RSS Feed for The Midnight Riders - an independent supporter's association for The New England Revolution http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=59

From their site: "We're going to play soccer barefoot for 24-hours straight to help prevent AIDS in Africa, and we'd like you to join us. Don't worry, you don't need to play all 24 hours, but we would like you to play for an hour or two. We're playing barefoot in solidarity with African children who can't afford shoes. The event is open to all players 4th grade to adult. Games will be small-sided and coed, with younger players playing with kids their own age. The event will be held at the Hunnewell Fields in Wellesley, Massachusetts, beginning at 4:00 pm on Friday, September 3, and continuing until 4:00 pm on Saturday, September 4. Rain dates are September 4 and 5."

They are looking for people to fill the Midnight - 4am range so if you can play then that would be appreciated. We also encourage players to wear your Riders/Revs gear.

www.24hoursofsoccer.com]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=58 http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=57 Hello everyone,

Thanks to the kindness of one of the members of the Midnight Riders, we have been given a great chance to increase our donation to the Jenny Katz Scholarship Fund, but we need your help to do so.

Stephen Rhoads won the Comcast SportsNet New England (CSNNE) World Cup Pool and has donated his winnings to the Riders to raffle off. So for $5 a ticket (plus PayPal costs), you can not only help out a good cause, but also win:

• 4 tickets to the Revs home game against Houston on August 14, an 8pm game. The tickets are in Section 108, Row 17 (near midfield).


• A $150 Gift Card to the CBS Scene.


• Transportation to/from the stadium. This is dependent on where the winner lives. If the transportation isn't feasible, CSNNE will throw in a replacement prize (Pro Shop gift cards or something equivalent)

Thanks to CSNNE and the Stephen Rhoads for the donation.

This raffle is open to everyone, not just members of the Midnight Riders. We hope that you'll help spread the word on this as well, trying to get as many people as possible to join in on the raffle. How often do you get a chance to win a prize valued easily over $500 for just $5 a ticket?

Tickets can be purchased here: Raffle Tickets in the Midnight Riders Shop.

The winner will be notified on the 6th of August.

Monty Rodrigues
President, Midnight Riders ISA Inc.]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=56 now on sale in the shop . Please note that we are limited to 100 and they will be sold on a first come first served basis.]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=55

Midnight Rider logo "Spray Paint" shirts are now on sale for just $10! Buy one while they last.]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=54
Visit the Midnight Riders's Team Page to Donate.]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=53








The Midnight Riders, working in conjunction with the New England Revolution, are proud to announce that we will be offering discounted tickets for the Revolution's two summer friendlies that are coming up. Please note, any tickets purchased through us are are for the Fort sections only. We really would like to request that the only people buying tickets through these two sales are Revolution fans, as the Fort is the Revs Supporter's Section. Obviously, we can't limit ticketing, but we'd really like to not cause issues by having opposing fans in the wrong section.



The first game is Wednesday, May 19th against Portugal's Primera Liga winner Benfica at 8 pm at Gillette Stadium. Then, Sunday, June 13th, the Revolution take on Brazilian powerhouse Cruzeiro (7 pm) also at Gillette Stadium.

Discounted tickets for the Benfica match are $35 (not including PayPal charges) and must be paid through PayPal only to the Midnight Riders by May 17th at 5pm. Discounted tickets for the Cruzeiro match are $25 (not including PayPal charges) and must be purchased by June 9th at 5pm. Tickets can be purchased at

The Midnight Riders Shop



All tickets will be at will-call under the name of the person that PayPals us.


If you have any questions, please email us at themidnightriders@yahoo.com.]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=52
Again, we apologize for the lateness of this ticketing information, but it couldn't be helped.]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=51 http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=50
Tickets are $27 each.

This is currently the only way to get tickets in the away supporter's section!

TFC has already starting selling these tickets to their own fans, because they don't expect our demand to be too high.

If you're interested, please Paypal $27.00 to Monty Rodrigues at patfan1@yahoo.com ASAP.

Again, THE DEADLINE TO ORDER IS NEXT THURSDAY 4/22.

Questions? E-Mail Monty!]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=49 here.]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=48
Click HERE to vote!]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=47 March
03/27 - Saturday at LA Galaxy 11:00 p.m.
April
04/03 - Saturday at D.C. United 7:30 p.m.
04/10 - Saturday Toronto FC 7:30 p.m.
04/17 - Saturday at San Jose 10:00 p.m.
04/24 - Saturday Colorado 7:30 p.m.
May
05/01 - Saturday FC Dallas 7:30 p.m.
05/05 - Wednesday Chivas USA 7:30 p.m.
05/08 - Saturday at Columbus 7:00 p.m.
05/15 - Saturday San Jose 6:00 p.m.
05/22 - Saturday at Toronto FC 4:00 p.m.
05/29 - Saturday New York 4:00 p.m.
June
06/05 - Saturday at Seattle 10:30 p.m.
06/26 - Saturday Chicago 7:30 p.m.
July
07/02 - Friday at Real Salt Lake 10:00 p.m.
07/10 - Saturday LA Galaxy 7:30 p.m.
07/31 - Saturday at Philadelphia 3:30 p.m.
August
08/07 - Saturday D.C. United 7:30 p.m.
08/14 - Saturday Houston 8:00
08/18 - Wednesday at Chicago 8:30
08/21 - Saturday at Kansas City 8:30
08/28 - Saturday Philadelphia 7:30
September
09/04 - Saturday Seattle 7:30 p.m.
09/10 - Friday at Chivas USA 10:30 p.m.
09/18 - Saturday at Colorado TBD
09/22 - Wednesday at FC Dallas 8:30 p.m.
09/25 - Saturday Columbus 7:30 p.m.
October
10/02 - Saturday Real Salt Lake 7:30 p.m.
10/10 - Sunday at Houston 8:30 p.m.
10/16 - Saturday Kansas City 8:00 p.m.
10/21 - Thursday at New York 7:30 p.m]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=46
The meeting is taking place at Doyle's Cafe in Jamaica Plain (Boston), MA.

Doyle's is located at 3484 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain 02130. There is free parking behind Doyle's as well as free street parking. Doyle's is also easily accessible by the MBTA. It is walking distance from Forest Hills (orange line, commuter rail, bus depot).

Doyle's is NOT 21+. Midnight Riders of any age are welcome to attend.

You must be a paid member to participate in the meeting. If you have not paid for a 2010 membership you can show up early (11:30 - 12:00 ) to do so, or do so in our online shop.

We are currently accepting nominations for Exec and At-Large board members as well as still accepting donations for the Jenny Katz scholarship fund. The full agenda will be sent out in the coming weeks.

We look forward to all of you joining us for what hopefully is a wonderful 15th year for the Revolution and the Midnight Riders.]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=45


Scarves should be ready for purchase/shipping by this year's General Meeting. More details on that soon.]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=44 http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=43

First round is open now. You can vote here. Voting is open to Midnight Riders only. If you have any problems with your board login email web@midnightriders.com.]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=41 here. Voting is open to Midnight Riders only. If you have any problems with your board login email web@midnightriders.com.]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=40
His family has set up a scholarship fund in the name of Jennifer (Jenny) Katz and the Riders would like to send in at least $1,000 as a group. The Midnight Riders Charity Board has approved the donation of $250 to start up the fund and we're hoping members will help us raise the rest. We know times are tough for everyone, but we do hope that people will think of Nick, his wife Kathryn and 10-year old Jenny and donate something.

You can either donate directly at the Midnight Riders site, or send a check to the Midnight Riders, PO Box 690264, Quincy, MA 02269. We'll also be collecting donations at the end of season party at the Banshee on January 16th. We'll be collecting money through the end of January, and will hand over our group donation in early February.

As you might have seen in the obituaries, the Midnight Riders group meant a lot to Nick. Please help us as we try to help his family going forward.

Thank you,
Monty Rodrigues
President, Midnight Riders Inc.

You can donate here

Since the Midnight Riders, Inc. [Charity Side] is an IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt non-profit, funds donated to the Midnight Riders, Inc. by anyone is generally a charitable donation on their individual tax returns. The Midnight Riders, Inc. will, send each of those individuals a letter confirming their paid donation in order for the donation to be deductible under applicable IRS regulations. In any event, checks need to be made payable to the Midnight Riders, Inc. in order for this to work. The Midnight Riders, Inc. can then send a check to the Jenny Katz scholarship fund at the appropriate time.

Any donation or gift to the scholarship fund made through the Midnight Riders, Inc. is tax deductible because the Midnight Riders, Inc. is an IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt non profit.]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=39

You can view the article here ]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=38 Tuesday, Dec 29th
666 Mass Avenue, South End, Boston, MA 02118
Boston Tobin & Mitchell Funeral Home
Service is the 30th Wednesday 10am
Funeral house number is 617-536-1000]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=37

The Midnight Riders are saddened to inform you that one of our members Nick Katz passed away on Monday night. He was only 45. He leaves behind his wife and child.

We are awaiting information on funeral arrangements, and will pass them along as we get them.

The Riders Board will be sending an arrangement of flowers in our group's name to his family as well.

The plan is currently to set up a donation to either his favorite charity in his name, or to donate money to a scholarship fund for the kids, coming from the Riders (more details to come). Even though Christmas is just a couple of days away, we do hope that all of you will be willing to help in some small way to a general contribution from the Midnight Riders. We'll most likely be accepting donations through the Riders site itself, or in person at the End-of-year party on January 16th.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Nick's family.

RIP Nick. You'll be missed.

The Midnight Riders Executive Board]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=35
Nominations for all positions will be accepted here starting immediately, and will continue up until midnight of the day before our annual meeting, and then the election will be held at the meeting.

We'll be sending out the exact meeting date and location shortly. You may nominate yourself or someone else for any one of the official positions. See the Riders website or email us at info@midnightriders.com if you have questions.]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=34
Facebook invite here.
Google Calendar item here.

Date: Saturday, January 16, 2010
Time: 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Location: The Banshee
Street: 934 Dorchester Avenue
City/Town: Dorchester, MA]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=33
The contest is open to EVERYONE (as long as you're a member of the Midnight Riders, click here and join today). If you're already a member, click here for all the details.

All submissions and voting happens on the Riders Board, so login, submit an entry, or check out the entries and get ready to vote!

Contest timing:

Sunday Jan 17 at midnight: All submissions due. Voting for first round begins.
Tuesday Jan 19 at midnight: First round voting ends. (Top 5 move on) Final Round voting begins.
Friday Jan 22 at midnight: Final voting ends. Winner declared.]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=32
Send submissions to web@midnightriders.com (jpg is preferable). Be sure to include your first and last name.

As this is the Riders 15th year we are requiring all designs to incorporate that in some capacity.

For more details check out the message board here.]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=31

We would like to congratulate Shalrie Joseph on winning this year's Midnight Riders man of the match.

A list of previous winners can be found here.]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=30
http://www.pourhouseboston.com/

http://www.carrieholmstrom.com/

There will be free food, prizes for the winning team, and we will potentially be raffling some items off as well. It's $10 a person for trivia (it's all for charity, don't be cheap).

RSVP here

Pay here.

Discussion on the MR Board here (Midnight Riders only).]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=29 http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=28
The game is set for September 18th, 7:30pm.

Please email Monty at patfan1@yahoo.com if you are interested, can provide a ride, need a ride, etc.

thanks]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=27 American Outlaws Boston have teamed up with Banshee Pub to provide a bus on the day of the game to Gillette Stadium. We're going to meet at the Banshee Pub in the morning and depart for the stadium at 1pm. We encourage everyone to go to the Banshee for breakfast and brews in the morning. The cost to ride the bus is $10. This will include some beer and food at the tailgate, although you are always encouraged to bring your own reinforcements. We should return back at the Banshee Pub by 11pm. There is plenty of free on-street parking around the Banshee and it is accessible by the Red Line, too. Please send $11 to garrett.quinn.3000@gmail.com via paypal to reserve your spot on the bus. Seats are limited so act now!



]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=25 US Open Cup tournament on Tuesday, June 30 at 7 pm at Veterans' Stadium in hard hittin' New Britain, CT. More info on tickets and tailgate in the Message Boards.

The Revs have advanced in the SuperLiga contest and will face Chicago in the semifinals in Foxboro on July 15th. More info to come...]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=24
There are a few options for catching the US/Brazil game prior to the Revs game.

The Revs will be showing the game on the DiamondVision at the stadium, and your game ticket will get you in....but once you're in, you're in. You can't re-enter without a second ticket. If the US game goes into extra time, you could miss the end when the Revs game starts @ 4:30.

Although our tailgate will be open, many Riders will be heading to alternate locations to watch the Final.

One is the CBS Scene in Patriot Place (right at the stadium), (508) 203-2200. Another is the British Beer Company in Walpole (5 minutes from the stadium on Route 1), http://www.britishbeer.com/ local/walpole. 508-668-9909.

For those not going to Foxboro at all, there will be a viewing at the Phoenix Landing in Cambridge, MA (http://www.yelp.com/biz/ phoenix-landing-cambridge, 617-576-6260).

See you Sunday!]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=23
Tickets bought day of game will be $35, but if you purchase through our coordinated effort, it will only cost $23 (which includes PayPal costs) per ticket for all three games. These seats will be in Sections 142 and 143 of Gillette Stadium, the GA supporters sections The deadline for purchasing the tickets will be July 6th, no orders will be taken after that.

Please note: Revolution Season Ticket Holders will be using one of their season tickets for this game, and don't need to purchase tickets.

To PayPal, please send money to Monty Rodrigues at patfan1@yahoo.com. All tickets will be held at will-call under the name of the person who is sending the money through PayPal.

If you have any questions, please email patfan1@yahoo.com]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=22
Also Midnight Rider logo stickers are now available in the shop. These will also be available at the tailgates for just $1.]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=21 Sam's Army and The American Outlaws are proud to offer up discounted tickets for the July 11th Tripleheader at Gillette Stadium (Foxboro, MA), featuring the US Men's National Team. The tripleheader begins at 4pm with the New England Revolution hosting the Kansas City Wizards, and is followed by a Gold Cup doubleheader with the US playing Haiti at 7pm, and finally Grenada playing Honduras at 9pm.

Tickets bought day of game will be $35, but if you purchase through our coordinated effort, it will only cost $23 (which includes PayPal costs) per ticket for all three games. These seats will be in Sections 142 and 143 of Gillette Stadium, the GA supporters sections The deadline for purchasing the tickets will be July 6th, no orders will be taken after that.

Please note: Revolution Season Ticket Holders will be using one of their season tickets for this game, so don't need to purchase tickets.

To PayPal, please send money to Monty Rodrigues at patfan1@yahoo.com. All tickets will be held at will-call under the name of the person who is sending the money through PayPal.

If you have any questions, please email patfan1@yahoo.com

Thanks!]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=18 back!]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=17
Executive Board
President - Monty Rodrigues
Secretary - Karen Tompert
Treasurer - Amy Ross
Membership Secretary - Julie Kumor
Assistant Membership Secretary - Ed Mulrenan
Philanthropy Chair - Peter Kearns
Merchandise Coordinator - Fran Harrington

At Large Board
Bill Blanchard
Michael Buckley-Lawlor
Joe Butler
Dan Clark
Chris Coletta
Kenny Hall
Garrett Quinn
Krista Taylor

Thanks to all who attended, and to all who cast absentee ballots. Minutes from the meeting will be posted here as soon as they are available.]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=16
Since TFC sells out every game, they ask opposing fans to pay up early to cover a 25% deposit on 100 seats. We might be able to get more seats, but we'll see how ticket sales go.

Fortunately for those that might be interested, the game falls during Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 23rd. Game time is TBA.

Game tickets will be $21 per person (through PayPal at patfan1@yahoo.com), but must be paid directly to Monty Rodrigues (as has been done the past 2 years). Please note, tickets will be on a first come first serve basis.If you have any questions, please email themidnightriders@yahoo.com.Thank you.]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=14
I had to wait on the off-chance Monty wasn't re-elected I would need to change the wording on the letters, etc.

If you have any questions or comments you can email me at jrkumor@gmail.com.

Thanks,

Julie (Membership Chair)]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=13 here. (Members in good standing only)]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=11 Sat 3/28/09 7:30 PM @ New York Red Bulls FSC
Sat 4/4/09 7:30 PM vs FC Dallas TV38
Fri 4/17/09 7:00 PM @ D.C. United ESPN2
Sat 4/25/09 9:00 PM @ Real Salt Lake TV38
Sun 5/3/09 3:00 PM vs Houston Dynamo Telefutura/TV38
Sat 5/9/09 8:30 PM @ Chicago Fire TV38
Sat 5/16/09 7:30 PM vs Colorado Rapids TV38
Sat 5/23/09 TBD @ Toronto FC TV38
Sat 5/30/09 7:30 PM vs D.C. United TV38
Sun 6/7/09 6:00 PM vs New York Red Bulls TV38
Sat 6/13/09 8:30 PM @ Kansas City Wizards TV38
Sat 7/4/09 11:00 PM @ Los Angeles Galaxy FSC/FSE
Sat 7/11/09 TBD vs Kansas City Wizards TV38
7/18 or 7/19 TBD vs Chivas USA TV38
Sat 7/25/09 8:30 PM @ Houston Dynamo TV38
Sat 8/1/09 7:30 PM vs Toronto FC TV38
Sat 8/8/09 6:00 PM vs Los Angeles Galaxy FSC/FSE
Thu 8/20/09 10:00 PM @ Seattle Sounders FC ESPN2
Sun 8/23/09 6:00 PM vs Real Salt Lake TV38
Sat 8/29/09 7:30 PM vs San Jose Earthquakes TV38
Sat 9/5/09 7:30 PM vs Kansas City Wizards Telefutura/TV38
Sun 9/13/09 3:00 PM @ Chivas USA Telefutura/TV38
Fri 9/18/09 7:30 PM @ New York Red Bulls TV38
Sat 9/26/09 7:30 PM vs Seattle Sounders FC TV38
Wed 9/30/09 8:30 PM @ FC Dallas TV38
Sat 10/3/09 9:00 PM @ Colorado Rapids TV38
Sat 10/10/09 7:30 PM vs Columbus Crew TV38
Sat 10/17/09 6:00 PM vs Chicago Fire FSC/FSE
Sun 10/25/09 5:00 PM @ Columbus Crew TV38]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=10
If you are planning on attending the general meeting you will be able to pick it up then.]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=9

Thanks to everyone who participated.]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=8 here and nominations can be submitted here. Nominations and voting are limited to members only.]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=7
The meeting is taking place at Doyle's Cafe in Jamaica Plain (Boston), MA.

Doyle's is located at 3484 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain 02130. There is free parking behind Doyle's as well as free street parking. Doyle's is also easily accessible by the MBTA. It is walking distance from Forest Hills (orange line, commuter rail, bus depot).

Doyle's is NOT 21+. Midnight Riders of any age are welcome to attend.

You must be a paid member to participate in the meeting. If you have not paid for a 2009 membership you can show up early (11:30 - 12:00 ) to do so, or do so in our online shop.

We will soon be accepting nominations for Exec and At-Large board members.]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=6 http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=5
Check here for details and to submit. Check out the Riders message board to view the entries so far.]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=4


We are also happy to be able to offer the same rates as we did for last year's trip, $55 for 2009 paid Members, $75 for non-members (plus fee if bought online). That would include the bus ticket, as well as the game ticket. To make things more enticing for people … if you join the Riders for the 2009 season and get your bus money in (in full), the cost drops to $45 per person, a $10/person saving … but only if you are fully paid up by December 31st. Please note, a single member can bring one extra person at his/her rate. A family member may bring up to three extras (for a total of four people).

Memberships and Bus Trip spots are now available in the shop.

2009 Applications to join the Midnight Riders are available here.



We don't know the location of the tickets yet, so will not be selling game only tickets at this point. But the bus is currently scheduled to depart from the Riverside T Station at 10am on the 28th, giving us a nice long tailgate at the Meadowlands, and heading back 30 minutes after the game. If there's enough interest, we're willing to find a second location for a pickup (possibly in Connecticut).

As done in the past alcohol will be allowed on the bus, but not in bottles (bottles poured into plastic cups is allowed).

Please remember, the bus reservations (as always) are first come first serve. To make things easier, payments WILL be accepted at the Midnight Riders End of Season Party on Saturday, December 20th at DJs at the Garden in Boston. For those that can't make it, please mail your check (and 2009 application) to The Midnight Riders, PO Box 690264, Quincy, MA 02269.]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=3 here.

Season Opener

Saturday, March 21, 2009
New England Revolution at San Jose Earthquakes, 10:30 p.m.

Game 2

Saturday, March 28, 2008
New England Revolution at New York Red Bulls, 7:30 p.m.

Home Opener

Saturday, April 4, 2009
FC Dallas at New England Revolution, TBD]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=2
DJ's is located at 222 Friend St. Boston, MA. Within walking distance of Haymarket and North Station MBTA stops.

www.djsatthegarden.com]]> http://www.midnightriders.com/newsblog/news.php?entry=1