The New England Revolution capitalized on the demise of the Miami Fusion and Tampa Bay Mutiny to begin a rebuilding project, developing the basis for teams that reached the 2002, ’05, ’06 and ’07 MLS Cup finals. Revolution coach Fernando Clavijo also acquired former Mutiny goalkeeper Adin Brown as a free agent, then selected Taylor Twellman with the No. 2 pick in the MLS draft. [Read more…] about Jan. 11, 2002 – Revolution acquire Mamadou Diallo, Carlos Llamosa, Steve Ralston, Jim Rooney, Alex Pineda Chacon, Shaker Asad in dispersal draft
Jan. 9, 2014 – Revolution acquire Charlie Davies from Randers FC on free transfer
Jan. 9, 2012 – Revolution acquire Fernando Cardenas and Jhon Lozano from America de Cali
Jan. 9, 1925 – Fall River Marksmen announce negotiations for matches in England and Scotland
“Local sportsman” Jud Griffiths, a representative of Marksmen owner Sam Mark, will leave for Europe on Jan. 25, 1925
Jan. 9, 1915 – Bethlehem Steel 6:1 Farr Alpaca, third-round American Cup game
Bethlehem “had 46 chances to score to 7 for the visitors,” according to The Boston Globe
NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY
Jan. 10, 2007 – Clint Dempsey granted work permit by UK Home Office
After three seasons with the New England Revolution, Clint Dempsey went on to a seven-year career in the Premier League.
Jan. 10, 1931 – Pawtucket 3:4 Fall River, National Cup New England district match
New Bedford Whalers 3:1 Providence, National Cup match
Jan. 10, 1949 – U.S. Soccer Assn. annual meeting at Boston Statler Hotel
Jan. 10, 2002 – Steve Nicol named Revolution assistant coach
Jan. 10, 2014 – Tom Soehn named Revolution assistant coach
Chris Aduama photo
NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY
Jan. 8, 2002 – Revolution announce departure of Mauricio Wright
Mauricio Wright, acquired by the New England Revolution from the San Jose Earthquakes in a trade for Mike Burns and Dan Calichman on May 30, 2000, started for Costa Rica in the 2002 World Cup and for AEK in the 2002-03 UEFA Champions League. [Read more…] about Jan. 8, 2002 – Revolution announce departure of Mauricio Wright
Jan. 7, 1933 – Boston SC 3:1 Victoria Mills, National Challenge Cup, Brookline Town Field
Boston SC had a chance to make a run in the National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup), according to The Boston Globe: “There is magic to the word(s) “National Cup,” at least to soccer fans … While Boston has garnered most of the other soccer honors, at one time or another, winning the National Cup has eluded this city … (in 1926) the local pro team reached the semifinal but, when everyone expected Boston to win, the team collapsed and J&P Coats unexpectedly won.” [Read more…] about Jan. 7, 1933 – Boston SC 3:1 Victoria Mills, National Challenge Cup, Brookline Town Field
Jan. 6, 1924 – Fall River Marksmen 1:0 Bethlehem Steel (Att.: 4,000), ASL leaders showdown
Bill McPherson scores on a second-half penalty kick (“with but 12 minutes to play,” according to The Boston Globe) in below-freezing temperatures as the Fall River Marksmen move into a tie for first place in the American Soccer League with Bethlehem. [Read more…] about Jan. 6, 1924 – Fall River Marksmen 1:0 Bethlehem Steel (Att.: 4,000), ASL leaders showdown
Jan. 5, 2014 – Eusebio da Silva Ferreira, 71, dies in Lisbon
Jan. 5, 2012 – Revolution name Jay Miller assistant coach and former Revolution defender Nick Downing strength coach
Jan. 5, 2000 – Derek Aframe named Revolution director of operations [Read more…] about Jan. 5, 2014 – Eusebio da Silva Ferreira, 71, dies in Lisbon
Jan. 4, 1996 – Frank Stapleton named Revolution’s first coach
Former Arsenal, Manchester United and Ireland national team striker Frank Stapleton was named the New England Revolution’s first coach. University of Vermont coach Ron McEachen, former Connecticut high school star, became assistant coach.
[Read more…] about Jan. 4, 1996 – Frank Stapleton named Revolution’s first coach
Jan. 3, 2013 – Revolution sign Jose Gonçalves on loan from FC Sion
Jan. 3, 2008 – Andy Dorman transfers from Revolution to St. Mirren FC
Jan 3, 2003 – Revolution acquire Peter Nowak from Chicago Fire in exchange for draft pick
[Read more…] about Jan. 3, 2013 – Revolution sign Jose Gonçalves on loan from FC Sion
Where are they now? Burns, Calichman, Eusebio statue, Friedel, Palhinha, Wynalda
In this Soccer Notes column in Jan. 3, 1993 editions of The Boston Globe, there were plenty of subjects covered with Boston connections:
A statue dedicated to Eusebio, “the most famous athlete ever to compete for a Boston team,” was being unveiled by Medford’s Victor Baptista and the Sports Museum of New England [Read more…] about Where are they now? Burns, Calichman, Eusebio statue, Friedel, Palhinha, Wynalda