some of the pressure that I've been putting on myself is off. I think I will be able to be more productive."
• Twellman scored the game-winning goal exactly 57 seconds after Marshall headed home a corner kick for the equalizer. It was already his second two-goal game of the season and his sixth goal in six games.
• "Two words: Pat Noonan," Twellman said of his strike partner the last four seasons, who came on in the 72nd minute. "He did his job. Obviously he's one of the few forwards in the league that given the right spot he can put a dime in."
• In addition to Cristman's noteworthy achievement, Steve Ralston became the MLS ironman. Of his 318 league appearances, he has started 316 of those contests and racked up 28,178 minutes as of Sunday; both are also league records.
• "It's a great personal accomplishment," Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis said. "It shows his longevity and ability. A lot of players in this league have gone the way of the dodo." Added Nicol: "For an appearance record, it shows what he is made of. There are times when he should have sat on his backside, but he's played through those injuries."
• In addition, the MLS assist record will almost certainly fall very soon after Ralston earned the helper on Adam Cristman's goal. Ralston and current record holder Carlos Valderrama spent parts of five seasons together with the now-defunct Mutiny in Tampa Bay.
• "You can see what he's learned from Carlos," Reis said. "[Ralston]'s a great professional." But, said Ralston, "[The assists record] is just a reflection of longevity. I've played with some great forwards, guys who could score. Look at Preki, Valderrama, and Etcheverry. It took me six years longer to get there."
• After dropping the first game of the season by 1-0 to Chicago, the Revolution have answered with goals in six consecutive matches and have scored two or more goals in four of the games. "So far, so good," Nicol said. "We're obviously delighted with the points we've got but we want some more."
