Sept. 9, 1973 – U.S. 1:0 Bermuda, Dillon Stadium, Hartford, Conn. (Att.: 4,200)

The Connecticut Wildcats’ Ben Brewster, a 59^th-minute substitute for Charlie McCully, scored his only U.S. national team goal. The U.S. national team, which made its Connecticut debut with a 1-0 win over Poland in New Britain, Conn., Aug. 12, 1973, has compiled an 8W-3L-2D record in the Nutmeg State.

Sept. 9, 1916 – Methuen 3:0 Andover

Gov. McCall participates in flag-raising.

Sept. 9, 1997 – NY/NJ MetroStars 3:1 Revolution, Giants Stadium (Att.: 10,510)

Revolution set team record with 10-game losing streak all competitions.

Sept. 9, 2000 – Revolution 4:3 NY/NJ MetroStars, Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 20,419)

Revolution finish regular-season with .500 record (13-13-6, 45 points) for first time. Goals: Baba (PK), J. Beasley, Franchino 2; Comas 3.

Sept. 9, 2005 – Revolution acquire Panama international Ricardo Phillips from Tauro FC

Former New England Tea Men coach and Manchester United player Noel Cantwell, 73, dies in Peterborough, England

Sept. 9, 2006 – Revolution 1:0 New York, Giants Stadium (Att.: 12,617)

Pat Noonan scored his only goal in 14 regular season games, then departed with an injury, not returning to the lineup until the playoffs. Goal: Noonan.

Sept. 9, 2007 – D.C. United 4:2 Revolution, RFK Stadium (Att.: 18,918)

Steve Nicol red-carded (Abiodun Okulaja) for first time as Revolution coach.

Sept. 9, 2017 – Revolution 1:0 Montreal Impact (Att.: 20,080)

Lee Nguyen highlight reel goal, evading several opponents to finish past Evan Bush.

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