The Galaxy had lost to San Jose in its third MLS Cup appearance on Oct. 21, 2001. The Galaxy would capture its first MLS Cup with a 1-0 extra time victory over the Revolution on Oct. 20, 2002. Danny Califf headed in a 91st-minute golden goal after Alexi Lalas, inserted as a forward, took an errant pass from William Sunsing to set up a corner kick. The crowd included a “suite”-ensconced Phil Anschutz, who afterward took photos on the field while celebrating. Tournament chairman John Motta noted: “It would make sense for the winner of this tournament to be included in the [CONCACAF] Champions League.” Goals: Hendrickson, Califf; Harris. Red-carded: Heaps. [Read more…] about Oct. 27, 2001 – LA Galaxy 2:1 [aet] Revolution, U.S. Open Cup final, Titan Stadium (Att.: 4,195)
New England Revolution
Oct. 26, 2014 – Revolution 1:0 Toronto FC (Att.: 32,766)
Revolution (17W-13L-4D, 55 points) close season with unbeaten streaks of five games (4W-0L-1D) overall and eight games (7W-0L-1D) at home. Goal: Nguyen. [Read more…] about Oct. 26, 2014 – Revolution 1:0 Toronto FC (Att.: 32,766)
Oct. 25, 2015 – New York City FC 1:3 Revolution (Att.: 34,150)
Revolution (14W-12L-8D, 50 points) gain MLS playoff place on final day of season. Goals: Nguyen, Davies, Rowe; Villa (PK). [Read more…] about Oct. 25, 2015 – New York City FC 1:3 Revolution (Att.: 34,150)
Oct. 24, 2011 – Revolution dismiss coach Steve Nicol
Steve Nicol proved to be among the most successful coaches in MLS history, compiling a 111W-108L-81D record. When Nicol left, the situation was termed an agreement to “mutually part ways.” In “5 League Titles and Packet of Crisps,” Nicol wrote that Robert Kraft had told him “it was time to move on” after a season-closing 2-2 draw at Toronto FC on Oct. 22, 2011. [Read more…] about Oct. 24, 2011 – Revolution dismiss coach Steve Nicol
Oct. 23, 2016 – Revolution 3:0 Montreal Impact (Att.: 39,587)
Season finale attracts second-highest crowd for Revolution stand-alone regular-season game. Revolution finished tied for sixth place with Philadelphia, failing to qualify for the playoffs on goal differential. Goals: Fagundez, Agudelo, K. Kamara. [Read more…] about Oct. 23, 2016 – Revolution 3:0 Montreal Impact (Att.: 39,587)
Oct. 22, 2011 – Toronto FC 2:2 Revolution (Att.: 21,600)
Steve Nicol’s 299th and last game as Revolution coach (second to Dominic Kinnear on MLS list of tenured coaches). The Revolution made five head coaching changes in their first seven seasons before Nicol’s 10-year run in charge. Revolution close season with six-game (0W-5L-1D) winless streak. [Read more…] about Oct. 22, 2011 – Toronto FC 2:2 Revolution (Att.: 21,600)
Oct. 17, 2015 – Revolution 0:1 Montreal, Gillette Stadium (Att.: 42,947)
Record Revolution regular-season crowd for stand-alone game. Revolution (13W-12L-8D, 47 points) remain 1 point shy of clinching a playoff spot with one game remaining in MLS regular season. Revolution’s post-season fate goes to final day of season for sixth time in team history. Goal: Piatti. [Read more…] about Oct. 17, 2015 – Revolution 0:1 Montreal, Gillette Stadium (Att.: 42,947)
Oct. 15, 2005 – Revolution 1:0 Chicago Fire, Gillette Stadium (Att. 11,812)
Revolution victory over Fire concludes their best regular-season (17W-7L-8D, 59 points), second-highest point total for an Eastern Conference team in MLS’ 10-year history. Taylor Twellman (17 goals in 25 games) MLS scoring champion. Michael Parkhurst played every minute of every regular-season game, committing a total of five fouls (two cautions) in 2,880 minutes of playing time. Goal: Twellman (35’). [Read more…] about Oct. 15, 2005 – Revolution 1:0 Chicago Fire, Gillette Stadium (Att. 11,812)
Oct. 12, 2002 – Revolution 2:2 [AET] Columbus Crew, MLS playoffs (Att.: 9,216)
The Revolution survived a 10-minute golden goal overtime to advance to the MLS Cup final, scheduled at Gillette Stadium on Oct. 20, 2002. Goals: Ralston, Harris; McBride, Llamosa (OG).
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Oct. 11, 2003 – Revolution 1:0 [aet] D.C. United, Gillette Stadium (Att.: 12,006)
Revolution (10W-9L-9D, 39 points) clinch MLS playoff spot with third consecutive win. Chris Bagley, signed on Oct. 9, 2003, earned a penalty kick after replacing Pat Noonan in the 61st minute. Goal: Ralston (PK). [Read more…] about Oct. 11, 2003 – Revolution 1:0 [aet] D.C. United, Gillette Stadium (Att.: 12,006)