Jan. 22, 1968 – Boston Beacons’ GM Joe McKenney announces team will open season at Fenway Park on March 31, 1968

The Boston Beacons started their only NASL season on the road, their home-opener a 3-0 win over the Detroit Cougars at Fenway Park on April 23, 1968. Note: Cardinal Cushing “threw out the first ball” and Gov. Volpe was in attendance, according to Leigh Montville’s story in The Boston Globe.

Jan. 22, 1979 – New England Tea Men name Eusebio assistant coach

Jan. 22, 1997 – U.S. 1:4 Denmark at Rose Bowl (Att.: 17,342)

Dan Calichman (Williams College/New England Revolution) international debut

Jan. 22, 2006 – U.S. 0:0 Canada at Torero Stadium, San Diego (Att.: 6,077)

Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis makes U.S. debut

Jan. 22, 2010 – Revolution acquire Preston Burpo and Cory Gibbs from Colorado in exchange for Jeff Larentowicz and Wells Thompson

Jan. 22, 2016 – Revolution acquire defender Sambinha on loan from Sporting CP

Sambinha now starting alongside former Revolution captain Jose Gonçalves with Northeast United in the Indian Super League

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY