Aug. 12, 2007 – Revolution 1:0 LA Galaxy (Att.: 35,402)

David Beckham’s presence – on the Galaxy bench – attracted the largest Gillette Stadium soccer attendance since 2002 MLS Cup. Revolution (10W-4L-6D, 36 points) retained first place in MLS overall standings. Celtic Ray Allen participated in the ceremonial opening kickoff. Goal: Twellman 55^’.

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Aug. 12, 2014 – Revolution acquire former Harvard star Andre Akpan from New York Red Bulls in exchange for Saer Sene

Aug. 12, 1973 – U.S. 1:0 Poland, Willowbrook Park, New Britain, Conn. (Att.: 10,000)

Charlie McCulley and Al Trost made their international debuts, Trost scoring in the 37^th minute.

In a preliminary match, the New Britain Select team met a Hartford Select team that included Larry Caldwell, father of New England Revolution midfielder Scott.

Aug. 12, 1928 – Jimmy Howieson, who scored for St. Mirren in a 2-0 win over Celtic in the 1926 Scottish Cup final, arrived on the Caldedonia to play for the New Bedford Whalers. Boston Wonder Workers’ Johnny Ballantyne boarded the ship to return to Scotland to play for Partick Thistle.

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY