Frank Dell'Apa

Landon Donovan

Oct. 10, 2014 – U.S. 1:1 Ecuador, Landon Donovan retirement game, Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Conn. (Att.: 36,265)

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The U.S. trained at Harvard University’s Ohiri Field, but Donovan, cut from the 2014 World Cup roster by coach Jurgen Klinsmann, did not arrive until game day. Donovan played 41 minutes, setting up Mix Diskerud’s goal (5’) and hitting the post. Enner Valencia (88’) equalized and current Revolution winger Cristian Penilla made his Ecuador debut. Donovan totaled 57 goals in 157 appearances for the U.S. [Read more…] about Oct. 10, 2014 – U.S. 1:1 Ecuador, Landon Donovan retirement game, Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Conn. (Att.: 36,265)

Aug. 8, 2001 – Revolution 1:5 San Jose Earthquakes, Landon Donovan’s Foxborough debut (Att.: 11,822)

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Landon Donovan played twice at Foxboro Stadium and 20 times (11 goals) at Gillette Stadium. Donovan holds the Gillette record with a four-goal game for the U.S. in a 5-0 win over Cuba in 2003. [Read more…] about Aug. 8, 2001 – Revolution 1:5 San Jose Earthquakes, Landon Donovan’s Foxborough debut (Att.: 11,822)

Jan. 29, 2006 – Taylor Twellman hat trick. U.S. 5:0 Norway at The Home Depot Center (Att.: 16,366)

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Taylor Twellman finished assists from New England Revolution teammates Clint Dempsey and Pat Noonan, and also headed in a Todd Dunivant free kick. Dempsey, Noonan and Twellman had been in the starting lineup when the Revolution lost to the Los Angeles Galaxy, 1-0, in extra time in the 2005 MLS Cup. U.S. goalkeeper Kevin Hartman, Dunivant, Landon Donovan and reserve defender Ugo Ihemelu played for the Galaxy. [Read more…] about Jan. 29, 2006 – Taylor Twellman hat trick. U.S. 5:0 Norway at The Home Depot Center (Att.: 16,366)

Oct. 10, 2014 – Landon Donovan retirement game

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Former New England Revolution president Sunil Gulati became a driving force in organizing this game, an attempt to give Donovan a sendoff after he had been dismissed by U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann. The U.S. prepared for the match at Harvard University’s Ohiri Field, but Donovan did not arrive until game day, then put in 41 minutes before being replaced by Joe Corona.

U.S. 1:1 Ecuador at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Conn. (Att.: 36,265)

Donovan helped set up Mix Diskerud’s fifth-minute goal and hit the post. Enner Valencia’s 88th-minute goal equalized.

Donovan made his New England debut with a two-goal performance in a San Jose 5-1 win over the Revolution at Foxboro Stadium on Aug. 8, 2001. The Boston Globe headline noted: “Donovan is on Fast Forward; 19-year-old Offers Glimpse at Future.” Donovan officially retired after a 2-1 extra time win over the Revolution in the MLS Cup final on Dec. 7, 2014.

Donovan seemed to believe there was no chance he would return to the field (believe me, I pressed him on the subject), but he came back for a six-game stint in 2016. Donovan totaled 57 goals in 157 appearances for the U.S.

U.S.-ECUADOR 1-1

U.S.: Guzan; Chandler, Orozco (Gonzalez 62’), Brooks (Ream 62’), Garza; Yedlin, Diskerud, Bedoya (Morales 62’), Gyau (Wood 22’); Altidore (Wondolowski 76’), Donovan (Corona 41’).

ECUADOR: Banguera; Juan Carlos Paredes (Mario Pineida 90’), Luis Canga, Frickson Erazo, Walter Ayovi; Renato Ibarra (Jonathan Gonzalez 44’), Segundo Castillo, Cristhian Noboa, Cristian Penilla (Joao Plata 46’); Juan Cazares, Enner Valencia.

Referee: Roberto Moreno. Goals: Diskerud 5’, Valencia 88’. Attendance: 36,265.

TODAY IN NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY

July 19, 2003 – Landon Donovan first four-goal game at Gillette Stadium

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Landon Donovan produced the first four-goal game at Gillette Stadium as the U.S. took a 5-0 victory over Cuba in a CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal match. This was also the first four-goal performance by a U.S. player since former Revolution striker Joe-Max Moore against El Salvador in 1993. [Read more…] about July 19, 2003 – Landon Donovan first four-goal game at Gillette Stadium

May 19, 2002 – U.S. 0:2 Netherlands, CMGI (Gillette) initial international (Att.: 36,778)

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The U.S. faltered in its 2002 World Cup sendoff game in a stadium that had opened eight days earlier, with scaled-down seating. Roy Makaay (45th minute) and Andy van der Meyde (76th) scored and Ronald Waterreus made stops on Eddie Pope, Landon Donovan, John O’Brien, Cobi Jones and Claudio Reyna. Before this match, the U.S. had a 7W-0L-3D record in Foxborough, all the games played at Foxboro Stadium. [Read more…] about May 19, 2002 – U.S. 0:2 Netherlands, CMGI (Gillette) initial international (Att.: 36,778)

April 17, 2004 – New England Revolution changing of the guard – Joe-Max Moore’s final home game, Clint Dempsey’s first start

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Joe-Max Moore set up Taylor Twellman for the Revolution goal in the team’s home-opener, but it turned out he would play only one more game before sustaining a career-ending injury. Landon Donovan led the way with a goal and assist on an Arturo Alvarez finish for the reigning MLS Cup champion Earthquakes.

Revolution 1:3 San Jose Earthquakes [Read more…] about April 17, 2004 – New England Revolution changing of the guard – Joe-Max Moore’s final home game, Clint Dempsey’s first start

March 21, 2009 – Kheli Dube’s 55th-minute goal gives Revolution win in season-opener. Origins of MLS ‘live streaming,’ YouTube replay

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In 22 years of existence, the Revolution have won five season-openers – one since Kheli Dube’s goal made the difference in a 1-0 win over the San Jose Earthquakes in the 2009 opener. Dube totaled 19 goals in 91 matches in all competitions for the Revolution. Dube played for the Revolution from 2008-11 and was on the squad during the ’08 CONCACAF Champions Cup, but did not participate in the team’s two-game campaign. Dube did compete in the African Champions Cup as a member of the Zimbabwe club Highlanders FC of Bulawayo. Dube’s experience (combination of international and collegiate), plus his timing and finishing ability made him an effective player in MLS. Dube was prolific both at home, totaling 11 goals at Gillette Stadium (tied with Landon Donovan for 12th on the all-time list), and away. [Read more…] about March 21, 2009 – Kheli Dube’s 55th-minute goal gives Revolution win in season-opener. Origins of MLS ‘live streaming,’ YouTube replay

March 21, 2009 – Kheli Dube’s 55th-minute goal gives Revolution season-opening win. Origins of MLS ‘live streaming,’ YouTube replay

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In 22 years of existence, the Revolution have won five season-openers – one since Kheli Dube’s goal made the difference in a 1-0 win over the San Jose Earthquakes in the 2009 opener. Dube totaled 19 goals in 91 matches in all competitions for the Revolution. Dube played for the Revolution from 2008-11 and was on the squad during the ’08 CONCACAF Champions Cup, but did not participate in the team’s two-game campaign. Dube did compete in the African Champions Cup as a member of the Zimbabwe club Highlanders FC of Bulawayo. Dube’s experience (combination of international and collegiate), plus his timing and finishing ability made him an effective player in MLS. Dube was prolific both at home, totaling 11 goals at Gillette Stadium (tied with Landon Donovan for 12th on the all-time list), and away. [Read more…] about March 21, 2009 – Kheli Dube’s 55th-minute goal gives Revolution season-opening win. Origins of MLS ‘live streaming,’ YouTube replay