New England Revolution

The New England Revolution have represented the Boston area since MLS's very first season, one of the league's ten founding clubs. Few teams have felt heartbreak quite like the Revolution, who have reached the MLS Cup final more times than any team without ever winning it. Their fan base has stuck with the club through years of close calls, giving New England a resilient, battle-tested identity. The Revolution remain a fixture of the league's Eastern Conference.

Founded in 1995 by the Kraft family as one of MLS's charter franchises, the Revolution began play in the league's inaugural 1996 season. New England has reached five MLS Cup finals — 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2014 — losing every one, the most final appearances of any club without a title. The Revolution have found success elsewhere, winning the 2007 U.S. Open Cup, the 2008 SuperLiga, and their first Supporters' Shield in 2021.