Aug. 1, 1996 – U.S. Women’s National Team first title in FIFA-sanctioned tournament – U.S. 2:1 China, Olympic Games, Athens, Ga. (Att.: 76,489)

Though the USWNT had captured the 1991 Women’s “World Championship” (not World Cup), FIFA did not begin approving full-length matches and full sanctioning until the 1995 WWC.

Connecticut connections included coach Tony DiCicco (Wethersfield), whose decisive moves included adding substitute Shannon MacMillan, who scored the 100^th-minute golden goal in a 2-1 win over Norway in the semifinals and the opening goal in the final; and Kristine Lilly (Wilton), on her way to a record 354 caps in a 23-year international career.

Aug. 1, 1976 – Boston Minutemen 2:4 Tampa Bay Rowdies, McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket, R.I. (Att.: 1,000)

Aug. 1, 1979 – New England Tea Men 2:3 Atlanta Chiefs, Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 5,621)

Two of Africa’s major stars played: Salif Keita (Mali) for the Tea Men, Jomo Sono (South Africa) for the Chiefs. Goals: Reid, Alderson; Adrian Brooks 2, George Nanchoff; Reid & Alderson.

Aug. 1, 1984 – Cameroon 1:0 Iraq, Olympic Games at Harvard Stadium (Att.: 18,226)

Ludlow’s David Socha referees match, later becomes first U.S. referee to work Olympic semifinals. Goal: Bahoken.

Aug. 1, 1993 – Massachusetts All-Stars 1:3 Alianza (El Salvador) at Chelsea Memorial Stadium

Aug. 1, 1997 – Revolution 3:4 [aet] Long Island Rough Riders, Willowbrook Park, New Britain, Conn.

Revolution’s first U.S. Open Cup game.

Aug. 1, 2009 – Revolution 1:1 Toronto FC , Gillette Stadium (Att.: 12,014)

Steve Nicol red-carded by referee Terry Vaughn (90^’). Goals: Jankauskas; De Rosario.

Aug. 1, 2012 – Revolution acquire Blair Gavin and allocation money from Chivas USA in exchange for Shalrie Joseph

Aug. 1, 2015 – Revolution 3:1 Toronto FC, Gillette Stadium (Att.: 21,362)

Goals: Davies 2, Nguyen (PK); Osorio.

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY