Second game of Revolution (7W-9L-7D, 28 points) eight-match unbeaten streak on way to qualifying for MLS playoffs for third successive season. [Read more…] about July 25, 2015 – Chicago Fire 2:2 Revolution (Att.: 14,159)
July 24, 2005 – Chelsea 1:0 Milan at Gillette Stadium (Att.: 26,208)
Chelsea improved its record in Boston area games to 2W-1L-0D in games since 1967, chief executive Peter Kenyon promising a Blues’ return. Milan, which had lost to Liverpool in the 2005 Champions League final, had five players (Gennaro Gattuso, Alessandro Nesta, Andrea Pirlo – plus Alberto Gilardino and Filippo Inzaghi, who sat out the game against Chelsea) who would go on to win the 2006 World Cup with Italy. [Read more…] about July 24, 2005 – Chelsea 1:0 Milan at Gillette Stadium (Att.: 26,208)
July 23, 2014 – AS Roma 1:0 Liverpool FC at Fenway Park (Att.: 37,000)
Roma improved its record in Boston-area exhibitions to 2W-1L-0D since 1972. Liverpool has a 4W-2L-0D record in New England since 1946. Goal: Marco Borriello 90’. [Read more…] about July 23, 2014 – AS Roma 1:0 Liverpool FC at Fenway Park (Att.: 37,000)
July 22, 2006 – Houston Dynamo 1:1 Revolution, Robertson Stadium (Att.: 10,210), MLS Cup preview
The Revolution squandered a chance to defeat the Dynamo, playing with a man advantage for the final 20 minutes in 92-degree heat. The teams would play to a 1-1 draw, the Dynamo winning on penalty kicks, in the 2006 MLS Cup final on Nov. 13, 2006. [Read more…] about July 22, 2006 – Houston Dynamo 1:1 Revolution, Robertson Stadium (Att.: 10,210), MLS Cup preview
July 21, 2010 – Celtic FC 1:1 Sporting CP, Fenway Park (Att.: 32,161)
Celtic, playing at Fenway Park for the first time since 1931, has a 1W-3L-2D record in New England since 1930. [Read more…] about July 21, 2010 – Celtic FC 1:1 Sporting CP, Fenway Park (Att.: 32,161)
July 20, 1947 – U.S. national team represented by Ponta Delgada SC
Cuba 5:2 U.S., North American Football Championship tournament, Havana, Cuba (Att.: 4,000)
U.S. goals: Ed Souza, Ed Valentine. [Read more…] about July 20, 1947 – U.S. national team represented by Ponta Delgada SC
July 20, 1947 – U.S. national team represented by Ponta Delgada SC
Cuba 5:2 U.S., North American Football Championship tournament, Havana, Cuba (Att.: 4,000)
U.S. goals: Ed Souza, Ed Valentine. [Read more…] about July 20, 1947 – U.S. national team represented by Ponta Delgada SC
July 19, 2003 – Landon Donovan sets Gillette Stadium scoring record
Landon Donovan converted four goals as the U.S. took a 5-0 victory over Cuba in a CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal match. [Read more…] about July 19, 2003 – Landon Donovan sets Gillette Stadium scoring record
July 18, 2015 – Revolution 1:0 NYC FC (Att.: 28,811)
New England Revolution start eight-game (7-0-1) unbeaten streak on way to qualifying for MLS playoffs for third successive season. Goal: Nguyen 12’. [Read more…] about July 18, 2015 – Revolution 1:0 NYC FC (Att.: 28,811)
July 17, 1930 – Bert Patenaude first World Cup hat trick. U.S. 3:0 Paraguay, Parque Central, Montevideo (Att.: 18,306)
Bertrand Arthur Patenaude’s goals (10’, 15’, 50’) led the U.S. to the semifinals of the inaugural World Cup. Patenaude, 20, was the youngest player on the U.S. roster, and ended up third in scoring with four goals in the World Cup. [Read more…] about July 17, 1930 – Bert Patenaude first World Cup hat trick. U.S. 3:0 Paraguay, Parque Central, Montevideo (Att.: 18,306)