Boston Sports fandom: 1st annual 'Chowdie' awards

Boston Sports fandom: 1st annual ‘Chowdie’ awards

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 11: Former New England Patriots player Ty Law, former Boston Bruins player Bobby Orr, former Boston Celtics player Bill Russell, and David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox walk off the field after throwing a ceremonial first pitch during the home opener against the Baltimore Orioles on April 11, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts . (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) /

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New England Revolution Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports /

Best Team: New England Revolution

While the “big four” Boston professional sports teams all had disappointing 2020 seasons, it was actually a great season for the New England Revolution.

Despite finishing in eighth place in the Eastern Conference during the regular season, the Revolution went on an impressive run through the MLS Cup Playoffs, advancing all the way to the Eastern Conference Final. Given that prior to this season, New England had not won a playoff round since 2014, the 2020 season has to be considered a major success for Bruce Arena and the Revolution.

Honorable Mention: Boston Celtics

Best Moment: July 24, Sports Return to Boston

Yes, the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles to earn one of their few wins of the 2020 season, but that’s not what was important. What was important was after a hiatus of more than four months, sports had finally returned in Boston.

Yes, there were no fans in the stands at Fenway Park. Yes, it was one of just sixty games that the Red Sox played that season.

Next. The ‘Mount Rushmore’ of Boston Sports. dark

Yes, nothing about it felt quite normal. But in a year as dark as 2020, the fact that we have been able to have any sporting events at all during a global pandemic is something that is worth celebrating.

Honorable Mention: August 17, Bruins score four third period goals in playoff comeback vs. the Carolina Hurricanes.

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