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April 21, 1999 – Revolution name Giuseppe Galderisi assistant coach

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Beppe Galderisi might have been the Sebastian Giovinco of his era, but by the time he arrived to play for the New England Revolution, his career was nearly over. Galderisi won Serie A titles with Juventus and Verona, but on the international stage, he had a tough act to follow – Paolo Rossi – with defending champion Italy in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. By the 1990s, Galderisi was playing alongside Alexi Lalas at Padova, before both joined the Revolution for MLS’ inaugural season in 1996. [Read more…] about April 21, 1999 – Revolution name Giuseppe Galderisi assistant coach

April 20, 2002 – Taylor Twellman scores his first goal for Revolution

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Taylor Twellman went on to total 101 goals in 174 regular-season games (.583 strike rate), becoming the first player in MLS history with more than 100 goals scored in less than 200 matches. Twellman totaled 119 goals in 211 matches in all competitions for the Revolution from 2002-10.

Columbus 0:2 Revolution at Crew Stadium (Att.: 13,493) [Read more…] about April 20, 2002 – Taylor Twellman scores his first goal for Revolution

April 17, 2004 – Joe-Max Moore’s final home game, Clint Dempsey’s first Revolution start

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Taylor Twellman (50′) scored for the Revolution, and Dwayne DeRosario (5′), Arturo Alvarez (55′) and Brian Ching (75′) for San Jose. The Revolution went 8W-13L-9D, qualifying for the playoffs on the final day of the season, then losing to D.C. United on penalty kicks in the Eastern Conference final.

Revolution 1:3 San Jose (Att.: 16,203) [Read more…] about April 17, 2004 – Joe-Max Moore’s final home game, Clint Dempsey’s first Revolution start

April 15, 2000 – Revolution 2:1 [aet] D.C. United, Revolution’s first victory with Fernando Clavijo as coach (Att.: 15,174)

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Fernando Clavijo would guide the New England Revolution to their first .500 season (13W-13L-6D) and their first playoff victory in 2000, and their first tournament final (2001 U.S. Open Cup). [Read more…] about April 15, 2000 – Revolution 2:1 [aet] D.C. United, Revolution’s first victory with Fernando Clavijo as coach (Att.: 15,174)

April 13, 1996 – New England Revolution inaugural game

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The New England Revolution opened the scoring on Rob Ukrop’s 20th-minute goal, off a Welton cross, following an Alexi Lalas clearance. The Mutiny scored on three set pieces, Revolution defender Mike Burns disputing the foul that led to the third goal, saying “the referee (Zimmerman Boulos) knows he made a mistake.” [Read more…] about April 13, 1996 – New England Revolution inaugural game

April 9, 1978 – Tea Men 1:2 Tampa Bay Rowdies. Tea Men inaugural game (Att.: 11,360)

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The crowd at Schaefer Stadium included “1,000 Lipton Tea employees bussed in from New Jersey,’’ according to The Boston Globe story. The Globe’s Joe Dineen wrote that attendance was expected to be affected by “tough competition … the Red Sox will be on the tube from Chicago. John Havlicek’s Boston Garden retirement farewell will be on TV. The Master’s tournament …” [Read more…] about April 9, 1978 – Tea Men 1:2 Tampa Bay Rowdies. Tea Men inaugural game (Att.: 11,360)

April 6, 2002 – Mamadou Diallo scores his only goal in seven Revolution appearances

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Diallo reveals a shirt sporting a U.S. flag and words “God Bless America” under his Revs’ jersey, winning over crowd after he scored for the first time since Sept. 11, 2001 strikes. Diallo compiled one of the best strike rates in MLS history, totaling 47 goals in 74 games for three teams. [Read more…] about April 6, 2002 – Mamadou Diallo scores his only goal in seven Revolution appearances

March 29, 1925 – Fall River Marksmen 1:2 Boston Wonder Workers, Lewis Cup final at Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 17,000)

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“Boston’s professional soccer team smashed all kinds of records … in the final game in the American League Cup Series, trimming Fall River’s crack eleven, 2 to 1, before the largest crowd that ever watched a soccer game in this country. There were 17,000 fans in (Mark’s) Stadium … every seat was occupied and every resting place on the fences was filled … ‘’ (Boston Globe)

[Read more…] about March 29, 1925 – Fall River Marksmen 1:2 Boston Wonder Workers, Lewis Cup final at Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 17,000)

March 28, 1999 – Miami Fusion 1:1 Revolution at Lockhart Stadium, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Att.: 7,211)

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Giovanni Savarese’s first-minute goal provided the edge for the New England Revolution in Walter Zenga’s first game as player-coach. Tyrone Marshall equalized in the 86th minute and the Fusion won the post-match shootout. [Read more…] about March 28, 1999 – Miami Fusion 1:1 Revolution at Lockhart Stadium, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Att.: 7,211)

March 27, 1927 – Fall River 3:2 New Bedford, National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) at Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 14,280)

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Fall River Marksmen’s Dave McEachran opened the scoring with the first of his two goals, then Alex “Dynamite” Lorimer converted an Olimpico (“scored directly from a flag kick”), and Paterson gave the New Bedford Whalers a 2-1 halftime lead. McEachran equalized in the 49th minute, then Billy Gibson surrendered an own goal as Wilson “lobbed in a shot.”

“Every seat was taken and every vantage point was occupied, there being more than 14,000 in the enclosure …” [Read more…] about March 27, 1927 – Fall River 3:2 New Bedford, National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) at Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 14,280)