After missing out on the playoffs via tiebreaker last season, the Revolution hope their strong finish is a harbinger of things to come.
New England Revolution's streak of years making the playoffs came to an end at three in 2016, as a late run fell just short of snagging the last postseason spot in the Eastern Conference.
The Revolution struggled to score goals for most of the season until a formation change, ranking near the bottom of the league. Meanwhile, their 54 goals conceded was the sixth-worst in MLS - not a recipe for success.
But New England has pieces.