Revs Set to Return to Tucson for Preseason

Revolution midfielder Kelyn Rowe takes on Galaxy midfielder Pat Noonan during preseason action. (Photo: Joshua Pearson)

For the third straight year, the New England Revolution will head to Tucson, Arizona to play in the Desert Diamond Cup preseason tournament, per a league release on Monday.

The Revolution will join the Chicago Fire, Chivas USA, Colorado Rapids, Real Salt Lake and host PDL side FC Tucson for the 2014 tournament, which will run from Feb. 19 through Mar. 1.

According to the release, the tournament will consist of four days of tripleheaders with the final day culminating with the championship game. The first three match days will be played at the brand new North Stadium at Kino Sports Complex. The finals, on Mar. 1, will take place at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Last year, the Revolution went 2-2-0 in the tournament for third place finish. In 2012, the Revolution went 3-0-1, and fell in the Final to the Galaxy on penalties.

While the Tucson trip was confirmed on Monday, the team’s rumored trip to IMG Academy in January has not been confirmed. The Bradenton Herald reported last month that the Revolution were one of five MLS clubs slated to train at the academy from Jan. 26 through Feb. 14.

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