Feb. 18, 1918 – Fall River Rovers 1:0 Pan-Americans, exhibition

“It was the first soccer game played here in almost three months, owing to unfavorable weather conditions.” The Rovers would go on to eliminate the Pan-Americans in the third round of the National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup), 3-1, on March 23, 1918. The Rovers, reigning Cup champions, went on to a finals rematch, falling to Bethlehem Steel. The Rovers were led by Tommy Swords, who captained the U.S. in its first FIFA-affiliated international in 1916.

Feb. 18, 2002 – Ponte Preta 0:1 Revolution at Lix da Cunha, Brazil

Brawl breaks out as preseason game halted in first half. Goal: Mamadou Diallo

Feb. 18, 2005 – Revolution acquire Brazilian midfielder Cassio from Olimpia (Paraguay)

Feb. 18, 2016 – Revolution acquire Jamaican international Je-Vaughn Watson from FC Dallas

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY