This was the New England Revolution’s first MLS playoff home game and former Italian national team forward Giuseppe Galderisi’s final game. [Read more…] about Oct. 8, 1997 – Revolution 1:1 D.C. United at Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 16,233)
Oct. 7, 2001 – U.S. clinches World Cup berth in Foxboro Stadium’s final soccer game
Joe-Max Moore’s 81st-minute penalty kick gave the U.S. a 2-1 victory over Jamaica, the team becoming the 21st to qualify for the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea. [Read more…] about Oct. 7, 2001 – U.S. clinches World Cup berth in Foxboro Stadium’s final soccer game
Oct. 6, 2004 – Chris Cleary first U.S. player to score FA Cup hat trick
Chris Cleary went from Boston College to play in England and Germany. Cleary was 25 when he scored all the Worksop Town goals in a 3-2 win over Droylesden FC. [Read more…] about Oct. 6, 2004 – Chris Cleary first U.S. player to score FA Cup hat trick
Oct. 5, 1997 – D.C. United 4:1 Revolution at RFK Stadium (Att.: 12,540). Revolution MLS playoff debut
After 64 games of existence in two seasons, the Revolution qualified for the MLS playoffs, then were routed by D.C. United. D.C. dominated, opening the scoring as Roy Wegerle headed in a 14th-minute Jaime Moreno cross. Alexi Lalas nearly equalized, his header headed off the line by Tony Sanneh midway through the first half. Marco Antonio Etcheverry sent a long through ball to Sanneh, who crossed for Moreno to score the second goal past Walter Zenga in the 57th minute. Moreno and Wegerle upped the United edge to 4-0 before Mike Burns’ 30-yard blast cut the deficit in the 89th minute. [Read more…] about Oct. 5, 1997 – D.C. United 4:1 Revolution at RFK Stadium (Att.: 12,540). Revolution MLS playoff debut
Oct. 4, 1924 – Boston SC 4:1 Fall River at Walpole Street Grounds (Att.: 5,000)
Andy Stevens completed a hat trick and Tommy “Whitey” Fleming added a goal as Boston took a 4-0 halftime lead. Harold Brittain scored for Fall River, then took over the ASL scoring lead with a four-goal performance in a 5-0 victory over Newark the next day, according to The Boston Globe. This was Boston’s first season in the American Soccer League, and the team was not being called the Wonder Workers, yet. Fall River, the reigning U.S. Open Cup champions, were called “Sam Mark’s team” but not yet called the Marksmen. [Read more…] about Oct. 4, 1924 – Boston SC 4:1 Fall River at Walpole Street Grounds (Att.: 5,000)
Oct. 3, 2007 – FC Dallas 2:3 Revolution, U.S. Open Cup final at Pizza Hut Park (Att.: 10,618)
This was the fifth of six finals appearances for the New England Revolution over a six-year span, the only one they would win. [Read more…] about Oct. 3, 2007 – FC Dallas 2:3 Revolution, U.S. Open Cup final at Pizza Hut Park (Att.: 10,618)
Oct. 2, 1999 – Steve Nicol’s first win as Revolution coach
The Revolution had been struggling under Walter Zenga, who was in a player-coach role. Zenga had hoped to start preparing for the 2000 season, proposing to bring in Pelé’s son, Edinho, at goalkeeper, among other changes. But after a loss to the Dallas Burn, general manager Brian O’Donovan replaced Zenga with interim coach Steve Nicol, a former Liverpool star who had been player-coach with the Boston Bulldogs. [Read more…] about Oct. 2, 1999 – Steve Nicol’s first win as Revolution coach
Oct. 1, 2011 – Diego Fagundez makes first start. Revolution 1:2 Seattle Sounders at Gillette Stadium (Att.: 21,022)
Diego Fagundez’ 35th-minute goal past Kasey Keller opened the scoring, then Fredy Montero (36th, 47th) countered as the Revolution (5W-14L-12D, 27 points) were eliminated from playoff contention. Fagundez, the smallest player on the field (he weighed 125 pounds) headed in a Benny Feilhaber corner kick.
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Fagundez, born Feb. 14, 1995, scored a goal in his first MLS appearance and his first start. [Read more…] about Oct. 1, 2011 – Diego Fagundez makes first start. Revolution 1:2 Seattle Sounders at Gillette Stadium (Att.: 21,022)
Sept. 30, 1922 – J&P Coats 4:4 Dick, Kerr Ladies at Coats Field, Pawtucket, R.I. (Att.: 8,500)
A women’s professional soccer team played in New England for first time. The team, sponsored by Dick, Kerr Ltd. Electric of Preston, England, competed against men’s teams on a nine-game (3W-3L-3D) tour. [Read more…] about Sept. 30, 1922 – J&P Coats 4:4 Dick, Kerr Ladies at Coats Field, Pawtucket, R.I. (Att.: 8,500)
Sept. 29, 1928 – Boston Wonder Workers 1:0 Providence Clamdiggers, Walpole St. Grounds
Werner “Scotty” Nilsen headed a Tommy Fleming cross past Joe Kennaway in the 16th minute for the Boston Wonder Workers. [Read more…] about Sept. 29, 1928 – Boston Wonder Workers 1:0 Providence Clamdiggers, Walpole St. Grounds