Frank Dell'Apa

MLS

Jan. 11, 2002 – Revolution acquire Mamadou Diallo, Carlos Llamosa, Steve Ralston, Jim Rooney, Alex Pineda Chacon, Shaker Asad in dispersal draft

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The New England Revolution capitalized on the demise of the Miami Fusion and Tampa Bay Mutiny to begin a rebuilding project, developing the basis for teams that reached the 2002, ’05, ’06 and ’07 MLS Cup finals. Revolution coach Fernando Clavijo also acquired former Mutiny goalkeeper Adin Brown as a free agent, then selected Taylor Twellman with the No. 2 pick in the MLS draft. [Read more…] about Jan. 11, 2002 – Revolution acquire Mamadou Diallo, Carlos Llamosa, Steve Ralston, Jim Rooney, Alex Pineda Chacon, Shaker Asad in dispersal draft

Jan. 9, 2014 – Revolution acquire Charlie Davies from Randers FC on free transfer

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Jan. 9, 2012 – Revolution acquire Fernando Cardenas and Jhon Lozano from America de Cali

Jan. 9, 1925 – Fall River Marksmen announce negotiations for matches in England and Scotland

“Local sportsman” Jud Griffiths, a representative of Marksmen owner Sam Mark, will leave for Europe on Jan. 25, 1925

Jan. 9, 1915 – Bethlehem Steel 6:1 Farr Alpaca, third-round American Cup game

Bethlehem “had 46 chances to score to 7 for the visitors,” according to The Boston Globe

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY

Jan. 10, 2007 – Clint Dempsey granted work permit by UK Home Office

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After three seasons with the New England Revolution, Clint Dempsey went on to a seven-year career in the Premier League.

Jan. 10, 1931 – Pawtucket 3:4 Fall River, National Cup New England district match

New Bedford Whalers 3:1 Providence, National Cup match

Jan. 10, 1949 – U.S. Soccer Assn. annual meeting at Boston Statler Hotel

Jan. 10, 2002 – Steve Nicol named Revolution assistant coach

Jan. 10, 2014 – Tom Soehn named Revolution assistant coach

Chris Aduama photo

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY

Jan. 8, 2002 – Revolution announce departure of Mauricio Wright

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Mauricio Wright, acquired by the New England Revolution from the San Jose Earthquakes in a trade for Mike Burns and Dan Calichman on May 30, 2000, started for Costa Rica in the 2002 World Cup and for AEK in the 2002-03 UEFA Champions League. [Read more…] about Jan. 8, 2002 – Revolution announce departure of Mauricio Wright

Jan. 5, 2014 – Eusebio da Silva Ferreira, 71, dies in Lisbon

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Jan. 5, 2012 – Revolution name Jay Miller assistant coach and former Revolution defender Nick Downing strength coach

Jan. 5, 2000 – Derek Aframe named Revolution director of operations [Read more…] about Jan. 5, 2014 – Eusebio da Silva Ferreira, 71, dies in Lisbon

Jan. 4, 1996 – Frank Stapleton named Revolution’s first coach

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Former Arsenal, Manchester United and Ireland national team striker Frank Stapleton was named the New England Revolution’s first coach. University of Vermont coach Ron McEachen, former Connecticut high school star, became assistant coach.

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Jan. 3, 2013 – Revolution sign Jose Gonçalves on loan from FC Sion

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Jan. 3, 2008 – Andy Dorman transfers from Revolution to St. Mirren FC

Jan 3, 2003 – Revolution acquire Peter Nowak from Chicago Fire in exchange for draft pick
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Where are they now? Burns, Calichman, Eusebio statue, Friedel, Palhinha, Wynalda

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In this Soccer Notes column in Jan. 3, 1993 editions of The Boston Globe, there were plenty of subjects covered with Boston connections:

A statue dedicated to Eusebio, “the most famous athlete ever to compete for a Boston team,” was being unveiled by Medford’s Victor Baptista and the Sports Museum of New England [Read more…] about Where are they now? Burns, Calichman, Eusebio statue, Friedel, Palhinha, Wynalda

Jan. 1, 1917 – Pan-Americans 3:1 Fall River Rovers

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Fall River Rovers’ loss to the Pan-Americans was their first of the 1916-17 soccer season.

Jan. 1, 1921 – Hendee Indians 5:1 Abbot Worsted, State Cup semifinals at Fore River Shipyard field, Quincy, Mass. [Read more…] about Jan. 1, 1917 – Pan-Americans 3:1 Fall River Rovers

Dec. 16, 2003 – Craig Tornberg named Revolution GM

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Craig Tornberg became the team’s third general manager (following Brian O’Donovan and Todd Smith) after working with the team since 1995. Tornberg was in charge of marketing and ticket sales projects, also setting up challenging preseason schedules against clubs from CONCACAF, Europe and South America as the Revolution advanced to eight successive berths in the MLS playoffs. [Read more…] about Dec. 16, 2003 – Craig Tornberg named Revolution GM