Frank Dell'Apa

U.S. Men's National Team

Dec. 11, 2013 – Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis announces retirement

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When Matt Reis joined MLS in 1998, there were few openings for starting goalkeepers. And, after four seasons playing mostly as a backup to Kevin Hartman with the Los Angeles Galaxy, Reis set up a deal that took him to the Revolution, one of the teams Reis reasoned would give him a chance to start. Reis turned out to be right, as an Adin Brown injury led to Reis becoming the Revolution’s first-choice ‘keeper for the next 10 years. [Read more…] about Dec. 11, 2013 – Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis announces retirement

Dec. 9, 1934 – Thornton Victorias 2:0 Portuguese SC, ASL match

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Tommy Florie, who captained the U.S. national team in the 1930 World Cup, scored both goals. The Victorias were sponsored by Victoria Mills in Thornton, R.I. [Read more…] about Dec. 9, 1934 – Thornton Victorias 2:0 Portuguese SC, ASL match

Dec. 7, 1941 – Boston Celtics 1:2 St. Michael’s, ASL game at Celtic Park, South Boston

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The game was staged on the afternoon of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Frannie Quinn (Celtics) and Harry Burness (St. Michael’s) red-carded. Harry Burness would enlist in the Army and perish in France. [Read more…] about Dec. 7, 1941 – Boston Celtics 1:2 St. Michael’s, ASL game at Celtic Park, South Boston

Nov. 23, 1929 – Boston Wonder Workers 1:0 Hakoah at Brookline Town Field

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Stevenson finished a first-half Campbell shot deflected by Lajos Fischer, a Hungarian international goalkeeper, as the Boston Wonder Workers played their final game of the season. Then, Boston’s Johnny Davison saved a Gruenfeld penalty kick after Hauesler was fouled by Tetlow. George Collins in The Boston Globe: “Boston’s pro soccer representatives shut out the great Hakoah aggregation of Jewish players, holders of the big National Cup, by 1-0, on a snow-bound ground.” [Read more…] about Nov. 23, 1929 – Boston Wonder Workers 1:0 Hakoah at Brookline Town Field

Nov. 17, 1963 – Boston SC 2:1 New York Hakoah, ASL match at Chelsea Memorial Stadium (Att.: 3,000)

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This was the sixth successive win for Boston SC (7-0-1, 15 points), second in the ASL behind the Philadelphia Nationals (8-1-1, 17 points). Former Peru Olympic teamer Nestor Caceres (14’) and Manuel Lopez (47’) opened the scoring. New York’s Walt Horseling cut the deficit “in the last minute of play.” [Read more…] about Nov. 17, 1963 – Boston SC 2:1 New York Hakoah, ASL match at Chelsea Memorial Stadium (Att.: 3,000)

Nov. 10, 1909 – Fall River Rovers 1:1 Pilgrims at Atlantic Grounds (Att.: 4,000)

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The Fall River Rovers achieved surprising results in two games played near the conclusion of the Pilgrims’ tour. The Pilgrims’ Sim opened the scoring “30 minutes” into the second half. Elliott equalized, heading in a Sunderland corner “after 80 minutes.” [Read more…] about Nov. 10, 1909 – Fall River Rovers 1:1 Pilgrims at Atlantic Grounds (Att.: 4,000)

Nov. 16, 1997 – U.S. 4:2 El Salvador, first U.S. WCQ win in Foxborough (Att.: 53,193)

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Brian McBride (22’ & 28’) and Chris Henderson (49’) gave the U.S. a 3-0 lead over El Salvador on the final day of World Cup qualifying. Nildeson de Melo cut the deficit and Raul Diaz Arce (who would score 18 goals for the Revolution in the 1998 MLS season) converted a 62nd-minute penalty kick past future Revolution goalkeeper Jurgen Sommer (who replaced current Revolution coach Brad Friedel after halftime). De Melo earned the penalty after a clash with Peter Vermes. The Guanacos’ hopes for a qualifying spot remained alive until Preki’s 82nd-minute score clinched the result for the U.S. [Read more…] about Nov. 16, 1997 – U.S. 4:2 El Salvador, first U.S. WCQ win in Foxborough (Att.: 53,193)

Nov. 14, 2010 – Tony Crescitelli inducted in New England Soccer Hall of Fame

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Tony Crescitelli set a NCAA Division 3 record with 123 career goals in 62 games for the North Adams State (MCLA) Mohawks from 1975-78. Crescitelli (b. Jan. 11, 1957 in Altavilla Irpina, Italy) grew up on Long Island and went on to play once for the U.S. national team in 1983. [Read more…] about Nov. 14, 2010 – Tony Crescitelli inducted in New England Soccer Hall of Fame

Nov. 12, 2004 – Clint Dempsey named MLS Rookie of the Year

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Several teams had a chance to select Clint Dempsey in the MLS draft before Revolution coach Steve Nicol made the call with the eighth pick. Dempsey had trained with Dallas, considered his hometown team, but apparently had not impressed. Nicol credited former Revolution coach Thomas Rongen, who had guided Dempsey on the U.S. U-20 team, with the recommendation. [Read more…] about Nov. 12, 2004 – Clint Dempsey named MLS Rookie of the Year

Nov. 9, 2011 – Mike Burns named New England Revolution GM

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Mike Burns grew up in Marlborough and joined Alexi Lalas as the New England Revolution’s first assigned players when MLS began in 1996. Burns played right back for the U.S. national team (1992-98) and the Revolution (1996-2000), San Jose Earthquakes (2000) and Kansas City Wizards (2001-02). [Read more…] about Nov. 9, 2011 – Mike Burns named New England Revolution GM