FOXBORO, Mass. (AP) -- New England tied the MetroStars 1-1 Sunday in the second game of the aggregate-goal series and advanced to the MLS Eastern Conference championship.

New England, which beat the MetroStars 2-0 in the series opener, had a 3-1 advantage in goals in the two-game series.

The Revolution, unbeaten in nine matches (7-0-2), will face the Chicago Fire on Friday in a single-game semifinal match. The Fire eliminated D.C. United on Sunday.

Patrick Noonan scored his second goal of the playoffs in the 21st minute for New England, converting a pass from Dario Fabbro with an 18-yard shot into the far right corner.

The MetroStars tied the match in injury time at the end of the first half on a penalty kick by Amado Guevara. The MetroStars were awarded the chance after New England defender Carlos Laamosa took down the Mike Magee in the penalty box area.

The MetroStars, winless in their last six matches (0-4-2).