 On November 14, 2011, Heaps was named the head coach for the New England Revolution, replacing former Revolution coach Steve Nicol whose contract was not renewed following the 2011 Major League Soccer season.In the 2012, 2013, and 2014 seasons, the results of this change appeared positive, with each year after the first showing improved results.In 2014, the Revolution made it to the MLS Cup – thanks in part to midseason signing Jermaine Jones – narrowly losing to the LA Galaxy.