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Fire, Revolution clash again in MLS playoffs
Like Halloween and the World Series, the Fire-New England Revolution playoff series has become an annual fall tradition. The two teams have met in the MLS playoffs six of the last eight years and will square off again in a two-game series on Thursday and Nov. 6.
MLS CUP PLAYOFFS Video: REVOLUTION v FIRE --- (full ESPN highlights)
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MLS CUP PLAYOFFS Video: REVOLUTION v FIRE --- (full ESPN highlights)
youtube.com — (5:26) Official highlights: Thursday, October 30 --- ESPN's "MLS Primetime Thursday" featured the first leg in the... Eastern Conference semifinals series between Chicago and New England; held at Gillette Stadium. (ESPN) (more) MLS CUP PLAYOFFS Video: REVOLUTION v FIRE --- (full ESPN ...
MLS CUP PLAYOFFS Match Recap: REVOLUTION v FIRE --- All square after first leg... [UPDATED]
MLS CUP PLAYOFFS Match Recap: REVOLUTION v FIRE --- All square after first leg... [UPDATED]
web.mlsnet.com — October 30 --- MLSNet.com: Both teams struggled to create chances in a physical contest. --- Chicago had... the best chance in the 76th minute, but Brian McBride's header was ruled out for offside. --- The draw maintained the Revs playoff unbeaten streak at Gillette Stadium... (more) MLS CUP PLAYOFFS Match Recap: REVOLUTION v FIRE --- All ...
MLS CUP PLAYOFFS Match Preview:  REVOLUTION v FIRE --- (ESPN networks)  [UPDATED]
MLS CUP PLAYOFFS Match Preview: REVOLUTION v FIRE --- (ESPN networks) [UPDATED]
web.mlsnet.com — Thursday, October 30 | GILLETTE STADIUM | 7:30 pm EDT --- Nat'l TV: ESPN 2 / ESPN... Deportes --- The two teams have met in the Eastern Conference playoffs in each of the last 3 seasons. --- New England has emerged victorious all three times, and they made it to the MLS Cup Final all three times... (more) MLS CUP PLAYOFFS Match Preview: REVOLUTION v FIRE --- ...
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