Oct. 24, 2011 – Revolution dismiss coach Steve Nicol

Steve Nicol proved to be among the most successful coaches in MLS history, compiling a 111W-108L-81D record. When Nicol left, the situation was termed an agreement to “mutually part ways.” In “5 League Titles and Packet of Crisps,” Nicol wrote that Robert Kraft had told him “it was time to move on” after a season-closing 2-2 draw at Toronto FC on Oct. 22, 2011.

Oct. 24, 2006 – Revolution midfielder Shalrie Joseph given one-game suspension by MLS

Joseph had been involved in a center circle clash with Chicago’s Ivan Guerrero, referee Tim Weyland allowing play to continue after Guerrero went down. Revolution appealed decision, which was upheld Oct. 26.

Oct. 24, 2004 – Angelo Bratsis, Dilvo DiPlacido, Sunil Gulati, Robert Kraft, Joe Morrone, Dominic Petranca, Margo Putukian inducted in New England Soccer Hall of Fame

Bethlehem Steel 2:2 Shawsheen Indians

Oct. 24, 1944 – Former Fore River star Tom Robertson dies in Quincy Adams

Robertson also played for Clan MacGregor, J&P Coats, General Electric United.

Oct. 24, 1925 – Boston SC 4:0 J&P Coats

Goals: Blair, Galloway, Westwater 2.

Oct. 24, 1908 – Boston Rovers 4:0 Hopedale Rovers, Franklin Park

Boston wins eighth straight game, clinching Boston Association Football league title and John C. McGee Championship Cup. Goals: Ross, Steward, McLerie, Caithness.

Boston Americans 0:4 Brockton, Keyes St. Grounds, Jamaica Plain

            Fall River Rovers 4:1 Fore Rivers, New England League Series

            J&P Coats 3:3 Howard & Bullough

            Andover 0:2 Lawrence

Chris Aduama photo 

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY