DC United vs. NE Revs

I was shocked at how good the United looked in the first half and how bad the refs were in the second half. In the end the United could only blame themselves for not winning, but could blame the ref for not getting a draw.

You be the judge - was this a penalty?

Let me know what you think!

Revs win U.S. Open Cup

The New England Revolution finally has something to put in its trophy case. Congrats New England - you've been working hard for years to have some hardware.

After three previous failures in the MLS Cup finals and one loss in the U.S. Open Cup championship, the Revolution beat FC Dallas 3-2 on Wednesday night to win the U.S. Open Cup.

The Cup, which has crowned a national champion since 1914, is open to all amateur and professional teams affiliated with U.S. Soccer. The winning team receives $100,000.

The full name of the tournament is the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, named for the Kansas City Chiefs owner and soccer pioneer who owned three MLS teams, including FC Dallas.

Revs are red hot!!!

As poorly as DC United has started, the New England Revolution has been the opposite and is currently the hottest team in MLS.

Even without the suspended Shalrie Joseph, New England was too much for Chicago Sunday. Steve Ralston and Wells Thompson scored goals 13 minutes apart in the second half to lead the New England Revolution past the previously undefeated Chicago Fire 3-1.

The Revolution (3-1-2) extended their unbeaten streak to five matches. Their only loss of the season was a 1-0 decision in Chicago in the season-opener.

The Fire (3-1-1) had allowed just two goals through their first four matches.