April 17, 2004 – Joe-Max Moore’s final home game, Clint Dempsey’s first Revolution start

Taylor Twellman (50′) scored for the Revolution, and Dwayne DeRosario (5′), Arturo Alvarez (55′) and Brian Ching (75′) for San Jose. The Revolution went 8W-13L-9D, qualifying for the playoffs on the final day of the season, then losing to D.C. United on penalty kicks in the Eastern Conference final.

Revolution 1:3 San Jose (Att.: 16,203)

April 17, 1930, USFA refuses Arsenal permission “to withdraw from agreement calling for a tour” of the U.S. in May. Games had been planned in Boston, Fall River Providence and six other cities.

April 17, 1974 – Boston Minutemen announce former Patriot Gino Cappelletti and coach Hubert Vogelsinger will participate in WBZ-TV program