Sept. 16, 2015 – Revolution 2:1 New York Red Bulls (Att.: 10,997), tying team-record winning streak
The Revolution’s sixth successive win tied a streak set in 2005 and also increased unbeaten streak to eight games (7-0-1). The Revolution (13W-9L-7D, 46 points) moved within a point of clinching a playoff berth for the third successive season. Goals: Fagundez (2’), Rowe (65’). Notes: Andy Dorman’s final game; Diego Fagundez four-game scoring streak.
Sept. 15, 2007 – Revolution 4:2 FC Dallas (Att.: 15,289), 2007 U.S. Open Cup final preview
Revolution (13W-6L-6D, 45 points) move within a point of clinching a playoff spot, improving home unbeaten streak to nine games (5-0-4). Khano Smith’s advances on the left against Dallas’ converted right back Drew Moor keyed the Revolution attack. Goals: Noonan 2, Ralston, Smith; Ruiz 2. Note: Assistant coach Paul Mariner replaced Steve Nicol (suspended) on […]
Sept. 14, 2002 – Dallas Burn 1:2 New England Revolution, Cotton Bowl (Att.: 17,652)
Revolution (11W-14L-2D, 35 points) improve unbeaten streak to five games in second-to-last game of regular season. Taylor Twellman scores twice in second of four-game scoring streak (7 goals). Goals: Rodriguez (PK); Twellman 2 (1 PK). Red-carded: Suarez.
Sept. 13, 1924 – Boston SC 2:1 Providence Clamdiggers, Boston inaugural regular-season ASL opener, Walpole St. Grounds
“President [G.A.G.] Wood is opening the purse strings to give Boston a winning team. The value of Tommy Muirhead, Alex McNab, McMillan, J. Ballantyne, W. Paterson and Willie Ballantyne, if placed in the open market and priced as transfer fees go on the other side today, would amount to close to $65,000. That is a […]
Sept. 12, 2007 – Brazil 3:1 Mexico (Att.: 67,584, Gillette Stadium’s largest soccer crowd)
Brazil supporters greatly outnumbered Mexican as Gillette was scaled to 67,500, plus a standing-room section used for Patriots games. By game day, 65,000 tickets had been sold, and a 4,000 walkup was expected for the 8:30 p.m. kickoff. But organizers underestimated interest, and traffic enforcement struggled to accommodate the Wednesday night event. Goals: Kleber 45th, […]
Sept. 11, 1999 – Miami Fusion 1:1 Revolution, Lockhart Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Att. 8,038)
MLS “shootout’’ death knell in Walter Zenga’s final game as goalkeeper. Jeff Causey red-carded after clash with Welton in a post-match shootout, replacement Joe-Max Moore slipping a green shirt over his No. 9 jersey, then failing to stop three Fusion attempts. Goals: Welton (29’); Savarese (30’).