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Midnight Riders (MLS supporters association)
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| Midnight Riders | |
| Team | New England Revolution New England Revolution The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada... |
| Established | 1995 |
| Membership | 400+ |
| President | Fran Harrington |
| Website | midnightriders.com |
The Midnight Riders is the independent supporters group for the New England Revolution
New England Revolution
The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
of Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
. The main aim of the Midnight Riders is “is to form a network of supporters such that (they) can meet, watch, travel to, and discuss games, and have a collective voice for supporters' interests with Revolution management.” The Midnight Riders are viewed as “the most passionate Revolution followers”, have been around since the inception of the league, and are known for their use of chants, singing, drums, and banners to show their support for the team and lead others in doing so. The main colors worn amongst The Midnight Riders are dark blue and white (often jerseys of New England Revolution players). The majority of The Midnight Riders sit in the north stand of the stadium (sections 142 and 143) and have a banner hanging across the front of this section identifying it as "The Fort.” In addition to their game time activities The Midnight Riders are responsible for hosting and participating in charitable events, organizing road trips to away games, hosting an annual “Meet the Coach” event, and awarding an annual “Man of the Year” award.
Midnight Riders Man of the Year Awardees:
1996 - Alberto Naveda "Beto" (MF)
1997 - Walter Zenga
Walter Zenga
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(GK)
1998 - Edwin Gorter
Edwin Gorter
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(MF)
1999 - Dan Calichman
Dan Calichman
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(D)
2000 - Rusty Pierce
Rusty Pierce
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(D)
2001 - Catê
Catê
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(MF)
2002 - Taylor Twellman
Taylor Twellman
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(F)
2003 - Taylor Twellman
Taylor Twellman
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(F)
2004 - Clint Dempsey
Clint Dempsey
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(MF)
2005 - Taylor Twellman
Taylor Twellman
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(F)
2006 - Andy Dorman
Andy Dorman
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(MF)
2007 - Taylor Twellman
Taylor Twellman
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(F)
2008 - Matt Reis
Matt Reis
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(GK)
2009 - Shalrie Joseph
Shalrie Joseph
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(MF)
2010 - Shalrie Joseph
Shalrie Joseph
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(MF)
2011 - Benny Feilhaber
Benny Feilhaber
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(MF)
The Fort
The majority of the Midnight Riders occupy Section 143 of Gillette StadiumGillette Stadium
Gillette Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Foxborough, Massachusetts, 21 miles southwest of downtown Boston and from downtown Providence, Rhode Island. It serves as the home stadium and administrative offices for the New England Patriots football team and the New England Revolution...
, the section behind the goal over by the Lighthouse, which they have nicknamed "The Fort". The Fort is a general admission section and draws its name from the revolutionary theme which runs through the team and independent supporters' associations.
The Fort is open to all supporters of the New England Revolution who want to support their team by singing, chanting, shouting, standing, waving flags, and doing so in the company of other like-minded fans. The other Revolution support groups the Rev Army and The Rebellion
The Rebellion (Ultras New England)
The Rebellion is an independent supporters group for the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer.Founded with the intent to unite, strengthen, and increase support for the New England Revolution. All Revs fans are invited to join us at our tailgate parties, to stand shoulder to shoulder with...
also stand in The Fort.