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Oct. 20, 1996 – D.C. Utd. 3:2 (aet) LA Galaxy, 1st MLS Cup, Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 34,643)/ Oct. 20, 2002 – Revolution 0:1 (aet) LA Galaxy, MLS Cup final, Gillette Stadium (Att.: 61,316)

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D.C. United became the first dominant team of MLS, but only after overcoming a late two-goal deficit against the LA Galaxy in the inaugural MLS Cup. Before the ’96 MLS Cup, a northeaster cancelled the Head of the Charles regatta for the first time in its 32-year history and left Kenmore Square Station under 10 feet of water. [Read more…] about Oct. 20, 1996 – D.C. Utd. 3:2 (aet) LA Galaxy, 1st MLS Cup, Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 34,643)/ Oct. 20, 2002 – Revolution 0:1 (aet) LA Galaxy, MLS Cup final, Gillette Stadium (Att.: 61,316)

Oct. 19, 1889 – Fall River Olympics 8:0 Fall River Rovers, South End Grounds (Att.: 1,000)

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“… a rattling game of foot ball was played by the Rovers and Olympics on the South End grounds … These clubs are the strongest in the American Association. The Rovers met the worst defeat they have ever suffered …” (The Boston Globe)

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[Read more…] about Oct. 19, 1889 – Fall River Olympics 8:0 Fall River Rovers, South End Grounds (Att.: 1,000)

Oct. 18, 1925 – Providence 1:1 Fall River Marksmen (Att.: 11,000)

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Providence Clamdiggers and Fall River Marksmen remained tied for first place in ASL standings. Fall River in midst of unbeaten streaks of 29 league games (21-0-8) and 28 in all competitions (20-0-8) on way to winning ASL title. Tewfik “Happy” Abdallah, Providence’s Egyptian forward, sustained broken leg in a rematch, Fall River winning, 4-2, on Nov. 8, 1925. Goals: Campbell; McAuley. [Read more…] about Oct. 18, 1925 – Providence 1:1 Fall River Marksmen (Att.: 11,000)

Oct. 17, 2015 – Revolution 0:1 Montreal, Gillette Stadium (Att.: 42,947)

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Record Revolution regular-season crowd for stand-alone game. Revolution (13W-12L-8D, 47 points) remain 1 point shy of clinching a playoff spot with one game remaining in MLS regular season. Revolution’s post-season fate goes to final day of season for sixth time in team history. Goal: Piatti. [Read more…] about Oct. 17, 2015 – Revolution 0:1 Montreal, Gillette Stadium (Att.: 42,947)

Oct. 15, 2005 – Revolution 1:0 Chicago Fire, Gillette Stadium (Att. 11,812)

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Revolution victory over Fire concludes their best regular-season (17W-7L-8D, 59 points), second-highest point total for an Eastern Conference team in MLS’ 10-year history. Taylor Twellman (17 goals in 25 games) MLS scoring champion. Michael Parkhurst played every minute of every regular-season game, committing a total of five fouls (two cautions) in 2,880 minutes of playing time. Goal: Twellman (35’). [Read more…] about Oct. 15, 2005 – Revolution 1:0 Chicago Fire, Gillette Stadium (Att. 11,812)

Oct. 13, 1928 – Boston Wonder Workers 0:2 New Bedford Whalers, Walpole St. Grounds

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The Fall River Marksmen solidified their ASL lead with victories over the New Bedford Whalers and J&P Coats. “Boston is just a little bit deeper in the cellar …” (Boston Globe) [Read more…] about Oct. 13, 1928 – Boston Wonder Workers 0:2 New Bedford Whalers, Walpole St. Grounds

Oct. 12, 2002 – Revolution 2:2 [AET] Columbus Crew, MLS playoffs (Att.: 9,216)

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The Revolution survived a 10-minute golden goal overtime to advance to the MLS Cup final, scheduled at Gillette Stadium on Oct. 20, 2002. Goals: Ralston, Harris; McBride, Llamosa (OG).

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