The Hero
Teal Bunbury and Charlie Davies embrace following the win with their Eastern Conference Champion hats on.
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Hoisting The Cup
Jose Goncalves hoists the cup awarded to the Eastern Conference Champion -- joined by team owner Jonathan Kraft.
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Captain's Cup
Revolution captain Jose Goncalves kisses the cup.
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Embracing The Moment
Charlie Davies kisses the cup after scoring both of the Revs' goals in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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Deja Vu
Jay Heaps hoists the cup for the first time as a coach after doing so in 2007 as a Revolution player.
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Embracing The Crowd
[L-R] Jermaine Jones, Lee Nguyen and Jose Goncalves salute the home crowd at Gillette Stadium following their Eastern Conference Championship win.
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Jones Celebrating In The
Jermaine Jones brings the cup to The Fort to celebrate with the fantastic Revolution supporters.
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