| 1997 season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Robert Kraft (The Kraft Group) |
| Head coach | Thomas Rongen |
| Stadium | Foxboro Stadium Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| MLS | Conference: 4th Overall: 8th |
| MLS Cup Playoffs | Conference Semifinals |
| U.S. Open Cup | Third Round |
| Highest home attendance | League/All: 57,407 (4/20 v. Tampa Bay Mutiny) |
| Lowest home attendance | League: 10,242 (6/01 v. Dallas Burn) All: 2,031 (7/31 v. Long Island Rough Riders, USOC) |
| Average home league attendance | 21,298 |
| Biggest win | League/All: New England Revolution 4–2 Tampa Bay Mutiny (7/18) |
| Biggest defeat | League/All: New England Revolution 5–1 San Jose Clash (8/3) |
The 1997 New England Revolution season was the second season for the New England Revolution both as a club and in Major League Soccer (MLS). Alongside the MLS Regular Season, the team made their debut in both the U.S. Open Cup and the MLS Cup Playoffs, although they failed to advance in either. The season began on March 29 with a 1–0 away win over the Dallas Burn, and concluded with a home shootout loss to D.C. United in the MLS Cup Playoffs on October 8. The 1997 season marked the first season with goalkeeper Walter Zenga, who would later be elevated to player-manager in the 1998 season after the departure of head coach Thomas Rongen.[1]