Jan. 31, 1998 – Revolution select Johnny Torres with No. 5 pick in MLS draft
Johnny Torres had a strong career with the Revolution, totaling eight goals in 88 appearances before being traded in 2001. Coach Thomas Rongen revamped the Revolution for the ’98 season, building the team around experienced players. Torres (now a Creighton University assistant coach) fit in well with the veterans. But a lack of chemistry […]
Jan. 30, 2015 – Revolution acquire Agudelo on free transfer from Stoke City
The New England Revolution were hoping Juan Agudelo would provide the goal or goals to make the difference if they returned to a final. And Agudelo did just that, scoring twice against FC Dallas in the 2016 U.S. Open Cup. The Revolution had neglected to shore up the defense, though, and so were routed, 4-2, […]
Jan. 29, 2006 – Taylor Twellman hat trick, U.S. 5×0 Norway
Taylor Twellman seemed to be hitting his stride as an all-around striker under the guidance of Revolution assistant coach Paul Mariner, and he started the year strong. But Bruce Arena went with Brian Ching for the World Cup team, naming Twellman as an alternate. There probably was not a better pure goal-scorer than Twellman in […]
Jan. 28, 1930 – Atlantic Coast Soccer League proposes all night games
Jan. 28, 1930 – After Atlantic Coast Soccer League meeting in New York, league announces it will change name to American Soccer League. Also, proposes scheduling game parallel to baseball season. “The battle against adverse weather conditions means financial suicide,” according to The Boston Globe story. All games to start at 8 p.m., made possible by […]
Jan. 27, 2005 – Joe-Max Moore announces retirement
The Revolution built their original team around defenders Mike Burns and Alexi Lalas for their first MLS season in 1996. But the Revolution did not have a proven scorer on the roster until Joe-Max came along midway through the first season, contributing 11 goals in 14 games. Moore struggled with injuries, but clearly believed the […]
Jan. 26, 1980 – Tea Men 3×14 Atlanta Chiefs
The New England Tea Men struggled to a 2-10 record during the North American Soccer League indoor season, playing home games at the Providence Civic Center before an average 3,249 attendances. In this match, David Byrne scored five goals and former Brown University star Fred Pereira added three. South African Pat Wasmuth and Billerica’s Peter […]