Heaps, Barnes Help Revolution to MLS Cup

Note: Former Blue Devils Jay Heaps '99 and Darrius Barnes '09 helped lead the New England Revolution to the Eastern Conference Championship over the weekend. Heaps is in his third season as the head coach, while Barnes has been with the Revolution as a defender since the 2009 season.

November 29, 2014

By Jeff Lemieux

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Jose Goncalves sat calmly at his locker 45 minutes after the final whistle, Eastern Conference Championship trophy nestled snugly on his lap, soaking in the moment.

The New England Revolution captain had earlier victoriously raised that very trophy in front of 32,698 fans – a playoff-record crowd at Gillette Stadium – following his side's 2-2 draw with the New York Red Bulls, a result which was enough to send the Revs on to MLS Cup with a 4-3 aggregate win.

“It feels great. It's a nice moment,” Goncalves said while showing off a matching Eastern Conference Champion hat and t-shirt. “I'm very proud to lift this trophy. I'm very proud of the team. I think we fully deserve it. It's been a long season. It's not finished yet, and I think everyone is looking forward to winning the next one.”

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Heaps, Barnes Help Revolution to MLS Cup

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