Frank Dell'Apa

New England Revolution

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)

May 15, 2004 – Columbus Crew 1:0 Revolution (Att.: 16,694)

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Steve Nicol was a true believer in a 4-4-2 alignment, having experienced exceptional success with the formation while playing for Liverpool FC. Nicol was faithful to the setup into his third Revolution season, but this match convinced him to go to a 3-5-2. The switch did not pay off immediately, but proved to be crucial to the Revolution’s progress. [Read more…] about May 15, 2004 – Columbus Crew 1:0 Revolution (Att.: 16,694)

May 13, 2017 – Revolution 4:0 Real Salt Lake (Att.: 21,096)

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After missing two New England Revolution games while on baby watch, Kei Kamara returned after the birth of a son to score his 89th career MLS goal, tied with Carlos Ruiz for 10th on all-time league list. [Read more…] about May 13, 2017 – Revolution 4:0 Real Salt Lake (Att.: 21,096)

May 11, 2002 – Revolution 2:0 Dallas, CMGI Field (Gillette Stadium) opening (Att.: 22,006)

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Taylor Twellman scored in the sixth and 39th minutes in the “soft” opening of Gillette Stadium, which had ceded naming rights to internet venture CMGI (College Marketing Group Information). Twellman went on to total a record 63 goals (61 for the Revolution, plus 2 for the U.S. national team) at the stadium. Twellman was in the midst of a six-game scoring streak in his first six starts, and would total 101 goals in 174 career games (.583 strike rate), the first player in MLS history with more than 100 goals scored in less than 200 matches. [Read more…] about May 11, 2002 – Revolution 2:0 Dallas, CMGI Field (Gillette Stadium) opening (Att.: 22,006)

April 29, 2007 – FC Dallas 0:1 Revolution at Pizza Hut Park (Att.: 9,165)

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Taylor Twellman scored a 13th-minute goal past Shaka Hislop for the New England Revolution in a preview of the 2007 U.S. Open Cup final. The Revolution lost the 2005 and ’06 MLS Cup finals at Pizza Hut Park. [Read more…] about April 29, 2007 – FC Dallas 0:1 Revolution at Pizza Hut Park (Att.: 9,165)