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Best players for the New England Revolution

By (Analyst) on June 21, 2009

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The New England Revolution; they are a charter member of Major League Soccer back in 1995.They've had no shortage of excellent players Twellman. Dempsey. Lalas. Dorman. Noonan. That's just some of the players on this list.

If I missed anyone major, just put their name in the comments section, and I'll add them.
This list is in no particular order, and I almost definently left someone off it, so forgive me. But here we go...

Clint Dempsey, 2004-2007

CARSON, CA - JUNE 15:  Clint Dempsey #8 of the USA moves the ball on the attack in the second half during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifying match against Barbados at the Home Depot Center on June 15, 2008 in Carson, California. USA defeated Barbados 8-0.

Clint Dempsey left New England for Fulham FC of the Barclays Premier League in England in 2007. I don't care. I still think he's one of the best the Revs--and maybe the entire MLS--have seen.
In his time with the Revolution, from 2004-2007. In 71 games, Dempsey had 25 goals.
With Fulham, Dempsey has appeared in 81 games, and scored 14 goals, off the bench.

Alexi Lalas, 1996-1997

DENVER - JULY 13:  Defender Alexi Lalas #30 of the Los Angeles Galaxy looks on prior to the start of the game against the Colorado Rapids during the MLS match on July 13, 2002 at Mile High Stadium in Denver . The Galaxy defeat the Rapids 3-1.  (Photo by B

Alexi Lalas is among the greatest American soccer players ever. And he played for the Revolution. Even if it was only from 1996-1997. I'm also sorry about the photo with the Los Angeles Galaxy. I couldn't find one with him in a Revs jersey.
In the defender's time in New England, Lalas scored 3 goals in 57 games.

Raul Diaz Arce, 1998

7 Jul 1998:  Raul Diaz Arce #21 of the New England Revolution looks on prior to a game against the Colorado Rapids at the Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The Rapids defeated the Revolution 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr  /Allsport

Raul Diaz Arce played only 32 games with the Revolution in 1998. But in those 32 games, Arce scored 18 goals and had eight assists after being traded from DC United. Despite this, Arce was traded again, this time to the San Jose Clash. His final season in the MLS was in 2001 with the Colorado Rapids.

Taylor Twellman, 2001-Present

COMMERCE CITY, CO - AUGUST 16:  Taylor Twellman #20 of the New England Revolution pursues the ball en route to a 3-0 loss against the Colorado Rapids at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on August 16, 2007 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Get

Taylor Twellman is, in my opinion, the best ever for the Revolution. And I thought he'd go the way of Dempsey by now. But anyway, Twellman now has 101 goals with the Revolution, and eight in 10 appearances in 2008.

Joe-Max Moore, 1996-1999

18 Mar 1997:  Joe Max-Moore of the New England Revolution poses for an individual photo during practice training in Miami, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire  /Allsport

Joe-Max Moore. Probably among the most unknown on this list; he had two stints with the Revs. During one stint from 1996-1999 he scored 49 goals in 90 games, and another from 2003-2004, after which he retired. In 19 appearances in from 03-04, he had four goals.

Pat Noonan, 2003-2008

FRISCO, TX - NOVEMBER 13:  Pat Noonan #11 of the New England Revolution chips a pass to the middle against the Los Angeles Galaxy in the first half during MLS Cup 2005 at Pizza Hut Park on November 13, 2005 in Frisco, Texas.  The Galaxy defeated the Revol

Pat Noonan left the Revs after the 2007 season, after spending his entire career with New England. Noonan scored 41 goals in 136 appearances with the Revs and currently plays for the Colorado Rapids.

Eric Wynalda, 2000-2001

9 Jun 2001:  Eric Wynalda #22 of the Chicago Fire dribbles down field during the match against the Columbus Crew at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Fire defeated the Crew 1-0. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel/ALLSPORT

Although Eric Wynalda only played eight games for the Revolution, merit alone gets Wynalda on this list. He had no goals in those eight games with New England.

Andy Dorman, 2004-2007

WASHINGTON DC - JUNE 3: Andy Dorman #25 of the New England Revolution controls the ball during the MLS game against the DC United on June 3 2006 at RFK Stadium in Washington DC. The United won 1-0.  (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Dorman was a local guy who graduated from Boston University after being born in Chester, England. Dorman had just 17 goals in 112 games for the Revs, from 2004-2007. Despite his low goal amount, he was still well-liked by the New England fans. Dorman now plays on St. Mirren F.C.

Matt Reis, 2002-Present

CARSON, CA - JUNE 30:  Goalkeeper Matt Reis #1 of the New England Revolution looks on during a break in game action against Chivas USA during their MLS match at the Home Depot Center on June 30, 2007 in Carson, California. Chivas USA defeated the Revoluti

The starting keepr on the all-time Revs roster, Reis is probably the best New England keeper of all their 14 years in the league. He played for the Los Angeles Galaxy from 1998-2002, and then was traded to the Revs for a draft pick.

Reis has played 160 games for the Revolution, and he became the first keeper in the MLS to stop two penalty kicks in a single playoff game, against the Columbus Crew during the 2004 playoffs.

Walter Zenga, 1997-1999

4 Jul 1997:  Walter Zenga of the New England Revolution stands on the field during a game against the Los Angeles Galaxy at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.  The Galaxy won the game 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire  /Allsport

Probably the backup keeper on the All-Time Revs roster, Zenga played for the Revs at the tail end of his career, from 1997-1999, after spending most of his career in Italian football leagues. He played 47 games for the Revolution in his tenure in the MLS.

Jeff Larentowicz, 2005-Present

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - MARCH 28:  Jeff Larentowicz #13 of the New England Revolution plays against the New York Red Bulls at Giants Stadium in the Meadowlands on March 28, 2009 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Red Bulls tied the Revolution 1-1. (Photo b

Larentowicz was never a big goal socrer, but he has heart. In 94 games with the Revs (he has 99 in his career, he spent time with the New Hampshire Phantoms in 2005) Larentowicz has eight career goals.

Steve Ralston, 2002-Present

FULLERTON, CA - JULY 20:  Steve Ralston #14 of the New England Revolution keeps the ball in play near the touchline in the first half during their SuperLiga match against CD Chivas USA at Titan Stadium on July 20, 2008 in Fullerton, California. The Revolu

Ralston is the current captain of the New England Revolution, and has been with the franchise since 2002. In 192 games with the Revolution, he has 37 goals with New England,72 goals in his MLS career (he had 35 with the Tampa Bay Mutiny in 187 games from 1996-2001). Ralston might be retiring soon, considering that he's 35-years-old.

Shalrie Joseph, 2003-Present

FOXBOROUGH, MA - APRIL 4:  Shalrie Joseph #21 of the New England Revolution battles against the FC Dallas at Gillette Stadium on April 4, 2009 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.  (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Joseph is from Grenada, and has played on their national team since 2002. Joseph is another Revolution player whose stats aren't stellar, but he's shown heart in his time with New England. He's played for the Revolution since 2003, and has 21 goals in 173 games.

John Harkes, 1999-2001

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Harkes is another great soccer player from the United States. Although he joined the Revs at the end of his career, he still was a very productive midfielder for the Revolution.

He scored two goals in 55 games for New England.

Leonel Alvarez, 1999-2001

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Alvarez, from Colombia, was the captain of the Revolution for a number of years and was always a vital member of the squad on the field. A defensive midfielder, for a while he was the MLS's version of Rio Ferdinand.

Alvarez scored two goals in 58 games for the Revs.

A special thanks to Bob Madaio for reminding me of both Harkes and Alvarez.

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