Oct. 8, 1997 – Revolution 1:1 D.C. United, first MLS playoff game at Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 16,233)

The Revolution were eliminated from the MLS playoffs in their first post-season appearance. Richie Williams (53^’) scored past Walter Zenga off an assist from John Harkes on a Marco Etcheverry free kick. Joe-Max Moore’s penalty kick (72^’) equalized before the Revolution lost a post-match shootout, Carlos Llamosa converting the decider. Former BU star (current assistant coach) Francis Okaroh red-carded for a 74^th-minute tackle on Jaime Moreno in his final Revolution game. Giuseppe Galderisi played final game of career that began with Juventus in 1980.

Oct. 8, 1922 – Fall River 0:1 J&P Coats, ASL season-opener, Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 2,000)

“Gallagher scored for the Pawtucketers immediately after a corner kick in the second session.” Tommy Fleming likely took the corner.

Goal: Gallagher.

“American Soccer League Schedules Games to Nov. 12”

Oct. 8, 1916 – USFA meets in Providence for National Soccer Challenge Cup draw, 80 clubs entered

Fall River Rovers v General Electric in first-round match.

Oct. 8, 2005 – Kansas City 2:2 Revolution (Att.: 12,546)

Goals: Wolff, Conrad; Cancela, Dempsey.

Oct. 8, 2011 – Revolution 1:2 San Jose Earthquakes (Att.: 9,111)

Goals: Feilhaber; Wondolowski 2.

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