Frank Dell'Apa

Walter Zenga

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

Sept. 24, 1999 – Revolution 0:1 Dallas Burn, Walter Zenga’s final game as coach (Att.: 9,273)

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Assistant Giuseppe Galderisi replaced Walter Zenga (suspended) for this game, then Zenga was fired on Sept. 30, 1999. Oscar Pareja (70’), current FC Dallas coach (and former Revolution midfielder), scored off a Mark Santel cross. [Read more…] about Sept. 24, 1999 – Revolution 0:1 Dallas Burn, Walter Zenga’s final game as coach (Att.: 9,273)

Sept. 11, 1999 – Miami Fusion 1:1 Revolution, Lockhart Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Att. 8,038)

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MLS “shootout’’ death knell in Walter Zenga’s final game as goalkeeper. Jeff Causey red-carded after clash with Welton in a post-match shootout, replacement Joe-Max Moore slipping a green shirt over his No. 9 jersey, then failing to stop three Fusion attempts. Goals: Welton (29’); Savarese (30’). [Read more…] about Sept. 11, 1999 – Miami Fusion 1:1 Revolution, Lockhart Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Att. 8,038)

Sept. 2, 1998 – NY/NJ MetroStars 0:2 Revolution, Giants Stadium (Att.: 10,826)

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Revolution escape MLS Eastern Conference cellar, Walter Zenga’s first coaching win. Zenga went on to coach teams in eight countries. Goals: Moore, Gorter.

Sept. 2, 1916 – Charlestown 1:3 Trimo FC, Sullivan Square Playground (Att.: 2,000)

Sept. 2, 1930 – U.S. national team, returning from 1930 World Cup in Uruguay, and Hakoah All Stars dock in New York on steamship Southern Cross. Hakoah had a 2W-5L-8D record in 15 matches in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay

Sept. 2, 2006 – Columbus Crew 3:0 Revolution (Att.: 11,341)

Sept. 2, 2008 – Revolution 0:4 (1:6 aggregate) Joe Public FC, Revolution’s first CCL home match (Att.: 3,523)

Guyanese striker Gregory “Jackie Chan” Richardson hat trick, Reon Nelson one goal. The Revolution, participating in four competitions in 2008 (MLS, CONCACAF Champions League, North American SuperLiga, U.S. Open Cup), collapsed in the final months of the season, signaling the end of a successful cycle that began in 2002.

Sept. 2, 2017 – Revolution 4:0 Orlando City SC (Att.: 17,865)

Goals: K. Kamara 3, Bunbury.

Chris Aduama photo

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY

March 28, 1999 – Miami Fusion 1:1 Revolution at Lockhart Stadium, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Att.: 7,211)

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Giovanni Savarese’s first-minute goal provided the edge for the New England Revolution in Walter Zenga’s first game as player-coach. Tyrone Marshall equalized in the 86th minute and the Fusion won the post-match shootout. [Read more…] about March 28, 1999 – Miami Fusion 1:1 Revolution at Lockhart Stadium, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Att.: 7,211)

March 4, 2016 – Revolution trade Jermaine Jones to Colorado Rapids

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Jermaine Jones sparked the Revolution to their fifth MLS Cup appearance in 2014, then was slowed by injuries and received a major salary reduction before being dealt to the Rapids. On the day of the Jones deal, the Revolution acquired Jamaican national team captain Je-Vaughn Watson from FC Dallas. [Read more…] about March 4, 2016 – Revolution trade Jermaine Jones to Colorado Rapids

Jan. 15, 1998 – Walter Zenga announces retirement

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Walter Zenga returned to the New England Revolution as interim coach late in the 1998 season, then became player/coach for the 1999 season. Zenga, now coaching FC Crotone in Italy’s Serie A, made 473 appearances for Inter and earned 58 caps for Italy. [Read more…] about Jan. 15, 1998 – Walter Zenga announces retirement

Jan. 15, 1998 – Walter Zenga announces retirement

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Walter Zenga returned to the New England Revolution as interim coach late in the 1998 season, then became player/coach for the 1999 season. Zenga, now coaching FC Crotone in Italy’s Serie A, made 473 appearances for Inter and earned 58 caps for Italy. [Read more…] about Jan. 15, 1998 – Walter Zenga announces retirement

Oct. 2, 1999 – Steve Nicol’s first win as Revolution coach

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The Revolution had been struggling under Walter Zenga, who was in a player-coach role. Zenga had hoped to start preparing for the 2000 season, proposing to bring in Pelé’s son, Edinho, at goalkeeper, among other changes. But after a loss to the Dallas Burn, general manager Brian O’Donovan replaced Zenga with interim coach Steve Nicol, a former Liverpool star who had been player-coach with the Boston Bulldogs. [Read more…] about Oct. 2, 1999 – Steve Nicol’s first win as Revolution coach

Sept. 25, 1997 – Dallas Burn 1:2 Revolution at Cotton Bowl (Att.: 6,897)

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Former Boston College forward Paul Keegan’s 88th-minute goal qualified the Revolution for the MLS playoffs in the final game of the season. Keegan, an early substitute for Imad Baba (injured after a Wade Webber tackle from behind), scored his only goal of the season off a throw-in from current Revolution general manager Mike Burns.

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