Aug. 28, 2002 – Revolution 3:1 Colorado Rapids. First Revolution win at (renamed) Gillette Stadium (Att.: 13,210)

New England Revolution’s second successive win on way to six-match (5-0-1) unbeaten streak to close the 2002 MLS regular season. Taylor Twellman, 22, converted his 16^th and 17^th goals of the season, tied with the LA Galaxy’s Carlos Ruiz, 22, for the league scoring lead. Twellman and Ruiz were bidding to become the youngest MLS scoring champion since Stern John, 21, scored 26 goals in 1998. Final Gillette Stadium appearance for Colorado’s Carlos Valderrama. Goals: Twellman 2, Hernandez; Chung.

Aug. 28, 1909 – Boston American FC 1:0 Boston Rovers, Boston championship match at Caledonian Grove, West Roxbury

Aug. 28, 1927 – Real Madrid set for U.S. tour

“It is said the Boston team may try to get a game with this visiting Spanish outfit.”

Bay State Junior League announces schedule involving 23 teams

“Anyone who thinks that soccer isn’t a really popular sport should take a look at the Bay State Junior league layout. The season starts Saturday with no less than 23 teams … Some 400 players are named on these outfits, which indicates a lot of keen interest in the game.” (Boston Globe)

Hartford 2:2 Boston Wonder Workers, preseason exhibition game at the Velodrome

Fall River FC 3:0 New Bedford, preseason exhibition (Att.: 4,600)

Aug. 28, 1933 – “Quincy Pays Tribute To Soccer Champions”

Clan MacGregor, winner of the Boston & District League and Thomas Grieve Cup, presented with Mayor James M. Curley Cup by Quincy Mayor Ross.

Aug. 28, 2006 – National Soccer Hall of Fame inducts Philip Anschutz, Alexi Lalas, Carla Overbeck, Al Trost

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