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Feb. 18, 1918 – Fall River Rovers 1:0 Pan-Americans, exhibition

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“It was the first soccer game played here in almost three months, owing to unfavorable weather conditions.” The Rovers would go on to eliminate the Pan-Americans in the third round of the National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup), 3-1, on March 23, 1918. The Rovers, reigning Cup champions, went on to a finals rematch, falling to Bethlehem Steel. The Rovers were led by Tommy Swords, who captained the U.S. in its first FIFA-affiliated international in 1916.

Feb. 18, 2002 – Ponte Preta 0:1 Revolution at Lix da Cunha, Brazil [Read more…] about Feb. 18, 1918 – Fall River Rovers 1:0 Pan-Americans, exhibition

Feb. 17, 1968 – Boston Beacons sign 19-year-old goalkeeper Orest “Orrie” Banach

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Orrie Banach, a Germany-born Ukrainian, grew up in Chicago and had played for Toronto Roma, then the Boston Tigers, before joining the Boston Beacons in the NASL. Banach earned four caps for the U.S. national team, all in World Cup qualifiers.

Feb. 17, 1923 – Clan Sutherland 4:2 Methuen at Commonwealth Armory

“Biggest Crowd of the (Indoor) Season”

Feb. 17, 1929 – Brooklyn Wanderers 4:4 Boston Wonder Workers at Hawthorne Field

Goals: Nehadoma 3, Lyell; Nilsen 3, H.B. Burness

Fall River 0:0 J&P Coats

New York Nationals 4:5 Providence Clam Diggers

Feb. 17, 1999 – AC Prato 1:1 Revolution, preseason game

Feb. 17, 2006 –Bermuda U20 1:8 Revolution

Clint Dempsey scores five goals in preseason game.

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY

Feb. 16, 1929 – Providence Clam Diggers 2:3 Philadelphia FC

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Freddie Wall scores twice as Philadelphia FC hands Providence Clam Diggers their only home defeat of second half of ASL season. Wall, born in Fall River, finished seventh in the ASL with 22 goals in 25 games, playing for the Newark Skeeters and Philadelphia, that season. Wall, born in Fall River, Mass., also played for local clubs such as Lusitania Recreation in East Cambridge and was part of a generation that included proven goal-scorers on the international stage, such as Barney Battles, Davey Brown, Jim Brown, Buff Donelli, Tommy Florie, Billy Gonsalves, Arnie Oliver, Bert Patenaude, Archie Stark, et al.

According to The Boston Globe: “The Phils’ center-forward almost won the game single-handed when he scored two goals and passed to Wardrop a third.” For the deciding goal, Wall outmaneuvered Joe Kennaway, who would go on to be Celtic FC’s starting goalkeeper from 1931-39.

Bethlehem Steel 5×1 Walsh Chevrolet, National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup)

The same day, “18-year-old goalie” Johnny Reder of Fall River “was sensational” playing for Walsh Chevrolet. Reder, born in Lublin, Poland, Sept. 24, 1909, according to Colin Jose’s “American Soccer League 1921-1931,” went on to a two-sport professional career, playing for three ASL teams and as a first baseman/third baseman for the Boston Red Sox. Reder also was named MVP of the NY-Penn League while playing for the Williamsport Grays in 1935.

J&P Coats 3:1 Boston Wonder Workers

New Bedford Whalers 5:3 New York Nationals

Feb. 16, 1924 – Armenian-Americans “13th team of ‘nationalities’ to join district leagues in Boston area

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY

Feb. 15, 1931 – Fall River FC 2:3 ASL All Stars at Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 700)

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Bert Patenaude scores both Fall River goals past Kennaway. Scheduled opponent, Velez Sarsfield, delayed by “railway mishap in Texas … en route to the East.” Velez, a team that included players from Argentina’s 1930 World Cup team that defeated the U.S., 6-1, in the semifinals, arrived for a Feb. 22, 1931 match. Both goalkeepers — Joe Kennaway (Celtic FC) and Johnny Reder (first baseman for the Boston Red Sox) — would change teams in 1932. Jeremiah Best scored twice and Watson one goal for the All-Stars.

Feb. 15, 1925 – Fall River 3:0 J&P Coats. Lewis Cup game at Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 12,000)

“… all hopes of a record-breaking crowd for a soccer game in this country were dashed with the heavy rain that fell just before game time in Tiverton.”

According to The Boston Globe: “Boston’s 2-0 victory (over the New York Giants) means three teams out of the four remaining in this professional Cup series, making clearer the argument that New England teams are the game’s best supports (sic) from both a playing and financial point of view.”

New York Giants 0:2 Boston Wonder Workers, Lewis Cup match (Att.: 1,500)

Goals: Stevens, Fleming. Note: Battles hits bar early

Feb. 15, 2011 – Revolution sign Argentinian defender Franco Coria

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY

Feb. 14, 2014 – Kristine Lilly inducted into National Soccer Hall of Fame

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Kristine Lilly inducted into National Soccer Hall of Fame, along with Bob Bradley and Brian McBride.

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Feb. 13, 1938 – Ponta Delgada 2:1 (7:6 aggregate) Lusitania Recreation SC at Bigberry Stadium (Att.: 3,000)

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Ponta Delgada captured this first-round National Open Cup (U.S. Open Cup) series after three games, totaling 6 hours, 34 minutes of playing time. [Read more…] about Feb. 13, 1938 – Ponta Delgada 2:1 (7:6 aggregate) Lusitania Recreation SC at Bigberry Stadium (Att.: 3,000)

Feb. 12, 1931 – Americans 5:2 Europeans, Charity match “for the unemployed” at Hawthorne Field, Brooklyn

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The “American” scorers included James Brown, Billy Gonsalves and Bert Patenaude, who helped the U.S. reach the semifinals of the 1930 World Cup in Uruguay. Also scoring were Carroll and O’Brien. The “European” goals were converted by Grenfeld and Carlson. [Read more…] about Feb. 12, 1931 – Americans 5:2 Europeans, Charity match “for the unemployed” at Hawthorne Field, Brooklyn

Feb. 11, 2011 – Revolution acquire Ousmane Dabo from SS Lazio

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The New England Revolution acquired Ousmane Dabo and Didier Domi on free transfers, the team’s first French players. Dabo, one of the most accomplished midfielders in Revolution history, had played for five Serie A teams, plus Manchester City, Monaco and Rennes. But Dabo, 34, struggled with injuries and performed in four games for the Revolution before retiring. [Read more…] about Feb. 11, 2011 – Revolution acquire Ousmane Dabo from SS Lazio

Feb. 10, 2002 – Revolution select Taylor Twellman with No. 2 pick, Shalrie Joseph in 2nd round of MLS SuperDraft

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New England Revolution coach Fernando Clavijo jumped at the chance to add Taylor Twellman, though the team had three proven forwards on the roster – Alex Pineda Chacon (MLS leading scorer in 2001), Mamadou Diallo (MLS leading scorer in 2000) and Wolde Harris (Revolution leading scorer in 2000). [Read more…] about Feb. 10, 2002 – Revolution select Taylor Twellman with No. 2 pick, Shalrie Joseph in 2nd round of MLS SuperDraft

Feb. 9, 1929 – Preston North End tour in doubt

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According to The Boston Globe, Preston North End’s visit had not been confirmed: “With the majority of the big pro soccer teams here in the East ‘outlawed’ by the United States Soccer Association, it would be hard to get games of sufficient interest.” [Read more…] about Feb. 9, 1929 – Preston North End tour in doubt