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Nov. 7, 1863 – Oneida FC 3:0 High & Latin Schools XVI on Boston Common

The Oneida Football Club competed in the “Boston Game,” a combination of rugby and soccer. “As the football was almost in constant motion after the kickoff our men were placed on the field where they would be most likely to catch or meet the ball when kicked by our opponents in order that we might […]

Nov. 6, 2005 – Revolution 1:0 Chicago Fire, MLS Eastern Conference final (Att.: 18,118)

Clint Dempsey’s fourth-minute goal made the difference as the Revolution won the MLS Eastern Conference title, advancing to the MLS Cup final for the second time. https://bostonglobe.newspapers.com/image/443878610/?terms=%22Revolution%22%2Band%2BNovember%2Band%2Band%2BChicago%2Band Nov. 6, 1909 – Boston Rovers 3:2 Lynn City, Franklin Park Former Manchester City center forward William “Billy” Gillespie (b. Oct. 2, 1873 in Strathclyde, Scotland) scored for […]

Nov. 5, 2006 – D.C. United 0:1 Revolution, MLS Eastern Conference final, RFK Stadium (Att.: 19,552)

Revolution history repeated itself as the team scored in the fourth minute in taking a 1-0 victory in the MLS Eastern Conference final. Clint Dempsey’s goal made the difference as the Revolution took a 1-0 decision over the Chicago Fire at Gillette Stadium in the 2005 final and Taylor Twellman’s fourth-minute score gave the Revolution […]

Nov. 4, 1913 – “Girls Practice Soccer,” Centre St. baseball grounds, Brockton, Mass.

A girls interscholastic soccer league was expected to begin in November, 1913. The Boston Globe subhed: “More than 200 From Brockton High School Play Behind Locked and Guarded Gates” “A flock of small boys watched the practice from neighboring hilltops and from the fences. Two big policemen guarded the gates and made it possible for […]

Nov. 3, 2007 – Revolution 1:0 [1:0] New York Red Bulls, MLS playoffs, Gillette Stadium (Att.: 10,116)

The Revolution increased their home unbeaten streak to 13 matches (10-0-3) against New York and moved within a game of their third successive MLS Cup finals appearance. Goal: Twellman. https://bostonglobe.newspapers.com/image/444151901/?terms=%22Revolution%22%2Band%2BNovember%2Band Nov. 3, 1927 – Washington Irving 1:0 Oliver W. Holmes, Boston Intermediate Schools match, J.J. Healy Playground (Att.: 1,000) Nov. 3, 1928 – Boston SC […]

Nov. 2, 2003 – NY/NJ MetroStars 0:2 Revolution, MLS playoffs (Att.: 10,211)

Dario Fabbro and Pat Noonan extended scoring streaks, and Jason Moore played a key role as the Revolution blanked the MetroStars in their opening MLS playoff match. Goals: Fabbro, Noonan. https://bostonglobe.newspapers.com/image/442994599/?terms=%22Revolution%22%2Band%2BNovember%2Band