Sept. 2, 1998 – NY/NJ MetroStars 0:2 Revolution, Giants Stadium (Att.: 10,826)

Revolution escape MLS Eastern Conference cellar, Walter Zenga’s first coaching win. Zenga went on to coach teams in eight countries. Goals: Moore, Gorter.

Sept. 2, 1916 – Charlestown 1:3 Trimo FC, Sullivan Square Playground (Att.: 2,000)

Sept. 2, 1930 – U.S. national team, returning from 1930 World Cup in Uruguay, and Hakoah All Stars dock in New York on steamship Southern Cross. Hakoah had a 2W-5L-8D record in 15 matches in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay

Sept. 2, 2006 – Columbus Crew 3:0 Revolution (Att.: 11,341)

Sept. 2, 2008 – Revolution 0:4 (1:6 aggregate) Joe Public FC, Revolution’s first CCL home match (Att.: 3,523)

Guyanese striker Gregory “Jackie Chan” Richardson hat trick, Reon Nelson one goal. The Revolution, participating in four competitions in 2008 (MLS, CONCACAF Champions League, North American SuperLiga, U.S. Open Cup), collapsed in the final months of the season, signaling the end of a successful cycle that began in 2002.

Sept. 2, 2017 – Revolution 4:0 Orlando City SC (Att.: 17,865)

Goals: K. Kamara 3, Bunbury.

Chris Aduama photo

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY