2008 North American SuperLiga final

Soccer match January 2024 December 2023 2008 North American SuperLiga final File:2008_North_American_SuperLiga_Logo.gif Logo for the North American SuperLiga 2008 North American SuperLiga New England Revolution MLS 2 Houston Dynamo MLS 2 After extra timeNew England won 6–5 in a penalty shootout August 6, 2008 Gillette Stadium Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S. Howard Webb (England) 9,232 Partly cloudy, 71 °F 2007 2009 The 2008 North American SuperLiga final was a soccer match played on August 6, 2008, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts in the United States. The match determined the winner of the 2008 North American SuperLiga, the second edition of the North American SuperLiga, which was a tournament contested by teams from Major League Soccer and Liga MX. In the 2008 edition, the top four teams from each league qualified based on their point totals at the end of the previous season. The New England Revolution defeated the Houston Dynamo in the match, which was a rematch of the 2006 and 2007 MLS Cup finals, which were both won by the Dynamo. The final took place in front of 9,232 supporters and was refereed by Howard Webb from England. The teams started in different groups, and each faced opposition from Liga MX in the semifinals, with Houston dispatching Pachuca CF and the Revolution defeating Atlante F.C. in a match that saw five players sent off. Before the final, both sets of players agreed to split the prize money equally, believing that the share of the prize money awarded to the winning team's players was too low relative to the tournament's overall $1 million prize. The Revolution defeated Houston 6–5 in a penalty shootout after drawing the match 2–2. Houston scored the first goal as Nate Jaqua stole took the ball from inexperienced centerback Amaechi Igwe, and Steve Ralston brought the match level late in the first half. Houston took the lead again in extratime with a Kei Kamara header, with New England once again equalizing via a goal from Shalrie Joseph. Chris Albright scored the winning penalty in the eight-round shootout. The win marked New England's second trophy in club history, following their win in the 2007 U.S. Open Cup final. They were the only MLS club to win the SuperLiga trophy during its four years in existence, and the 2008 final was the only one contested between two MLS clubs. Venue thumb|The 64,628-seat Gillette Stadium hosted four matches during the 2008 North American SuperLiga, including the final. The final was hosted at Gillette Stadium, the home stadium of the New England Revolution since 2002.http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/stadium/ Gillette Stadium New England Revolution https://web.archive.org/web/20081108041213/http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/stadium/ November 8, 2008 October 11, 2008 dead It is a multi-purpose stadium located in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts, less than 30 miles from Boston.Directions https://www.gillettestadium.com/directions/ Gillette Stadium 11 March 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240311031113/https://www.gillettestadium.com/directions/ 11 March 2024https://www.citytowninfo.com/places/massachusetts/foxborough Foxborough, Massachusetts - City Information, Fast Facts, Schools, Colleges, and More CityTownInfo.com April 15, 2019 April 7, 2023 May 10, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230510100116/https://www.citytowninfo.com/places/massachusetts/foxborough live The stadium is also home to the New England Patriots of the National Football League, and hosts concerts and other special events.DiGiammerino Thea Here's a look at the renovations at Gillette Stadium by the numbers https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/heres-a-look-at-the-renovations-at-gillette-stadium-by-the-numbers/3131342/ 11 March 2024 NBC 10 Boston 8 September 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231201153011/https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/heres-a-look-at-the-renovations-at-gillette-stadium-by-the-numbers/3131342/ 1 December 2023 Previously, the stadium hosted the 2002 MLS Cup final, where the Revolution lost to the LA Galaxy. That match drew a crowd of 61,316, the largest MLS post-season crowd until the 2018 MLS Cup in Atlanta.Culver Jordan Breakthrough for MLS with Atlanta Victory https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-breakthrough-for-ml/143323614/ 14 March 2024 The Orlando Sentinel 10 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20240314023604/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-breakthrough-for-ml/143323614/ 14 March 2024 Background The North American SuperLiga was an official North American soccer competition between teams from Liga MX of Mexico and Major League Soccer from the United States and Canada.http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080313&content_id=143146&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp SuperLiga 2008 teams, schedule announced MLS March 13, 2008 March 13, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080321234537/http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080313&content_id=143146&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp March 21, 2008 The competition served as the sub-regional championship for the North American section of CONCACAF.SuperLiga Rules and Regulations http://www.mlsnet.com/SuperLiga/downloads/SuperLigaRulesRegulations.pdf MLSnet Soccer United Marketing dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081003031824/http://www.mlsnet.com/SuperLiga/downloads/SuperLigaRulesRegulations.pdf October 3, 2008 The tournament was first held in 2007 and canceled in March 2011.Simon Borg World Football Challenge builds upon SuperLiga https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/world-football-challenge-builds-upon-superliga MLSsoccer.com https://web.archive.org/web/20231231150049/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/world-football-challenge-builds-upon-superliga December 31, 2023 March 29, 2011 April 4, 2011 The entire 2008 tournament was broadcast live in Spanish in the United States on TeleFutura.TeleFutura will broadcast U.S.-Mexico Soccer https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-telefutura-will-broadcast/143311302/ The Fresno Bee 22 March 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20240313231459/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-telefutura-will-broadcast/143311302/ 13 March 2024 E6 upright=0.8|thumb|right|Paul Dalglish celebrates the Dynamo's 2006 MLS Cup win over the Revolution The New England Revolution are one of ten original MLS teams, beginning play in 1996.Timeline of Major League Soccer's 25 years https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN20N13E/ December 31, 2023 Reuters March 1, 2020 They were not invited to participate in the inaugural SuperLiga.MLS, Mexican League Collaborate On SuperLiga Tournament https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Issues/2007/01/15/Leagues-Governing-Bodies/MLS-Mexican-League-Collaborate-On-Superliga-Tournament.aspx December 31, 2023 Sports Business Journal Leaders Group January 15, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20231231161703/https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Issues/2007/01/15/Leagues-Governing-Bodies/MLS-Mexican-League-Collaborate-On-Superliga-Tournament.aspx December 31, 2023 The team had competed in the 2003 and 2005 CONCACAF Champions' Cup, both times losing to Alajuelense on aggregate.Dell'Apa Frank Against Pumas, Revolution have three-goal advantage https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/03/16/sports/against-pumas-revolution-have-three-goal-advantage/ December 31, 2023 March 16, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20231231162327/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/03/16/sports/against-pumas-revolution-have-three-goal-advantage/ December 31, 2023 English The 2008 SuperLiga was the first time that the Revolution had home matches in an international competition,Dell'Apa Frank Among the chosen few https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-revolution-get-superlig/143311114/ 13 March 2024 The Boston Globe 14 March 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240313232944/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-revolution-get-superlig/143311114/ 13 March 2024 59 as they chose to play their "home" matches in the Champions' Cup in Bermuda and Costa Rica to avoid potential cold weather in the Boston area.Dell'Apa Frank Revolution warm to challenge of Champions Cup March 23, 2024 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-revolution-warm-to-chal/143858519/ The Boston Globe February 14, 2006 45 March 24, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240324032148/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-revolution-warm-to-chal/143858519/ live The Revolution had never won the MLS Cup, although they had reached the final on four separate occasions.Dynamo repeats as MLS champions https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record-dynamo-repeats-as-mls-ch/143323992/ 14 March 2024 News and Record The Associated Press 19 November 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20240314024334/https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record-dynamo-repeats-as-mls-ch/143323992/ 14 March 2024 28 Additionally, the Revolution had played in two US Open Cup finals, winning their first-ever trophy in their 2007 win over FC Dallas.Hakala Josh 2007 US Open Cup Final: First time for everything; New England Revolution win first trophy, 3–2 over FC Dallas https://thecup.us/2007/10/03/2007-final-first-time-for-everything-revolution-win-first-trophy-3-2-over-fc-dallas/ THECUP.US October 3, 2007 December 29, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231117131654/https://thecup.us/2007/10/03/2007-final-first-time-for-everything-revolution-win-first-trophy-3-2-over-fc-dallas/ November 17, 2023 The Houston Dynamo began MLS play in 2006 after the San Jose Earthquakes relocated.https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/11/16/AR2005111602099.html Houston a Contender to Land MLS Team November 16, 2005 Duncan Chris The Washington Post Associated Press December 31, 2016 January 1, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170101090829/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/11/16/AR2005111602099.html live In their first two seasons, they defeated the Revolution in MLS Cup 2006 and MLS Cup 2007.Goff Steven November 13, 2006 Houston Outlasts New England, Wins on Penalty Kicks http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/12/AR2006111201097.html https://web.archive.org/web/20190423181752/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/12/AR2006111201097.html April 23, 2019 The Washington Post December 21, 2023 The Dynamo were one of four MLS clubs invited to participate in the 2007 edition of the SuperLiga, where they lost in the semifinals to Pachuca.Dynamo 2, Pachuca 2, ET (3–4 PKs) https://www.houstondynamofc.com/news/dynamo-2-pachuca-2-et-3-4-pks MLS December 31, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20220328223816/https://www.houstondynamofc.com/news/dynamo-2-pachuca-2-et-3-4-pks March 28, 2022 August 14, 2007 Their SuperLiga semifinal was a rematch of their semifinal against Pachuca in the 2007 CONCACAF Champions' Cup, where Pachuca won 5–4 on aggregate.Halpin Jason Heartbreaking defeat for Dynamo http://houston.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20070406&content_id=87497&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&team=t200 MLSnet.com MLS December 31, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20080206002714/http://houston.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20070406&content_id=87497&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&team=t200 February 6, 2008 April 6, 2007 dead Both the Houston Dynamo and the New England Revolution qualified for the 2008 tournament based on their performance in the 2007 MLS season; the Dynamo qualified as the winner of the 2007 MLS Cup, and the Revolution qualified as the runners-up. The SuperLiga final would be the third final between these two teams. Going into the tournament, the Revolution were leading the MLS standings table with 33 pts and a 10-4-3 record, while the Dynamo were mid-table in the Western Conference with 20 points and a 4-4-8 record.Soccer https://www.newspapers.com/article/hattiesburg-american-soccer/153762987/ 22 August 2024 Hattiesburg American July 11, 2008 12 Route to the final USA New England RevolutionRoundUSA Houston DynamoOpponentVenueScoreOpponentVenueScoreGroup BGroup stageGroup AMEX Santos LagunaHome1–0MEX AtlanteHome4–0MEX PachucaHome1–0MEX GuadalajaraHome0–1USA Chivas USAAway1–1USA D.C. UnitedAway1–3Group B yes no NERGroup A yes no HOUMEX AtlanteHome1–0SemifinalsMEX PachucaHome2–0 New England Revolution The Revolution opened their SuperLiga campaign with a 1–0 victory over Santos Laguna on July 13, 2008, at Gillette Stadium.Walker Monique Welcome win worth wait https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-revolution-score-late/143313255/ 13 March 2024 The Boston Globe 14 July 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20240313234154/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-revolution-score-late/143313255/ 13 March 2024 26 Santos Laguna had won the 2008 Clausura, the most recent championship in Mexico.Final Cruz Azul vs Santos del Clausura 2008: Alineaciones, planteles, cuánto quedaron la ida y vuelta, goles y marcador global https://www.goal.com/es/noticias/final-cruz-azul-vs-santos-clausura-2008-alineaciones-ida-vuelta-goles-marcador-global/1m90ckyu8lkmp1d1k87hvjucho December 31, 2023 Goal Goal https://web.archive.org/web/20231231180010/https://www.goal.com/es/noticias/final-cruz-azul-vs-santos-clausura-2008-alineaciones-ida-vuelta-goles-marcador-global/1m90ckyu8lkmp1d1k87hvjucho December 31, 2023 Spanish The Revolution were without Taylor Twellman and Mauricio Castro due to injury. At the start of the match, the Revolution began in a 4-4-2 formation, but would shift to a 3-5-2 in the second half.Walker Monique First-time foe may be familiar https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-revolution-pachuca-prev/138715350/ 14 January 2024 The Boston Globe The Boston Globe July 16, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20240114160721/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-revolution-pachuca-prev/138715350/ January 14, 2024 30 In the first half, Santos Laguna were reduced to 10 men after Juan Pablo Rodríguez was shown red for an elbow to the head of the Revolution's Sainey Nyassi. In the 70th minute, Kheli Dube scored the match's only goal to give the Revolution their first competitive victory against a foreign opponent at Gillette Stadium. This win extended their unbeaten streak to five matches across all competitions.McCarthy Kyle Revs Grab First-Ever SuperLiga Win http://www.superliga2008.com/headlines/index.html?article_id=42 SuperLiga 2008 13 July 2008 December 31, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20080805131714/http://www.superliga2008.com/headlines/index.html?article_id=42 August 5, 2008 dead Their second outing in the SuperLiga was against Pachuca on July 16, and was again hosted at Gillette Stadium. The two teams had never met before. Pachuca were a five-time Mexican champion, and had won back-to-back CONCACAF Champions Cups. This time, the Revolution were missing Twellman, Castro, Steve Ralston, Jeff Larentowicz, Chris Albright, Gary Flood, and Adam Cristman, all due to injury.Walker Monique Revolution get the last word https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-revolution-pachuca-repo/138716155/ 13 March 2024 The Boston Globe 17 July 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20240313235708/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-revolution-pachuca-repo/138716155/ 13 March 2024 26 Four Revolution players (Dube, Jay Heaps, Pat Phelan, and Michael Parkhurst) were in danger of suspension if they received a caution in this match because they had received one in their last match against Santos Laguna. Pachuca was without Bruno Marioni for the match. Midfielder Pat Phelan for the Revolution had to be taken off on a stretcher after an injury. Phelan had collided with Sainey Nyassi and was knocked unconscious. He regained consciousness but was brought to Massachusetts General Hospital for general treatment. The score remained level until the eighth minute of stoppage time, when Pachucha's Julio Manzur was called for a handling offense that blocked a shot from Nyassi. Khano Smith stepped up to take his first ever penalty for the Revolution, and converted it to take a 1–0 lead.Walker Monique Revolution get the last word https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-revolution-pachuca-repo/138716155/ 14 January 2024 The Boston Globe July 16, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20240114162221/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-revolution-pachuca-repo/138716155/ January 14, 2024 The result held, leaving the Revolution atop the group with six points.McCarthy Kyle Revs Remain Undefeated in Group Play http://www.superliga2008.com/headlines/index.html?article_id=70 December 31, 2023 SuperLiga 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080801114034/http://www.superliga2008.com/headlines/index.html?article_id=70 August 1, 2008 July 16, 2008 dead Their final group stage game was on July 20, against Chivas USA at Titan Stadium in Fullerton, California. The game was played at Titan Stadium rather than the Home Depot Center because the latter was being renovated for the Summer X-games. The Revolution's flight to the match, American Airlines Flight 725, had to be diverted to Oklahoma City after a fellow passenger stripped naked and attempted to open the emergency exit.Cardenas Jaime Revolution gain SuperLiga semis https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-revolution-gain-superli/138717045/ 14 March 2024 The Boston Globe 21 July 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20240114163702/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-revolution-gain-superli/138717045/ 14 January 2024 36 For the match, Chivas USA were without Paulo Nagamura due to yellow-card accumulation, as well as without head coach Preki, who was tending to a family emergency.Bueno Luis SuperLiga 2008 Revs Secure Semifinal Spot with Draw http://www.superliga2008.com/headlines/index.html?article_id=95 December 31, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20090327210433/http://www.superliga2008.com/headlines/index.html?article_id=95 March 27, 2009 July 20, 2008 dead It took until the second half for either team to break through, when Chivas's Ante Razov scored on a rebound. This was the sixth consecutive game in which Razov scored. Shalrie Joseph of the Revolution then scored an equalizer, and the game finished 1–1. With this result, the Revolution finished as group winners, and secured a spot in the semifinals. Additionally, the result guaranteed that they would host their semifinal match, as well as a potential final match should they advance. thumb|upright|right|Shalrie Joseph earned Player of the Match against Atlante in the semifinals In the semifinals, the Revolution returned to Gillette Stadium to face off against Atlante on July 30.Walker Monique Revolution win in a real battle https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-revolution-win-in-a-rea/143321554/ 14 March 2024 The Boston Globe 31 July 2008 32 March 14, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240314030512/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-revolution-win-in-a-rea/143321554/ live This was the first time the Revolution had reached the semifinal of an international competition, and for Atlante, this was the first international competition they had played in since 1994.Revs, Atlante square off in semis https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/revs-atlante-square-semis MLS December 31, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231231213225/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/revs-atlante-square-semis December 31, 2023 January 23, 2010 The two teams had met in preseason, where the Revolution lost 1–0, and three players were ejected. The Revolution were without Parkhurst, who was on Olympic duty. Atlante were outshot by the Revolution 17–8.McGrail Brendan Revs nip Atlante, head to final https://www.telegram.com/story/news/local/north/2008/07/31/revs-nip-atlante-head-to/52318867007/ December 31, 2023 Telegram & Gazette July 31, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20231231212812/https://www.telegram.com/story/news/local/north/2008/07/31/revs-nip-atlante-head-to/52318867007/ December 31, 2023 The Revs took a 1–0 lead in the 30th minute from a Joseph header, which would be enough to carry them to the finals. Late in the second half, Atlante forward Luis Gabriel Rey was shown red for striking Joseph in the stomach.McCarthy Kyle Revs Advance to Finals with 1-0 Triumph http://www.superliga2008.com/headlines/index.html?article_id=113 MLSnet.com December 31, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20080807020815/http://www.superliga2008.com/headlines/index.html?article_id=113 August 7, 2008 July 30, 2008 dead Atlante lost another player in stoppage time, when Alan Zamora was issued another red card. New England Beats Atlante 1-0 in Superliga Journal Tribune July 31, 2008 https://www.newspapers.com/article/journal-tribune-revolution-atalante-jour/138241294/ https://web.archive.org/web/20240107184118/https://www.newspapers.com/article/journal-tribune-revolution-atalante-jour/138241294/ January 7, 2024 Foxborough 16 After the final whistle, a mass confrontation occurred in the midfield. Federico Vilar, Javier Muñoz Mustafa, and Luis Venegas of Atlante were each show red. Additionally, Heaps was shown red for retaliation, suspending him for the final match. Shalrie Joseph was named Player of the Match for his contributions. After the game, some Revolution staff and personnel expressed disappointment with Atlante's conduct, with goalkeeper Matt Reis claiming "They have guys on their team, their staff hitting people from behind. You see it all the time, they're always swearing and yelling at the ref. All they wanted to do was come on and fight us." Going into the final, the Revolution had conceded only one goal in four games, and remained the only undefeated team in the tournament. Houston Dynamo The Dynamo's first SuperLiga game was a 4–0 win against Atlante played on July 12 at Robertson Stadium at the University of Houston.Ferraro Andrew Dynamo Stuns Atlante 4-0 http://www.superliga2008.com/headlines/index.html?article_id=35 January 1, 2024 SuperLiga 2008 SuperLiga 2008 July 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20120213190711/http://www.superliga2008.com/headlines/index.html?article_id=35 February 13, 2012 dead This was a season-high goal total, and the Dynamo were dominant for the entire game. Their first three goals were scored in a nine-minute span, with Dwayne De Rosario scoring in the 20th, and Stu Holden scoring a brace with 21st and 28th-minute goals. In the 44th minute, De Rosario and Atlante's Javier Munoz Mustafa were sent off for violent conduct. In the 54th minute, Brian Mullan scored a fourth goal to seal the win for the Dynamo. thumb|125px|An aerial view of Robertson Stadium, which hosted three games in the 2008 SuperLiga The Dynamo next played Chivas de Guadalajara on July 15, again at Robertson Stadium. The match was played in front of 28,723 spectators, the fourth-largest crowd ever at the venue.Chivas nets SuperLiga win https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-chivas-nets-superliga-win/143314990/ 14 March 2024 The Fresno Bee Associated Press 16 July 2008 D3 March 14, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240314000944/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-chivas-nets-superliga-win/143314990/ live The Dynamo were missing Brian Ching and Holden due to injury, as well as De Rosario due to suspension.Ferraro Andrew Chivas Undefeated in Group Play http://www.superliga2008.com/headlines/index.html?article_id=63 SuperLiga 2008 January 1, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20080722180027/http://www.superliga2008.com/headlines/index.html?article_id=63 July 22, 2008 July 15, 2008 dead The lone goal in the contest was scored by Chivas's Omar Arellano in the 71st minute. Chivas won the match 1–0, giving them a perfect record up to that point in the competition. The final group stage game for the Dynamo was played on July 19 against DC United.Snear Chris Dynamo Cruise to 3-1 Win; Advance to Semifinals http://www.superliga2008.com/headlines/index.html?article_id=86 SuperLiga 2008 January 1, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20080722180040/http://www.superliga2008.com/headlines/index.html?article_id=86 July 22, 2008 July 19, 2008 dead The game was played at United's stadium, RFK Stadium. The Dynamo won comfortably, with goals from Ricardo Clark and Bobby Boswell in the first 28 minutes. While United's Francis Doe scored in the 77th minute, Holden scored in the 84th minute, bringing the final score to 3–1. With the result, it was a near certainty that the Dynamo would advance to the semifinals, as they would only be eliminated if Atlante defeated Chivas by eight goals later that night. In the semifinal matchup on July 29, the Dynamo beat defending SuperLiga champions Pachuca CF 2–0 at Robertson Stadium.Final de la Superliga será asunto de la MLS https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-final-de-la-sup/143318005/ 14 March 2024 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Agencia Reforma https://web.archive.org/web/20240314010217/https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-final-de-la-sup/143318005/ 2 August 2008 14 March 2024 A12 Spanish The Dynamo had faced Pachuca in the previous edition of the SuperLiga, as well as in the 2007 Champions' Cup, losing both competitions in the semifinal stage. In this matchup, the Dynamo were without Richard Mulrooney and Eddie Robinson, who were injured.Ferraro Andrew Dynamo Defeat Defending Champs to Advance SuperLiga 2008 http://www.superliga2008.com/headlines/index.html?article_id=106 https://web.archive.org/web/20080806005127/http://www.superliga2008.com/headlines/index.html?article_id=106 August 6, 2008 July 28, 2008 dead The first goal was scored by Boswell. Pachuca had a potential equalizer waved off for offsides in the 58th minute. The Dynamo's Corey Ashe scored on a header in the 87th minute, which secured their place in the SuperLiga final. Pre-match Prize money The first prize for the tournament was $1 million. Under the collective bargaining agreement, the players of that winning team would collect 15% of the total sum, or $150,000 split between a 28-man roster. The players on the runner-up team were set to split $100,000 in prize money.MLS players to split SuperLiga bonuses Examiner Staff Writer https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/mls-players-to-split-superliga-bonuses December 30, 2023 Washington Examiner August 5, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20231230232615/https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/mls-players-to-split-superliga-bonuses December 30, 2023 English On the day of the final, the MLS Players Association announced that the teams would be splitting the prize money regardless of the outcome of the match, as they viewed the low prize money as a violation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.McCarthy Kyle SuperLiga bonus dispute still causing trouble https://www.bostonherald.com/2008/08/06/superliga-bonus-dispute-still-causing-trouble/ December 31, 2023 November 17, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20231231001921/https://www.bostonherald.com/2008/08/06/superliga-bonus-dispute-still-causing-trouble/ December 31, 2023 "The players on the Houston Dynamo and the New England Revolution have agreed in advance of the SuperLiga final that they will split evenly the bonus money at stake in the game. The players have made this decision to show their solidarity and in protest of the league's violation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with respect to the negotiation of bonuses for this tournament." MLS Players Union Statement thumb|right|150px|Commissioner Don Garber during the 2007 MLS season League commissioner Don Garber rejected the players' decision to split the prize money. Garber claimed that splitting the prize money was prohibited by the CBA. The commissioner stated: "We never implied that the players were going to receive a million dollars. The winner's the team. The club gets the prize. And then we have an agreement as to what the share would be for the players." Columnist Greg Lalas, writing for Sports Illustrated, claimed the tournament was dependent on Mexican clubs for attendance and viewership, and that the all-MLS matchup would be considered a failure by the leagues' marketing teams.Lalas Greg Mexico is SuperLiga's sore loser https://www.si.com/more-sports/2008/08/04/superliga-final 4 August 2008 December 31, 2023 Sports Illustrated ABG-SI LLC https://web.archive.org/web/20220629192404/https://www.si.com/more-sports/2008/08/04/superliga-final June 29, 2022 In a match preview for The Guardian, writer Shaka Hislop called the league's approach to the bonus system a "blinkered view", and said that the statement from the union "was a move of true solidarity by both clubs in an effort to show MLS commissioner Don Garber that the players and the clubs also have a voice and deserve to be heard."Hislop Shaka SuperLiga 2008: Vive la Revolution https://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/aug/08/houstondynamo.newenglandrevolution The Guardian August 8, 2008 December 31, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231019092332/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/aug/08/houstondynamo.newenglandrevolution October 19, 2023 Match The match was played on August 6 at 8 pm at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.2008 SuperLiga, Final https://www.espn.in/football/match/_/gameId/251898/houston-dynamo-fc-new-england-revolution ESPN 14 March 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240314014728/https://www.espn.in/football/match/_/gameId/251898/houston-dynamo-fc-new-england-revolution 14 March 2024 The weather was partly cloudy and the temperature was 71 °F.Revs win SuperLiga title in shootout https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/revs-win-superliga-title-shootout MLSsoccer.com December 31, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231231215346/https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/revs-win-superliga-title-shootout December 31, 2023 January 23, 2010 The match drew an attendance of 9,232 people.Walker Monique A super finish for Revolution https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-a-super-finish-for-revo/27703910/ January 14, 2024 The Boston Globe The Boston Globe August 6, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20240107190311/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-a-super-finish-for-revo/27703910/ January 7, 2024 25 This was a 26.1% decrease in attendance from the previous year's final between Pachuca and the LA Galaxy.SuperLiga Attendance Off 21.0% For Second Year Of Competition https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Issues/2008/08/06/The-Back-Of-The-Book/Superliga-Attendance-Off-210-For-Second-Year-Of-Competition.aspx 11 March 2024 Sports Business Journal 6 August 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20240311035137/https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Issues/2008/08/06/The-Back-Of-The-Book/Superliga-Attendance-Off-210-For-Second-Year-Of-Competition.aspx 11 March 2024 The Revolution were missing Jay Heaps, who was suspended after the semifinal matchup with Atlante, as well as Michael Parkhurst, who was on the US Olympic team. These players had started every group stage game as centerbacks, which led to Jeff Larentowicz and Amaechi Igwe filling in, despite both having limited experience in that position. First half Both sides began the match with early chances to score that were narrowly missed. The scoring opened in the eighteenth minute, when Houston player Nate Jaqua capitalized on a mistake from Igwe, who cleared the ball directly to Jaqua.McCarty Kyle Finally, the Revolution top Houston Dynamo https://www.bostonherald.com/2008/08/06/finally-the-revolution-top-houston-dynamo/ 6 August 2008 December 31, 2023 Boston Herald https://web.archive.org/web/20231231230800/https://www.bostonherald.com/2008/08/06/finally-the-revolution-top-houston-dynamo/ December 31, 2023 After stealing the ball, Jaqua had an open shot that he finished in the bottom left of the Revolution's goal. Chris Albright said in a post-match interview: "The goal is a mistake, and Igwe would tell you that. Igwe didn't hear us calling him off the ball, but he bounced back well from it." Only a minute later, the Dynamo nearly scored a second goal, when Brian Ching fired a shot into the left post. Late in the half, Dwayne De Rosario and Jaqua came close to scoring, but their shots were cleared off the line by Albright and Chris Tierney. In the 41st minute, Steve Ralston received a cross from Mauricio Castro, and volleyed the ball into the lower left corner of the net to bring the game level. Second half The second half saw fewer chances for both teams. The Revolution subbed off Kenny Mansally for Taylor Twellman in the 58th minute. This was Twellman's first SuperLiga appearance, and his first appearance for the Revolution since July 4, 2008. In the 71st minute, the Revolution's Mauricio Castro was subbed off for Khano Smith, and a minute later, the Dynamo's goal-scorer Nate Jaqua was subbed off for Kei Kamara. Both teams made one further change in this half, with the Dynamo subbing Corey Ashe in for Brian Mullan in the 79th minute, and the Revolution subbing in Adam Cristman for Kheli Dube. Both the Dynamo and the Revolution failed to score in the second half, which brought the game to extratime. Extra time In the 98th minute, Kei Kamara scored a header off of Brian Ching's cross to bring the match to 2–1.Associated Press Revs win SuperLiga https://www.newspapers.com/article/north-adams-transcript-revs-win-superlig/138243473/ January 14, 2024 North Adams Transcript August 6, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20240107190602/https://www.newspapers.com/article/north-adams-transcript-revs-win-superlig/138243473/ January 7, 2024 Foxborough 10 Kamara rose above Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis to head the ball into an open net. Four minutes later, a Ralston free kick was headed into the lower corner of Houston's net by Shalrie Joseph to bring the Revolution level again and to ensure the game was decided by a penalty shootout. In the 110th minute, Chris Wondolowski subbed on for the Dynamo, replacing Brad Davis. Shootout The Revolution took the first kick, with Steve Ralston scoring on his attempt. Houston's Craig Waibel equalized on his attempt. In the second round, Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis missed his penalty kick, but then had back-to-back saves in the third and fourth rounds against Dwayne De Rosario and Brian Ching to give the Revolution the advantage. Khano Smith had a chance to win the game in the fifth round, but Houston goalkeeper Pat Onstad saved it, and Ricardo Clark scored a must-score penalty to bring the shootout to sudden death at 3-3. In the sixth and seventh round, Jeff Larentowicz and Chris Tierney scored for the Revolution, while Wade Barrett and Kei Kamara scored for the Dynamo. In the eighth round, Albright scored his penalty to give the Revs the lead. Corey Ashe's attempt hit the crossbar, which sealed a 6–5 win in the penalty shootout for the Revs. Details August 6, 2008 8:00 PM EDT New England Revolution 2 – 2 (a.e.t.) https://www.espn.in/football/match/_/gameId/251898/houston-dynamo-fc-new-england-revolution Houston Dynamo Ralston 41Joseph 102 Jaqua 18Kamara 98 Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA 9,232 Howard Webb (England) Ralston Reis Joseph Twellman Smith Larentowicz Tierney Albright 6–5 Waibel Wondolowski De Rosario Ching Clark Barrett Kamara Ashe _REVS_06h _REVS_06h _REVS_06h _REVS_06h _REVS_06h FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 000030 New England RevolutionNew England Revolution 2023 Media Guide, Club History: All-Time Results https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1677789897/assets/ner/4_-_2023_Year-by-Year_History_s8hzdb.pdf New England Revolution 2023 Media Guide New England Revolution December 28, 2023 199 English December 28, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231228224709/https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1677789897/assets/ner/4_-_2023_Year-by-Year_History_s8hzdb.pdf live _adidasstripeswhite _DYNAMO_07h _adidasstripeswhite _DYNAMO_07h _3_stripes_white FF6F00 FFFFFF FF6F00 FFFFFF FF6F00 Houston DynamoOctober 27, 2008 Houston Dynamo: Roster: Main http://web.mlsnet.com:80/players/roster.jsp?club=t200 live https://web.archive.org/web/20081027110221/http://web.mlsnet.com/players/roster.jsp?club=t200 October 27, 2008 July 25, 2020 MLSnet.com GK 1 USA Matt ReisRB 3 USA Chris AlbrightCB 13USA Jeff LarentowiczCB 21GRN Shalrie Joseph 79LB 2 USA Amaechi IgweRM 31GAM Sainey NyassiCM 14USA Steve Ralston (c)CM 16HON Mauricio Castro 71LM 8 USA Chris TierneyCF 29ZIM Kheli Dube 90CF 9 GAM Abdoulie Mansally 58Substitutes:GK 12USA Doug WarrenDF 22USA Rob ValentinoDF 28USA Pat PhelanMF 30USA Brandon TylerFW 7 USA Adam Cristman 90FW 18BER football Khano Smith 71FW 20USA Taylor Twellman 58Manager:SCO Steve Nicol GK 18CAN Pat OnstadCB 16USA Craig WaibelCB 32USA Bobby BoswellCB 20USA Geoff CameronCM 9 USA Brian Mullan 79CM 13USA Ricardo ClarkCM 11USA Brad Davis 14 110RW 21USA Nate Jaqua 72AM 14CAN Dwayne De RosarioLW 24USA Wade Barrett (c)CF 25USA Brian ChingSubstitutes:GK 1 USA Tony CaigDF 17USA Mike ChabalaDF 26USA Corey Ashe 79MF 19USA John HaydenFW 5 USA Kyle BrownFW 7 USA Chris Wondolowski 110FW 10SLE Kei Kamara 72Manager:USA Dominic Kinnear Assistant referees: Hector Vergara Greg Barkey Fourth official: Jorge GonzálezMatch rules 90 minutes 30 minutes of extra time if necessary. Penalty shootout if scores still tied. Post-match "To be honest, had we not [won], it would have been a complete and utter disaster." Steve Nicol, New England Revolution Head Coach The Revolution were named 2008 SuperLiga champions after their victory. Of the three finals in three years between the Revolution and the Dynamo, it was the only one won by the Revolution. Revolution investor/operator Robert Kraft, who attended the match, stated afterward that he hoped the title was one of many future championships, although it would take until the 2021 Supporters' Shield for the Revolution to win their next trophy.New England Revolution seal Supporters' Shield as MLS best regular season team https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/37621894/new-england-revolution-seal-supporters-shield-mls-best-regular-season-team January 1, 2024 ESPN October 14, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20240101031128/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/37621894/new-england-revolution-seal-supporters-shield-mls-best-regular-season-team January 1, 2024 On November 21, 2008, MLS announced that the 2009 SuperLiga would be contested by the top four teams in the 2008 MLS regular season standings not already competing in the CONCACAF Champions League in 2009–10.http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20081121&content_id=205863&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp https://web.archive.org/web/20090215002108/http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20081121&content_id=205863&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp dead February 15, 2009 MLS announces competition changes for 2009 November 21, 2008 November 21, 2008 The Dynamo did not qualify as they were competing in the Champions League, while the Revolution did qualify for and were eliminated in the semifinals after a 2–1 loss to the Chicago Fire.McCarthy Kyle Boston Herald Free kick not so Super for Revolution https://www.bostonherald.com/2009/07/16/free-kick-not-so-super-for-revolution/ January 1, 2024 July 16, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20240101025030/https://www.bostonherald.com/2009/07/16/free-kick-not-so-super-for-revolution/ January 1, 2024 Both the Dynamo and the Revolution qualified for the 2010 Superliga.http://www.chicago-fire.com/news/2010/04/superliga-2010 Superliga 2010: Dates and venues announced April 28, 2010 May 1, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100501085122/http://www.chicago-fire.com/news/2010/04/superliga-2010 May 1, 2010 live The Dynamo reached the semifinals of that tournament, losing 1–0 to Atlético Morelia.ABC7 Morelia beats Dynamo to reach SuperLiga finals https://abc7.com/archive/7596376/ January 1, 2024 August 5, 2010 KABC Television, LLC. https://web.archive.org/web/20240101025612/https://abc7.com/archive/7596376/ January 1, 2024 The Revolution reached the finals, losing 2–1 to Morelia.Picard Danny 2 September 2010 Revs lose to Morelia, 2-1, in SuperLiga finals https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/soccer/new-england-revolution/revs-lose-to-morelia-2-1-in-superliga-finals/377747/ January 1, 2024 NBC Sports Boston NBCUniversal Media, LLC https://web.archive.org/web/20240101025342/https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/soccer/new-england-revolution/revs-lose-to-morelia-2-1-in-superliga-finals/377747/ January 1, 2024 The tournament was discontinued after the 2010 edition, with MLS commissioner Don Garber stating that "SuperLiga was a great tournament which served its purpose during its time. CONCACAF got more and more committed to a continental tournament with the Champions League, which we're very supportive of. It has delivered the value we intended in SuperLiga to put our teams against the best competition in this region."Simon Borg World Football Challenge builds upon SuperLiga https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/world-football-challenge-builds-upon-superliga MLSsoccer.com March 29, 2011 April 4, 2011 The Revolution were the only MLS club to win the SuperLiga over its four editions.Catanese Jake Bringing Back New England's Favorite Competition: The North American SuperLiga https://www.thebentmusket.com/2014/2/10/5398124/new-england-revolution-concacaf-champions-league-superliga-mls-liga-mx The Bent Musket SBNation January 1, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20140312042119/https://www.thebentmusket.com/2014/2/10/5398124/new-england-revolution-concacaf-champions-league-superliga-mls-liga-mx March 12, 2014 February 10, 2014 References Category:2008 in American soccer Category:New England Revolution matches Category:Houston Dynamo FC matches