A.J. Soares became a New England Revolution starter in central defense, paired with Franco Coria, in the team’s season-opener, a 1-1 draw with the Los Angeles Galaxy at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on March 20, 2011. Soares, who totaled 101 appearances and five goals in all competitions with the Revolution, concluded his time with the team in the 2014 MLS Cup final, a 2-1 extra time loss to the Galaxy at the StubHub Center in Carson. [Read more…] about Jan. 13, 2011 – Revolution select A.J. Soares with No. 6 pick in MLS SuperDraft
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Jan. 12, 2012 – Revolution select Kelyn Rowe with No. 3 pick in MLS SuperDraft
Kelyn Rowe has been a starter for the New England Revolution since their 2012 season-opener at San Jose (1-0 loss). Rowe, who earned a callup to the U.S. national team last year, has totaled 198 matches and 35 goals (eighth on the team all-time list) in all competitions for the Revolution.
Jan. 12, 2007 – Revolution select Wells Thompson No. 5, Amaeche Igwe No. 12 and Adam Cristman in the fourth round (48th overall) in MLS SuperDraft [Read more…] about Jan. 12, 2012 – Revolution select Kelyn Rowe with No. 3 pick in MLS SuperDraft
Jan. 11, 2002 – Revolution acquire Mamadou Diallo, Carlos Llamosa, Steve Ralston, Jim Rooney, Alex Pineda Chacon, Shaker Asad in dispersal draft
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
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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
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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. 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.
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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
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Jan. 1, 1917 – Pan-Americans 3:1 Fall River Rovers
Fall River Rovers’ loss to the Pan-Americans was their first of the 1916-17 soccer season.
Jan. 1, 1921 – Hendee Indians 5:1 Abbot Worsted, State Cup semifinals at Fore River Shipyard field, Quincy, Mass. [Read more…] about Jan. 1, 1917 – Pan-Americans 3:1 Fall River Rovers