By Frank Dell’Apa
Globe Staff
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Peace no longer exists in the world of George Manneh Ousman Weah. But Weah is a man of peace, and even men of peace must fight battles.
Weah, 29, is Africa’s most famous athlete and probably the most recognizable African after Nelson Mandela. But unlike Mandela’s South Africa, Weah’s Liberia appears far from solving the brutal violence which shapes everyday life. [Read more…] about George Weah “The Peacemaker” from 1996
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. [Read more…] about Jan. 22, 1968 – Boston Beacons’ GM Joe McKenney announces team will open season at Fenway Park on March 31, 1968
The Hampden International League of Springfield, Mass., submitted a 20-player list of candidates for the World Cup team to the U.S. Soccer Association. Boston area players will be asked “if they are able to leave this country for at least 10 weeks,” according to Boston & District League director P.A.L. Foulds. [Read more…] about Jan. 21, 1934 – U.S. World Cup team selections
Deuce Dempsey, who joined Fulham FC on an MLS record $4 million transfer from the New England Revolution on Jan. 11, 2007, entered as an 83rd-minute substitute for Moritz Volz.
Jan. 20, 2007 — Fulham FC 1:1 Tottenham [Read more…] about Jan. 20, 2007 – Clint Dempsey makes Premier League debut
The initial MLS Cup was scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 1996. The day before the match, officials considered a postponement due to a torrential downpour that continued throughout the match. D.C. United edged the Los Angeles Galaxy, 3-2, on Eddie Pope’s extra time golden goal before a crowd of 34,643. [Read more…] about Jan. 19, 1996 – Foxboro Stadium named venue for first MLS Cup
Steve Ralston, who was in his second year as a member of the New England Revolution, scored his first international goal. Ralston converted four times for the U.S., his final goal breaking the deadlock in a 2-0 win over Mexico on Sept. 3, 2005, clinching a berth in the 2006 World Cup. [Read more…] about Jan. 18, 2003 – U.S. 4:0 Canada at Lockhart Stadium (Att.: 6,549)
The Revolution also selected Dimelon Westfield and Boston College goalkeeper Kyle Singer in the third round of the MLS SuperDraft. [Read more…] about Jan. 17, 2003 – Revolution select Pat Noonan with No. 9 pick, acquire Matt Reis from LA Galaxy in exchange for Alex Pineda Chacon
After Clint Dempsey, the Revolution selected Jeremiah White (23rd overall) in the third round and Felix Brillant (56th overall) and Andy Dorman (58th overall) in sixth round of the MLS SuperDraft. (Yes, Dempsey is playing on grass field at Gillette Stadium in photo — artificial turf installed in 2006).
In the third round, the New York/New Jersey MetroStars selected Olivier Occean (Southern Connecticut State), who has gone on to a successful career playing in Germany and Norway, and with the Canadian national team; and the Chicago Fire took Khari Stephenson (Williams College), who played in Norway and MLS through 2016, and also with the Jamaica national team.
[Read more…] about Jan. 16, 2004 – Revolution select Clint Dempsey with No. 8 pick in MLS draft
Walter Zenga returned to the New England Revolution as interim coach late in the 1998 season, then became player/coach for the 1999 season. Zenga, now coaching FC Crotone in Italy’s Serie A, made 473 appearances for Inter and earned 58 caps for Italy. [Read more…] about Jan. 15, 1998 – Walter Zenga announces retirement
Walter Zenga returned to the New England Revolution as interim coach late in the 1998 season, then became player/coach for the 1999 season. Zenga, now coaching FC Crotone in Italy’s Serie A, made 473 appearances for Inter and earned 58 caps for Italy. [Read more…] about Jan. 15, 1998 – Walter Zenga announces retirement