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Two Revolution Players Added to MLS All-Star Roster

July 13, 2004 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New England Revolution News Release


Foxborough, Mass. - Major League Soccer has finalized the 18-man rosters of the East and West teams for the 2004 Sierra Mist MLS All-Star Game to be played on Saturday, July 31 at RFK Stadium in Washington D.C. Revolution second-year forward Pat Noonan and rookie midfielder/forward Clint Dempsey were both selected for the first time in their careers. D.C. East Head Coach Peter Nowak (D.C. United) and West Head Coach Sigi Schmid (Los Angeles Galaxy) named a combined total of 13 reserve selections in addition to the pair of "Commissioner's Picks" (one per conference) selected by MLS Commissioner Don Garber. The League's midsummer showcase will be televised nationally, live on ABC Sports beginning at 2:00 p.m. (ET).

The 2004 Sierra Mist MLS All-Star Game is the main attraction of a weekend extravaganza of soccer-themed events and programs, all of which aim to pay tribute to the future of American soccer. Thousands of the 15 million registered youth participants under the age of 18 will have the opportunity throughout the weekend to see, touch and feel the approachable heroes of Major League Soccer past and present. Through clinics, on-field presentations, pre-game and halftime ceremonies, "Soccer Celebration" events for families and youth, player autograph sessions and more, MLS will recognize the importance of youth participation as the future of the sport.

Media planning to cover the 2004 Sierra Mist MLS All-Star Game at RFK Stadium on Saturday, July 31 (televised live on ABC Sports at 2:00 p.m. ET) can now apply for media credentials online at the following link http://allstar.en-linea.com using the event-specific username (rfk) and password (2004). Media wishing to download high-resolution images of the Official 2004 Sierra Mist MLS All-Star Logo can access the color version at the following link: http://www.mlsnet.com/MLS/pr/load.jsp?section=allstar&content=2004.

Clint Dempsey (21yrs - New England Revolution) - The Nike Project-40 player has justified the expectations of the New England Revolution and Head Coach Steve Nicol, who made him the No. 8 selection in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft. The Furman University product and U.S. youth international has played in every one of the Revolution's 15 matches on the season, starting all but one game. In registering four goals, ranking him second on the team in scoring, Dempsey has shown impressive versatility, serving as needed both in midfield and at center forward in what has been an injury-riddled season for the Revolution. A tough, hardnosed battler with a complete skill set, the stoic Dempsey has played like a veteran, leaving his mark with a never-say-die attitude and his penchant for diving headers in the box.

Pat Noonan (23yrs - New England Revolution) - Now in his second season, Noonan has established himself as a forward for the Revolution, leading the club with a team high five goals and three assists (13 points). His skill on the ball and opportunism in front of goal have made him a goal-scoring threat in MLS. A midfielder at Indiana University, Noonan kicked off his MLS career at midfield and after moving to forward due to other injuries, he cemented his position scoring 10 regular season goals and two more in the playoffs. The 2003 Rookie of the Year candidate has earned a place in the U.S. National Team player pool and earned his first international cap on March 13 vs. Haiti.

The Revs host the Chicago Fire (4-5-6) on Wednesday, July 14 at 7:30 p.m. (FSNNE - Tape Delay, 11 p.m.). On Saturday, July 17 at 7:30 p.m. the Revolution play away at the Columbus Crew (5-5-4) (WB56 - Live).

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