Frank Dell'Apa

MLS

June 26, 2004 – Revolution 2:1 NY/NJ MetroStars (Att.: 9,981), Adin Brown’s final Revolution game

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Adin Brown (concussion) was replaced by Matt Reis after halftime as the Revolution rallied. Brown then went to Aalesund FK in Norway on a free transfer in 2005. The Revolution started the match with three reserves: Daouda Kante, Luke Vercollone), plus Reis. MetroStars midfielder Gilberto Flores sustained a season-ending injury, returning to play briefly for the Revolution in 2005. [Read more…] about June 26, 2004 – Revolution 2:1 NY/NJ MetroStars (Att.: 9,981), Adin Brown’s final Revolution game

June 22, 1997 – Revolution 2:2 (2:1 shootout) Dallas Burn, Foxboro Stadium. Hour-plus lightning delay (Att.: 15,819)

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Foxboro Stadium was evacuated and kickoff delayed 72 minutes, then Dallas opened the scoring as Jason Kreis assisted Damian Alvarez (19’), and scored in the 27th minute. Alejandro Farias cut the deficit with a 29th-minute header and Alexi Lalas equalized with a 65th-minute header off an Imad Baba pass. [Read more…] about June 22, 1997 – Revolution 2:2 (2:1 shootout) Dallas Burn, Foxboro Stadium. Hour-plus lightning delay (Att.: 15,819)

June 14, 2000 – Revolution 0:1 Mid-Michigan Bucks, U.S. Open Cup, Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 1,857)

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The Revolution became the first MLS team to lose to an amateur team in Foxborough’s inaugural U.S. Open Cup match. The Revolution fell to the Long Island Roughriders, 4-3, in extra time, in their U.S. Open Cup debut in 1997, then skipped the competition for two years. The Revolution gambled by opening Foxboro Stadium, drawing a “lively but all-time low” attendance (until a 947 crowd arrived for a 7-1 win in a rematch with the Bucks in 2001). [Read more…] about June 14, 2000 – Revolution 0:1 Mid-Michigan Bucks, U.S. Open Cup, Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 1,857)

June 11, 1998 – Revolution 1:2 Benfica, Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 35,136)

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SL Benfica attracted the largest soccer crowd of the day, greater than World Cup matches in France (Chile v Italy in Bordeaux, Austria v Cameroon in Toulouse). Carlos Rocha opened the scoring, then Bolivian Erwin “Platini” Sanchez converted free kicks in the 76th and 87th minutes for Benfica. This was Benfica’s first Foxborough appearance since 1972. Benfica has a 4W-1L-1D record at Foxboro/Gillette stadia. Goals: Carlos Rocha 53’; Sanchez 76’, 87’. Note: Oscar Pareja’s Revolution debut. [Read more…] about June 11, 1998 – Revolution 1:2 Benfica, Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 35,136)

June 9, 1993 – U.S. 2:0 England, U.S. Cup, Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 37,236)/“Now we don’t have to talk about 1950 anymore”

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This became the first U.S. victory over England since Joe Gaetjens’ goal provided a 1-0 result in the 1950 World Cup in Brazil. “Now we don’t have to talk about 1950 anymore,” U.S. Soccer Federation general secretary Hank Steinbrecher said after the game. [Read more…] about June 9, 1993 – U.S. 2:0 England, U.S. Cup, Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 37,236)/“Now we don’t have to talk about 1950 anymore”

May 29, 2012 – Harrisburg City Islanders 3:3 (4:3 PKs) Revolution, U.S. Open Cup at Skyline Sports Complex (Att.: 441)

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The Revolution were eliminated from the U.S. Open Cup after squandering a 3-0 lead, then losing as Benny Feilhaber’s penalty kick was saved by Nick Noble. [Read more…] about May 29, 2012 – Harrisburg City Islanders 3:3 (4:3 PKs) Revolution, U.S. Open Cup at Skyline Sports Complex (Att.: 441)

May 23, 2002 – Revolution fire Fernando Clavijo, name Steve Nicol interim coach

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Fernando Clavijo had coached the Revolution to their first .500 season and first playoff victory in 2000, then guided the team to the 2001 U.S. Open Cup final. But after a 2W-4L-1D start, Clavijo was replaced by assistant coach Steve Nicol on May 23, 2002.

May 23, 1975 – Boston Minutemen 3:0 Los Angeles Aztecs, NASL game at Nickerson Field

Goals: Melledew 2, Davies. Note: Shep Messing saves Bobby Sibbald PK

May 23, 1953 – Old Time Soccer Players Assn. fourth annual reunion at United Shoe FC in Beverly, Mass. [Read more…] about May 23, 2002 – Revolution fire Fernando Clavijo, name Steve Nicol interim coach

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

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Gregg Berhalter and Brad Friedel in U.S. starting lineup — yes, they would be coaching against each other in the same venue 16 years later — New England Revolution v Columbus Crew.

Dutch coach Dick Advocaat probably had it right when he said: “It is always good to win. Maybe it is good for the Americans that they lost, too.” [Read more…] about May 19, 2002 – U.S. 0:2 Netherlands, CMGI Field (Gillette Stadium) initial international (Att.: 36,778)