Former University of Rhode Island and Jamaican national team star Andy Williams scored both goals as the New England Revolution advanced to the U.S. Open Cup final for the first time. [Read more…] about Aug. 22, 2001 – Revolution 2:0 D.C. United, U.S. Open Cup semifinals, last Revolution game at Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 7,128)
Fall River’s Freddy Wall scored nearly a goal game in the ASL, spending much of his professional career playing outside New England. In 1927, Wall performed for Galicia SC, the International League champions, and was in the starting lineup for a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid on Sept. 24, 1927. [Read more…] about Aug. 21, 1927 – Galicia SC 5:1 Bohemians (Dublin), Steinway Oval, Brooklyn, N.Y. (Att.: 2,000)
Thomas Swords was nearing the peak of his career as he led the U.S. to victory over Sweden in the country’s first international since affiliating with FIFA. Swords played for Whittenton AC (Taunton, Mass.), Fall River Rovers, Philadelphia Hibernians and New Bedford Whalers. Swords scored as the Rovers defeated Bethlehem Steel, 1-0, in the 1917 National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) final in Pawtucket, R.I. [Read more…] about Aug. 20, 1916 – Thomas Swords first captain of U.S. national team / Sweden 2:3 U.S., Rasunda Stadium (Att.: 16,000)
Final game of U.S. post-1930 World Cup tour. James Brown, 21, headed to Manchester United in 1932, scored for the U.S. Carvalho Leite, who played in the 1930 World Cup and had scored for Brazil in a 4-3 win over the U.S. on April 17, 1930, converted one of Botafogo’s goals. Brown, Mike Bookie, Arnie Oliver, Bert Patenaude were playing their final game for the U.S. national team. Goals: Ariza, Carvalho Leite; Brown. [Read more…] about Aug. 19, 1930 – Botafogo FC 2:1 U.S., night game at Estadio Laranjeiras
The result left the Revolution (7W-14L-1D, 22 points) seven points behind the MetroStars with six matches remaining for the final MLS Eastern Conference playoff spot. [Read more…] about Aug. 18, 2002 – Revolution 0:2 Chicago Fire, first game at (renamed) Gillette Stadium (Att.: 15,336)
Fall River Marksmen teammates Billy Gonsalves, 22, and Bert Patenaude, 20, provided the U.S. goals against Brazil in a post-1930 World Cup match. Patenaude led the team with 10 goals (plus eight goals disallowed), all scored in seven games during the World Cup and post-WC tour. [Read more…] about Aug. 17, 1930 – Brazil 4:3 U.S., Estadio das Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro (Att.: 16,500)
Fall River Marksmen teammates Billy Gonsalves and Bert Patenaude provided the U.S. goals against Brazil in a post-1930 World Cup match. Patenaude led the team with 10 goals (plus eight goals disallowed), all scored in seven games during the World Cup and post-WC tour. [Read more…] about Aug. 17, 1930 – Brazil 4:3 U.S., Estadio das Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro (Att.: 16,500)
Harry Burness played for the Boston Wonder Workers and other teams in the ASL, his career continuing into the ‘40s. His brother, Gordon Burness (1907-89), played for the U.S. national team and resided in Needham, Mass., while working for Exxon Oil Co. [Read more…] about Aug. 16, 1944 – Lt. Henry E. “Harry” Burness, serving in U.S. Army, killed in action in France
Thomas Swords of Fall River, Mass., was captain of the U.S. national team for its first overseas tour. This was the opener of a six-game series in Sweden and Norway. “Most conspicuous of all the features of the trip was the wonderful playing of the American team.” (Spalding’s Official Foot Ball Guide) Goals: R. Gunnarsson; Heminsley. Note: King Gustaf V in attendance. [Read more…] about Aug. 15, 1916 – Stockholm Tigrarna 1:1 U.S., Olympic Stadium (Att.: 20,000)
New Bedford Whalers’ captain Jimmy Montgomerie potential tying goal hits bar and disallowed. Montgomerie then “rushed at the arbiter and was put out of the game.” Goals: Fitzpatrick, Dick, Paterson; Florie, Toner. [Read more…] about Aug. 14, 1929 – Providence Gold Bugs 3:2 New Bedford Whalers