June 11, 1998 – Revolution 1:2 Benfica, Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 35,136)

SL Benfica attracted the largest soccer crowd of the day, greater than World Cup matches in France (Chile v Italy in Bordeaux, Austria v Cameroon in Toulouse). Carlos Rocha opened the scoring, then Bolivian Erwin “Platini” Sanchez converted free kicks in the 76^th and 87^th minutes for Benfica. This was Benfica’s first Foxborough appearance since 1972. Benfica has a 4W-1L-1D record at Foxboro/Gillette stadia. Goals: Carlos Rocha 53^’; Sanchez 76^’, 87^’. Note: Oscar Pareja’s Revolution debut.

June 11, 1967 – Eintracht Braunsweig 3:1 Chelsea FC at Manning Bowl (Att.: 6,450)

Goals: Juergen Ulsass 2, Walter Schmidt; Tony Hateley (PK). Note: Hateley returns to play for Boston Minutemen in ‘70s.

June 11, 1994 – Italy 1:0 Costa Rica at Yale Bowl (Att.: 23,547)

Goal: Signori.

June 11, 1995 – Sam’s Army supporters group organized. U.S. 3:2 Nigeria, Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 22,578)

Goals: Harkes, Balboa, C. Jones; Okocha, Wasui.

June 11, 2005 – Kansas City Wizards 0:2 Revolution (Att.: 6,787)

Revolution record 11-game unbeaten streak (7-0-4) to start season, one game away from tying MLS record. Jose Cancela’s playmaking and Shalrie Joseph free kick sparked the offense, as the Revolution opened the scoring on an own goal. Pat Noonan, who scored a 49^th-minute goal, and Steve Ralston had played for the U.S. in a 3-0 win over Panama earlier in the week.

June 11, 2006 – Chicago Fire 3:3 Revolution (Att.: 12,941)

Goals: Jaqua 39^’, 79^’; Carr 90^’+1; Twellman 87^’, Ralston 90^’+3, Dorman 90^’+4.

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY