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Oct. 8, 1997 – Revolution 1:1 D.C. United, first MLS playoff game at Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 16,233)

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The Revolution were eliminated from the MLS playoffs in their first post-season appearance. Richie Williams (53’) scored past Walter Zenga off an assist from John Harkes on a Marco Etcheverry free kick. Joe-Max Moore’s penalty kick (72’) equalized before the Revolution lost a post-match shootout, Carlos Llamosa converting the decider. Former BU star (current assistant coach) Francis Okaroh red-carded for a 74th-minute tackle on Jaime Moreno in his final Revolution game. Giuseppe Galderisi played final game of career that began with Juventus in 1980. [Read more…] about Oct. 8, 1997 – Revolution 1:1 D.C. United, first MLS playoff game at Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 16,233)

Oct. 7, 2001 – U.S. 2:1 Jamaica, final soccer game at Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 40,483)

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This was the first time the U.S. had clinched a berth in the World Cup finals in a home match, and the team’s seventh World Cup appearance. Current Revolution coach Brad Friedel was in the U.S. goal and former Revolution star Joe-Max Moore converted in the third minute and on an 81st-minute penalty kick. The U.S. had a 7W-0L-3D record (4-0-1 in World Cup qualifiers) at Foxboro Stadium, demolished in February 2002. Goals: Moore 2 (1 PK); Jamie Lawrence. [Read more…] about Oct. 7, 2001 – U.S. 2:1 Jamaica, final soccer game at Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 40,483)

Oct. 6, 2002 – Revolution 0:0 Columbus Crew, MLS playoffs (Att.: 11,387)

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Revolution guarantee return match in best-of-three playoff series with Columbus Crew at Gillette Stadium. Adin Brown shutout streak goes to 475 minutes as Revolution extend home unbeaten streak to six games (5-0-1) in opener of series. [Read more…] about Oct. 6, 2002 – Revolution 0:0 Columbus Crew, MLS playoffs (Att.: 11,387)

Oct. 5, 1975 – Boston Astros’ Jose Neto named American Soccer League MVP

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Brazilian Jose Neto led the American Soccer League with 23 goals as the Boston Astros (9W-3L-8D, 26 points) won the North Division and were ASL co-champions along with the New York Apollos. The Astros folded after the 1975 season and Neto went on to play for Memphis and the San Diego Sockers in the NASL. Rhode Island’s Mohammed “Baby Jet” Attiah (16 goals) was second in scoring and Connecticut’s Roberto Taylor (14 goals) was rookie of the year. [Read more…] about Oct. 5, 1975 – Boston Astros’ Jose Neto named American Soccer League MVP

Oct. 4, 2014 – Revolution 2:1 Columbus Crew (Att.: 23,143)

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MLS playoff preview as the Revolution (15W-13L-3D, 48 points) finished season strong, then eliminated the Crew and New York Red Bulls in the post-season before falling to the LA Galaxy in MLS Cup final. Jermaine Jones scored the deciding goal (off a Chris Tierney free kick) for the second successive game as the Revolution moved within 5 points of clinching a playoff place with three games remaining. Goals: Nguyen, J. Jones; Finlay. Goals: Nguyen, J. Jones; Finlay.

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Oct. 3, 2007 – U.S. Open Cup final, FC Dallas 2:3 Revolution, Pizza Hut Park, Frisco, Texas (Att.: 10,618)

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The Revolution defeated FC Dallas in the U.S. Open Cup title game, their third final in Frisco in three years. The Revolution reached a final for the fifth time over a six-year span. Two Revolution starters – Jeff Larentowicz and Michael Parkhurst – continue in starting roles, with Atlanta United. Arturo Alvarez, who scored FC Dallas’ opening goal, won this year’s U.S. Open Cup with the Houston Dynamo. [Read more…] about Oct. 3, 2007 – U.S. Open Cup final, FC Dallas 2:3 Revolution, Pizza Hut Park, Frisco, Texas (Att.: 10,618)

Oct. 3, 2007 – FC Dallas 2:3 Revolution, U.S. Open Cup final, Pizza Hut Park, Frisco, Texas (Att.: 10,618)

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The Revolution defeated FC Dallas in their third final in Frisco in three years. The Revolution reached a final for the fifth time (six finals appearances) over a six-year span. Two Revolution starters – Jeff Larentowicz and Michael Parkhurst – continue in starting roles, with Atlanta United. [Read more…] about Oct. 3, 2007 – FC Dallas 2:3 Revolution, U.S. Open Cup final, Pizza Hut Park, Frisco, Texas (Att.: 10,618)

Oct. 2, 1999 – Revolution 2:1 NY/NJ MetroStars, Steve Nicol’s first win as Revolution coach

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Steve Nicol, hired as interim coach in place of Walter Zenga, refused the Revolution’s offer to become head coach and returned to the Boston Bulldogs as player-coach in November 1999. Nicol became Revolution head coach in 2002 and guided the team for 299 MLS games, winning the 2007 U.S. Open Cup and 2008 North American Superliga titles. Goals: Moore, Baicher; Lozzano. Note: Crowd included Zenga, who had been fired on September 30, 1999. [Read more…] about Oct. 2, 1999 – Revolution 2:1 NY/NJ MetroStars, Steve Nicol’s first win as Revolution coach

Oct. 1, 2011 – Revolution 1:2 Seattle Sounders (Att.: 21,022)

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Diego Fagundez, 16, makes first Revolution start, alongside 22-year-old current Cruz Azul striker Milton Caraglio (probably the youngest starting forward pairing in Revolution history) in a 2-1 loss to Seattle. Fagundez opened the scoring (35’) and Fredy Montero (36’, 47’) countered. Fagundez (b. Feb. 14, 1995) scored a goal in both his first MLS appearance and his first start. [Read more…] about Oct. 1, 2011 – Revolution 1:2 Seattle Sounders (Att.: 21,022)

Sept. 30, 1928 – Fall River Reserves 8:0 General Electrics (Lynn, Mass.)

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“Patenaude, center forward for the Fall River reserves, smashed all records for individual scoring in organized soccer in this city … when he netted six goals in the Massachusetts State League match … Five of the markers came in a row.” (The Boston Globe)

Bert Patenaude was 18 years old when he was playing for the Fall River Reserves. Less than two years later, Patenaude converted the first World Cup hat trick for the U.S. national team in Uruguay.
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